Local roadracer discusses career Dominique Kooiker | Editor During the week, Sean Stettnichs of Rock Rapids is the director of human resources at MAIA Biotechnology based out of Chicago. On summer weekends, however, Stettnichs feels the need for speed, competing in motorcycle roadracing at tracks local and national.“I started roadracing when I was 24. I […]
Ready for the courtroom
Central Lyon High School Mock Trial team ready for competition Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff Intern This year the Central Lyon High School Mock Trial team will participate in the regional competition March 12 in Sioux City. Bradley Raveling is a world history teacher in the high school and K-12 talented and gifted teacher. […]
New Century Press names Miller as new COO
Over 80 students celebrate gradation
Sheriff Vander Stoep marks 28th year of teaching DARE Over 90 students in Lyon County recently graduated from the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program. The mission of the DARE program is “Teaching students good decision-making skills to help them lead safe and healthy lives”.The program consists of 45-minute sessions for 10-weeks designed for fifth […]
Vander Zee earns All-State nod
Third-quarter honor rolls released
Central Lyon administrators recently released the names of students included on the third quarter high honor and honor rolls for the 2023-2024 school year.HIGH HONOR ROLLSeventh grade: Jacob Allen, Evan Baker, Kyla Davis, James Drenth, Jackson Groen, Brody Hartter, Emmalynn Hoefert, Carter Keough, Jersie Klarenbeek, Annen Kopp, Piper Kruse, Ryder Laleman, Beau Lupkes, William Lupkes, […]
State Speech
On Saturday, March 9, Central Lyon and George-Little Rock sent students to Carroll to compete in the State Individual Speech Contest. Central Lyon sent 13 students to compete in 17 events with 13 entries receiving I ratings.George-Little Rock sent 13 students to compete in 21 events. Eighteen entries received I ratings with 14 of those […]
Schedule a life-saving exam to stop colon cancer
March is colon cancer awareness month By Craig Hohn, FACHE | CEO Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital This year, more than 150,000 new colorectal cancers will be diagnosed, and some 52,000 Americans will die of the disease. With the help of your medical local providers, you can help turn the tide.When found early, these cancers are […]
Shelby Stettnichs
Desta Hoogendoorn
By Morgan Myer Desta Hoogendoorn is the daughter of Chad and Teresa Hoogendoorn. She has one sister, Danika, and two dogs, Mabel and Myra. Desta was born in Sioux Falls.So far, Desta would describe her senior year in three words: fun, laid-back, and fast. She picked these three words because she doesn’t like to stress […]