SPEAKING UP Anastasia Wood practices her poetry piece called “Through the Years” for individual speech. Wood competed in the solo musical theatre category at individual speech district competition Saturday, Feb. 24. (Photo/Madalynn Van Der Weerd) SOLO MUSICAL THEATER Serenity Fluit practices “Burn,” a song from the musical “Hamilton” she is performing for individual speech. Fluit […]
A STORY OF FAMILY Blake Lyon, left, as Wayne Frake throws a towel over his sister Margy, played by Elasa Poppinga, center, as their mother Melissa, portrayed by Allison Van Aartsen, right, looks on during River Valley Players’ production of “State Fair.” (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) River Valley Players perform classic musical “State Fair” Tristan Taylor | […]
Coffee with ConservationTristan Taylor | Editorttaylor@ncppub.comLyon County Conservation held their first Coffee with Conservation of the year Tuesday, Feb. 20. The event took place at the Lyon County Nature Center, with everyone in attendance enjoying some coffee and rolls to start their mornings.The theme of this month’s Coffee with Conservation was “Blood Run from a […]
ANDERSON SIGNS TO NCC SOCCER TEAM On Thursday, Feb. 22, Hannah Anderson of George signed as one of the first players for the newly-established women’s soccer team at Northwest Iowa Community College. Front, left to right, Rachel Anderson, Hannah Anderson. Back, Dr. John Hartog, NCC President; Bryan Anderson; Zach Anderson, Tre Thomas, NCC head women’s […]
By Alex Erickson Taylor VandeWeerd was born in Rock Valley to Jody and Tom VandeWeerd. He has two older siblings, Bryce and Jamie.Taylor’s favorite part about high school is the shop classes he has taken, especially his favorite class, Building Trades. In fact, his favorite memories of high school include working on the house and […]
By Mia KellenbergerJada Ordal was born in Sioux Falls to her parents, Zach and Sally Weiland; she has three siblings including her older siblings, Jozlynn and Dylan, and her younger brother, Milo. Jada cannot live without her family. “I enjoy spending time with my family,” she says. “I don’t take them for granted.”Jada loves country […]
By Reece Vander Zee Graham Eben was born to Curtis Eben and Emily Drenth on February 3, 2005. His siblings include Rhett, Sage, Nash, George, Goldie, and Guenie. Graham has had quite the high school career with many academic and athletic accomplishments along with being a leader in the school. Throughout high school, Graham has […]
By Kenley Fluit Lilly Henry is a remarkable young woman with an exciting journey through high school. She comes from a loving family, the daughter of Mark and Carol Henry, and has a younger sister named Jaya.One of Lilly’s passions in high school is participating in wrestling, which has become one of her favorite parts […]
By Lilly Henry “If you ain’t first, you’re last” – Ricky Bobby. This quote is one Carson VandenTop lives by. Carson comes from a blended family. His parents are Dawn Aeschliman and Mark Vanden Top. He also has a step-mom, Katie Vanden Top, and a step-dad, Dan Aeschliman. Carson has three brothers: Dylan, Tanner, and […]
By Mia Kellenberger Madison Miss was born on May 11, 2006 in Sioux Falls to Jennifer. She has one brother, Nathan. Madison considers her mom her role model because she has been through a lot yet is still a resilient and happy person. If she could spend a day with anyone, Madison would spend it […]