FCCLA WEEK: THE ULTIMATE JOURNEY FEB 12-16, 2024 Members of the Central Lyon and George-Little Rock FCCLA chapters have been working to grow their chapters during their second year.In October, the George-Little Rock chapter attended the fall conference in Ames. Some of the members competed and won ribbons. Kara Whitacre placed third in the Level […]
What is FCCLA?
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a national Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for students in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) education in public and private schools through grade 12. FCCLA offers intra-curricular resources and opportunities for students to pursue careers that support families. Since 1945, FCCLA members have been making […]
Central Lyon Middle School show choir kicks off season
READY TO DANCE The Central Lyon Middle School show choir features over 42 members who kicked off their season Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Shake the Lakes competition in Spirit Lake. The show choir’s theme this year is “Let’s Get Moving” featuring the following songs: “Get On Your Feet,” “Tell Your Heart to Beat Again” […]
15th Annual Mitten Fundraiser a success
REMSEN, IA – Local businesses in five counties, along with Mid-Sioux Opportunity Inc., have collectively raised nearly $1,700 to provide assistance to local families. Funds were raised by patrons purchasing mittens for $1 at participating businesses. Those funds were then provided to Mid-Sioux Opportunity Inc. to assist families in need.“Thank you to everyone who donated […]
Celebrating National FFA Week
During the week of Feb. 20-23, the Central Lyon and George-Little Rock chapters of FFA will celebrate National FFA Week. All students are invited to join with their school’s FFA members to participate in the scheduled events.At Central Lyon, the events started off with hat day Tuesday. Shari’s Kitchen delivered cookies to FFA supporting businesses […]
Open letter to congressman Feenstra about Ukraine
Letter to the editor At this point, Congressman Feenstra, (2-15-2024) the House is still dragging its feet when it comes to the decision of whether (or not) to pass the bill that would help Ukraine protect itself from Putin, the terrorist leader of Russia. I strongly recommend that you pass the ENSAA of 2024* so […]
A Sweet Valentine’s Day at Premier Estates
Focus on the facts of heart health this February
American Heart Month is an ideal time to review heart health facts and consider steps everyone can take to reduce heart disease risk.Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for Americans, related to one in four deaths overall. Risk factors include: Being overweight due to poor diet or a lack of exercise A family […]
Every ‘sole’ deserves a sock
Avera hospital hosts sock drive Dominique Kooiker | Editor As the Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital’s wound care clinic in Rock Rapids comes up on its one-year anniversary March 6, the wound care team wanted to do something to give back to the community.“We’re coming up on the year anniversary of the wound care center opening. […]
Celebrating Iowa heritage on stage
River Valley Players to present ‘State Fair’ Dominique Kooiker | Editor For its 50th season, River Valley Players will present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “State Fair” directed by Ann Langholdt and Rochelle Ebel. The performances will be presented in the Forster Auditorium in the Central Lyon High School in Rock Rapids Friday, Feb. 23, and Saturday, […]