Elementary students at Central Lyon are taught the school’s four core expectations of Respect All, Offer Help, Accept Responsibility and Reach Expectations (ROAR). Staff acknowledge students following those expectations by giving them “ROAR cards” to point out what they were doing well. The cards are collected in a tote near the elementary office and counted. […]
ROCK RAPIDS – The Lyon County Pork Producers are proud to participate in the Pork in the Pantry program, helping fight food insecurity in the county. This year, the organization donated $1,200 worth of pork to Manna Market in Inwood and ATLAS of Rock Rapids, ensuring that families in need have access to high-quality, nutritious […]
Women’s History Month Amy Lyon | Staff Writer As a mother, grandmother, home-school teacher, nurse, doula, hand-quilter and more, Laurel Schriever of Rock Rapids has had her share of life experiences. In honor of Women’s History Month, which is designated to recognize and celebrate women’s contributions to society during March, Schriever shared about God’s blessings […]
GEORGE-LITTLE ROCK NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY On Monday, March 3, the George-Little Rock Chapter of National Honor Society inducted 15 new members into its ranks. Pictured are the 2025 members of the G-LR National Honor Society. Front, left to right, Cash Sandbulte, Nathalee Macias, Reallyann Lewi, Mya Storm, Ashley Schmidt, Madelyn Aeikens and Hudsyn Bechler. Back, […]
THE CAST OF ‘LET’S HANG HIM AND READ THE WILL’ Otter Valley Players will present “Let’s Hang Him and Read the Will” directed by Amanda Henning. This show will be presented at Otter Valley Country Club April 2-5. Those interested can call Shirley for tickets, 712-725-2235 or 712-348-0258. Front left to right, Max Klarenbeek, Kevin […]
Dominique Kooiker | Editor On Saturday, March 8, the Central Lyon “Roaring” Jazz Choir competed at the Emmetsburg Extravaganza in Emmetsburg, placing third. The choir also received news Saturday that the group qualified for the Iowa Jazz Championships at Dallas Center Grimes High School in Grimes April 1.The 2024-2025 jazz choir members are Maggie McCarthy, […]
Dominique Kooiker | Editor Nolan McGowan, recently-appointed Lyon County attorney, was arrested in Osceola County Feb. 2 and was charged with OWI (operating while intoxicated). On Feb. 27, McGowan entered a not-guilty plea in Osceola County District Court. No trial date has been set but, according to court documents, a pretrial conference has been scheduled […]
On Monday and Tuesday, March 3 and 4, Central Lyon kindergarten classes celebrated Read Across America Week. This week coincides with the birthday of children’s author Dr. Seuss and promotes literacy and reading. Five days of activities and dress-up themes were planned with each day’s theme based on one of Dr. Seuss’s books, but Wednesday […]
Randy Feenstra | District Representative Nine years ago, on Jan. 31, 2016, tragedy struck the Root family. Sarah Root, 21, who was driving home to celebrate with her family and friends after graduating from Bellevue University in Nebraska, was hit and killed by an egregiously drunk driver. Instead of answering for his crimes, Edwin Mejia […]
Brian Hilt | Lyon County Sheriff The month of February has continued to be a busy month at the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office. In this month’s S.O. Report, I will share some of the things that have taken place behind the scenes.Multiple members of the team have had the opportunity to pursue training. Three deputies […]