Tristan Taylor | NCP EditorDespite the colder weather getting many people down, the Lyon County Conservation Society is planning a wide variety of activities and programs throughout the next three months to get people out of the house and learn about nature.One of the main events to be happening is Coffee with Conservation. Naturalist Emily […]
Often-overlooked areas for snow removal Dominique Kooiker | Editor Last week’s snowstorm marked the first major winter storm of the season. With over 9 inches of snow in some places in Lyon County, residents got to work digging cars out from under a pile of snow, blowing snow from driveways and clearing paths down sidewalks.In […]
KEEPING LYON COUNTY’S HISTORIC RECORDSAmie Griesse became the Lyon County Recorder in 2021. The county recorder’s job is to maintain official records of real estate documents to preserve property rights, serve as the registrar of vital records (birth, death, marriage certificates), issue hunting and fishing licenses and renew boat, snowmobile and ATV licenses. Every parcel, […]
American Auto Awards expands offerings in Rock Rapids Dominique Kooiker | Editor When given the opportunity to take over a business with a solid clientele and a 50-year legacy, Travis and Tara Dreke of Rock Rapids jumped at the chance. The couple bought American Auto Awards in August 2022.“American Auto Awards has been around for […]
Central Lyon Robotics Teams compete at league championship Peyton Vogel | Staff Intern Dominique Kooiker | Editor Opportunities for students and young people to work in STEM-related fields have never been more important. Students at Central Lyon can find this opportunity in many places, one of which is the school’s robotics program coached by high […]
Central Lyon Elementary gets new math curriculum Dominique Kooiker | Editor In the fall semester of this school year, Central Lyon Elementary introduced a new math curriculum, Illustrative Mathematics. This curriculum was chosen by a committee of teachers, and the purchase was unanimously approved by the school board in June for $52,573.50.Central Lyon third grade […]
The George-Little Rock homecoming queen and king for 2024 will be crowned Monday, Jan. 15. Coronation activities begin at 7 p.m. at the high school. Members of the homecoming court for 2024 are pictured. Front, left to right, Taryn Odens, Emily Winkel, Hadley Madson, Kami Gerken. Back Isaiah Johnson, Noah Terhark, Andrew Denekas, Micah Jumbeck, […]
Buena Vista University students include from left Evan Pearce, Daniel Zeman, Ashley Stueven, Megan Shannahan, Cameron Germain, and university director of bands, Dr. Kyle Norris. (Photo/Submitted)STORM LAKE, IA — Ashley Stueven of George was one of five Buena Vista University students selected to participate in the 28th annual Iowa Collegiate Honor Band.The two-day event took […]
Dana Dykhouse began term Jan. 1SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Sanford Health recently announced First PREMIER Bank CEO Dana Dykhouse has been elected to serve on its board of trustees. Dykhouse began his term Jan. 1.Sanford Health trustees are elected by the full board and currently serve up to three three-year terms. The board of trustees’ […]
SIOUX CITY, IA–The Community Foundation of Lyon County, an affiliate of the Siouxland Community Foundation, is accepting grant applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and units of local government. Grant criteria and the online application can be found at www.siouxlandcommunityfoundation.org under the affiliates tab. The deadline for submitting an online application is March 15.“We encourage nonprofits […]