From the Aug. 21, 1947, edition of the Lyon County Reporter: Testing out the new fire truck for the Rock Rapids fire department down at Island Park. The new truck was purchased for $5,992. With the other fire truck owned by the city, Rock Rapids now has fire equipment the equal of any small city […]
Central Lyon/George-Little Rock football’s coaching staff stands around Central Lyon AD Dan Kruse. Pictured from left to right: Grant Engel, Keith VanBeek, Dwayne Postma, Dan Kruse, Geoff Kruse, Curtis Eben, Mitch Lupkes, Garrett Sayler. (Photo/Courtesy of Curtis Eben) Central Lyon/George-Little rock football CL athletic director earns award for support, work with CL/G-LR football Andrew Buckman […]
Central Lyon celebrates its state tournament qualification at center court in Estherville following a regional final win over West Fork. Find that story on page 10 of this issue. The Lions advanced to their fourth consecutive 2A bracket with the victory. (Photo/Andrew Buckman)
New cosmetologist starts at Trendz Salon Dominique Kooiker | Editor Doing hair, makeup and nails for herself and her friends has long been a passion for Maggie Bus. Now, Bus has joined Trendz Salon in Rock Rapids as a cosmetologist, much to the excitement of owner Brenda Jepsen.“Brenda has always done my hair, and she […]
JOHNSON SPACE CENTER DESIGN COMPETITION Central Lyon science teacher Bill Allen took five students on an educational trip to Houston, Texas, Feb. 5-10. Front, left to right, Ana Wood, Julian Dillard and Lillian Jorth. Back, Aiden Allen, Blake Henrichs and Bill Allen. (Photo/Submitted) Central Lyon students compete at NASA Amy Lyon | Staff Writer Designing […]
Central Lyon Middle School jazz band wins district contest Dominique Kooiker | Editor On Monday, Feb. 19, the Central Lyon Middle School Jazz Band competed at the district jazz band contest in Le Mars. Out of six bands in the class, the Central Lyon Middle School Jazz Band placed first, winning the contest.The Central Lyon […]
On Thursday, Feb. 20, the George-Little Rock FFA Chapter brought several members to compete at the FFA sub-district contest at West Sioux High School in Hawarden. Following are the events students competed in along with the ratings they received.Prepare SpeakingBronze–Kara WhitacreFarm BusinessSecond–Jack KrullSilver–Hailey GodbersenBronze–Wyleigh Steenhoven and Dylan MulderChapter TestSilver–Madylen Aeikens, Hudsyn Bechler, Jo DanielsBronze–Ellie Loose […]
AMES – Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Lyon County and Conservation Learning Group, will host a “Conservation On Tap” event, Thursday, March 20, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Rock River Brewing Company in Rock Rapids.The event will provide local farmers, landowners and urban residents a chance to discuss […]
CENTRAL LYON INDIVIDUAL SPEECH PARTICIPANTS On Saturday, March 1, Central Lyon High Schools brought 23 students to compete at the individual speech district contest in Okoboji. These students competed in 31 events, with 26 of these events earning I ratings and advancing to state. Front left to right, Serenity Fluit, Ana Wood, Serena Carey, Ellie […]
STEP IN TIME The cast of River Valley Players’ “Mary Poppins” poses after singing “Step in Time.” “Mary Poppins” was presented in the Forster Auditorium in Rock Rapids Feb. 28 and March 1 and 2. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Writer This past week, Lyon County’s River Valley Players performed “Mary Poppins.” This classic tale […]