Agriculture is a unique industry because children can be exposed to potentially dangerous situations 24 hours a day. The farm is both a work and a home environment for many families. Without a separation between these two environments, children can be exposed to tremendous risks. However, care and guidance from adults can reduce the risks […]
Q & A with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q: What comes to mind with the 9/11 anniversary this month?A: After 23 years, the unprecedented terrorist attacks on U.S. soil serve as a solemn reminder to all Americans. We must never forget the tragic loss of approximately 3,000 people who woke up and went about their […]
columnStrengthening our strategic position against ChinaRandy Feenstra | District RepresentativeFor decades, China has threatened our national security through both overt and covert measures. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and affiliated individuals and entities have rapidly increased purchases of American farmland, stolen valuable intellectual property and other critical technologies, infiltrated our schools and universities, and violated […]
FIFTH-GENERATION FARMERS The Martens family has farmed their land southeast of George for five generations. Pictured is the Martens family in front of their 1896 barn. Front, left to right, Matt and Sherry’s children: Kirra, Mason, Sydney and Kade. Back, Matt and Sherry Mitchell; Linda, Bob and Steve Martens. (Photo/Submitted) A PIECE OF FAMILY HERITAGE […]
LOOKING BACK AT 52 YEARS OF SERVICE Brenda Vis holds a picture of herself during her first year as a registered nurse. Vis served the Rock Rapids community as an RN from 1974-91 and PA from 1993-2024. She plans on retiring after 52 years of service, and her last day in the Sanford Clinic will […]
Traveling to ThailandCentral Lyon student visits AsiaMadalynn Van Der Weerd |Staff InternMany people travel during the summer months, but only one Central Lyon high school student can say she traveled to southeast Asia over this summer. Berlyn De Wit of Rock Rapids traveled to Thailand with Global Leadership Adventures July 3-21. De Wit is a […]
On Friday, Sept. 6, the CL/G-LR cheerleaders led TK through fifth-grade students in a Junior Cheer performance at the halftime of the home football game. The junior cheerleaders performed several cheers and dances to pump up the crowd and show off their school spirit. The cheerleaders taught the younger students cheers and dances throughout the […]
Isaac Yeager | Staff Writer On Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 3 p.m., a public hearing was held at the Lyon County Courthouse to determine whether Brian Hilt’s objection to Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep’s nomination as Libertarian candidate for the upcoming general election was legally sound.After hearing arguments from challenger and challenged, the panel motioned to […]
Isaac Yeager | Staff Writer The Lyon County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 8:30 a.m. to hear Lyon County Veterans Affairs director, Ned Hodgson, on applying for a Lyon County Riverboat Foundation grant to put up a new flagpole at the veterans service office and to provide new markers for veterans’ graves, […]
Gov. Reynolds announces lieutenant governor is leaving position to focus on familyDES MOINES — Governor Kim Reynolds recently announced that Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg is stepping down from his position to pursue a career opportunity that allows him to focus more on his family.“Adam has been a tremendous partner and an important part of my […]