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A world of adventure at the library

Apr 8, 2025 | , , ,

Local libraries celebrate National Library Week Dominique Kooiker | Editor National Library Week is April 6-12, celebrating everything libraries have to offer. With the advent of the internet, the role of libraries has changed over the years, but local libraries still offer a plethora of resources and activities everyone can take advantage of.“The library is […]

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Passport to the World series

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Tanning at any time of day

Apr 8, 2025 | , ,

Reflections Salon opens 24-hour tanning salon Dominique Kooiker | Editor Those looking to get a tan now have an option available to tan whenever it is convenient for them at Reflections Salon and Tanning in Doon. Owner Larae Vander Brink has opened a 24-hour tanning salon at her facility to accommodate those who might not […]

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Hilltop Coffee Company

Apr 1, 2025 | , , ,

Rock Rapids coffee shop to open April 5 Amy Lyon | Staff Writer Coffee enthusiasts rejoice, as a new coffee shop will open in Rock Rapids April 5. Hilltop Coffee Company, named to honor the history of what used to be Hilltop Café, is owned by Brooke Hunt, her daughter Addy and her silent partner […]

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Looking back at a career of banking and relationships

Apr 1, 2025 | , ,

CELEBRATING TWO DECADES OF BANKING Rick Attig, vice-president of Security Savings Bank, retired Monday, March 31. Attig worked for 21 years at the George location as an agriculture, commercial and consumer lender. He enjoyed forming relationships with his coworkers and customers, and he looks forward to having more free time to spend with family. (Photo/Dominique […]

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Walking through grief together

Apr 1, 2025 | , ,

First Reformed to offer GriefShare Dominique Kooiker | Editor Grief can way heavy upon the heart, and oftentimes it can manifest in unexpected ways. Walking through grief is not easy, but First Reformed Church of Rock Rapids is hosting a support group to provide support and tools for those dealing with grief. The GriefShare program […]

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Blasting off for a Design Competition

Mar 25, 2025 | , , ,

PRESENTING HER INFORMATION Ashley Schmidt, left, of George-Little Rock presents a timeline for her team during the Space Settlement Design Competition at South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota, March 8-9. The challenge was to plan a functioning port settlement on Mars in under 24 hours. Schmidt was in charge of marketing and sales […]

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Central Lyon rated ‘high performing’ school

Mar 25, 2025 | , ,

A HIGH-PERFORMING SCHOOL For the 2023-2024 school year, Central Lyon Elementary School (K-sixth grade) and Central Lyon High School (7th-12th grade) achieved a “High Performing” profile according to the Iowa School Report Card, placing them in the top 175 schools throughout the state. This is the first time both the elementary and high schools have […]

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Touring the new facility

Mar 25, 2025 | , ,

TOURING THE NEW FACILITY On Tuesday, March 18, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, representing Iowa’s 4th Congressional District, toured the new facility at Diversified Technologies Inc. in George. Pictured left to right are Chuck Sjogren, DTI president, and Feenstra. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Feenstra visits DTI in George Dominique Kooiker | Editor On Tuesday, March 18, U.S. Rep. […]

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Taking home robotic hardware

Mar 18, 2025 | , , ,

COMPETING AT THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP On Saturday, March 8, Central Lyon’s LEGO Lions competed at the South Dakota State FIRST LEGO League State Championship. Pictured is the LEGO Lions team going over objectives with the referee. Left to right, Maddox Wissink, Micah Borman, the referee and Brody De Groot. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) PUTTING THE ROBOT THROUGH […]

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