ADOPTION MADE OFFICIAL On Sept. 25, the Raymond family poses happily outside of the Lyon County Courthouse after the adoption of their oldest three children (Jephte, Loveson and Wishla) was made official. Kayla and Webert Raymond of Rock Rapids adopted the children...
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Launching into space
Central Lyon student competes in International Space Station Design Competition Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff Intern Adelinne Ditsworth is a senior at Central Lyon and competed in the International Space Station Design Competition in Florida the last week of July. The competition is an industry-simulation game where students split into companies to design a […]
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Shopping small first
SHOP SMALL ON PINK FRIDAY Representatives of Rock Rapids’ small businesses encourage the community to shop small first on Pink Friday, Nov. 22. Participating businesses will have exclusive deals and in-store discounts, and some chamber gift certificates will be given away throughout the day. Pink Friday, a spin on Black Friday that encourages shoppers to […]
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Lake Pahoja’s journey through five decades
Amy Lyon | Staff Writer A 50th anniversary is an honor to celebrate, and that’s precisely what Lake Pahoja is commemorating this year. This major landmark of Lyon County had humble beginnings but has grown into a recreational location enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people throughout its 50 years. To honor such a momentous […]
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Architectural aspirations abroad
STUDYING ITALIAN ARCHITECTURE Jake Pytleski, 2021 Central Lyon graduate, stands in front of St. Peter’s Cathedral in the Vatican City. As part of a study abroad program through South Dakota State University, where Pytleski is currently a senior studying landscape architecture, Pytleski went to different cities throughout Italy in pursuit of knowledge of architecture in […]
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Wandering through Woelber history
APPRECIATING FOUR GENERATIONS From left to right, Mike Naig, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture; Ken and Debbie Woelber; and Brent Johnson, president of Iowa Farm Bureau, pose for a picture as the Woelbers hold their Century Farm Award at the Iowa State Fair. The Woelbers were honored to accept this award on behalf of the four […]
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Honoring those who served
George WWII veteran receives medal Dominique Kooiker | Editor Reaching the age of 100 is something few people do. Receiving a medal for service in an atomic war zone is something even fewer people achieve. Clarence Stubbe of George can now say he’s done both.In April, Stubbe turned 100. In July, Stubbe received the Atomic […]
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A murder mystery with a twist
ON THE CASE Amy Lyon as Detective Casey Neptune and Josh Allen as Warwick the Butler look through a case file during a rehearsal of River Valley Players’ “The Alibis.” This dinner theater will be presented at the Forster Community Center in Rock Rapids Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 14-16. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) FIGURING OUT “WHODUNNIT” The […]
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A healing touch
DREAMCATCHER MASSAGE COMES TO ROCK RAPIDS Alecia Huisman opened Dreamcatcher Massage in Rock Rapids Oct. 14. Huisman’s business is located in Trendz Salon and will have the same business hours as the salon. Those looking to try her services may book an appointment by calling 712-472-3292 or visiting in person at 502 N. Second Ave. […]
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Representing her community
Local FFA member receives American Degree Dominique Kooiker | Editor FFA has become a way of life for Kadence Boender of Rock Rapids. Her involvement in the program took her through all four years of high school, and she has continued to stay involved during her first two years of college. On Saturday, Oct. 26, […]
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