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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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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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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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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Bringing in the Harvest
HARVEST TIME FOR LYON COUNTY FARMERS Farmers south of Rock Rapids work to complete their bean harvest. According to the USDA crop progress report, the corn harvest at 45 percent completed and soybean harvest at 87 percent completed for the Northwest District. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Dominique Kooiker | Editor The leaves are falling from the trees, […]
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Fire safety Fun
Amy Lyon | Staff WriterDominique Kooiker | EditorThe week of Oct. 6-12 marked Fire Prevention Week. During this week, the Rock Rapids Fire Department visited with Central Lyon students to promote fire safety awareness and to introduce children to real firefighters in their community.On Wednesday morning, Oct. 9, Central Lyon’s TK teachers Nora Jones and […]
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Telling our stories
PUTTING A CREATIVE SPIN ON COMMUNITY NEWS Ashley Huisman of Rock Rapids has been a graphic designer at NCP seven years. She takes all the little pieces from the editors, writers and photographers and puts them together to make them look appealing and organized in the final newspaper. Huisman designs four newspapers each week, including […]
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Bringing new flavors to Rock Rapids
New Salvadorean market has Hispanic goods and hopeful goals Amy Lyon | Staff Writer Although El Sinai Salvadoreño in Rock Rapids has been open about two months, it has been a dream in the making for owner Rosa Lopez since she was a young girl living in El Salvador.“In my country, I always wanted to […]
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Spending a week in CandyLand
Central Lyon celebrates homecoming Dominique Kooiker | Editor The theme of Central Lyon homecoming 2024 was Candyland. Students, faculty and staff participated in a variety of dress-up days, contests, activities and more.During coronation Wednesday, Sept. 18, Matt Elbert and Alexis Austin were crowned homecoming king and queen. Captains and leaders of the football, volleyball, cross-country […]
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Ripe harvest and rich history
Amy Lyon | Staff Writer When Dave and Mary Fields moved to their current residence 21 years ago, they never had intentions of starting an apple orchard. Fast-forward to present day, however, and they have 100 apple trees and counting in what they named Arlington Orchard.This name had no special meaning for the Fields but […]
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