Local student observes Limb Difference Awareness Month Dominique Kooiker | Editor April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness month, and for one George-Little Rock Elementary student, the month holds special meaning. Finley Gerloff is a second-grade student at George-Little Rock and the daughter of Kayla and BJ Gerloff.Finley was born five weeks early and […]
Volunteers repair local woman’s barn Dominique Kooiker | Editor When tragedies occur or disaster strikes, the people of northwest Iowa are well-known for their kindness and generosity, banding together to support each other in times of need. Whether it’s volunteering their time to help with flood cleanup efforts or making meals for new parents or […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Women’s History Month Amy Lyon | Staff Writer As a mother, grandmother, home-school teacher, nurse, doula, hand-quilter and more, Laurel Schriever of Rock Rapids has had her share of life experiences. In honor of Women’s History Month, which is designated to recognize and celebrate women’s contributions to society during March, Schriever shared about God’s blessings […]
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 DIRECTOR AT YOUTH FOR CHRIST Jessica Van Roekel of Alvord started as the new Rock Rapids Youth for Christ director in December 2024. Youth for Christ is a nonprofit organization designed to introduce students to Jesus Christ and connect them with a local church. They currently offer programming on Tuesdays from 3:30-6 p.m. (Photo/Dominique […]
WINTER AT THE COURTHOUSE The Lyon County Courthouse lawn in Rock Rapids looked pristine after the latest snowfall Wednesday, Feb. 12. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) FUN IN THE SNOW A girl jumps off a snow pile in Rock Rapids while two boys look on. The children climbed the snow pile after Central Lyon dismissed Wednesday, Feb. 12. […]