Canine Creations offers dog grooming in Doon Dominique Kooiker | Editor There are many dog-lovers in the world, but Jenna Mantel of Doon has taken her love of dogs to a new level and has made working with canines her job. In April 2024, Mantel opened Canine Creations, a dog-grooming business.“I’ve really loved dogs my […]
Amy Lyon | Staff Writer The Rock Rapids Public Library continues to come up with ways to encourage people of all ages to step inside. The newest endeavor is none other than Lego Club. All students in first through fourth grade are invited to Lego Club at the library every Wednesday from 3-4 p.m.The idea […]
Cooperative Farmers Elevator is home to new murals Dominique Kooiker | Editor Honoring the past while beautifying the community of Rock Rapids is the goal of the Rock Rapids Mural Society. The society recently dedicated its 37th mural, “Percheron Horses at Lakewood Farm” by Megan DeJong. This mural, which was completed Thanksgiving weekend, hangs on […]
FORTY YEARS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT On Tuesday, Dec. 31, Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep of Doon retired from his career of 40 years in law enforcement. He worked at the Sioux Center Police Department for a year and a half, from July 1984 to October 1985. In 1985, Vander Stoep began working at the Rock Rapids […]
Brenda Jepsen Christmastime is a time for joy and celebration. Around this time each year, many reflect on memories of Christmases past as they carry on cherished holiday traditions. Lyon County Reporter staff asked members of the community to share their favorite Christmas memories and traditions in order to spread the holiday cheer.The staff also […]
BOUTIQUE WITH A PURPOSE Steph Roozenboom, left, and Jess Drewes, co-owners of All Things Renewed in Rock Rapids, stand by their Christmas tree where they are collecting donations of basic essentials for Genesis House, which provides faith-based housing support for women and children impacted by homelessness and domestic violence. By donating items like all-purpose cleaner, […]
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Bowling alley offers day of fun for a good cause Dominique Kooiker | Editor When the Rock River flooded in June, several buildings in Rock Rapids suffered damage. Big Daddy’s Corral Lanes was one of the buildings that took on water during the flood. On Saturday, Dec. 7 starting at 1 p.m., the bowling alley […]
Dominique Kooiker | Editor The week of Nov. 18-22 had Central Lyon students scratching their heads and wondering what had come over their teachers. Teachers and staff members throughout the Central Lyon schools participated in Secret Spirit Week, a dress-up week they kept secret from their students.Central Lyon kindergarten teachers, McKayla Hasche and Danielle Grooters, […]
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 from Haiti, where they have been heavily involved in mission work for over […]