Both Regan Grafing (above) and Micah Borman (below) race their four-wheelers at Renner, South Dakota this past summer. Both Rock Rapids natives have found success as seven-year-olds racing against 9- and 10-year-olds this past summer. (Photos/Kari Jurrens)Central Lyon grade-schoolers Regan Grafing and Micah Borman find enjoyment and some success racing all-terrain vehiclesNathan Broek | Sports […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing EditorRen Ostrander enjoys a bag of popcorn. (Photo/Lisa Miller) After a modified version of the Lyon County Fair in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, those who clear their calendars for the best four days of summer had plenty to rave about with the 2021 version July 19-22. These photos are just a […]
UNDERSTANDING THE PAST IN ORDER TO PRESERVE ITJim Zangger, right, talks about the history of the Blood Run National Historic Landmark with State Senator Zach Whiting, center, and Representative Jacob Bossman, left, during a recent visit to the site. Zangger is a member of the citizen’s group, Friends of Blood Run, who work to create […]
FUTURE COMMUNITY CENTERThis is an image of the projected community center to be built in Doon. The 14,000-square-foot building will have a library, preschool, fitness center and rooms to use as rentals. Fundraisers are being planned to help with the cost of the new building and the city is excited to move the project forward. […]
MAKING THE GRADEDaniel Schriever works to secure the rafters on the frame of the house built by Central Lyon industrial technology students. The two-year project reinforced skills the students will be able to use later in life or as they pursue careers in the construction industry. (Photo/Jessica Jensen)Jessica Jensen | Managing EditorThe idea to teach […]
Exceptionally dry conditions prompt additional concern with fireworksJessica Jensen | Managing EditorDry conditions across Lyon County continue to raise concern, most recently regarding the increased potential fire danger. In an effort to be proactive, Lyon County Emergency Services manager, Arden Kopischke, requested that the state fire marshal prohibit open burning in Lyon County. The open […]
IN HIGH REGARDSWorld War II veteran, Clarence Stubbe, 97, stands in front of the George Veterans’ Memorial with a certificate recognizing him for his 75 years of Legion membership. (Photo/ Shane D. Johnson)World War II veteran Clarence Stubbe reflects Shane D. Johnson|Staff WriterNinety-seven-year-old Clarence Stubbe of George has led an eventful life. Born the son of […]
LIFELONG HOBBYDionne Jansma works on a cross-stitch project during the Needle Art May Term class offered at Central Lyon. The class was a new offering with the objective of introducing students to a potential new hobby. May Term allows students to try a variety of course offeringsJessica Jensen | Managing EditorIn the final days of the […]
TOP ESSAY IN THE STATECentral Lyon third-grader, Addison Teeselink, was presented with a certificate and other awards for penning an essay that won first place in the state in the VFW Auxiliary’s annual essay contest. Van Anne-Fields Post 6960 Auxiliary president, Marlys Jones, left, presented Teeselink, right, with the items during a presentation at the […]
Scott Postma, Central Lyon School Board Member, presents his daughter, Keanna Postma with her Central Lyon High School diploma and receives a hug in return. (Photo/Lisa Miller)Luke Rassmussen, valedictorian for the Central Lyon graduating class of 2021, encouraged the graduates to think of the challenges they faced the past year during commencement ceremony Sunday, May […]