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A special cross plus CPR equal thankful reunion

Nov 14, 2023 | , , , ,

Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor When emergency medical personnel spring into action, they think only about their training and life-saving skills, knowing seconds matter. They don’t stop to consider who a patient is or even if it’s someone they might know. They don’t stop to consider a patient’s clothes before cutting off a shirt to […]

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One last time in the blue corduroy jacket

Nov 7, 2023 | , ,

Central Lyon FFA member earns American DegreeDominique Kooiker | Staff Writerdkooiker@ncppub.comCentral Lyon FFA member Jamie VandeWeerd has earned her American Degree, the highest degree FFA members can achieve. VandeWeerd attended the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 4, to take part in the American Degree Ceremony.VandeWeerd is currently a junior animal science major […]

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Harvest winds down across Lyon County

Oct 31, 2023 | , ,

Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer As the temperatures cool down and the days grow shorter, harvest across northwest Iowa is wrapping up. Leah Ten Napel, field agronomist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, said the harvest season started a bit early this year but rainfall events stretched the season. Although the moisture most likely […]

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Spreading a message of hope

Oct 17, 2023 | , ,

Rock Rapids woman teaches camps in Europe Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer Traveling abroad to help others can be a transformative experience as one Rock Rapids woman discovered this past summer. Ava Brummel of Rock Rapids travelled to Europe June 28 to July 28 to help host English camps. She visited Austria, Hungary, the Czech […]

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Legacy of caring for the community

Jun 13, 2023 | , ,

Brenda Vis named Citizen of the Year2023 ROCK RAPIDS CITIZEN OF THE YEARBrenda Vis was named the Rock Rapids 2023 Citizen of the Year April 6. She will lead the Heritage Days parade as parade marshal. Vis has provided healthcare to Rock Rapids and the surrounding communities 50 years. Pictured is Vis next to the […]

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‘I never thought of being a missionary’

Feb 8, 2023 | , , ,

Missionary from George writes book detailing 38 years of serviceOryn and Pat Meinerts of George spent 38 years of their lives as missionaries in Cameroon, Africa. Recently, Pat wrote a book detailing their experiences entitled “Amazing Work of the Almighty God: Recounting God’s Presence in a Missionary’s Life.” (Photo/Dominique Kooiker)Dominique Kooiker | Staff WriterMany missionaries […]

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Filling days and homes with simple fragrance

Dec 13, 2022 | , ,

Blessed Barn Co. features small-batch, hand-poured candlesFILLING HOMES WITH FRAGRANCE AND SIMPLE BEAUTYAmber Van Maanen hand-pours a small batch of candle mixture into dough bowls in her Doon home. Her candles are sold through her business, The Blessed Barn Co. and are meant to bring warm, cozy scents to everyday decor. (Photo/Jessica Jensen)Jessica Jensen | […]

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Keeping the wheels on

Aug 9, 2022 | , ,

Carter Iwen (far right in picture) watches the races from the sidelines as be prepares Caleb Johnson’s 22K 360 sprint car for a race. Iwen has been a part of Johnson’s pit crew team since being asked to join in January. (Photo/submitted)Dawson Heitritter and Carter Iwen share their experiences being pit crew members for World […]

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Fair Enough

Jul 26, 2022 | , ,

Jessica Jensen | Managing EditorCOOLEST SPOT AT THE FAIRThis youngster sits a spell under the umbrella outside the show arena with a number of sheep also taking reprieve from the warm temps. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) The 2022 Lyon County Fair is in the books and organizers say it was as good as it’s been in a number […]

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