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On to the next adventure

Jun 11, 2024 | , ,

On to the next adventureRapid Nutrition gets new ownerDominique Kooiker | Editordkooiker@ncppub.comWhen Aimee Koedam of Inwood opened Rapid Nutrition in 2021 in Rock Rapids, she never expected her business to grow and bloom the way it did. In April of this year, Koedam sold her business to start her next adventure.Koedam opened Rapid Nutrition in […]

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Swimming into Summer

Jun 4, 2024 | , , , ,

Rock Rapids Swimming Pool opens Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff Intern Now that school is out and the pool is open, summer fun has officially started in Rock Rapids.The Rock Rapids pool opened for the summer Saturday, May 25. The pool is open Monday-Saturday from 12-8 p.m. and Sunday from 12-6 p.m. when the […]

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Sanford Clinic celebrates fifth anniversary

Jun 4, 2024 | , ,

Dominique Kooiker | Editor On May 1, 2019, Sanford Rock Rapids Clinic opened its doors, ready to assist the community with all of its medical needs. Five years later, Sanford says the clinic is thriving.“Our changes in the past five years have allowed us to increase efficiencies,” Stan Knobloch, finance director of Sanford Health said. […]

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How far they’ll go

Jun 4, 2024 | , ,

RVP Junior to present ‘Moana Jr.’ Dominique Kooiker | Editor Even though it’s summer and school is out, the Forster Auditorium at Central Lyon High School is filled with activity in preparation of a new show coming to Rock Rapids. The River Valley Players Junior Company will present “Moana Jr.” June 12, 13 and 14 […]

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Building for a good cause

May 28, 2024 | , , , ,

Trying Out the Equipment On Wednesday, May 22, Maverick Horstman tries out the walking planks and platforms he helped build as part of the Central Lyon May Term shop class. This equipment was donated to Kids Club in Rock Rapids. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) More Than a Spot to Sit Hattie Engel tries out one of the […]

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Local therapist discusses Mental Health Awareness Month

May 28, 2024 | , ,

Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff Intern Dominique Kooiker | Editor Even though May is designated as Mental Health Awareness Month, Danielle Raveling of Rising Hope LLC in Rock Rapids strives to bring awareness to this topic every day.Raveling obtained her bachelor’s degree in sociology and minors in human development and family studies from South […]

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Addressing the opioid crisis

May 28, 2024 | , ,

Lyon County Opioid Committee prepares for action Dominique Kooiker | Editor The United States is facing an opioid crisis. Recently, the nation, the state of Iowa and Lyon County have been taking steps to combat this crisis.The Iowa Attorney General’s office is working to address this crisis by holding accountable the companies, including pharmaceutical manufacturers, […]

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Celebrating teachers’ impacts on their students and comunities

May 21, 2024 | , , ,

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Learning to invest in their community

May 21, 2024 | , , ,

Service learning class engages in community projects Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff Intern Dominique Kooiker | Editor During a few mission trips to different countries, Beth Steven was shown the power of serving others and treating people with compassion. Steven, who is the Spanish teacher at Central Lyon, is teaching a service learning class […]

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