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Uncovering the rest of the story

Sep 3, 2024 | , , ,

Dominique Kooiker | Editor Many people wonder about their family’s stories, wondering what happened in the lives of those who came before. Richard Reitsma of Rock Rapids is one of those people, and his quest to discover his family’s stories led him to write a book titled “Forgetfulness: The Holocaust Orphan Jay’s Lost Dutch-Jewish Family […]

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Showcasing her passion for racing

Sep 3, 2024 | , ,

2024 KNOXVILLE NATIONALS QUEENS COURT Emma Baker of Rock Rapids, left, was named second runner-up in the 2024 Knoxville Nationals Queen Contest Aug. 6. Being on the Knoxville Nationals Queens Court allows the young women named Queen, Miss Congeniality and the two runners-up a chance to be VIPs for the week of the Knoxville Nationals […]

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Running through Iowa

Sep 3, 2024 | , ,

Local Wonders Tyler Sullivan poses at the Lyon County Nature Center before a run around Lake Pahoja. As a part of his project, he is visiting each of Iowa’s 99 counties and is running through them. (Photo/Submitted) Tristan Taylor | Writer Lyon County recently had a visitor running through its cities on his journey throughout […]

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Central Lyon students head back to school

Aug 27, 2024 | , , , ,

Dominique Kooiker | Editor Friday, Aug. 21 marked the first day of the 2024-2025 school year at Central Lyon. It might have been a little cloudy as students entered the building, but they were greeted with sunny smiles from teachers, staff and friends to start off the first day of the new school year.Once inside […]

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Braving the heat for a celebration

Aug 27, 2024 | , ,

WALKING THE PARADE ROUTE Darcy Groen of the Little Rock EMS squad throws candy to spectators at the Little Rock Corn Show parade Saturday, Aug. 24. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Little Rock celebrates Corn Show Dominique Kooiker | Editor The 77th annual Little Rock Corn Show took place Wednesday-Sunday, Aug. 21-25. Despite the warm late-summer temperatures, attendees […]

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New teachers welcomed to George-Little Rock

Aug 27, 2024 | , ,

New teachers at George-Little Rock for the 2024-2025 school year were asked to complete a questionnaire to provide some personal and professional background. Questions asked included: Why did you choose teaching for a career? What do you enjoy most about teaching? What do you want parents and students to know about your teaching style/expectations? What […]

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Celebrating a delayed Freedom Days

Aug 20, 2024 | , , ,

George hosts annual celebration Bryan L. Valentine | ContributorThe 2024 Freedom Days parade Saturday afternoon started off with a bang. Literally, a cannon shot up in the air to signify the beginning of the festivities that greeted young and old alike.Main Street was lined up with spectators from George and neighboring communities waiting for the […]

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Enjoying the beauty of a small town

Aug 20, 2024 | , ,

LITTLE ROCK CORN SHOW PARADE MARSHALS Kenneth and Mavis Kannegieter of Little Rock are the 2024 Corn Show parade marshals. The couple has lived near and in Little Rock their whole lives, both graduating from Little Rock High School in the 1960s. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Enjoying the beauty of a small townLittle Rock prepares for 77th […]

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New teachers arrive at Central Lyon

Aug 20, 2024 | , , ,

New teachers at Central Lyon for the 2024-2025 school year were asked to complete a questionnaire to provide some personal and professional background during new staff orientation Aug. 13. Questions asked included: Why did you choose teaching for a career? What do you enjoy most about teaching? What do you want parents and students to […]

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Catching a river monster

Aug 13, 2024 | , , ,

Rock Rapids teen reels in massive catfish Dominique Kooiker | Editor Early in the morning on Thursday, Aug. 8, Central Lyon sophomore Ethan Geerdes and a friend headed down to Island Park in Rock Rapids to do some fishing. Neither of the boys expected to encounter one of the biggest fish they’d ever seen in […]

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