ATLAS director discusses changes, programming Dominique Kooiker | Editor Spring has sprung at ATLAS of Lyon County, based in Rock Rapids, and with this season of rebirth comes several new ideas and programs. Dustin Rodger, director of ATLAS of Lyon County, has been working with staff and volunteers at ATLAS and reaching out across the […]
Dominique Kooiker | Editor On Saturday, March 30, the Rock Rapids Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6960 hosted an Easter egg hunt for the children of the community. Island Park was filled with dozens of eggs hidden across the playground near the pool, and children of all ages and their families came out to hunt […]
PERFORMING AT ALL-STATE AT LEFT: Liza Jans and Gabrielle Rasmussen of Central Lyon performed at the All-State Individual Speech Festival at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls Monday, March 25. Jans performed in storytelling, and Rasmussen was nominated in poetry. (Photo/Submitted) Dominique Kooiker | Editor On Monday, March 25, two Central Lyon students […]
The Central Lyon High School mock trial team competed March 12 in Sioux Center. The team placed fourth out of nine teams. The team is coached by Bradley Raveling. Front, left to right, Claire Reiter, Laura Mejorada, Maggie McCarthy, Lillian Jorth. Back, David Nebelsick, Elise Kahl, Amber Langholdt, Liza Jans, David Nebelsick. (Photo/Submitted) Madalynn Van […]
Tristan Taylor | Writer Even though spring has only just arrived, many are already looking forward to what summer will bring us. The Lyon Country Conservation Foundation is already in preparation for the many programs and projects that they have planned just a few months from now.One of the bigger things on the way is […]
Dominique Kooiker | Editor For one Rock Rapids woman, April has a whole new meaning this year. April is Limb Loss Awareness Month, and Kari Jurrens of Rock Rapids now has a personal reason to spread awareness.Jurrens’ journey toward amputation began six years ago with a four-wheeler accident.“On April 4, 2018, I was driving our […]
ALL-STATE HONOREES On Monday, March 25, George-Little Rock High School sent five students to be recognized at the All-State Individual Speech Festival at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. Pictured left to right, Brenda Sandbulte, George-Little Rock speech coach; Carly Koerselman, acting; Kaylee Zamorano, public address; Matthew Helkenn, prose and literary program (non-performing); […]
George-Little Rock jazz band prepares for state competition Dominique Kooiker | Editor For the second consecutive year, the George-Little Rock jazz band has qualified for the state competition. The band will be making the trip to Iowa State University in Ames Tuesday, April 2, to compete with other Class 1A bands from throughout the state […]
Pupusas City restaurant open for business Dominique Kooiker | Editor When Josue Santos and his family moved to Lester from El Salvador in 2016, they brought with them the flavors of their El Salvadorian culture. Now, Santos and his parents, Joel and Esmeralda, are bringing flavors from El Salvador to Rock Rapids in their new […]
SUPPORTING KIDS IN THE COMMUNITY On March 28, the Rock Rapids Kiwanis Club will host its annual pancake supper from 5-7 p.m. at the Forster Community Center. Half of the proceeds will go to Kids Club in Rock Rapids to help purchase new outdoor STEM equipment. With the other half, Kiwanis plans to purchase bike […]