Central Lyon robotics competes at state contest Dominique Kooiker | Editor On March 2, the Central Lyon Robotics Team 7841, also known as Ballen Pretzels 2, competed at the state robotics competition in Coralville. The team did not have the day they expected with several unlucky events marring their hopes for a championship run. They […]
Clover Kids learn all about animals
Clover Kids learn all about animalsPeyton Vogel | Staff InternOn Wednesday, March 6, a few members of Clover Kids met at Central Lyon Elementary School after classes. Clover Kids is a program funded by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Lyon County and directed by Laura Beyenhof. The program, which has meetings once a […]
Roadracing in the fast lane
Local roadracer discusses career Dominique Kooiker | Editor During the week, Sean Stettnichs of Rock Rapids is the director of human resources at MAIA Biotechnology based out of Chicago. On summer weekends, however, Stettnichs feels the need for speed, competing in motorcycle roadracing at tracks local and national.“I started roadracing when I was 24. I […]
Ready for the courtroom
Central Lyon High School Mock Trial team ready for competition Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff Intern This year the Central Lyon High School Mock Trial team will participate in the regional competition March 12 in Sioux City. Bradley Raveling is a world history teacher in the high school and K-12 talented and gifted teacher. […]
New Century Press names Miller as new COO
Over 80 students celebrate gradation
Sheriff Vander Stoep marks 28th year of teaching DARE Over 90 students in Lyon County recently graduated from the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program. The mission of the DARE program is “Teaching students good decision-making skills to help them lead safe and healthy lives”.The program consists of 45-minute sessions for 10-weeks designed for fifth […]
Passion project turns into labor of love
Dominique Kooiker | Editor In a world driven by deadlines and routines, some creative individuals find solace in creating passion projects. One such creative individual was Alan Huber of Rock Rapids. He kept his passion project, a book entitled “Titan Song,” a secret for many years, only revealing the book to his wife, Maria, when […]
Middle school jazz band appears in inaugural competitive season
GETTING JAZZY Jacob Van Aartsen plays his saxophone at the MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School Jazz Festival Feb. 13. (Photo/Katie Kelderman) PLAYING THE BLUES Rhya Kelderman plays her solo at the MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School Jazz Festival Feb. 13. (Photo/Katie Kelderman) CENTRAL LYON MIDDLE SCHOOL JAZZ BAND Central Lyon’s middle school jazz band gets ready to […]
‘Caught in the Act’ at Otter Valley Country Club
Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer On the evenings of April 10, 11, 12 and 13, the Otter Valley Country Club Dinner Theater will present “Caught in the Act.” The meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. each night.Ever wonder what really makes a theater tick? Is it good acting? Good writing? Maybe good management? Wrong! […]
Back 2 Back 2 Back
Lady Lions to head back to The Well for the third straight season The Central Lyon girls’ basketball team celebrates a victory over Hinton during the Class 2A regional final on Wednesday, Feb. 21 punching their ticket to the state tournament. Read the full story in the sports section in this issue. Central Lyon will […]