New cosmetologist starts at Trendz Salon Dominique Kooiker | Editor Doing hair, makeup and nails for herself and her friends has long been a passion for Maggie Bus. Now, Bus has joined Trendz Salon in Rock Rapids as a cosmetologist, much to the excitement of owner Brenda Jepsen.“Brenda has always done my hair, and she […]
JOHNSON SPACE CENTER DESIGN COMPETITION Central Lyon science teacher Bill Allen took five students on an educational trip to Houston, Texas, Feb. 5-10. Front, left to right, Ana Wood, Julian Dillard and Lillian Jorth. Back, Aiden Allen, Blake Henrichs and Bill Allen. (Photo/Submitted) Central Lyon students compete at NASA Amy Lyon | Staff Writer Designing […]
Central Lyon Middle School jazz band wins district contest Dominique Kooiker | Editor On Monday, Feb. 19, the Central Lyon Middle School Jazz Band competed at the district jazz band contest in Le Mars. Out of six bands in the class, the Central Lyon Middle School Jazz Band placed first, winning the contest.The Central Lyon […]
NEW DIRECTOR AT YOUTH FOR CHRIST Jessica Van Roekel of Alvord started as the new Rock Rapids Youth for Christ director in December 2024. Youth for Christ is a nonprofit organization designed to introduce students to Jesus Christ and connect them with a local church. They currently offer programming on Tuesdays from 3:30-6 p.m. (Photo/Dominique […]
Brian Hilt Lyon County Sheriff New county-wide emergency alert system goes live Dominique Kooiker | Editor Communication is a key goal of the new Lyon County Sheriff, Brian Hilt, and his team at the sheriff’s department. This month, a new emergency alert system is making communication between local law enforcement and the public easier.Alert Iowa […]
NEW PROVIDER AT SANFORD Ryan VanMoer, PA-C, is the newest provider at Sanford Rock Rapids Clinic. VanMoer obtained his certification of physician assistants from Northwestern College in Orange City in August 2024 and lives in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with his wife, Karley. VanMoer works in family medicine and looks forward to meeting patients and […]
WINTER AT THE COURTHOUSE The Lyon County Courthouse lawn in Rock Rapids looked pristine after the latest snowfall Wednesday, Feb. 12. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) FUN IN THE SNOW A girl jumps off a snow pile in Rock Rapids while two boys look on. The children climbed the snow pile after Central Lyon dismissed Wednesday, Feb. 12. […]
NEW FACE AT PAHOJA Dayton Buntjer of Little Rock was recently hired as naturalist with Lyon County Conservation. She officially started her new job Feb. 10. Buntjer grew up around Little Rock and went to George-Little Rock for school before attending college at South Dakota State University, majoring in wildlife and fisheries and received her […]
River Valley Players presents ‘Mary Poppins’ Dominique Kooiker | Editor“Wind’s in the east, mist coming in, like something is brewing and ’bout to begin.” These words begin the musical “Mary Poppins.” River Valley Players is bringing this classic musical to life on stage at the Forster Auditorium at Central Lyon High School in Rock Rapids […]
George couple celebrates 70 years of marriage Dominique Kooiker | Editor Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love. Whether it’s showing friends and classmates appreciation with colorful messages and candy or taking that special someone out for a nice meal, this chilly day in February is a time to warm hearts.For Marlyn and Ethel […]