A HIGH-PERFORMING SCHOOL For the 2023-2024 school year, Central Lyon Elementary School (K-sixth grade) and Central Lyon High School (7th-12th grade) achieved a “High Performing” profile according to the Iowa School Report Card, placing them in the top 175 schools throughout the state. This is the first time both the elementary and high schools have […]
TOURING THE NEW FACILITY On Tuesday, March 18, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, representing Iowa’s 4th Congressional District, toured the new facility at Diversified Technologies Inc. in George. Pictured left to right are Chuck Sjogren, DTI president, and Feenstra. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Feenstra visits DTI in George Dominique Kooiker | Editor On Tuesday, March 18, U.S. Rep. […]
COMPETING AT THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP On Saturday, March 8, Central Lyon’s LEGO Lions competed at the South Dakota State FIRST LEGO League State Championship. Pictured is the LEGO Lions team going over objectives with the referee. Left to right, Maddox Wissink, Micah Borman, the referee and Brody De Groot. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) PUTTING THE ROBOT THROUGH […]
SWEARING IN THE NEWEST DEPUTY On March 3, Deputy Richard Van Den Top, left, of the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office was sworn in by Sheriff Brian Hilt, right. Van Den Top had previously worked in the Lyon County Jail as a full-time jailer 11 years before moving to part-time. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) New deputy joins Lyon […]
U-HAULS NOW AVAILABLE AT RIVERSIDE TRAILERS Riverside Trailers, located at 1003 N. Union St. in Rock Rapids, now offers U-Haul rentals. In addition to offering U-Haul rentals, Riverside Trailers sells new and used trailers and offers trailer repairs and more. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Riverside Trailers to offer U-Haul Dominique Kooiker | Editor Those interested in renting […]
Women’s History Month Amy Lyon | Staff Writer As a mother, grandmother, home-school teacher, nurse, doula, hand-quilter and more, Laurel Schriever of Rock Rapids has had her share of life experiences. In honor of Women’s History Month, which is designated to recognize and celebrate women’s contributions to society during March, Schriever shared about God’s blessings […]
GEORGE-LITTLE ROCK NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY On Monday, March 3, the George-Little Rock Chapter of National Honor Society inducted 15 new members into its ranks. Pictured are the 2025 members of the G-LR National Honor Society. Front, left to right, Cash Sandbulte, Nathalee Macias, Reallyann Lewi, Mya Storm, Ashley Schmidt, Madelyn Aeikens and Hudsyn Bechler. Back, […]
THE CAST OF ‘LET’S HANG HIM AND READ THE WILL’ Otter Valley Players will present “Let’s Hang Him and Read the Will” directed by Amanda Henning. This show will be presented at Otter Valley Country Club April 2-5. Those interested can call Shirley for tickets, 712-725-2235 or 712-348-0258. Front left to right, Max Klarenbeek, Kevin […]
Central Lyon celebrates its state tournament qualification at center court in Estherville following a regional final win over West Fork. Find that story on page 10 of this issue. The Lions advanced to their fourth consecutive 2A bracket with the victory. (Photo/Andrew Buckman)
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 […]