EVERY SOLE DESERVES A SOCKMegan Klapperich, PA-C at Avera, holds some socks that have been donated for the second-annual sock drive organized by Avera’s Community Engagement Committee and the wound care program at Avera Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital of Rock Rapids. Throughout the month of February, anyone wishing to donate can bring socks of any […]
LEARNING THE NEWSPAPER ROPES Julian Timmer, Central Lyon High School senior, is completing a work study at New Century Press during the spring 2025 semester. Timmer hopes to pursue a career as a middle or high school English teacher, and this opportunity at the Lyon County Reporter will give her experience in a career in […]
Rapid Auto Repair opens doors to new location Amy Lyon | Staff Writer The unprecedented flooding of June 2024 destroyed countless homes and buildings throughout northwest Iowa. One victim of the record-setting devastation was Rapid Auto Repair in Rock Rapids. Nevertheless, with community support and a sense of resilience, owner Mike Klarenbeek pushed through the […]
A NEW FAMILY HOME During the week of Nov. 9-15, 2024, Beth Steven, Central Lyon Spanish teacher, traveled to Juarez, Mexico, to help the Casas por Cristo (Houses for Christ) organization build its 7,000th house for a family in need. Reina is a 33-year-old single mom with three kids. Pictured are Reina and her three […]
BRINING HEALTHY HEARTS TO THE COMMUNITY During the month of February, Avera Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital in Rock Rapids will celebrate American Heart Month to promote heart health and, during the week of Feb. 10-14, Avera will observe National Cardiac Rehabilitation Awareness Week. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Avera celebrates Cardiac Rehab Awareness Week, American Heart Month Dominique […]
Canine Creations offers dog grooming in Doon Dominique Kooiker | Editor There are many dog-lovers in the world, but Jenna Mantel of Doon has taken her love of dogs to a new level and has made working with canines her job. In April 2024, Mantel opened Canine Creations, a dog-grooming business.“I’ve really loved dogs my […]
Business relocates from garage to new, next-door building Amy Lyon | Staff Writer Known for hosting their yearly Memorial Day Murph challenge, Brian and Hillary Osterday are fitness fanatics and recently made an investment in Hillary’s business, Fuel Fit Flourish, by building a new gym next to their home in Rock Rapids. Since its inception […]
SPIRIT OF CY AWARD Laura Beyenhof (right), the Lyon County K-12 program coordinator for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, was honored with the Spirit of Cy Award during the 2025 Northwest ISU Extension and Outreach Awards Event in Le Mars. This award recognizes Beyenhof’s outstanding contributions, professionalism and unwavering positivity. (Photo/Submitted) Lyon County Extension […]
Amy Lyon | Staff Writer The Rock Rapids Public Library continues to come up with ways to encourage people of all ages to step inside. The newest endeavor is none other than Lego Club. All students in first through fourth grade are invited to Lego Club at the library every Wednesday from 3-4 p.m.The idea […]
GEORGE-LITTLE ROCK FCCLA Front, left to right, Jo Daniels, Sage Lenz, Makenzie Avila, Evereen Lewi; middle, Nathalee Macias, Michelle Daniels, Mia Chavira, Kira Taylor, Isaiah Sandbeck, Sheri Stratman; back, Ava Bonestroo, Dominick Putnam, Kara Whitacre, Grace Ubbinga, Azael Cazares. FCCLA MEETING AT GEORGE PIZZA RANCH Bert Reitsma, left, talks to FCCLA students from George-Little Rock […]