Local libraries celebrate National Library Week Dominique Kooiker | Editor National Library Week is April 6-12, celebrating everything libraries have to offer. With the advent of the internet, the role of libraries has changed over the years, but local libraries still offer a plethora of resources and activities everyone can take advantage of.“The library is […]
Passport to the World series
Tanning at any time of day
Reflections Salon opens 24-hour tanning salon Dominique Kooiker | Editor Those looking to get a tan now have an option available to tan whenever it is convenient for them at Reflections Salon and Tanning in Doon. Owner Larae Vander Brink has opened a 24-hour tanning salon at her facility to accommodate those who might not […]
Buzzing about bees
G-LR FFA teaches students about bees Dominique Kooiker | Editor The faintest signs of spring are in the air, and the George-Little Rock FFA Chapter spread some spring cheer to the sixth-grade class March 26 with a program all about bees. FFA members taught the sixth graders about what beeswax is used for, what a […]
Hanging Out in the ‘40S
Central Lyon State Jazz Choir
Opening new export markets for Iowa farmers and producers
Randy Feenstra | District Representative Opening new export markets for Iowa farmers increases demand for our agricultural commodities and puts more money into the pockets of our producers. This is an especially important mission after four years of indifference and inaction under the Biden administration when President Biden failed to negotiate a single new trade […]
The S.O. Report
Brian Hilt | Lyon County Sheriff Dear Lyon County,Greetings again from the men and women of the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office. Winter has now passed, and we look forward to spring here in Lyon County.Though only mentioning them briefly, the change in seasons occasions a few reminders. First, be attentive to the possibility of severe […]
Wrapping up a jazzy season
Local jazz bands look back at their year Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff Intern The Central Lyon and George-Little Rock jazz bands are wrapping up their seasons. The jazz bands practice and compete at several competitions throughout the year with the hopes of advancing to the state competition. Although neither band qualified for state […]
Hilltop Coffee Company
Rock Rapids coffee shop to open April 5 Amy Lyon | Staff Writer Coffee enthusiasts rejoice, as a new coffee shop will open in Rock Rapids April 5. Hilltop Coffee Company, named to honor the history of what used to be Hilltop Café, is owned by Brooke Hunt, her daughter Addy and her silent partner […]