Farrah Lewis | Staff Intern Audiences may be familiar with fairytales such as “Jack and the Beanstalk,” “Cinderella” and “Little Red Riding Hood,” but many may not have seen them told in musical fashion. This year, Central Lyon High School students will present the hit musical “Into the Woods” from the Brothers Grimm for the […]
Iowa Department of Education director Ryan Wise visits Central Lyon Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor In an effort to understand the unique, local context of how schools in Iowa do things, Department of Education director, Dr. Ryan Wise, toured several northwest Iowa schools Thursday, Oct. 10, including Central Lyon. Wise is in his fifth year […]
Jason Hommes | Staff Writer If you find yourself entering or leaving Rock Rapids via Highway 75 on the south side of town, you’ll notice a new sign installed adjacent to the large brick signs announcing Rock Rapids itself. The new sign simply reads, “Thanks to veterans, we’re still free” and was installed recently on […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Members of the Rock Rapids Retail Trade Committee is hoping a new event will get women and their friends out and about to stop into local businesses they might not regularly visit and do a little shopping. Unlike other efforts for local businesses to showcase their goods and services and […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor A collaboration with the Northwest Iowa Tobacco Coalition, Community Health Partners, Lyon County Sheriff’s Department and Lyon County Health Services aims to educate county residents on vaping devices, how they are used, ingredients in vaping products and health dangers associated with using the products. “The facts surrounding vaping speak for […]
Carmen Vande Stroet | Staff Writer King Solomon is quoted as saying, “A friend loveth at all times, and a brother for adversity,” and for some that holds a lot of truth, especially for two local brothers. Ladell and Harris Kaster grew up just outside of Hull and at only 10-1/2 months apart, the two […]
Sarah Mullinix | Staff Writer After 20 years of service with the Lyon County Sheriff’s office, detective Rick Bos is retiring. October 1 marked 30 years working in law enforcement. To honor Bos and his dedication, there will be a retirement party at the sheriff’s office Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 2-4 p.m. Before working for […]
Sarah Mullinix | Staff Writer The village of Lester had a special visitor Friday, Oct. 4. Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg made a stop in Lester to tour Dutchland Frozen Food facilities, including a new addition. The public was invited to a community meal and given the opportunity to see the inside of the new production […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor A new tradition at Central Lyon and George-Little Rock is helping to build the Lion football tradition. Head football coach Curtis Eben came up with the idea to have his high school players share their game-day jerseys with elementary students. Each Friday, a group of eight high school players select […]
Jason Hommes | Staff Writer Sisters Aileena and Geleen Ford considered the Philippines home for most of their lives, but on June 11 they made the move to Rock Rapids where they now live with Doyle and Beth Schubert. But for the Fords, this isn’t their first time in America. “They were actually born in […]