Caitlyn French | Staff Writer One man made a journey during Heritage Days last week to pay homage to his family history. Ray Mellenberndt journeyed from Arizona to Rock Rapids to not only enjoy the festivities but to revisit the Rapids Theater. The Mellenberndt family owned the theatre from the 1950s-1980s, a time that holds […]
Jason Hommes | Staff Writer Borman describes homemaker role as a ‘wonderful career’ Health Services of Lyon County will host an open house retirement party for Vicki Borman Thursday, June 27, from 1:30-3 p.m. in the conference room of the Lyon County Annex building in downtown Rock Rapids, where Borman will be honored for spending […]
Jason Hommes | Staff Writer When emergency vehicles have their sirens and lights on, it’s usually because they’re rushing to an emergency situation or the scene of an accident. But if these vehicles come across a red light, it can result in a dangerous situation. The city of Rock Rapids is working to eliminate such […]
John Vander Zee recognized as Citizen of the Year Jason Hommes | Staff Writer his year’s Rock Rapids Citizen of the Year was announced Wednesday evening, June 12, at the Forster Community Center, as part of the events leading up to the 2019 Heritage Days weekend. The city was originally planning on naming its citizen […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Perhaps it’s a summertime rite of passage. Maybe it is an avenue for youngsters to make some spending cash. Oftentimes it becomes a method for giving back. For two Rock Rapids boys, it’s all of the above. But this is no ordinary lemonade stand. Weston Freking and Quintin Sprock have […]
Project includes addition of Sportsbook and new hotel addition Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort recently announced the future erection of a new hotel addition, RV park, Sportsbook and new entertainment venue on the casino floor. Construction of the $10 million project will begin at the end of this month. Work for the Sportsbook and […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds was in northwest Iowa Wednesday, June 12, including a stop in Rock Rapids. Reynolds toured the new 52,000-square-foot Avera Medical Center before visiting with administrator, Craig Hohn, and Merrill Pioneer Association board of trustees’ members. Hohn led the tour, illustrating the facilities’ amenities from a patient […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Summer time paints a bright picture of outdoor activities, longer days and, of course, sun. For two Rock Rapids women, surviving skin cancer has forever altered the dog days of summer. Sheila Maxwell, a middle school teacher at Central Lyon and junior high softball coach, has always been fond of […]
Jason Hommes | Staff Writer The Rock Rapids swimming pool opened May 31, and that can only mean one thing — summer is officially here. The pool will be open every day this summer; open swim hours are from 12-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and 12-6 p.m. Sundays. A family swim rate of $15 per family is […]
Jason Hommes | Staff Writer If you’ve found yourself talking to local farmers recently, it’s quite likely you’ve heard comments about the 2019 spring planting season being one of the worst in recent memory. From the beginning of April through the end of May, Rock Rapids received nearly 13 inches of rain, which is about […]