Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor When the new Sanford Clinic Rock Rapids opens May 1, patients at the facility may be surprised. “It looks much bigger inside than it does from the outside,” said Tammy Loosbrock, senior director of Sanford Rock Rapids. An inviting fireplace and neutral color palette surrounded by large windows letting in […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor More than two years after the Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital Association board of trustees and membership voted to partner with Avera on a new medical campus in Rock Rapids, the community got a first look at that partnership. An open house and ribbon cutting Saturday, April 13 ushered in hundreds […]
Caitlyn French | Staff Writer We all know the scenario. You sit down for a meal or try to relax with a book and suddenly your phone rings. You answer it, especially since it’s a local number, and expect to hear something urgent or relevant. Instead you’re greeted with the newest scam or robocall that’s […]
Jason Hommes | Staff Writer Four George-Little Rock high school students participated at the NASA Space Design Challenge at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, from March 22-24, and on Sunday senior Matt Hansmann found out he was part of the winning company, “Grumbo.” “When we got there, they split us up into teams, […]
Jason Hommes | Staff Writer There’s a new postmaster in Rock Rapids, and she brings plenty of experience to the role. Tasha Mouw has just wrapped up her first full week on the job in Rock Rapids after working five years as postmaster in Orange City. All together, she has about 14 years experience in […]
Sarah Mullinix | Staff Writer If you are looking for something rustic to add to your décor, Farm Branded Furnishings is ready to take your vision and make it into a one-of-a-kind piece of furniture. Benji Moser, owner of Farm Branded Furnishings, started building furniture and other pieces out of reclaimed barn wood in 2017. […]
Jason Hommes | Staff Writer Van’t Hul Repair in Rock Rapids is offering a new service that not many other businesses can claim. The repair business recently acquired its federal firearms license, which means it can now offer gun transfers, custom orders and custom machining, cerakote or laser work on personal firearms. Owner Chad Van’t […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor The case being tried may not be real life, but the skills learned by students participating in mock trial will most likely benefit them later in life. The Central Lyon High School mock trial team qualified for state competition April 4-6 after advancing in the regional contest Friday, March 8, […]
Caitlyn French | Staff Writer cfrench@ncppub.com In early October 2016, Emily Denekas realized something definitely was wrong. After a few days of what she thought was merely indigestion, heart-attack-like symptoms hit the George resident. Denekas, who was recently selected as an American Heart Association Survivor of the Year, recalled what happened. Her symptoms progressed from […]
Caitlyn French | Staff Writer cfrench@ncppub.com This year makes the centennial year of a Rock Rapids icon. The Rapids Theatre is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. With this milestone as a focus, the Rock Rapids Theatre Preservation Society hosted an annual meeting and dinner at Union Jacks Monday, March18. The night included both a […]