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How to catch a reader

Feb 6, 2024 | , , , ,

Central Lyon Elementary starts annual reading program Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff Intern Dominique Kooiker | Editor Each February, Central Lyon Elementary students participate in a reading program. This program rewards TK through fourth grade students for achieving certain reading goals throughout the month. The theme for this year’s reading program is How to […]

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Working for economic success in Lyon County

Jan 30, 2024 | , , , ,

Dominique Kooiker | Editor The beginning of the year is often a time for change and transitions. One transition that’s happening is the transition of the role of Lyon County Economic Development director from Steve Simons to Jen Smit. Smit started as the new director Jan. 1 of this year. The pair worked in the […]

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Lyon County residents gather to caucus

Jan 23, 2024 | , , ,

Dominique Kooiker | Editor On Monday evening, Jan. 15, local Republicans met at the Forster Community Center in Rock Rapids to declare their presidential preferences, elect delegates to the county convention and address key community issues. Precinct 3, North Rock Rapids, gathered on the east side of the community center, and Precinct 4, South Rock […]

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First snowstorm of the season sweeps across Lyon County

Jan 16, 2024 | , , , ,

Dominique Kooiker | Editor The first major snowstorm of the 2023-24 winter season swept through northwest Iowa Monday, Jan. 8 into the early morning hours of Tuesday, Jan. 9. Snowfall rates during the storm ranged upwards of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Rapid accumulation of 4 to 8 inches of snow was reported throughout […]

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Coffee for the community

Dec 26, 2023 | , , , ,

Dominique Kooiker | Editordkooiker@ncppub.comExcitement has been brewing in Doon during the month of December. Lavonne Kelderman and her daughter-in-law, Lauren Kelderman, moved their screen-printing business, Kelderman Kustom Designs & More to a new building just south of Main Street, but the shop features more than just screen-printed shirts. This location also now boasts a coffee […]

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Decking the high school halls

Dec 19, 2023 | , , , ,

Central Lyon teachers celebrate the holidaysMadalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff Intern Dominique Kooiker | Editor As Christmas break inches closer, Central Lyon teachers and students alike get into the holiday spirit. A few high school teachers take spreading Christmas cheer seriously, engaging students in festive activities and traditions to make the season merry and […]

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It Feels Like Christmas

Dec 5, 2023 | , , , ,

Parade of lights, holiday events in Rock Rapids Dominique Kooiker | Editordkooiker@ncppub.comOn Thursday, Nov. 30, the Rock Rapids Chamber of Commerce hosted a night of holiday activities to start off the Christmas season.The night began with Frontier Bank’s Holiday Open House during which a free community meal was served.The festivities continued in the Forster Community […]

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For the Love of Local Sports

Nov 21, 2023 | , , , , ,

G-LR students start sports podcast Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer “Welcome back to another episode of Wide Open Plays, the show where we talk everything about Siouxland and War Eagle Conference-related sports.” As listeners begin each episode of Wide Open Plays, they are greeted with the voice of Zach Anderson. Anderson and Luis Avila, George-Little […]

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A special cross plus CPR equal thankful reunion

Nov 14, 2023 | , , , ,

Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor When emergency medical personnel spring into action, they think only about their training and life-saving skills, knowing seconds matter. They don’t stop to consider who a patient is or even if it’s someone they might know. They don’t stop to consider a patient’s clothes before cutting off a shirt to […]

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‘I never thought of being a missionary’

Feb 8, 2023 | , , ,

Missionary from George writes book detailing 38 years of serviceOryn and Pat Meinerts of George spent 38 years of their lives as missionaries in Cameroon, Africa. Recently, Pat wrote a book detailing their experiences entitled “Amazing Work of the Almighty God: Recounting God’s Presence in a Missionary’s Life.” (Photo/Dominique Kooiker)Dominique Kooiker | Staff WriterMany missionaries […]

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