Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Supporting opportunities for the youth of the community has long been a priority for Kiwanis International as an organization and specifically for the Rock Rapids Kiwanis Club. “Kiwanis has traditionally sponsored the local Boy Scouts, youth baseball and softball, after-prom activities and other events and organizations,” said Marlin Overman, president […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Caitlyn French, a native of Bay City, Michigan, recently joined the staff at New Century Press as a staff writer. “I grew up as an only child to my parents Jim and Linda French and grew up surrounded by water since Bay City is a port city located on Lake […]
Jason Hommes | Staff Writer Funding bills add nearly $90 million in new money for schools in Iowa The Iowa legislature passed two bills last month that will increase the amount of funding received by public schools across the state. The legislation will increase funding to public schools by nearly $90 million, which includes […]
Jason Hommes | Staff Writer John Stillson has been employed with the U.S. Postal Service just over 32 years, and while he’s enjoyed his career tremendously, all good things must come to an end at some point. Stillson recently announced he’d be retiring from his career in the postal service — a career that began […]
Jill Funke | Contributing Writer Sanford Rock Rapids As construction continues on the new Sanford Clinic in Rock Rapids, the current group of providers are looking forward to the benefits it will bring to their patients. While there are many features and benefits to look forward to in the new facility, provider Kathy Ranschau, PA-C is […]
Kalani Steinmetz | Staff Writer February is American Heart Month and the American Medical Association is urging Americans to monitor their blood pressure and make heart-healthy lifestyle changes to avoid heart disease and the damaging attacks that come with them. Tracy Schultz, registered nurse and director of nursing and clinical services at Sanford Rock Rapids […]
Jason Hommes | Staff Writer Congressman Steve King, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa’s 4th congressional district, made a stop at the Forster Community Center in Rock Rapids Monday, Feb. 18, where he hosted a town hall event that was open to members of the public and the media. According to […]
Kalani Steinmetz | Staff Writer Sarah Deutsch, new pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in George, was destined to be a pastor. “My great-grandfather was a pastor so I grew up going to Sunday School and going to confirmation,” she explained. “I went on missions trips as a high school youth and was involved in churches […]
Jason Hommes | Staff Writer Central Lyon’s middle school swing choir performed in a competition for the first time ever on Friday, Feb. 15, when the group participated in the “Spirit Lake Shake The Lakes 2019” event. Central Lyon choir director, Ann Langholdt, has been directing middle school swing choir every year since she came […]
Jason Hommes | Staff Writer With the new Avera hospital getting closer and closer to completion in Rock Rapids, Avera Health continues to fill positions ahead of the hospital’s opening. The latest person to join the staff is Jana Sorlie, who was hired as director of patient care. Sorlie has spent the last 23 […]