New Century Press, parent company of the Lyon County Reporter, received several awards at the Iowa Newspaper Association awards banquet during the association’s annual convention Feb. 8 in Des Moines. Winners in the 2019 Iowa Better Newspaper Contests, judged by the Indiana Press Association, were presented with plaques and certificates for their winning entries by […]
Jason Hommes | Staff Writer Margaret DeJager has been managing the Doon Library for only a few months now, but it’s been more than enough time for her to know she’s found something she really enjoys doing. DeJager describes herself as someone who is the jack-of-all-trades type, but said she never expected to find herself […]
Jason Hommes | Staff Writer The River Valley Players are gearing up to present the musical, “Curtains,” later this month, and director Dave Krahling said he thinks the show will offer a little something for everyone. “More than most shows, ‘Curtains’ really does have something for everyone. If you’re a musician and you like musical […]
StatePoint MediaKalani Steinmetz | Staff Writer Copying adult behavior is a part of childhood development. While you may not always love it when your child repeats everything you say, when it comes to healthy dental habits, you can use this to your advantage. “It’s easier to teach a younger child good oral health habits […]
Jason Hommes | Staff Writer The Rock Rapids Chamber of Commerce had its annual member meeting Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 6, at the Forster Community Center. Angie Jager, Chamber director, spoke to those who attended, and recapped 2018 while also talking about things coming up in 2019. Jager first addressed the lack of new members […]
Jason Hommes | Staff Writer When the new Sanford Clinic in Rock Rapids opens later this spring, visitors will notice a local touch in much of the interior décor. Three dozen photos will be showcased throughout different areas of the clinic, with all of the pictures having been taken in or near Rock Rapids. Furthermore, […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Kellie (Goedken) Den Hartog was recently announced as the third provider to join the medical team at Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital in Rock Rapids. Den Hartog finished her 15-month clinical rotation through Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha in December to complete her physician’s assistant education. Den Hartog and her husband, […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Brent Jorth, current high school principal at Webster City Community Schools in Webster City, Iowa, was offered a contract for the position of superintendent of school by the Central Lyon Board of Education Monday, Jan. 28. Jorth replaces David Ackerman, who will be retiring at the end of the current […]
Kalani Steinmetz | Staff Writer Thursday, Jan. 31, the Rock Rapids Public Library played host for the first “Gitchie Girl Uncovered” presentation, Q and A session and book signing, with authors Phil and Sandy Hamman as well as the lone survivor of the Gitchie Manitou Murders, Sandra Cheskey present. At the Gitchie Manitou State Preserve […]
Jason Hommes | Staff Writer There’s a U.S. flag on the wall of the commons at Central Lyon High School with a meaningful connection to the community. The flag is carefully folded and framed in a glass case, and was presented to the school to commemorate the American Forces who have faithfully served in Afghanistan […]