Jason Hommes | Staff Writer Bonnie Wilson has manned the desk at Health Services of Lyon County for more than 30 years, but on March 1 Wilson will retire after a long and enjoyable career. “It’s kind of unbelievable how fast the years have gone,” said Wilson, who has been the long-time administrative assistant at […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor More than 300 freshman and sophomore high school students from Lyon County and Ellsworth, Minnesota, gathered in Rock Rapids Friday, Jan. 25 for a career exploration event. The purpose of the event was to expose students to a variety of career opportunities that exist in Lyon County. Students attended three […]
Jason Hommes | Staff Writer The local State Farm office has a new home. State Farm agent Tom Menage has moved his offices, but he didn’t go far, as he was able to purchase the building formerly owned by Dr. John Vander Zee in Rock Rapids, which means Menage and State Farm will be able […]
Jason Hommes | Staff Writer Papik Motors’ newest location in Rock Rapids has only been open since early January, but the Papik family and its team of new employees said they already feel at home in Rock Rapids. The new team at Papik consists of employees with lengthy backgrounds in sales, the auto industry or […]
Kalani Steinmetz | Staff Writer A live auction and benefit supper for John and Darla Mantel will be Monday evening, Jan. 28, in the Doon Community Center. Funds and donations will be given to the family to assist them in their time of need. John Mantel has been unable to return to work after a […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor High school students at George-Little Rock celebrated homecoming 2019 Jan. 14-20 under the theme “Denim & Diamonds” with a variety of activities and themed dress-up days. Coronation of the king and queen was Monday night, Jan. 14. Joe Anderson was crowned homecoming king and Kayla Gerken was crowned queen. Members […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor A program is underway to assist homeless individuals and families in Lyon County and across the northwest Iowa region. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Continuum of Care (CoC) program supports local programs that serve individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Julie De Ruyter, director of Rock Rapids Municipal […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Alex Waagmeester said he’s always had an interest in law enforcement. He’s also always wanted to come back to his hometown to work. “There’s no place like home,” he said. Waagmeester, a 2015 graduate of Central Lyon High School, was born and raised in Rock Rapids. He started as a […]
Kalani Steinmetz | Staff Writer It’s the beginning of 2019 and with a new year comes new year’s resolutions for many people. According to a recent INC. survey of 2,000 participants, losing weight and getting fit were among the top-10 new year’s resolutions for success and happiness. Fortunately, Rock Rapids has a couple new, fun […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Mackenzie Wagner, a native of Adrian, Minnesota, has joined the staff at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Lyon County. Wagner will serve as agriculture program coordinator and office assistant and will be the key contact and coordinator for all adult agriculture programs, such as private pesticide and commercial/confinement manure […]