Jason Hommes | Staff Writer It’s that time of year again when motorists on Highway 9 west of Rock Rapids are likely to notice a familiar sight — the “happy holidays” sign on the south side of the road, about two miles west of town. The sign belongs to Ruth Caswell, whose family built it […]
Kalani Steinmetz | Staff Writer It is easy to feel blue when daylight hours are limited and the weather is chilly. According to Brenda Vis, PA-C, and April De Wit, RN, BSN, “Seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is seen during the fall and winter months when there is less natural sunlight. The direct […]
At $2.37, the national gas price average continues to drive toward the cheapest pump prices seen during the month of December since 2016, which is welcome news for the millions of Americans traveling for the holidays. “AAA expects 102 million Americans to drive to their holiday destination this year, which is a 4 percent increase […]
Kalani Steinmetz | Staff Writer Miranda Dreesen, former George-Little Rock student and current student at South Dakota State University, received the FFA American Degree while at the national FFA convention and expo in Indianapolis, Indiana, in October 2018, a feat known for its rarity and high honor. “I was so excited!” Dreesen said. “I was […]
Kalani Steinmetz | Staff Writer Vicki Ahart | Premier Bank Director of Marketing Causal for a Cause is a unique program carried out by employees of Premier Bank. What distinguishes this program from others is that employees make a donation of at least $20 per month to wear jeans on Friday. The funds are then […]
Devin Miller | Staff Intern For more than a decade, the Central Lyon Foundation has been helping the Central Lyon school district do more. “The foundation, which was established in 2001, is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to the enhancement of quality education through educational opportunities, school facilities, technology and service, on behalf of the Central […]
Kalani Steinmetz | Staff Writer The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division for Tobacco, Alternative Nicotine and Vapor Product Education and Enforcement since 2001. The sheriff’s office has taken a pledge to keep tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor products out of the hands of Lyon County youth. Known as […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor For decades, Norm Vander Lee and his son, Rollie, have handed over the keys to thousands of Chevrolet and Buick vehicles. At the end of this month, they will hand over the keys of Vander Lee Motors to Papik Motors of Luverne, Minnesota. Norm started at then Kooiker Motors in […]
Jason Hommes | Staff Writer Not many people know someone whose job is to design tombstones, partially because it’s a type of work not many set out to do. Such is the case with Penny Krull of Rock Rapids. Krull has been helping people design headstones for about seven years and, while she certainly enjoys […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor The hair salon, Tangles by Becky, and stylists Becky Bontje and Carol Henry, have relocated to 111 First Ave. and become Tangles on Mane. Previously, the salon occupied the building owned by the city of Rock Rapids at 324 First Ave. While the pair was not looking for a new […]