Jason Hommes | Staff Writer When news broke that former President George H.W. Bush had passed away Nov. 30, it was only natural that thousands and thousands of people across the country started reflecting on Bush’s life and paying their respects to him. Many in Lyon County looked back fondly on Bush’s life and his […]
Jason Hommes | Staff Writer A familiar face has returned to her hometown of George to work. Loralye Wibben grew up on a farm northwest of George and spent the last 15 years working in Rock Rapids for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Lyon County. As of Oct. 22, Wibben took on her […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Several area manufacturing companies hope to address together a critical workforce development challenge through a unique partnership. Top officials from those companies joined Northwest Iowa Community College and northwest Iowa economic development leaders Thursday, Nov. 28 to announce the newly-formed Northwest Iowa Regional Manufacturers Partnership. “There’s a critical need for […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor As a Master of Chinese Medicine, XiaoDong “Dave” Wang, knows how to help the body help itself heal. As a fourth-generation acupuncturist, he believes strongly in the techniques he uses. “I grew up with acupuncture. My grandma and mom were practicing acupuncturist,” he said. Wang grew up in China and […]
Kalani Steinmetz | Staff Writer Small-town Iowan, Sarah Jurrens, opened a salon on Main Street in Doon with the hopes of fulfilling her hairstyling dreams. “When I was little, I loved having my mom play with my hair and, as I got older, I kind of just grew into it,” Jurrens said. “I was a […]
Sarah Mullinix | Staff Writer What if someone told you that by changing your diet, you could alter a disease process and heal your body? In today’s world, often times this valuable information is not discussed during a visit to your healthcare provider. The world of western medicine most often turns to a pill to […]
Jason Hommes | Staff Writer Although it may not seem like it, 2019 is fast approaching, and it’ll be a big year for the community of Rock Rapids. Anticipation is building as the new Avera hospital gets closer and closer to completion, and when the time comes for the hospital to open next spring, local […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Central Lyon cheerleaders Sydney Wells, pictured below, left, a freshman, and Grace Heimensen, below, right, a sophomore, are two of more than 800 high school cheerleaders and dancers from across the country that will perform in the fourth annual Varsity Spirit Spectacular at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, Nov. […]
Jason Hommes | Staff Writer The community of George and the city’s Chamber of Commerce are gearing up for a special Christmas extravaganza and holiday open houses this Thursday, Nov. 29. The event is to encourage people to shop locally and support local businesses, and to show appreciation for community members who do so. As […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor After more than 30 years in education, 18 as an administrator at Central Lyon, superintendent Dave Ackerman announced his retirement to the school board during the board’s regular meeting Monday, Nov. 12. His retirement will be effective June 30, 2019, but he plans to stay on with the district at […]