Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor jjensen@ncppub.com During the regular city council meeting Monday, May 11, the council awarded a contract to Mulder Concrete of George for a combined project consisting of adding two extensions to the trail system in Rock Rapids. The extensions will be added to the trail known as the Boone Street Trail […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor jjensen@ncppub.com (This is the first of a two-part series.) When Stewart Vander Stoep was a youngster, he recalls telling the church preacher what he wanted to do when he grew up. “I either wanted to be a country music superstar like Johnny Cash or a policeman,” he recalled. “Well, the […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor jjensen@ncppub.com (This is the first of a two-part series.) A unique opportunity in the largest county attorney’s office in the state as a college undergraduate led Steve Michael to fall in love with law enforcement. Following jobs in Miami, Florida, and with the Polk County sheriff’s department, Michael got a […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor jjensen@ncppub.com When a two-block section of South Story Street in Rock Rapids’ downtown area was set to undergo rehabilitation last year, the plan included beautification in the form of new light poles and hanging flower baskets. However, the window to put the baskets on the poles last spring was missed […]
Victory in Europe Day, or V-E Day, is celebrated on May 8 and marks the surrender of the forces of Germany to the United Nations in Europe, ending World War II in Europe. This year commemorates the 75th anniversary of that formal act in 1945. The anniversary was celebrated in Rock Rapids at the Veterans’ […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor jjensen@ncppub.com When Nate and Hannah Englekes’ middle son, Griffin, first started riding bike, it quickly became one of his favorite things to do. “He had a balance bike and he was on it 24/7,” said Nate. “As soon as he woke up in the morning, he’d be outside on his […]
FACILITY IN OPERATION FOR ONE YEAR The new Avera Merrill Pioneer Health Campus opened in Rock Rapids May 1, 2019. Staff and providers have taken great pride in continuing to offer healthcare close to home the past 12 months. (Photo/Ashley Huisman) Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor jjensen@ncppub.com Just before May 1, 2019, the staff and […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor jjensen@ncppub.com With the COVID-19 pandemic postponing a traditional commencement ceremony for the Central Lyon Class of 2020, alternate plans to recognize seniors as well as school retirees are underway. Graduation has been moved to Sunday, June 28, at 3 p.m. with hopes a traditional commencement ceremony can be conducted with […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editorjjensen@ncppub.com A new date and format will be utilized for Rock Rapids cleanup days. One central drop-off location will be utilized at two different times to help accommodate busy schedules. The new procedure was a joint decision between the city’s public works department and garbage contractors in an effort to keep […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer There have been some positives to the start of the 2020 planting season in northwest Iowa thus far. “Planting progress has been great. The vast majority of the corn is already planted and we have a really good start on soybean planting,” said Joel DeJong, […]