Susan WiertzemaJessica Jensen | Managing Editor jjensen@ncppub.com Many have been on the receiving end of the care and compassion of a nurse or had a family member who has. Each year, the 100 Great Iowa Nurses program seeks to recognize those nurses whose courage, competence and commitment to patients and the nursing profession stand out […]
Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer jkor@ncppub.com After being closed for over a month due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fitness centers are allowed to open again as Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds begins to re-open the state. As COVID-19 continues to have a presence in daily lives, exercise has a profound impact on boosting a person’s immune […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor jjensen@ncppub.com Before the new Sanford Rock Rapids Clinic opened its doors on Rock Rapids’ west side last May 1, Sanford had never built a clinic that offered as many services in an outpatient setting. But one aspect of the clinic that was not new was the faces of many of […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor jjensen@ncppub.com How to put your stimulus check to work Many started receiving CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) Act stimulus funds last week. The stimulus was issued as part of an act to address the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. That fallout is felt locally as many community […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor jjensen@ncppub.com During official FFA opening or closing ceremonies, the vice-president asks each officer where they are stationed and what their role is. “Stationed by the door,” replies the sentinel. “Your duties there?” asks the vice-president. “Through this door pass many friends of the FFA. It is my duty to see […]
The group gathered after painting windows at Rock Rapids Health Centre Wednesday, April 22. Kids and staff from Rock Rapids Kids’ Club were out and about the community last week spreading positive messages and colorful artwork.
TEAM OF THE YEAR The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ hunter education team of Rock Rapids was named the State of Iowa Hunter Education Team of the Year for 2019. In order to be named, the team needed to be nominated by its peers and Iowa DNR recreational safety officer, Marty Eby of Spencer. The team, […]
GROWTH AND CHANGE ACROSS THREE DECADES DRG Mechanical is celebrating 30 years of business, servicing northwest Iowa communities and beyond. Dave Roemen (left) and Dan Gerber (middle) started the business in 1990 and Dan’s son, John Gerber (right) joined the business as part owner in 2014. (Photo/Sarah Mullinix) Sarah Mullinix | Staff Writer sarahm@ncppub.com A […]
Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer jkor@ncppub.com In 1859, surveyors for the federal government marked territories amongst Iowa, South Dakota and Minnesota and a large iron post was used to mark a particular location at the junction of the three states. Locals in the area later turned the post into a landmark that would be shared […]
Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer jkor@ncppub.com Neighbors helping neighbors may be one key to surviving the coronavirus pandemic currently facing Iowans. Volunteers are coming together to make supplies to make it safer for hospital workers treating COVID-19 patients and for residents to slow the spread of the virus. Daniel Stillson, owner of SnSLabz in Rock […]