MEETING OF THE COUNTY SHERIFFSOn Tuesday, April 11, 11 northwest Iowa county sheriffs met for a noon meal in Doon. The sheriffs meet quarterly to discuss issues and get to know each other. Pictured left to right are Rob Ver Meer (Lyon County Chief Deputy), Chad Sheehan (Woodbury), Mike Martins (Emmet), Dean Kruger (Humboldt), Bruce […]
MIXING IT UPTheo Hamilton wasn’t afraid to get his hands messy while mixing meatballs at the Nothing is Im-pasta-ble program at the George Library Thursday, April 13. First through third graders in attendance learned how to make different pasta recipes and got to sample their creations. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker)Students learn to make pasta at George LibraryDominique […]
NEW ADDITION TO GARDENFour raised garden beds were added to the community garden plots available to rent. (Photo/Jessica Jensen)Rock Rapids community garden installs raised planting boxesDominique Kooiker | Staff WriterSpring is in the air in Rock Rapids, and plants are finally starting to poke up out of the recently-thawed ground. It’s that time of year […]
2023-2024 OFFICER TEAMThe 2023-2024 Central Lyon FFA chapter officers were inducted during the annual FFA banquet Saturday, April 15. Front, left to right: Avery Harman, student advisor; Lilly Henry, president; Ellyana Haspels, historian; Alexandra Flores, reporter; and Cole den Hoed, farm manager. Back, Keaton Funk, vice-president; Gabe Schulte, farm manager; Trevor Dieren sentinel; and Ethan […]
Dominique Kooiker | Staff WriterDuring the Central Lyon School Board meeting Monday, April 10, the group discussed the new math curriculum, the sale of the industrial tech student-built house and more.Stephanie Baker and Chris Wright, part of the math leadership team at Central Lyon, presented details for a new math curriculum. They recommended adopting the […]
Dominique Kooiker | Staff WriterThe Rock Rapids City Council met Monday, April 10. During the meeting, the council discussed several construction projects and other matters.The East Street Bridge project is moving forward, and the bridge will be closed beginning Monday, April 17.“I got a call from the county engineer and they’re closing the bridge at […]
This youngster pauses to survey the area for more eggsJessica Jensen | Managing EditorMore than 20 dozen plastic Easter eggs were strategically placed on the grounds at Holy Name Catholic Church in Rock Rapids on Saturday, April 8 for the annual VFW and Auxiliary Easter egg hunt. The event was moved from Island Park due […]
HONORING HIS MOTHER’S WORKOn Thursday, April 6, Brenda Vis was named Rock Rapids’ Citizen of the Year. Vis works as a PA at the Sanford clinic and has served the community’s medical needs for 50 years. Joel Vis, Brenda’s son, presented his mom with the award, reading testimonials from community members about why they feel […]
MARCH READING MADNESS CHAMPIONSEach March, Sheila Maxwell, Central Lyon fifth- and sixth-grade reading teacher, hosts a March Reading Madness competition to encourage her students to read. Students face off to see which team can accumulate the most Accelerated Reading (AR) points. This year, a team of sixth-grade girls won the championship. The team included, front, […]
REPRESENTATIVE VISITS CENTRAL LYONRepresentative Randy Feenstra visited Central Lyon High School Wednesday, April 5. While there, he spoke to the seniors and took questions. The seniors were highly engaged with the representative and asked 25 questions in the hour he spent at the school. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker)Representative Feenstra speaks at Central Lyon Dominique Kooiker | Staff WriterOn […]
