STORY OF UNCONDITIONAL LOVEIn 2019, 4-year-old Griffin Engelkes of Little Rock passed away unexpectedly. His parents, Nate and Hannah, made the difficult decision for their son to be an organ donor. “Inside, Outside, All-Around Love” was writtenby Laurie DeNeui, Griffin’s grandmother and illustrated by Santhya Shenbagam R. to honor Grififn’s memory. The main character of […]
high school wrestlingJeff Jager reflects on 2022-2023 CL/G-LR girls’ wrestling season after winning Coach of the Year in northwest Iowa from the Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials AssociationNathan Broek | Sports EditorGoing into the 2022-2023 girls’ wresting season, Coach Jeff Jager did not have any idea or expectations on how the team would do in […]
READY FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIPGeorge-Little Rock jazz band director, Alan Holloway, left, leads early-morning jazz band rehearsals twice a week to get his band ready for performance. This year, the George-Little Rock Jazz Band qualified for the state jazz band competition in Ames Tuesday, April 4. This is the first time the band has qualified since […]
STATE JAZZ BAnd preparationsThe Central Lyon jazz band will compete in the state jazz band championship in Ames Tuesday, April 4. This is the first time since 2018 that Central Lyon qualified for the championship. Pictured is the jazz band competing at the Morningside Jazz Contest Feb. 9. (Photo/Submitted)Central Lyon Jazz Band heads to state […]
LIFEVACS FOR THE LUNCHROOMSOn Jan. 20, the Rock Rapids EMT Association donated two LifeVacs for Central Lyon’s elementary and high school lunch rooms. LifeVac is a device that helps clear the airway of a person who is choking. Pictured left to right are Geoff Groen, EMT Association president; Brent Jorth, Central Lyon superintendent, and Amy […]
CENTRAL LYON ALL-STATE NOMINEESCentral Lyon had three students nominated to perform at the all-state individual speech festival Monday, March 27, at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. Pictured left to right are Gabrielle Rasmussen, Anna Van Aartsen and Anna Warntjes. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker)Local students nominated for all-state individual speechDominique Kooiker | Staff WriterFor many […]
Rock Rapids native Talon Arends poses with his Tidal Waves jacket and his State Special Olympics gold medal. (Photo/Nathan Broek)special olympicsRock Rapids native Talon Arends reflects on getting gold medal in basketball skills competition at Special Olympics state meet in Iowa CityNathan Broek | Sports EditorTalon Arends of Rock Rapids has been involved in Special […]
NEW LOOK FOR THE LIBRARYThe George Public Library recently finished a renovation project started in December. A rock wall was taken out, front windows replaced, paneling removed and new carpet installed. The library will also be getting a new door. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker)George library completes renovation, offers several programsDominique Kooiker | Staff WriterWith a wide range […]
SHAKING IT UP WITH A SOLOThe Central Lyon Roarin’ Jazz Choir qualified for the Iowa Vocal Jazz Championships in Spirit Lake on Tuesday, March 28. Pictured are Aaron Springer, Drew Kupferschmid and Anna Warntjes at the Shake the Lakes competition on February 17 in Spirit Lake. Warntjes led the group with a solo in one […]
ALL-IOWA HONOR DANCE TEAMABOVE: On March 4, two dancers from Central Lyon performed with the All-Iowa Honor Dance Team at half time of the girls’ state basketball tournament in Des Moines. Elsie Oedekoven and Emerson Kelderman were the first dancers from Central Lyon to perform with this honor team. The dancers put many long hours […]
