Owen Glanzer uses crackers and pretzel sticks to create a tasty bug snack. The activities were part of the Lyon County Conservation Board’s Bugscout camp at Lake Pahoja Wednesday, June 28. (Photos/Madalynn Van Der Weerd and Jessica Jensen) Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor The tiny creatures that are a menace to many this time of […]
NEW PROGRAMS AT ATLASATLAS of Lyon County has been renovating its Ministry Center in Rock Rapids to have it open soon for community use. ATLAS is planning a variety of new programs, varying from a Foster Closet program to having mentors available in each town throughout Lyon County. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer […]
2023 FREEDOM DAYS PARADE MARSHALSWendell and Millie DeBeer were named the 2023 Freedom Days parade marshals. The couple has lived in George 52 years and are very involved in the community. Wendell and Millie say they were surprised and honored by the nomination and look forward to leading the parade Saturday, July 1. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) […]
NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT ATLAS OF LYON COUNTYDustin Rodgers of George has been hired as the new executive director of ATLAS of Lyon County. Through his work at ATLAS, Rodgers hopes to provide people with a safe space where they can be heard. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) ATLAS welcomes new executive director Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer […]
PREPARING FOR THE BIG RACEIn preparation for the High Bank National at Huset’s Motor Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, June 21-24, Donny Schatz, professional sprint car driver and 10-time World of Outlaws champion, turned some test laps at Rapid Speedway in Rock Rapids Monday, June 19. Schatz placed 11th at the High Bank National Saturday, […]
Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer Central Lyon has been awarded a Volunteer Generation Fund America Rescue Plan Youth Service-Learning Grant from the Iowa Commission of Volunteer Service, also known as Volunteer Iowa. This $15,000 grant supports school districts’ service-learning programs and is intended to be split among a minimum of three classes or programs. The […]
GROUP EFFORTABOVE: Hudson Henrichs takes his turn mixing bread dough by hand as part of the Better Batter Bakery camp at the Lester Community Center Friday, June 16. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Iowa State University Extension and Outreach hosts baking camp in Lester Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer The Better Batter Bakery summer camp was conducted at […]
HONORING KNOXDusty and Ivy Ramsey encourage one another before the start of the Heritage Days 5K road race Saturday, June 17. Dusty ran the race in firefighter gear as part of a challenge issued and honored the couple’s son Knox who was stillborn on April 30 while raising money for the Oaklyn Foundation. The nonprofit […]
YOO-HOO! BIG SUMMER MUSICALAlex Meemken, center, played Oaken in the River Valley Players Junior production of “Frozen Jr.” This show ran from June 14-16 and featured kids from nine area towns who came together to put on this production Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer On Wednesday, June 14, the curtain rose on the opening night […]
On Friday, June 16, Lyon County Extension and Central Lyon FFA hosted their annual Farm Safety Day at the Lyon County Fairgrounds. Central Lyon FFA members hosted different stations to teach preschoolers through second graders how to stay safe on the farm. Pictured is Central Lyon FFA member Keaton Funk demonstrating tractor safety to a […]
