The Mural Society has kept busy this past year restoring a few murals throughout town. In early October, artist Megan De Young finished a repaint of the Dr. Fanny Plucker mural next to Rapids Chiropractic. Dr. Plucker was a female chiropractor who served the community during World War II. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker)Dominique Kooiker | Staff WriterThe Rock […]
THE FIREFIGHTER BEHIND THE GEARRock Rapids volunteer firefighter, Nick Lupkes, demonstrated to Central Lyon elementary students what a firefighter would sound like calling out in a house fire with full gear on, including the self-contained breathing apparatus. The demonstration was part of fire prevention week activities Friday, October 14. (Photo/Jessica Jensen)Jessica Jensen | Managing EditorThere […]
TEEN SPIRITThe cast of Central Lyon’s fall musical, “Bye Bye Birdie,” puts the finishing touches on a dance sequence. Pictured in front are Anna Van Aartsen as Kim MacAfee and Chase Thedens as Conrad Birdie. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker)A rock-and-roll icon, a kiss and plenty of plot twists sure to entertainDominique Kooiker | Staff WriterThe Forster Auditorium […]
Council of Churches to host Angela Kennecke Nov. 6Dominique Kooiker | Staff WriterVeteran broadcast reporter and award-winning investigative reporter, Angela Kennecke, is widely recognizable to many northwest Iowans from her time at KELOland News in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Now, Kennecke is focused on the mission of her non-profit organization, Emily’s Hope. On Nov. 6, […]
Shawn DressonLittle Rock resident receives Sanford Employee of the Year awardDominique Kooiker | Staff WriterLittle Rock resident Shawn Dreeson was recently awarded the Sanford Health Network Management Employee of the Year award. This award was established in 2016 to recognize employees who exemplify the core values of Sanford Health, including calling, courage, family, community, service, […]
PACKING LUNCHMembers of the Central Lyon FFA chapterpacked lunch bags Thursday morning, Oct. 13, for Operation: Feed the Farmer. These lunch bags were later distributed to farmers who stopped by Cooperative Farmers Elevator and delivered directly to farmers in the field. (Photo/submitted)Dominique Kooiker | Staff WriterDuring harvest, mealtimes for farmers can be a challenge. The […]
Dominique Kooiker | Staff WriterA group of Central Lyon-George-Little Rock cross-country runners and parents attended the Central Lyon school board meeting Monday, Oct. 10, to encourage the board to not separate the cross-country team following the announcement made Sept. 20 by George-Little Rock officials that they would be leaving the Siouxland Conference.Laurel Schriever spoke about […]
Help prevent cold, flu and other illnesses with these strategiesJessica Jensen | Managing EditorThe immune system is a powerful component of the human body. The immune system recognizes when viruses, bacteria and other foreign invaders enter or compromise the body, and then takes action to prevent illnesses from taking over. As cold and flu season begins […]
The 2022 homecoming court is pictured. Front row, left to right: Andrew Austin, Zach Lutmer, Afton Schlumbohm, Korryn Christensen. Back row: Gable Van Beek, Josh Elbert, Simon Konechne, Ashlyn Murray, Louise Meyer, Anna Van Aartsen. Jessica Jensen | Managing EditorSchool pride and other themes were on full display at Central Lyon for homecoming 2022. This year’s […]
DRONE ZONEColton Meyer with Natural Resources Conservation Service demonstrates how his drone works to a group of George-Little Rock fifth-grade students. This demonstration was part of the Outdoor Classroom hosted at Lake Pahoja on Tuesday, Oct. 4, to teach students about the outdoors in an unconventional learning environment. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker)Lyon County fifth graders learn at […]
