2022 CENTRAL LYON HOMECOMING ROYALTYPictured are the Central Lyon High School seniors selected by their peers to the homecoming court for 2022. Front row, left to right: Gable Van Beek, Andrew Austin, Zach Lutmer, Josh Elbert, Simon Konechne. Back row, left to right: Ashlyn Murray, Louise Meyer, Afton Schlumbohm, Korryn Christensen and Anna Van Aartsen. […]
Prairie Tale
FLOWING FREEThe Little Rock River flows through the Kanengieter Wildlife Area northeast of George. This area is one of 17 that Lyon County Conservation owns or manages for public use. This area is perfect for hunting, fishing, picnicking or simply enjoying the outdoors. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker)Lyon County Conservation offers public areas on eastern side of countyDominique […]
Avera offers telehealth options to extend behavioral, mental health services
Dominique Kooiker | Staff WriterVirtual doctor visits may sound like a thing of the future, but Avera Medical Group in Rock Rapids and George have been providing this service for years. Telehealth at Avera is providing healthcare remotely so a doctor in Sioux Falls can video chat with the clinic in Rock Rapids or George […]
Take in the fall season with area events
(Photo/Dominique Kooiker)Jessica Jensen | Managing EditorThe fall season can signify the passing of time in a number of ways. Temperatures turn cooler. Leaves change color. Planning for the upcoming holidays begins in earnest. Locally, the fall season is a great time to take part in a number of happenings for young and old alike. The Retail Trade […]
Bringing stories to life through STEM
Grant funds provide Bee-Bots, ioponics for Central Lyon libraryDominique Kooiker | Staff WriterBRINGING STORYTIME TO LIFEThree Central Lyon students learn to program a Bee-Bot in the library. The Bee-Bots are part of a Storytime STEM-pack purchased with a grant from the STEM Scale-Up Program, which is designed to get students excited about science, technology, engineering […]
A day of great expectations
George-Little Rock sophomores explore Lake PahojaDominique Kooiker | Staff WriterFor many teachers, instructing students is about more than math, English or science skills. It also involves developing characteristics that will carry them through high school and beyond. For one teacher at George-Little Rock High School, working to achieve this goal includes taking students out of […]
Back to her roots
HOMEGROWN AG TEACHERMiranda Dreeson is the new ag teacher and FFA advisor at George-Little Rock. Dreeson grew up on a farm north of Little Rock and graduated from George-Little Rock in 2016. She is excited to be back at her home school teaching agriculture. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker)National Teach Ag DayGeorge-Little Rock ag teacher returns to home […]
Atlas of Lyon County hires transitional director
TRANSITIONAL DIRECTOR AT ATLASVerlyn Boone is the transitional director at Atlas of Lyon County. He expects to stay in this position for about six to nine months. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker)Dominique Kooiker | Staff WriterAtlas of Lyon County has undergone some staffing changes as well as in the Lost But Found thrift store the past month. Verlyn […]
Enjoying the great outdoors
PATH THROUGH THE WILDERNESSThe Doon Wildlife Area has extensive trails leading through the prairie and timber stands throughout the 197-acre area. Lyon County Conservation manages this area, which is owned by Lyon and Sioux Rural Water. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker)Lyon County Conservation hosts nature areas in central Lyon CountyDominique Kooiker | Staff WriterThis is the third of […]
Growth and change over 30 years for Dutchland Foods
GOING IN MORE DIRECTIONSThe facilities at Dutchland Foods in Lester have continued to change and evolve over the past three decades, just as the business and the products they produce have. A recent addition will include a production floor, offices and more. (Photo/Tristan Taylor)Tristan Taylor | Staff WriterJessica Jensen | Managing EditorIn 1992, Pete and […]