EXPLAINING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS On Tuesday, Sept. 24, leadership at Diversified Technology Inc., in George gave a tour of their new 150,000 square-foot facility. Production on products for Sudenga Industries and Dur-A-Lift both take place in this facility. Pictured are Mike Domnick (left), general manager, and Chuck Sjogren (right), DTI president, explaining the streamlined production […]
BRINGING AWARENESS TO BIG ISSUES On Wednesday, Sept. 25, Emmy-award-winning journalist. author and host of acclaimed podcast “Grieving Out Loud,” Angela Kennecke of the Sioux-Falls-based non-profit Emily’s Hope gave a presentation at the Forster Community Center in Rock Rapids. Kennecke was invited to speak to high school students and their families by the Lyon County […]
Preschool story time sparks joy at the library Amy Lyon | Staff Writer Promenading isn’t always kept strictly to the dance floor; in fact, it could be seen at the Rock Rapids Public Library Tuesday, Sept. 24, during preschool story time. Upwards of 25 kids took part in the fun reading and activities provided by […]
The Central Lyon Middle School Band traveled to the Watchdog Marching Band competition in Beresford, SD, on Friday, Sept. 27. The band was one of 28 bands at the competition (Photo/Riva Sharples).
Elementary students at Central Lyon are taught that four core expectations are to Respect All, Offer Help, Accept Responsibility and Reach Expectations (ROAR). Staff acknowledge students following those expectations by giving them “ROAR cards” to point out what they were doing well. The cards are collected in a tote by the elementary office and counted. […]
Lyon County to implement text alert system Dominique Kooiker | Editor Good communication is key, whether it’s in a friendship, a job or with local emergency services. Thanks to a new emergency alert system, people in Lyon County will have the opportunity to be more connected than ever with what’s going on in their community.The […]
From left to right, Angie Jager, Rock Rapids Chamber of Commerce director; Curt Kruger of Premier Bank; and Micah Freese, Rock Rapids City Chief Operating Officer, stand with checks worth $200,000 for the Rock Rapids United Fund. These funds were donated from individuals and businesses such as the Rock Rapids Area Development Foundation and Premier […]
Isaac Yeager | Staff Writer The Rock Rapids City Council met Monday, Sept. 23 at 5:45 p.m. to discuss sewer updates, financial programs for the city, a grant from the state and other matters of local governance.First, Rehab Systems (which was contracted to inspect and clean the sewers) has begun inspection of the city’s storm […]
Local 4-H members are gaining life skills to become ‘Beyond Ready’The anticipation is building for this year’s National 4-H Week during which millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country will celebrate everything 4-H. Northwest Iowa will observe National 4-H Week this year by showcasing the incredible experiences 4-H offers and highlighting the […]
For the past six years, Jerry and Lori Rens’ children, Arie, Peter and Henry, of Larchwood have either been grand champion or reserve champion in at least one window of the Beef of Merit competition at the Iowa State Fair.This is no small achievement, according to Beth Doran, beef specialist with Iowa State University Extension […]
