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Introducing sign language to second graders

Sep 17, 2024 | ,

Dominique Kooiker | Editor During the past week, Julie Boekhout’s second grade class read “The William Hoy Story” by Nancy Churnin, a biography about a deaf boy who changed how the game of baseball was played. The boy in the story used sign language to communicate with his friends, family, coaches and teammates.In addition to […]

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City of Rock Rapids awarded $950,000 to build new homes, long-term recovery group coming together

Sep 17, 2024 | ,

Isaac Yeager | Staff Writer The Rock Rapids City Council met Monday, Sept. 9, at 5:45 p.m. to discuss grant applications, discuss flood recovery updates and a grant awarded from the state to build 19 homes over three years, take public comments regarding possible mitigation and a long-term recovery group between Lyon and Sioux counties, […]

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A day in the life of a library director

Sep 17, 2024 | ,

FOR THE LOVE OF BOOKS AND COMMUNITY Lori Poppinga, the new Rock Rapids Public Library director, stands next to a shelf of new library books. Poppinga became the library director Aug. 26. She hopes the library will be a vibrant place for events and activities and that people will find great books and a sense […]

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What is National Farm Safety and Health Week

Sep 17, 2024 | ,

National Farm Safety and Health Week is an annual observance dedicated to promoting safety and health awareness among farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers. Typically held in the third week of September, this event has its roots in 1944, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed the first observance. It aims to raise awareness of the unique […]

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Don’t learn safety by accident

Sep 17, 2024 | ,

KaraLynn Kuhn—Avera Physician Assistant Avera provider discusses farm safety Amy Lyon | Staff Writer This year’s farm safety theme is “Don’t Learn Safety by Accident” which reinforces the fact that workplace incidents are preventable. As someone who grew up on a farm and now is a physician assistant at Avera, KaraLynn Kuhn presented some information […]

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Rural roadways still claim lives

Sep 17, 2024 | ,

At harvest time, every driver needs to be especially cautious while driving on rural roads. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration calculated that while only one-fifth of the U.S. population lives in rural areas, three out of five fatal crashes occur there.The NHTSA attributes the greater risk for drivers on rural roads to lack of […]

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Keeping an eye on safety during harvest 2024

Sep 17, 2024 | ,

Shane D. Johnson | Editor The importance of practicing farm safety is a highlighted need throughout the agricultural seasons but is especially highlighted during National Farm Safety Week Sept. 15-21.Farm safety is also ever-present on the minds of Hull fire chief, Gregg Van Roekel, and Hull Co-op general manager Evan Wielenga.Wielenga spoke on the policies […]

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Review family farm safety rules

Sep 17, 2024 | ,

Agriculture is a unique industry because children can be exposed to potentially dangerous situations 24 hours a day. The farm is both a work and a home environment for many families. Without a separation between these two environments, children can be exposed to tremendous risks. However, care and guidance from adults can reduce the risks […]

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After 9/11, Vigilance Matters

Sep 17, 2024 | ,

Q & A with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q: What comes to mind with the 9/11 anniversary this month?A: After 23 years, the unprecedented terrorist attacks on U.S. soil serve as a solemn reminder to all Americans. We must never forget the tragic loss of approximately 3,000 people who woke up and went about their […]

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Strengthening our strategic position against China

Sep 17, 2024 | ,

columnStrengthening our strategic position against ChinaRandy Feenstra | District RepresentativeFor decades, China has threatened our national security through both overt and covert measures. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and affiliated individuals and entities have rapidly increased purchases of American farmland, stolen valuable intellectual property and other critical technologies, infiltrated our schools and universities, and violated […]

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