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Homegrown Iowa biofuels support American energy dominance

Mar 25, 2025 | ,

Randy Feenstra | District RepresentativeDomestic energy production is a critical component of both our short- and long-term economic growth, bolsters our national security, and strengthens our international competitiveness. From getting to work and heating and cooling homes to keeping the lights on and growing crops, our families, farmers, businesses, manufacturers and many other sectors of […]

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The County’s Oldest Chevrolet

Mar 25, 2025 | ,

Peek into the Past From the June 5, 1947, edition of the Lyon County Reporter: This 1928 Chevrolet truck looks like a winner in the contest for the oldest Chevrolet in the county, being carried on by the Chevrolet company and their dealers here, Kooiker Chevrolet Sales Co. This 1928 truck is owned by Farmers […]

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George-Little Rock hosts FFA banquet

Mar 25, 2025 | ,

George-Little Rock hosts FFA banquetDominique Kooiker | Editordkooiker@ncppub.comOn Thursday, March 20, the George-Little Rock FFA chapter hosted its annual awards banquet. This banquet recognizes the achievements and efforts of FFA members and notes appreciation for the contributions and support of parents, community members and school faculty. Before the awards ceremony, members and guests enjoyed a […]

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Taking home robotic hardware

Mar 18, 2025 | , , ,

COMPETING AT THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP On Saturday, March 8, Central Lyon’s LEGO Lions competed at the South Dakota State FIRST LEGO League State Championship. Pictured is the LEGO Lions team going over objectives with the referee. Left to right, Maddox Wissink, Micah Borman, the referee and Brody De Groot. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) PUTTING THE ROBOT THROUGH […]

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Coming back home

Mar 18, 2025 | , ,

SWEARING IN THE NEWEST DEPUTY On March 3, Deputy Richard Van Den Top, left, of the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office was sworn in by Sheriff Brian Hilt, right. Van Den Top had previously worked in the Lyon County Jail as a full-time jailer 11 years before moving to part-time. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) New deputy joins Lyon […]

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For all your trailer needs

Mar 18, 2025 | , ,

U-HAULS NOW AVAILABLE AT RIVERSIDE TRAILERS Riverside Trailers, located at 1003 N. Union St. in Rock Rapids, now offers U-Haul rentals. In addition to offering U-Haul rentals, Riverside Trailers sells new and used trailers and offers trailer repairs and more. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Riverside Trailers to offer U-Haul Dominique Kooiker | Editor Those interested in renting […]

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Central Lyon, George-Little Rock compete at state speech

Mar 18, 2025 | , ,

Dominique Kooiker | Editor On Saturday, March 15, the Central Lyon and George-Little Rock speech teams competed at the individual state speech contest at Woodbury Central High School in Le Mars.Central Lyon students who received a I rating for their pieces are Amber Langholdt, solo musical theatre; Ana Wood, literature program and storytelling; Claire Reiter, […]

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A day in the life of an Acupuncturist

Mar 18, 2025 | ,

Most medicines are extracted from herbs, that’s where they get all the raw ingredients, after they get processed, they’re different.” Xiaodong Wang, owner of Traditional Oriental Medicine Therapy in Rock Rapids Julian Timmer | Work Study Student In a traditional cookie-cutter small town in Iowa, a person probably wouldn’t assume there’s a business with an […]

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Who Felled the Tree in City Park?

Mar 18, 2025 | ,

Peek into the Past From the March 20, 1947, edition of the Lyon County Reporter: It wasn’t an ax that felled the above big tree down in City Park but the work of a couple of busy beavers that have been making their home down on the banks of the Rock River. This should be […]

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Lowering the cost of crop insurance for the next generation of Iowa farmers

Mar 18, 2025 | ,

Randy Feenstra | District Representative As the only member of Congress serving on both the House Agriculture Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee, it is important to me that we support the next generation of Iowa farmers and producers. The volatile nature of input costs, insurance rates, regulations, and international affairs makes farming […]

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