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Celebrating a delayed Freedom Days

Aug 20, 2024 | , , ,

George hosts annual celebration Bryan L. Valentine | ContributorThe 2024 Freedom Days parade Saturday afternoon started off with a bang. Literally, a cannon shot up in the air to signify the beginning of the festivities that greeted young and old alike.Main Street was lined up with spectators from George and neighboring communities waiting for the […]

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Enjoying the beauty of a small town

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LITTLE ROCK CORN SHOW PARADE MARSHALS Kenneth and Mavis Kannegieter of Little Rock are the 2024 Corn Show parade marshals. The couple has lived near and in Little Rock their whole lives, both graduating from Little Rock High School in the 1960s. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Enjoying the beauty of a small townLittle Rock prepares for 77th […]

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New teachers arrive at Central Lyon

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New teachers at Central Lyon for the 2024-2025 school year were asked to complete a questionnaire to provide some personal and professional background during new staff orientation Aug. 13. Questions asked included: Why did you choose teaching for a career? What do you enjoy most about teaching? What do you want parents and students to […]

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Fun in the park

Aug 20, 2024 | ,

AIMING FOR FUN A girl takes aim during a game at the Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital Auxiliary Family Fun Night Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Island Park in Rock Rapids. The night featured a freewill donation picnic, inflatables, music, a raffle and more with all proceeds benefitting the hospital in Rock Rapids. HAVING FUN ON INFLATABLES […]

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Central Lyon School Board ends broadcast, updates handbooks

Aug 20, 2024 | ,

Isaac Yeager | Staff Writer The Central Lyon School Board met Monday, Aug. 12, at 5 p.m. to recognize student achievements, make a decision to stop broadcasting school board meetings, discuss regular financial and facility business, update the student and staff handbooks and hire Annie McMahon as a part-time learner assistant.The school board congratulated Ryan […]

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Strong families make for strong communities

Aug 20, 2024 | ,

Rep. Randy Feenstra Iowa District 4Strong families are the foundation of strong communities. As a husband and father of four, it is important to me we advance policies that strengthen families and support children, especially those in need. That’s why during my time in Congress, I have worked as a member of the House Ways […]

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A day in the life of a school superintendent

Aug 20, 2024 | , ,

MAKING SURE STUDENTS RECEIVE EXCELLENT EDUCATION Brent Jorth is the superintendent of schools at Central Lyon in Rock Rapids. He started in this position in 2019. Jorth enjoys working with staff and students at the school and strives to ensure the school achieves the level of excellence the community has come to expect. (Photo/Submitted) Dominique […]

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Lyon County Board of Supervisors renews ICAP, still searching for county attorney

Aug 20, 2024 | ,

Isaac Yeager | Staff Writer The Lyon County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 8:30 a.m. to hear a presentation from an ICAP (Iowa Communities Assurance Pool) representative, review the ongoing search for a county attorney and renew ISAC HIPAA Program participation.Sam Chase, a representative of ICAP, came to the meeting to present […]

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Ready to welcome students back to school

Aug 20, 2024 | , ,

Central Lyon updates facilities over break Dominique Kooiker | Editor As students prepare to return to the halls of Central Lyon on Friday, Aug. 23, they will find a few changes to the school campus.Most notably, the elementary and preschool playgrounds have received a refresh, complete with new playground equipment for each. Construction started in […]

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Rock Rapids City Council updates ordinances, takes public comments

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Rock Rapids City Council updates ordinances, takes public commentsIsaac Yeager | Staff Writerisaac@ncppub.comThe Rock Rapids City Council met Monday, Aug. 12, at 5:45 p.m. to take public comments, approve an updated “public assistance administration” contract with Veenstra & Kimm Inc. and update two ordinances to align with state code.First came public comments. One citizen in […]

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