HARVEST TIME FOR LYON COUNTY FARMERS Farmers south of Rock Rapids work to complete their bean harvest. According to the USDA crop progress report, the corn harvest at 45 percent completed and soybean harvest at 87 percent completed for the Northwest District. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Dominique Kooiker | Editor The leaves are falling from the trees, […]
Students present ‘High School Musical’ Dominique Kooiker | Editor In 2006, the hit Disney Channel Original Movie “High School Musical” released to ecstatic fans. Over the next 18 years, the movie’s popularity has continued to reach new generations, including the Central Lyon High School drama department. This year, they will present their own version of […]
Boon family receives Century Farm Award, fulfilling late husband’s wish Amy Lyon | Staff Writer Receiving a Century Farm Award was a dream of the late Daniel Boon of Alvord. His ancestors purchased the land named Four Leaf Clover Farm in 1919, so shortly after 2019 Daniel and his wife, Marlene, started the process of […]
Sharing a culinary dream Dominique Kooiker | Editor A new restaurant is making its way to Main Street in Rock Rapids. Amanda Pike and Jeb Downard are the new owners of Dreamerz, a restaurant where they hope the community can gather for a good meal and a great time together, starting Monday, Oct. 28.“We’ve been […]
Dominique Kooiker | Editor On Saturday, Oct. 19, the City of George hosted its annual Trunk or Treat in the campground. Local businesses, organizations and individuals filled the campground, opening up the trunks of their vehicles to reveal fun decorations and loads of candy. Children of all ages had an enjoyable afternoon roaming the campground […]
DISCUSSING STATE AND LOCAL POLITICS On Saturday, Oct. 19 the Lyon County Republican Party hosted a “Meet the Candidates” event at the Forster Community Center in Rock Rapids where voters could hear from federal, state and local Republican candidates before the election on Nov. 5. Pictured are Brian Hilt, Republican candidate for Lyon County Sheriff, […]
Central Lyon School Board Amy Lyon | Staff Writer The Central Lyon School Board met in special session Oct. 9 to consider the purchase of property for industrial tech classes to build a home on-site. The board approved the request to purchase Lot Two of Hawkins Third Addition in Rock Rapids for $1 from the […]
GEORGE STUDENT INDUCTED INTO PHI THETA KAPPA On Monday, Oct. 14, 10 students, including Hannah Anderson of George, were inducted into Phi Theta Kappa at Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon. Pictured left to right, Brennan Stoltz, Abigail Boardman, Andrew Hotz, Hannah Anderson, Rachel Huyser. On screen, Jessie Allen, Anna Cameron, Maria Cade, Ellyn McPherson, […]
rock rapids city councilRock Rapids City Council gives flood updates, discusses civic upkeepIsaac Yeager | Staff Writerisaac@ncppub.comThe Rock Rapids City Council met Monday, Oct. 14 at 5:45 p.m. to discuss flood updates, the proposal to subsidize sewer check valves, past and upcoming meetings and other business of governance and maintenance.The city will be seeking an […]
Amy Lyon | Staff WriterDominique Kooiker | EditorThe week of Oct. 6-12 marked Fire Prevention Week. During this week, the Rock Rapids Fire Department visited with Central Lyon students to promote fire safety awareness and to introduce children to real firefighters in their community.On Wednesday morning, Oct. 9, Central Lyon’s TK teachers Nora Jones and […]
