Q&A with U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley Q: Why did President Trump address a joint session of Congress?A: Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution says the president “shall from time to time” give Congress information about the state of the union. George Washington set the precedent by fulfilling this duty in person. Although his successors […]
As you may have read in the most recent (February 26, 2025) agenda of the George-Little Rock School Board meeting, Sue and Ken Roseberry recently retired from their current positions at the school. I have worked with Ken over the past 12 years in the bus driving department, and we have become good friends. Ken […]
Letter to the Editor While I’ve had a career as a therapist about five times longer than my first career, I initially was a teacher. My students were intellectually and creatively gifted young people, and I often reflect on how much I learned from their imaginations, questions, knowledge, and ingenuity. In my classes, I might […]
The Central Lyon FIRST LEGO League (FLL) teams competed at the South Dakota State FLL State Championship at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Saturday, March 8. Pictured are the FLL team members in attendance. Front, left to right, Bethany Kahl, Avery Berg, Lily Schwartze, Collin Herbert, Drew Klaassen and Spencer Metzger. Middle, Lincoln […]
Elementary students at Central Lyon are taught the school’s four core expectations of 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 near the elementary office and counted. […]
ROCK RAPIDS – The Lyon County Pork Producers are proud to participate in the Pork in the Pantry program, helping fight food insecurity in the county. This year, the organization donated $1,200 worth of pork to Manna Market in Inwood and ATLAS of Rock Rapids, ensuring that families in need have access to high-quality, nutritious […]
Women’s History Month Amy Lyon | Staff Writer As a mother, grandmother, home-school teacher, nurse, doula, hand-quilter and more, Laurel Schriever of Rock Rapids has had her share of life experiences. In honor of Women’s History Month, which is designated to recognize and celebrate women’s contributions to society during March, Schriever shared about God’s blessings […]
GEORGE-LITTLE ROCK NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY On Monday, March 3, the George-Little Rock Chapter of National Honor Society inducted 15 new members into its ranks. Pictured are the 2025 members of the G-LR National Honor Society. Front, left to right, Cash Sandbulte, Nathalee Macias, Reallyann Lewi, Mya Storm, Ashley Schmidt, Madelyn Aeikens and Hudsyn Bechler. Back, […]
THE CAST OF ‘LET’S HANG HIM AND READ THE WILL’ Otter Valley Players will present “Let’s Hang Him and Read the Will” directed by Amanda Henning. This show will be presented at Otter Valley Country Club April 2-5. Those interested can call Shirley for tickets, 712-725-2235 or 712-348-0258. Front left to right, Max Klarenbeek, Kevin […]
Dominique Kooiker | Editor On Saturday, March 8, the Central Lyon “Roaring” Jazz Choir competed at the Emmetsburg Extravaganza in Emmetsburg, placing third. The choir also received news Saturday that the group qualified for the Iowa Jazz Championships at Dallas Center Grimes High School in Grimes April 1.The 2024-2025 jazz choir members are Maggie McCarthy, […]
