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Life as a centenarian

May 7, 2024 | , , ,

George man celebrates 100th birthday Dominique Kooiker | Editor April 16 marked a milestone for one George man. Clarence Stubbe celebrated his 100th birthday April 16. Stubbe was born in 1924 to Herman and Margarett (Woelber) Stubbe. He was born at home in the family’s farmhouse south of George.“At that time, all babies were born […]

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Avera Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital celebrates five years of service

May 7, 2024 | , ,

CELEBRATING FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital in Rock Rapids celebrated its five-year anniversary Wednesday, May 1 with an open house. During the open house, Craig Hohn, CEO and hospital administrator, presented a speech celebrating the hospital’s achievements and history. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Dominique Kooiker | Editor On Wednesday, May 1, Avera Merrill Pioneer […]

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Dancing through May

May 7, 2024 | , , ,

Central Lyon offers May Term ballroom dance class Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff Intern Each year during the month of May, Central Lyon High School offers students the chance to take special classes that appeal to their interests. One of those classes is ballroom dance. Ballroom dance is a class that teaches students the […]

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Future Kindergarteners, TK students visit Central Lyon

May 7, 2024 | , ,

On Friday, April 26, the Central Lyon Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) classrooms hosted Visit Day for the students who will begin attending kindergarten and TK in the fall of 2024. These future students got to meet their teachers, explore their classrooms and engage in some activities they will experience next year in kindergarten and […]

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George-Little Rock Class of 2024 commencement planned

May 7, 2024 | , ,

Isaac Yeager | Staff Intern George-Little Rock High School will commemorate the graduation of 39 senior students Sunday, May 12 at 2 p.m. in the George-Little Rock High School Gym. They have two class colors: light pink and sage green. Their motto is “We’re looking forward to the future and feeling grateful for the past.” […]

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Ironwood 53 renamed to Post Manufacturing

May 7, 2024 | ,

ROCK VALLEY, IA – Effective May 1, Ironwood 53 in Rock Valley will have a new name as the company will be rebranded to Post Manufacturing. The change is in name only, as the location, ownership, leadership and employees will all remain the same.“We started Ironwood 53 in 2015 as a manufacturing company to design […]

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Lyon County residents can boost education savings

May 7, 2024 | ,

Des Moines, IA (readMedia) – State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating 529 Day with the College Savings Iowa 529 plan by giving away a $1,000 account contribution.“The cost of education is rising, and saving ahead of time is one of the best ways to help your children prepare for whatever path their journey holds. Whether […]

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Letter to the Editor

May 7, 2024 | ,

To Whom it May Concern,I’ve enjoyed knowing Brian Hilt for nearly 20 years, we originally met as coworkers and have maintained a friendship as life took us in different directions. In this time I have watched Brian grow as a husband and father while raising a wonderful family. Guided by a strong moral compass, Brian […]

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Letter to the Editor

May 7, 2024 | ,

I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep for re-election in Lyon County. As a member of this county, I have witnessed firsthand the dedication and commitment that Mr. Vander Stoep has demonstrated in serving and safeguarding our neighborhoods, our families and our future. Mr. Vander Stoep has 40 years […]

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