Central Lyon and George-Little Rock host junior/senior proms Dominique Kooiker | Editor Juniors and seniors at Central Lyon and George-Little Rock High Schools and their dates attended 2024 prom festivities Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20 respectively.The theme for prom at Central Lyon was “A Night in Vegas.” “Rustic Elegance” was the theme of […]
School board congratulates students, work begins on bus barn site
Isaac Yeager | Staff Intern The Central Lyon School Board met at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 17. The board congratulated the Central Lyon seventh-grade math bee team for placing ninth in the Northwestern College competition April 11 as well as the girls’ basketball team for a successful season. The school board also gave thanks to […]
Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital to host open house
Dominique Kooiker | Editor Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital is celebrating five years of service to Rock Rapids and the surrounding communities with an open house Wednesday, May 1, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. At 5:45 p.m., a brief program will be presented discussing the journey of the hospital in the past five years. Refreshments and tours of […]
George-Little Rock School Board names Amanda Miller next district superintendent
Amanda Miller The George-Little Rock Community School District School Board has named Amanda Miller as the district’s next superintendent.As middle school and high school principal in the Coon Rapids-Bayard Community School District, Miller has prioritized mental health programming, in addition to leading the district’s emergency response and management team in reviewing, updating and practicing district […]
Sweet final meeting for Central Lyon Clover Kids
Peyton Vogel | Staff InternThe Lyon County Clover Kids had their last meeting of the school year April 10 at Central Lyon Elementary School after class. Clover Kids, which is run through the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Lyon County and directed by Laura Beyenhof, is a monthly program designed to provide younger […]
Letter to the editor
I am writing this letter in regards to the discontinuance of the Bread of Life Food Distribution program in Rock Rapids.My husband and I have volunteered at Bread of Life for the past 8 years. I don’t believe I ever saw anyone come through expecting a handout. Clients were all very grateful for whatever was […]
George-Little Rock Education Association awarded a community grant
The George-Little Rock Education Association was awarded a $500 Spring Community Outreach Grant from the Iowa State Education Association.The state association established Community Outreach Grants to collaborate and create opportunities for community service or school projects. Grants are available to Iowa State Education Association members.The George-Little Rock Education Association, partnering with the City of George […]
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Training for the worst
George-Little Rock runs emergency dri Dominique Kooiker | Editor April is 911 Education Month and Distracted Driving Month. In order to give students the opportunity to learn what happens in the wake of a car accident, George-Little Rock High School hosted a drill involving George Emergency Medical Services (GEMS), George and Little Rock Fire Departments, […]