Often-overlooked areas for snow removal Dominique Kooiker | Editor Last week’s snowstorm marked the first major winter storm of the season. With over 9 inches of snow in some places in Lyon County, residents got to work digging cars out from under a pile of snow, blowing snow from driveways and clearing paths down sidewalks.In […]
KEEPING LYON COUNTY’S HISTORIC RECORDSAmie Griesse became the Lyon County Recorder in 2021. The county recorder’s job is to maintain official records of real estate documents to preserve property rights, serve as the registrar of vital records (birth, death, marriage certificates), issue hunting and fishing licenses and renew boat, snowmobile and ATV licenses. Every parcel, […]
In front, Everclear founder and lead Art Alexakis. Behind are band members Freddy Herrera, Davey French and Brian Nolan.Tristan Taylor | EditorArea residents are invited to a night of rock and roll as 90’s alternative rock band Everclear is coming to Grand Falls Casino Jan. 27. After over 30 years in Everclear, band lead and […]
Tristan Taylor | EditorAs we head into the new year, for some it can be a time of rejuvenation and learning new skills to help them in the new year. But for others, it can be a definite time of stress as the yearly tax season gets closer and closer. Stress about finances now and […]
Frontier Bank offers financial tips Dominique Kooiker | Editor Heading into the New Year, many people make resolutions, whether it’s eating healthy or saving money. Even if people don’t make specific resolutions, the New Year offers a fresh start and the chance to take a look at new opportunities.Brad Lupkes is a certified financial planner […]
Average land values in Iowa rose 3.7 percent nominally, 0.5 percent after adjusting for inflationAMES – Iowa’s farmland values rose again, albeit at a slower pace than the last two years. The annual Iowa State University Land Value Survey found that farmland values increased 3.7 percent or $424, to $11,835 per acre. The modest increase […]
American Auto Awards expands offerings in Rock Rapids Dominique Kooiker | Editor When given the opportunity to take over a business with a solid clientele and a 50-year legacy, Travis and Tara Dreke of Rock Rapids jumped at the chance. The couple bought American Auto Awards in August 2022.“American Auto Awards has been around for […]
Central Lyon Robotics Teams compete at league championship Peyton Vogel | Staff Intern Dominique Kooiker | Editor Opportunities for students and young people to work in STEM-related fields have never been more important. Students at Central Lyon can find this opportunity in many places, one of which is the school’s robotics program coached by high […]
Central Lyon Elementary gets new math curriculum Dominique Kooiker | Editor In the fall semester of this school year, Central Lyon Elementary introduced a new math curriculum, Illustrative Mathematics. This curriculum was chosen by a committee of teachers, and the purchase was unanimously approved by the school board in June for $52,573.50.Central Lyon third grade […]
The George-Little Rock homecoming queen and king for 2024 will be crowned Monday, Jan. 15. Coronation activities begin at 7 p.m. at the high school. Members of the homecoming court for 2024 are pictured. Front, left to right, Taryn Odens, Emily Winkel, Hadley Madson, Kami Gerken. Back Isaiah Johnson, Noah Terhark, Andrew Denekas, Micah Jumbeck, […]
