Dominique Kooiker | Editor On Dec. 17, the George Emergency Medical Services (GEMS) hosted an open house and push-in ceremony at the George Emergency Center to officially put their new ambulance into service. Community members had the opportunity to look over the new ambulance that will be serving their community while enjoying refreshments and each […]
DECKING THE COURTHOUSECharley Anderson, kindergarten student at Central Lyon, hangs her handmade ornament on the tree at the Lyon County Courthouse Dec. 8. Each year, kindergarten students from throughout the county visit the courthouse to hang their ornaments on the Christmas trees in the courthouse. (Photo/Submitted) HANDMADE HOLIDAY ORNAMENTSKindergartners from throughout the county decorate the […]
bright with holiday spirit at premier estatesThe residents and staff at Premier Estates Assisted Living in Rock Rapids gathered Thursday afternoon, Dec. 21 for Christmas goodies, a gift exchange and other fun holiday activities. Pictured from left to right: Freda Kammemeyer, Rhonda Kruse, Ty Carrey, Darlene Eeten, Cindy Dean, Gary DeBoer, Lois Nagel, Ruth Dickman, […]
Robin Opsahl | Iowa Capital Dispatch U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra announced Wednesday he will seek reelection for a third term representing Iowa’s 4th Congressional District.The Hull Republican asked for Iowans’ support in electing Republicans to serve in Washington, D.C. — both in U.S. Congress and the White House.Now more than ever, we need strong conservatives […]
Central Lyon teachers celebrate the holidaysMadalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff Intern Dominique Kooiker | Editor As Christmas break inches closer, Central Lyon teachers and students alike get into the holiday spirit. A few high school teachers take spreading Christmas cheer seriously, engaging students in festive activities and traditions to make the season merry and […]
Tabernacle Baptist presents Living Nativity Dominique Kooiker | Editor The nativity story has taken on a fairytale-like quality over the years, making the birth of Christ clean, perfect and almost unrelatable. On Sunday evening, Dec. 17, Tabernacle Baptist Church of George took the nativity story back in time to show how dirty, messy and relatable […]
On Sunday, Dec. 17, the George Emergency Medical Services (GEMS) push their new ambulance into place in the George Emergency Center, dedicating it for service. This is the town’s first new ambulance in over 20 years. (Photo/Submitted)
Lyon County Fair receives Association of Iowa Fairs Award Dominique Kooiker | Editor On Dec. 9, the Lyon County Fair Board received the Association of Iowa Fairs’ 2023 Blue Ribbon Fair Award representing the northwest district of the association at the organization’s 2023 conference and annual meeting in Des Moines.“The Blue Ribbon Award is presented […]
South Dakota State University recipients of Power and Energy Society scholarships gather in the energy lab in Daktronics Engineering Hall on the SDSU campus in Brookings, South Dakota. Among the recipients are Central Lyon graduates Luke Rasmussen of Rock Rapids, pictured front row, second from left, and Kalen Meyer of Rock Rapids, pictured in the […]
Central Lyon graduate earns Counselor of the Year awardThe Nebraska School Counseling Association recently selected Kevin Fields as its Counselor of the Year at its yearly conference in Kearney, Nebraska. Fields is a Seward High School counselor and won the association’s high school division award.Fields credits Seward High School’s “great teamwork approach within the counseling […]
