Thane Waletich TK 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 […]
Central Lyon school board Amy Lyon | Staff Writer The Central Lyon School Board had a public hearing on the sale of Parcel B of the bus barn property at 4:55 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10. The minimum bid was set at $50,000, and the winning bid of $65,000 went to TLD 3 Enterprises LLC, which […]
Preschool sign-up will begin Monday, March 10, and will end Friday, March 21, online. Find online sign-up on the Central Lyon website. You will still need to register your child in August during family school registration. Call the elementary school office at 472-2664 Ext. 1 or email rmenning@centrallyon.org if you have any questions. Your child […]
AMES – In the midst of record-setting food pantry usage throughout the state, Growing Together Mini-Grants will provide fresh produce and nutrition education to pantries in 2025 through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s SNAP-Education program.ISU Extension and Outreach Lyon County is among those to receive a grant, and the funds will go toward supporting […]
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH BANKING Taylor Klingenberg is an agriculture and commercial loan officer at Frontier Bank in George. He enjoys helping farmers and business owners improve their operations and reap the benefits of their hard work. This year marks Klingenberg’s ninth year at Frontier Bank. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Dominique Kooiker | Editor Banking is a field […]
Peek into the Past From the Feb. 20, 1947, edition of the Lyon County Reporter: Dorothy Tiedeman of Rock Rapids (standing in dark dressing gown), looks on as another patient is being given a treatment for polio at St. Vincent Hospital in Sioux City. Miss Tiedeman was also a polio patient at St. Vincent’s at […]
Members of Central Lyon and George-Little Rock FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) celebrated National FCCLA Week Feb. 10-14. Both chapters have been busy during their third year of operation.The George-Little Rock FCCLA chapter is advised by Sheri Stratman. In July and August, they hosted a WeHelpTwo fundraiser, selling fun socks to fundraise […]
Being part of FCCLA offers numerous benefits, including:Leadership Development: FCCLA helps you build critical leadership and teamwork skills through hands-on projects, events, and competitions.Career & Academic Preparation: It provides opportunities to explore careers in family and consumer sciences, preparing you for college and the workforce with practical experiences.Community Engagement: You’ll have the chance to give […]
George couple celebrates 70 years of marriage Dominique Kooiker | Editor Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love. Whether it’s showing friends and classmates appreciation with colorful messages and candy or taking that special someone out for a nice meal, this chilly day in February is a time to warm hearts.For Marlyn and Ethel […]
EVERY SOLE DESERVES A SOCKMegan Klapperich, PA-C at Avera, holds some socks that have been donated for the second-annual sock drive organized by Avera’s Community Engagement Committee and the wound care program at Avera Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital of Rock Rapids. Throughout the month of February, anyone wishing to donate can bring socks of any […]
