The Iowa Association of School Boards presented the 2022-2023 annual board awards Nov. 16 during the organization’s annual convention. The awards are given each year to board members, board teams and superintendents/AEA chief administrators/community college presidents who are committed to improving their knowledge and skills by attending Iowa Association of School Boards-led learning events.Amy Jurrens […]
(StatePoint) Have some teachers in your life? Use this subject-by-subject holiday gift guide to help them level up their lesson plans:HistorySpark a vibrant classroom discussion every day with the History Channel’s This Day in History boxed calendar. Featuring brief explanations of extraordinary happenings throughout the ages — from groundbreaking inventions to declarations of war — […]
Dominique Kooiker | EditorAs of Jan. 1, 2024, the monthly rate for water utilities in Rock Rapids will go up. The Rock Rapids Utilities Board amended Resolution No. 7-80, establishing regulations governing municipal sewer system connections and uses and providing for sewer rental, to update costs. This charge is levied on all users of the […]
Those who planted fall cover crops can earn a $5-per-acre discount on spring crop insurance premiumsIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the sign-up period for the Crop Insurance Discount Program began Dec. 1 and will close Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. To sign up to participate, visit Apply.CleanWaterIowa.org. Offered by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land […]
Desta Hoogendoorn signs letter of intent to play basketball for Defenders Jessica Jensen | Contributing Writer Central Lyon High School senior Desta Hoogendoorn signed a letter of intent Thursday, Dec. 7, to continue her basketball career with Dordt University in Sioux Center.Hoogendoorn, a forward, has been a three-year starter for the Lions. In that time, […]
Parade of lights, holiday events in Rock Rapids Dominique Kooiker | Editordkooiker@ncppub.comOn Thursday, Nov. 30, the Rock Rapids Chamber of Commerce hosted a night of holiday activities to start off the Christmas season.The night began with Frontier Bank’s Holiday Open House during which a free community meal was served.The festivities continued in the Forster Community […]
RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT DANCERSAllison’s Dance Academy Company Booster Club is hosting a bingo night at the Rock River Golf and Country Club in Rock Rapids on Friday, Dec. 8 from 6-9 p.m. Cards will be available for $15 per card or two cards for $20 for the whole night. Raffle prizes will be available. […]
Santa Clause takes a ride on the Rock Rapids Fire Department’s antique fire truck during the Holiday Parade of Lights on Thursday, Nov. 30. (Photo/Madalynn Van Der Weerd)
On Saturday, Dec. 2, the Central Lyon First Lego League teams competed at the First LEGO League Challenge Qualifier Tournament in Sioux Falls. Pictured is the ROARbotics team with their presentation. Left to right, Colt Perrett, Even Konechne, Leo Jimenez, Zakary Sattler, Bryson Van Engen, Henry Oedekoven, Baylor Hoefert, Cole Laleman, Kiera Minor. (Photo/Submitted)
Program will help producers make smart decisions for 2024The 2024 Crop Advantage meetings will give producers a solid foundation of current research-based crop production information to help make smart, informed decisions for their farming operation.The meetings are an opportunity for farmers and crop advisers to hear current research and crop production information from Iowa State […]
