Tristan Taylor | Writer The Lake Pahoja Nature Center will be hosting a program Thursday, Dec. 7, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to coincide with a new display of artifacts from the Blood Run site. Dale Henning, co-author of “Blood Run: The Silent City,” will be leading the program on the artifacts, as well as answering questions.Henning […]
Local Dairy Day is Jan. 30 at Dordt University Ag Stewardship Center near Sioux CenterIowa dairy producers will hear about raising their “dairy best heifers” during 2024 Dairy Days events hosted by the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team. The program will be held at four eastern Iowa locations and one northwest Iowa […]
Learning for the love of itThat back-to-school feeling isn’t just for the young — it’s also for the young of heart. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of South Dakota brings all the fun of college-level learning to Sioux Falls, Brookings and Vermillion, but there are no tests, no grades and no […]
This week, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced her top-five tips for avoiding online shopping scams. Online shopping scams are reportedly the second-most-common form of fraud in the United States. Americans lost $8.8 billion to fraud in 2022 alone.“While we’re all taking advantage of the online shopping deals this season, so are the scammers,” said […]
More than half of American families used scholarships to pay for college last year. From merit-based to artistic-focused, there are a variety of awards available.High school senior Grace Vaughn of Trinity, Florida, knows how to successfully secure a college scholarship. After winning the $10,000 dress grand prize in Duck brand’s Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest […]
central lyon dance teamEarly-morning-practice efforts culminate in peak performances at stateIn just the second year of competing at state, Central Lyon adds to successesJessica Jensen | Managing Editorjjensen@ncppub.comThis time of year is commonly referred to as the most wonderful time of the year and, according to Central Lyon dance team coach Molly Oedekoven, “It truly […]
Vendor fair, other activities planned for holidays in Rock Rapids Dominique Kooiker | Editordkooiker@ncppub.comWith Thanksgiving behind us, it’s time to start shopping for the holiday season. While it might be tempting to go to a big box store to grab gifts for everyone on the list, there is another option. Many local small businesses will […]
Tristan Taylor | Editor Careful readers this week may notice a change with a familiar name in the paper. The Lyon County Reporter is seeing some change as former staff writer, Dominique Kooiker, has become the editor for the Reporter, with current managing editor, Jessica Jensen, stepping down.Kooiker is familiar with the area, having been […]
Dominique Kooiker | Editor Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis made a stop in Rock Rapids Tuesday, Nov. 21, while on the campaign trail for her husband, Ron DeSantis. Casey answered questions from people in attendance, speaking about balancing the budget, term limits for Congress and more. DeSantis opened with a few comments about how Gov. […]
Season of GivingDominique Kooiker | Staff WriterDuring the holiday season, it can be easy to get caught up in the festivities, decorations and twinkling lights, but this season is also for remembering to give and share. This year, New Century Press will have a giving tree set up in the Lyon County Reporter office in […]
