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From grief to gratitude

Oct 22, 2024 | , ,

Boon family receives Century Farm Award, fulfilling late husband’s wish Amy Lyon | Staff Writer Receiving a Century Farm Award was a dream of the late Daniel Boon of Alvord. His ancestors purchased the land named Four Leaf Clover Farm in 1919, so shortly after 2019 Daniel and his wife, Marlene, started the process of […]

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Rock Rapids restaurant prepares to open

Oct 22, 2024 | , ,

Sharing a culinary dream Dominique Kooiker | Editor A new restaurant is making its way to Main Street in Rock Rapids. Amanda Pike and Jeb Downard are the new owners of Dreamerz, a restaurant where they hope the community can gather for a good meal and a great time together, starting Monday, Oct. 28.“We’ve been […]

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Spooky fun in the campground

Oct 22, 2024 | ,

Dominique Kooiker | Editor On Saturday, Oct. 19, the City of George hosted its annual Trunk or Treat in the campground. Local businesses, organizations and individuals filled the campground, opening up the trunks of their vehicles to reveal fun decorations and loads of candy. Children of all ages had an enjoyable afternoon roaming the campground […]

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Lyon County GOP hosts meet-and-greet for candidates

Oct 22, 2024 | ,

DISCUSSING STATE AND LOCAL POLITICS On Saturday, Oct. 19 the Lyon County Republican Party hosted a “Meet the Candidates” event at the Forster Community Center in Rock Rapids where voters could hear from federal, state and local Republican candidates before the election on Nov. 5. Pictured are Brian Hilt, Republican candidate for Lyon County Sheriff, […]

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Special school board meeting approves industrial tech request, Engleman explains plans for chronic absenteeism

Oct 22, 2024 | ,

Central Lyon School Board Amy Lyon | Staff Writer The Central Lyon School Board met in special session Oct. 9 to consider the purchase of property for industrial tech classes to build a home on-site. The board approved the request to purchase Lot Two of Hawkins Third Addition in Rock Rapids for $1 from the […]

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Northwest Iowa Community College Inducts Students into Phi Theta Kappa

Oct 22, 2024 | ,

GEORGE STUDENT INDUCTED INTO PHI THETA KAPPA On Monday, Oct. 14, 10 students, including Hannah Anderson of George, were inducted into Phi Theta Kappa at Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon. Pictured left to right, Brennan Stoltz, Abigail Boardman, Andrew Hotz, Hannah Anderson, Rachel Huyser. On screen, Jessie Allen, Anna Cameron, Maria Cade, Ellyn McPherson, […]

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Rock Rapids City Council gives flood updates, discusses civic upkeep

Oct 22, 2024 | ,

rock rapids city councilRock Rapids City Council gives flood updates, discusses civic upkeepIsaac Yeager | Staff Writerisaac@ncppub.comThe Rock Rapids City Council met Monday, Oct. 14 at 5:45 p.m. to discuss flood updates, the proposal to subsidize sewer check valves, past and upcoming meetings and other business of governance and maintenance.The city will be seeking an […]

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Fire safety Fun

Oct 15, 2024 | , , ,

Amy Lyon | Staff WriterDominique Kooiker | EditorThe week of Oct. 6-12 marked Fire Prevention Week. During this week, the Rock Rapids Fire Department visited with Central Lyon students to promote fire safety awareness and to introduce children to real firefighters in their community.On Wednesday morning, Oct. 9, Central Lyon’s TK teachers Nora Jones and […]

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Exploring a world of opportunity

Oct 15, 2024 | , ,

DOING SURGERY ON A MANATEE Jamie Vande Weerd of Rock Rapids, front third from left, assisted with surgery on a manatee at Sea World in Orlando, Florida, during her internship with Peterson-Smith Equine Hospital and Complete Care in Ocala, Florida. Vande Weerd is a junior at Iowa State University where she plans to graduate with […]

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Raising funds for the community’s kids

Oct 15, 2024 | , ,

PROVIDING QUALITY CONCESSIONS The Rock Rapids Kiwanis Club runs the concession stand at Borman Forster Fields during the Central Lyon baseball and softball games. John Vander Zee, Gordy Smith and Wayne Grooters are in charge of scheduling volunteers and restocking the stand. The concession stand is the Kiwanis Club’s main fundraiser each year to aid […]

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