ATOP THE PODIUMEmma Baker, second from left, stands atop the podium at the Knoxville Nationals Aug. 12 with the top finishers in the A Feature. Baker was named second runner-up in the Knoxville Nationals Queen’s Court and got to experience many unique opportunities throughout the races. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker)Rock Rapids woman named to Knoxville Nationals Queen’s […]
Avera at Home looks back on first year in Rock RapidsDominique Kooiker | Staff WriterAvera Merrill Pioneer Hospital of Rock Rapids is approaching the first anniversary of one of its newest programs, Avera at Home. The Rock Rapids Avera at Home branch opened in October 2022 and covers Lyon, Osceola and O’Brien counties. The main […]
ATLAS women’s Bible study prepares for another year Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer Gathering for a meal is a simple experience, but it can be an impactful one. For one Rock Rapids Bible study group, the act of gathering around the table to share food and fellowship is integral.Denise Reck has been leader of the […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor The Central Lyon High School cheer squads gained more than 50 new members for a special halftime performance Friday, September 8 during the varsity football game as the junior cheerleaders took the field.Each year, Central Lyon cheerleaders teach a cheer and a dance routine during junior cheer camp. This year, […]
Avera at Home Hospice plans Remembrance Ceremony Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer Remembering loved ones who have passed away is an important part of the grieving process. Avera Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital in Rock Rapids will be hosting a Remembrance Ceremony Thursday, Sept. 21, at 5:30 p.m. to help friends and families engage in an […]
Local student studies abroad in Italy Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writerdkooiker@ncppub.comChallenges can help people grow, and the way people choose to respond to challenges shapes who they are. A semester studying abroad can bring many challenges. These challenges are exactly what Central Lyon 2021 graduate Beau Daniels hoped for when planning to spend a semester […]
Rock Rapids City Council discusses Highway 75 Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer On Monday, Aug. 28, the Rock Rapids City Council met to discuss a proposal to change the flow of traffic coming into town on Highway 75. Richard Reitsma, speaking for a group of concerned citizens, proposed a stoplight be installed at the intersection […]
Sports’ Center poker run to benefit Hero HavenDominique Kooiker | Staff WriterWhen a few people gather in small northwest Iowa communities to support a good cause, that event is likely to grow as more and more people get involved to pitch in and help out. Such is the case with the Hero Haven Off-Road Poker.“I […]
Frontier Bank donates Kindness Squad shirts Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer The fourth-grade Kindness Squad at Central Lyon is gearing up for its year of showing leadership and spreading kindness throughout the school and community. This year, the squad received custom Kindness Squad T-shirts donated by Frontier Bank.On Wednesday, Aug. 30, Brian Eben and Heidi […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Wednesday, Aug. 23 marked the first day of the 2023-2024 school year at Central Lyon and across Lyon County, even though the 100-plus-degree temperatures throughout most of the week clearly indicated summer was not over yet.Despite the heat, students returned to school and were greeted by teachers, staff and friends, […]
