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Ultimate Girl Scout celebration

Aug 29, 2023 | ,

Local Girl Scout attends national convention Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer Ten thousand Girl Scouts in one place might sound overwhelming to some, but for Anastasia Wood of George, it was a dream come true. Wood travelled to the Girl Scouts National Convention at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, July 19-24. Her mom, […]

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Presidential candidate lays out plan to Lyon County crowd for reversing course

Aug 29, 2023 | ,

Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor As a week-long heat wave started to move out of Lyon County Friday, Aug. 25, Presidential candidate, Republican Florida governor Ron DeSantis rolled into Rock Rapids for a campaign stop on his “Never Back Down” tour. He spoke to a full-capacity crowd in the basement at Frontier Bank and laid […]

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Ready for their 76th Corn Show

Aug 22, 2023 | ,

Parade marshals reflect on life in Little Rock Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer Not many people can say they have been to each of the 76 Corn Shows Little Rock has hosted, but John and Judy Schuck are two of that elite group. The Schucks have been named the parade marshals for the 76th annual […]

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New parking lot and more

Aug 22, 2023 | ,

Central Lyon prepares facilities, curriculum, lunch updates Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer While the halls of Central Lyon were empty this summer, work was going on at the school to prepare for this next year. The school has updated some of its facilities, curriculum and more.One of the biggest changes students and visitors will notice […]

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Popping into a new school year

Aug 22, 2023 |

Kids learn about popcorn at library Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer Kids gathered at the George Public Library Wednesday, Aug. 16, to learn about popcorn with Lyon County Extension. Laura Beyenhof, K-12 program coordinator with Extension, led the group through popcorn-related activities, including reading a book about corn and doing experiments with popcorn. One of […]

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Experiencing a new culture

Aug 18, 2023 | ,

Local student travels to Nicaragua Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer Experiencing a culture different from one’s own can often be a life-changing experience. For one Central Lyon graduate, a recent trip to Nicaragua with her college provided a new perspective.Kaylee Davis graduated from Central Lyon in 2022 and is heading into her sophomore year at […]

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Motivating and encouraging a positive mindset

Aug 18, 2023 | ,

Next Level Health and Fitness offers fitness for all levels Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor As a college basketball player at Morningside College, Kayla Engleman says she thrived on her and her teammates pushing each other to be the best they could be. As an active and competitive child, she developed a passion for sports […]

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Preserving history in a new living space

Aug 18, 2023 | ,

Apartment open house to be held in downtown Rock Rapids Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer One historic building in downtown Rock Rapids has recently undergone a major renovation. The former Lyon County State Bank building, which now houses the 1889 Lounge, now has apartments on the second floor. These apartments will have an open house […]

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Luxuriously serving the community

Aug 18, 2023 | ,

Luxe on First gets new owner Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer Luxe on First, a staple on Main Street in Rock Rapids, is under new management. Shari Kastein bought the business at the beginning of July and is now the new owner of Luxe on First.“A friend of mine and I talked about maybe starting […]

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Back-to-school health fair

Aug 18, 2023 |

Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer On Thursday, Aug. 10, Health Services of Lyon County hosted a Back-to-School Health Fair at the Forster Community Center in Rock Rapids. This event offered free health screenings, immunizations and door prizes. The goal of this event was to offer families an easy way to make sure their students were […]

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