Shopping local offers numerous benefits, advantages and bargainsJessica Jensen | Managing EditorConsumers working through rising prices of children’s school supplies and inflation can find some relief by planning for Iowa’s sales tax-free weekend Aug. 4-5 and shopping without paying state and local sales tax. This means consumers will save at least $6 on every $100 they […]
COOLING OFF IN THE POOLLucas Vanden Top plays with pool toys at the Rock Rapids swimming pool Wednesday, July 26. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker)Dominique Kooiker | Staff WriterLocals of all ages flocked to the Rock Rapids swimming pool Wednesday, July 26, for a day of fun in the water and sun. Many patrons took a dip in […]
FAMILY AFFAIRShowing livestock at the Lyon County Fair is a family affair for many, including Adrian Bontje, right, pictured with his mom, Becky Bontje, left, and uncle, Darren Knobloch, center. The group was gathered outside the show arena before Adrian and his calf were set to show. (Photo/Jessica Jensen)Jessica Jensen | Managing EditorCrowds of fairgoers, […]
2023 MISS LYON COUNTY COURTPictured are the contestants for 2023 Miss Lyon County. Miss Alvord, Amber Rose; Miss Inwood, Courtney Haahr; Miss Rock Rapids, Georgie Oedekoven; Miss Lester and first runner-up, Ella Leuthold; Miss George, Miss Personality and 2023 Miss Lyon County, Alexis Landis; Miss Doon, Meagan Mulder, and Miss Larchwood, Tara Hoogendoorn. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker)Dominique […]
BACK WITH HER HOST FAMILYTim and Becky Ver Beek of Rock Rapids, left and right, hosted Nina Ammermann of Germany, center, as a foreign exchange student during the 2006-2007 school year. Ammermann has visited Iowa four times since then, with her most recent trip taking place in July 2023. The Ver Beeks and Ammermann forged […]
ADMIRING THE HARD WORKJared Ageson, fair board member; Mike Naig, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture; and Wes De Groot, fair board member, admire 4-H members’ static projects in the 4-H building during Naig’s visit to the Lyon County Fair on Wednesday, July 19. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker)Dominique Kooiker | Staff WriterOn the morning of Wednesday, July 19, Iowa […]
LYON COUNTY 4-H SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTSThe Lyon County 4-H Scholarship was presented at the annual 4-H Foundation Supper and Awards at the Lyon County Fairgrounds Thursday, July 20. Front, left to right: Jude Moser, Tara Knapp, Ella Leuthold, Louise Meyer. Back: Landon Thiessen, Emily TerWee, Kadence Boender, Emma Knobloch, Levi Kupferschmid. Not pictured: Chloe Metzger and […]
2023 FRIEND OF THE FAIRThe Lyon County Fair Board named Cal Mans as the 2023 Friend of the Fair Thursday, July 20, at the 4-H Foundation Supper. Mans is the fairgrounds night watchman and has worked at the fair nearly 20 years. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker)Dominique Kooiker | Staff WriterOn Thursday, July 20, the Lyon County Fair […]
Freddy Peters takes his turn petting Rosie the Rose-Haired Tarantula while Emily Ostrander looks on. (Photo/Tristan Taylor)Tristan Taylor | Staff WriterAs part of the festivities at the Lyon County Fair, Lyon County Conservation had its own program for the attending families. Naturalist Emily Ostrander led the “Spooky Spiders” event in the entertainment tent, along with […]
Dominique Kooiker | Staff WriterThe Doon Days committee has planned a full weekend of activities for Doon Days 2023. On Friday, July 28, a community picnic will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. in the city park. For a free-will donation benefitting the Doon Days Committee, hamburgers, hotdogs, beans and chips will be served. Cruise night on […]
