EXPLORING SCOTLANDEmma Chase stands outside Dunfermline Abbey and Palace in Scotland during her trip to Ireland and Scotland May 15-24 with the Buena Vista University choir. The choir traveled across the two countries and sang in churches, cathedrals and castles. (Photo/Submitted)Local student visits Ireland, ScotlandDominique Kooiker | Staff WriterTraveling is a perfect learning opportunity, providing […]
NewDockThe new floating dock on Lake Pahoja is located just south of Lakeview campgrounds. Its ability to sit on top of frozen water will mean less maintenance on it throughout the year. (Photo/Tristan Taylor)Tristan Taylor | Staff WriterAt the end of June, a new floating dock was installed on Lake Pahoja, south of the Lakeview […]
MORE TO SEE AND ENJOYRecent updates to the Southside Park area in Rock Rapids have recently been completed, including the installation of two fountains in the pond. At night, the fountains are lit with different, changing colors. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Work on Southside Park continuesDominique Kooiker | Staff WriterOn Wednesday, July 12, two fountains were installed in […]
Dominique Kooiker | Staff WriterThe Central Lyon School Board had its monthly meeting Monday, July 10. At this meeting, the board discussed a land swap and bus barn at the FFA farm, a resignation and more. The Central Lyon FFA farm currently sits north of Rock Rapids between Hark Boulevard and North Union Street. The FFA […]
UP CLOSE WITH A TURTLEFinn and Holden Hartter pet a painted turtle during a Lyon County Conservation program at the Rock Rapids Public Library Tuesday, July 11. Emily Ostrander, Lyon County Naturalist, gave a presentation on local water creatures, ranging from water beetles to turtles and more. Kids got the chance to get up close […]
SHOWING OFF SKILLSOn Thursday, July 13, 4-H members from throughout Lyon County brought their static projects to be judged at the Lyon County Fairgrounds. Pictured is Kadence Boender telling the judges about the shoes she designed. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker)Dominique Kooiker | Staff WriterOn Thursday, July 13, 4-H members from throughout the county brought their static projects […]
Allison Dieters participates in the tractor pedal pull at the Granite Threshing Bee July 15-16. She placed in the top three along with her twin, Emily. Tristan Taylor | Staff WriterThe sounds of engines humming filled the air this past weekend during the 39th annual Granite Threshing Bee July 15-16. People from all around came to […]
2023 MISS AND LITTLE MISS GEORGEThe newly-crowned 2023 Miss George and Little Miss George and the runners-up wave to the crowd during the Freedom Days parade Saturday, July 1. Front, left to right, Little Miss George, Quincy Gerloff, and Little Miss George runner-up, Shae Slykhuis. Back, Miss George, Lexi Landis, and Miss George runner-up, Hadley […]
ISU EXTENSION’S RISING STAR INTERNSISU Extension and Outreach has welcomed three Rising Star Interns to northwest Iowa this summer. These interns are getting a glimpse into what a future career in Extension might look like as well as working on several different projects in Lyon, Sioux, Osceola and O’Brien counties, such as partnering with local […]
A NEW LOOK FOR THE COURTYARDThe courtyard next to Primrose Country Boutique in Rock Rapids has gotten a new look over the past months. Jayne Greenfield, owner of Primrose Country Boutique, hopes to host activities in the courtyard as well as offering a variety of workshops and demonstrations inside the boutique. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker)Primrose Country Boutique […]
