NEW PROGRAMS AT ATLASATLAS of Lyon County has been renovating its Ministry Center in Rock Rapids to have it open soon for community use. ATLAS is planning a variety of new programs, varying from a Foster Closet program to having mentors available in each town throughout Lyon County. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Dominique Kooiker | Staff WriterThe new […]
2023 FREEDOM DAYS PARADE MARSHALSWendell and Millie DeBeer were named the 2023 Freedom Days parade marshals. The couple has lived in George 52 years and are very involved in the community. Wendell and Millie say they were surprised and honored by the nomination and look forward to leading the parade Saturday, July 1. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker)George […]
NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT ATLAS OF LYON COUNTYDustin Rodgers of George has been hired as the new executive director of ATLAS of Lyon County. Through his work at ATLAS, Rodgers hopes to provide people with a safe space where they can be heard. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker)ATLAS welcomes new executive directorDominique Kooiker | Staff WriterAnyone who has […]
PREPARING FOR THE BIG RACEIn preparation for the High Bank National at Huset’s Motor Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, June 21-24, Donny Schatz, professional sprint car driver and 10-time World of Outlaws champion, turned some test laps at Rapid Speedway in Rock Rapids Monday, June 19. Schatz placed 11th at the High Bank National Saturday, […]
Dominique Kooiker | Staff WriterCentral Lyon has been awarded a Volunteer Generation Fund America Rescue Plan Youth Service-Learning Grant from the Iowa Commission of Volunteer Service, also known as Volunteer Iowa. This $15,000 grant supports school districts’ service-learning programs and is intended to be split among a minimum of three classes or programs. The three […]
GROUP EFFORTABOVE: Hudson Henrichs takes his turn mixing bread dough by hand as part of the Better Batter Bakery camp at the Lester Community Center Friday, June 16. (Photo/Tristan Taylor)Iowa State University Extension and Outreach hosts baking camp in LesterTristan Taylor | Staff WriterThe Better Batter Bakery summer camp was conducted at the Lester Community […]
HONORING KNOXDusty and Ivy Ramsey encourage one another before the start of the Heritage Days 5K road race Saturday, June 17. Dusty ran the race in firefighter gear as part of a challenge issued and honored the couple’s son Knox who was stillborn on April 30 while raising money for the Oaklyn Foundation. The nonprofit […]
YOO-HOO! BIG SUMMER MUSICALAlex Meemken, center, played Oaken in the River Valley Players Junior production of “Frozen Jr.” This show ran from June 14-16 and featured kids from nine area towns who came together to put on this productionDominique Kooiker | Staff WriterOn Wednesday, June 14, the curtain rose on the opening night of “Frozen […]
On Friday, June 16, Lyon County Extension and Central Lyon FFA hosted their annual Farm Safety Day at the Lyon County Fairgrounds. Central Lyon FFA members hosted different stations to teach preschoolers through second graders how to stay safe on the farm. Pictured is Central Lyon FFA member Keaton Funk demonstrating tractor safety to a […]
From left to right: Evie Moser, Lily Huls, Lily Mogler, Meredith Moser and Poppy Mogler enjoying lunch in one of the shelters at Lake Pahoja after a day of learning survival skills.Tristan Taylor | Staff WriterThe Lyon County Conservation Board hosted Survivor Camps for kids at Lake Pahoja Recreation Area June 5 and 6 and […]
