By Desta Hoogendoorn David was born in Sioux Falls, and is the son of Stan and Sue Warner. He has one brother, Matthew, and five sisters: Maria, Abby, Sarah, Anna, and Rachel.One thing that David will remember about high school was when powdered sugar spilled all over Mrs. Vanden Top in foods class. One place […]
Kayleigh VanTilburg
By Macy Gubbins “True success is overcoming the fear of being unsuccessful” is one of Kayleigh’s favorite quotes. Kayleigh was brought into this world on October 20, 2005, by her mom Julie. Kayleigh has four siblings, Madison, Kieran, Cooper, and Bristol. Kayleigh went to Rock Valley Christian from preschool to 8th grade before coming to […]
Ella Jager
By Andrew Eben Ella Jager was born in Sioux Falls, to her parents, Jeff and Angie Jager. Ella has a sister Emery who is in the eighth grade. Ella couldn’t live without her family because they push her to be the best person she can be, and she is so grateful for them.In her free […]
George competes for first time as a team
George-Little Rock Boys’ Track and Field Johnson leads strong group of senior leaders with two victories in Brookings Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter BROOKINGS, S.D. – The 2024 season kicked off for George-Little Rock boys’ track and field Monday, April 1. In the Scott Underwood Invitational in Brookings, South Dakota, the Mustangs walked away with […]
Vander Zee sets school record
Central Lyon Boys’ and girls’ Track and Field Boys’, girls’ squads compete for first time in Scott Underwood Invitational Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter BROOKINGS, S.D. – Breaking school records is nothing new to Reece Vander Zee. Central Lyon’s star athlete has broken records in multiple different sports throughout his high school career, and that […]
George-Little Rock shows promise early on
George-Little rock girls’ Track and FieldMustangs compete in first meet of 2024 in South Dakota’s Scott Underwood Invitational Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter BROOKINGS, S.D. – George-Little Rock took part in its first team meet Monday, April 1, in Brookings, South Dakota. On the girls’ side of the Scott Underwood Invitational, the Mustangs some solid […]
Lions open with 176
Central Lyon Boys’ golf Wright’s group led by pair of seniors, potential breakout sophomore in Hull Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter Central Lyon 176HULL – Following a pair of postponements that delayed its first two meets, Central Lyon finally teed off the 2024 season. In the first Siouxland Conference meet of the campaign, the Lions […]
Lions finish in fourth
central lyon girls’ golfLions finish in fourthMariah Gerleman wins first Siouxland Conference meet of 2024 seasonAndrew Buckman |Sports Reporterabuckman@ncppub.comCentral Lyon 238ARNOLDS PARK – Central Lyon girls’ golf was one of four teams to place in the first Siouxland Conference meet of the year. The Lions finished in fourth place with a score of 238, which […]
Central Lyon students perform at all-state
PERFORMING AT ALL-STATE AT LEFT: Liza Jans and Gabrielle Rasmussen of Central Lyon performed at the All-State Individual Speech Festival at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls Monday, March 25. Jans performed in storytelling, and Rasmussen was nominated in poetry. (Photo/Submitted) Dominique Kooiker | Editor On Monday, March 25, two Central Lyon students […]
Emma Chase named to all-academic team
College News STORM LAKE-The American Rivers Conference recently announced its 2023-24 winter academic all-conference team.Emma Chase, a native of Rock Rapids, was one of 26 Buena Vista University student-athletes to earn the recognition. The Beavers had a league-high eight individuals represented from the cheer team and a league-best six from its dance team.To be eligible […]