College News BROOKINGS, S.D. – The following students graduated after the summer and fall 2023 semesters at South Dakota State University. Nearly 1,000 students completed all requirements for a degree and/or certificate program, and those requirements have been verified by the appropriate college.Overall, students from 36 states and 25 nations graduated following the summer and […]
By Mckenna Metzger Mia Kellenberger is the daughter of Ladell and Michele Kellenberger. She has two older siblings, Ashley, Tate, and one younger sister, Zoe. She was born in Xi’an, China.When asked to describe her senior year in three words, Mia described it by saying, “Goes by fast”. This year her schedule starts off with […]
By Ethan Pedersen This senior can describe himself in one word: motivated. “Whenever I have a goal, I work toward it and do my best to achieve it.” Keaton Funk was born in Luverne, Minnesota, to parents Khristy and Ryan Funk. He has three younger siblings: Cullen, Elliott, and Khoryn.Keaton’s favorite part of high school […]
Writer: Sophia Pedersen Josina Joy Pedersen was born in Sioux Falls, one minute after her twin, Sophia. She was welcomed into the world by her father Tyler Pedersen and her mother Terri Pedersen. Four years later Josina’s younger brother Charlie was born. Josina and her family have lived south of Rock Rapids ever since.Josina has […]
By Kenley Fluit Isabella Hinzman was born in Brandon, South Dakota, to Tara and Rick Hinzman; she has a younger sister, Katie Hinzman.Isabella’s favorite part about high school is being able to interact with people; she also said that the one thing she is going to remember most about high school is the people. Isabella […]
By Matt Dieren Cooper Altman was born in Sioux Falls and is the son of Dave and Dayna Altman and has two siblings, Connor and Karsyn. Cooper works a job at Denny’s Sanitation and likes to draw, fish, and hunt to keep busy. If he could spend a day with anyone, it would be his […]
The Central Lyon School District wishes to inform you that they will be conducting ISASP (Iowa Assessments) for all students grades 3-11 during the week of April 8-11. If students who are homeschooled would like the opportunity to test, parents should contact the school directly on or before Thursday, March 28, 2024. If choosing to […]
Lyon’s Den Youth Wrestling Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter In late February and early March, a myriad of youth wrestlers competed in AAU state championships in varying locations. Representing Lyon’s Den Youth Wrestling and/or Mini Mustangs, one grappler earned a state title while six others finished in second. During the Iowa Super Peewee state tournament […]
Sports Column Why northwest Iowa fosters a unique environment for the most unadulterated form of athletics Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter There is no purer level of athletics than high school sports.From the often small but packed environments to the passion supporters bring, there’s something about nearly everyone being connected to the kids playing the […]