By Riley Weiler Mariah Anne Gerleman was born in Rock Rapids and is the daughter of Ben and Nicole Gerleman. She was welcomed into the world by her older brother, Mason.Mariah’s favorite part about high school has been playing the sports that she loves while being around some of her closest friends and great teammates. […]
By Lilly Henry Kenley Fluit is a member of a 5-person family. She was born in Sioux Center to her parents, Kevin and Tina Fluit; her two sisters, Kaylee and Katrina complete the family.One of Kenley’s favorite experiences in high school was attending various sporting events. When asked to describe her senior year in three […]
Showing off at swing showCentral Lyon show choir, jazz bands, jazz choir performMadalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff InternCentral Lyon Middle School hosted its Swing Show Tuesday, March 19, featuring performances by the show choir and jazz band. The show choir’s theme was “Get Moving.” They sang the songs “Get On Your Feet,” “Tell Your […]
Central Lyon robotics competes at state contest Dominique Kooiker | Editor On March 2, the Central Lyon Robotics Team 7841, also known as Ballen Pretzels 2, competed at the state robotics competition in Coralville. The team did not have the day they expected with several unlucky events marring their hopes for a championship run. They […]
Preschool sign-up began Monday, March 18, and will end Friday, March 29, on-line. You will find online sign-up on the Central Lyon website. You will still need to register your child in August during family school registration. Call the elementary school office at 472-2664 Ext. 1 or email rmenning@centrallyon.org if you have any questions. Your child must […]
College News AMES – The following area student is ranked among the top 2 percent of students in their college at Iowa State University:ROCK RAPIDS – Lilyann Downard, Sophomore, College of Engineering
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 […]