GEORGE — This past weekend, June 3-4, the George-Little Rock/Central Lyon softball team took part in the Sheldon/G-LR/CL Tournament. Games were played at two sites in Sheldon and George. The Mustangs (4-5) opened the tourney with an 8-5 loss against West Sioux. A five run fifth inning and consistent pitching by sophomore Courtney Hummel led […]
We at the facility hope you all had a good Memorial Day with family and friends. Residents have been busy with their activities at the facility. We began our week Tuesday morning with I Hear Memories. This activity tested their hearing and memory abilities. In the afternoon, we played horse shoes with the winners receiving […]
As Iowans head out into wooded areas this spring and summer in search of mushrooms, for a weekend hike or simply to enjoy nature, they should keep an eye out for some common, tiny pests — ticks. This time of year is when all three tick species that commonly attack humans are becoming more active, […]
Rock Rapids residents will celebrate their heritage during the community’s annual celebration next week. Heritage Days will begin this Saturday with a 35-mile bike ride and conclude with a movie at the swimming pool next Sunday. The first rehearsal for River Valley Players Heritage Day musical review will be Thursday, June 9, at 8 […]
Christie Vilsack is getting an earful during her listening tour of Iowa’s new 4th Congressional District. She made a stop in Lyon County late Thursday afternoon to hear what local residents are thinking about national issues. Democrat Vilsack is considering a congressional run in 2012 against Republican incumbent Rep. Steve King. She plans to make […]
82 id=”0″>id=”0″> Doon, Iowa id=”1″>id=”1″> June 2, 2011id=”2″>id=”2″> Harold Hoekstra, 82, died Thursday, June 2, 2011 at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral service will be 10:30 am Monday at the United Reformed Church in Doon with burial following at Hillside Cemetery in Doon. Visitation will be at the Porter Funeral Home, Rock […]
72 id=”0″>id=”0″> Larchwood, Iowa id=”1″>id=”1″> June 1, 2011id=”2″>id=”2″> Richard Snyders, age 72 of Larchwood, IA died Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD. id=”4″> Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, June 4th, 2011 at The Church of St. Mary in Larchwood, IA, with Fr. Jeff Schleisman […]
85 id=”0″>id=”0″> Sheldon, Iowa id=”1″>id=”1″> May 30, 2011id=”2″>id=”2″> Tena Van Muyden, 85, died Monday, May 30, 2011 at Sanford Sheldon Senior Care Center, Sheldon, IA. Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m., Friday at Porter Funeral Home, Rock Valley. Burial at Valley View Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday with the family present from 6-8 p.m. at […]
LARCHWOOD — West Lyon’s softball team appears to be in full swung just three days into the regular season, already standing with a perfect 2-0 record, against a pair of Siouxland Conference schools. id=”1″> The Wildcats’ latest victory came against MOC/Floyd Valley, in a run-rule shortened 11-1 verdict in five innings. id=”2″> “I am happy […]
SPIRIT LAKE — The Central Lyon baseball team led for five innings against Spirit Lake on May 23 in a non-conference opener for the Lions. That was until the Indians’ Mitch Peschon deposited a 2-0 offering over the left field wall for a three-run home run, putting the host up by one run, in a […]