There and back again
Things aren’t always what they seem. This rang true for Beth De Kam of Rock Rapids as she traveled across the world to Jos, Nigeria. Although she did not work in the fields as she intended, she treasured the time she spent in Africa and the memories she made.
De Kam traveled to Jos to do mission work through the organization Christian Reformed World Missions. She was in Nigeria Sept. 1, 2011 to April 1. While there, De Kam was placed in many different settings and fieldwork.
“I had big hopes for community development in my long-term work in Nigeria,” De Kam said. “I quickly realized that’s not really what was going to happen.”
De Kam worked
G-LR English teacher devotes life to teaching, ready for next chapter
Marcia Rosenboom has been teaching English in room 206 at George-Little Rock High School for 33 years, but has decided she will not make that 34. Although she is looking forward to retirement, with the end
Local professionals learn to help victims of violence
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Department, Family Crisis Center and Lyon County Attorney’s office hosted the Forster Foundation Conference Wednesday, April 25. Keynote speaker, Capt. Dan Hally from the Asotin County Sheriff’s Office in Washington, spoke about stalking, the
Pearl Street
The Rock Rapids city council met in a special session to discuss and approve a grant for the Pearl Street project. The council approved the application for an Iowa Department of Transportation’s RISE grant.
Canine Unit’s new dog
Athos, an 18-month old German Sheppard, is being trained to be a part of the Lyon County Sheriff’s Department. The department purchased Athos through the Lyon County Riverboat Foundation grant given to them last year. The grant
Perrett earns prestigious award from Chief of Police
Preston Perrett, formerly of Rock Rapids, was honored with the Outstanding Citizens Award in Sioux Falls, S.D., after rushing to the aid of an officer in need of assistance Feb. 24.
Vander Stoep in the run for Lyon County Sheriff
DOON — Stewart Vander Stoep is seeking the Republican nomination for Lyon County Sheriff. He has been in Lyon County law enforcement for 27 years and has been chief deputy for the past 12 years.
Dream comes true for local businessman
Mark McCarty and his brother, Bill, started his business in Alvord in 1979. They came into the business with not much more than their toolboxes and an old pickup. Thirty-three years later, the business now known as
City makes plans for South Ridge First Addition
The city of Rock Rapids is creating a Residential Urban Renewal District X area to preserve, develop and stimulate single and multi-family residential housing. The plan was developed in order to provide the city with a valuable
Golf course restaurant and bar open to the public
New owners look to create family environment restaurant
The Rock River Golf and Country Club restaurant is open for business, and not just to the members. A country club
Smit in the running for auditor position
ROCK RAPIDS —In 2000, Jen Smit inquired at the Lyon County Auditor’s Office about an ad she saw in the paper for part-time help. She was hired by former County Auditor, Ken Mellema, and began her now 12-year journey in
Central Lyon’s TK students visits the farm
ROCK RAPIDS — On Monday, March 26, the Central Lyon TK class traveled to Dennis and Kim Winkowitsch’s farm near George, IA. They got to see many sheep and hold some baby lambs. Kim and Dennis’ most recent sheep to
Autism speaks,
raising awareness
Central Lyon fourth graders got a taste of the different struggles an autistic person lives with on a daily basis. Together Sam, 10,
Tripling their plessure on home course
ORANGE CITY — On Tuesday, April 24, MOC/Floyd Valley tripled its way to its second win of the boys Siouxland Conference season. Success and familiarity with playing on their home course (Landsmeer), the Dutch finished with 153 strokes to outlast the likes of Okoboji
Possible unseating of
champion growing
Possible unseating of
champion growing
Okoboji freshman Alex Mankle was back on top earning champion medalist honors at the girls Siouxland Conference golf meet April 24 at Rock River Golf Course in Rock Rapids.
Becoming two team battle in girls conference links
Becoming two team battle
in girls conference links
MILFORD — Sheldon’s Carrie Wahlstrom did what no other girl has been able to do this season in
Lions, Mustangs get much needed time on track
SHELDON — Central Lyon and George-Little Rock athletes earned medals with their competitive place finishes April 23 during episode one of the Sheldon Invitational for the guys and episode two for the girls.
After a week of
West Lyon Invitational
CL girls, WL boys secure titles
at West Lyon Invitational
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Boys active on Rock Valley links
ROCK VALLEY — It wasn’t his first and it certainly won’t be the last time West Lyon sophomore Brandon Snyder competes individually for medalist honors. On April 26, Snyder claimed the fourth-place individual medal, shooting a round of 41 and
Gentlemen attempt to tame ‘The Rock’
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Wearing two of the six individual medals around their necks and
Initial appearance at Heartland Invitational
Mustang track teams spring into action
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Several Lions step up in season track debuts
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ORANGE CITY — Central Lyon’s Shelby Fastert and Lexi Ackerman
NWC Soccer Signs Benson
ORANGE CITY — Alex Benson signed a letter of intent on March 17 to continue his soccer career at Northwestern beginning this fall.
Benson is a 6-0 goalkeeper from Fort Dodge Senior High.
