Dance…the other sport
The idea had been stirring with sophomore Mickee Witt and senior Martina Peterson for quite some time: Start a dance team at Central Lyon. Last spring, they sprang into action to make their dream a reality.
“All I do is dance,” said Witt. “I dance every day after school, and I help with dance and even teach my own dance classes through the studio here in town. And I thought why not get dance in our school?” Witt and Peterson got together and began planning and working with school officials in spring 2011 and throughout the summer.
In the fall, tryouts were conducted and a team was formed. For their debut, the 11 participants put together
Bowling alley out, dance floor in
Bowling alley
out, dance floor in
The Strike Zone Restaurant and Lanes in George has closed its
Shoot For a Cure Hoop-A-Thon
ROCK RAPIDS — Area residents can enjoy a fun-filled afternoon and help raise money to find a cure for a killer disease on Sunday, Jan. 29, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. when the Iowa Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America
Goebel honored with Jackson Award
Every year, the Rock Rapids Chamber of Commerce board chooses one member of the community to receive the Jackson Award. This award honors someone who does a lot for the
Rock Rapids youth earns
Local gymnast, Kaylee Davis of Rock Rapids, earned a silver medal in her her first competitive meet. The Central Lyon second grader performs with the Sioux Center gymnastics team, Galaxy Gymnastics.
Davis’
Farmers get chance to award local schools
ST. LOUIS – Statistics show that the U.S. ranks only 25th in math scores and 21st in science compared to 30 industrialized nations. These facts show that education is strongly in need of support. To help, Monsanto Fund, the philanthropic
Rock Rapids youth earns
Local gymnast, Kaylee Davis of Rock Rapids, earned a silver medal in her her first competitive meet. The Central Lyon second grader performs with the Sioux Center gymnastics team, Galaxy Gymnastics.
Davis’
Lyon County Historical Society seeks to preserve Blood Run site, educate public
According to information provided by Jim Zangger, Lyon County Historical Society member, Blood Run is one of just 24 National Historic Landmarks (NHL) in Iowa and one of just four designated primarily for its content. It was the second archaeological site (13LO2)
Knights of Columbus present check to Village Northwest Unlimited
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Village Northwest Unlimited, in Sheldon, recently rece3ived a gift of $400.50 from the Larchwood and Rock Rapids Knights of Columbus Council #12674. Deputy Grand Knight for Council #12674, Shorty
Iowa employers optimistic
The Hamilton Hiring Survey results for the first quarter of 2012 indicate that Iowa employers’ optimism is moving higher than just three months ago.
The company asked 5,000+ small- and medium-sized employers about their sense of optimism
Riverboat Foundation to hold sessions
ROCK RAPIDS, IA — The Lyon County Riverboat Foundation (LCRF) will be conducting educational sessions for organizations interesting in applying for grant awards from their competitive grant fund. Any person representing an eligible organization is encouraged to attend one of the three sessions which
Iowa soil and land use
website gets a makeover
National media put a spotlight on Iowa soil the past month due to the current increases in farmland prices. Those who work the farmland, whether they call it dirt or soil, know that it is one of
De Noble & Company PC names Austin partner
Carmen (Huseman) Austin has been made a partner at De Noble & Company PC.
“Over the last four years, our business has basically doubled,” said owner and CPA David
Kids’ Club hires new director
Desiree Meyers-Kopp has been appointed the new director of Kids’ Club. Brenda Duetsch, the former director, has taken on the onsite coordinator position.
CL/G-LR completes conference season with win
Central Lyon/George-Little Rock split its final Siouxland Conference duals of the season Jan. 19.
Sibley-Ocheyedan defeated the Lions in the opening dual of the evening 48-36, having to rally back,
Lion lasses thumped by Ditch 60-27
Lion lasses
thumped by
Dutch 60-27
ORANGE CITY — Even with six weeks to prepare for
Botched opportunities by Mustangs fatal in one-point, 48-47, loss
Botched opportunities
by Mustangs fatal in one-point, 48-47, loss
GEORGE — A seven point (38-31) George-Little Rock lead inside one minute remaining in the
CL/G-LR wrestlers perfect in winning own tournament
GEORGE — Central Lyon/George-Little Rock’s wrestling team claimed the team championship at its own tournament on Saturday, doing so for the second time in three years. The finish matched the perfect 4-0 record of 2010, which the
Healthy, loaded Lions smack opponents
HINTON — The object of the sport of wrestling is to take down your opponent and put him on his back — to pin your opponent. That was exactly how things went the majority of the night
Mustangs struggle again on home floor
GEORGE — George-Little Rock doesn’t need to be reminded how difficult it’s been to get that first home win of the 2011-2012 season.
Unbeaten Harris-Lake Park came calling on the Mustangs for a
Series of Lions’ runs capsize G-LR maidens
GEORGE — The host Mustang girls of George-Little Rock appeared a little sluggish in their first game back following the holiday break on Jan. 3. In fact, their opponent, Central Lyon, was following similar trademarks, with the
Tuesday night at the fights
CL/G-LR whips West Sioux, nearly beats A-W
GEORGE — The wrestlers from Central Lyon/George-Little Rock took to the mat one final time before the 15-day holiday break until their next meet,
Ackerman’s double double rings victory over S-O by 20
Lexi Ackerman had game-bests in points, assists and steals for the Central Lyon girls basketball team on Dec. 20, leading the Lions to their sixth consecutive win of the season by beating Sibley-Ocheyedan 66-46 in Rock Rapids.
Lions beat Generals inside and outside 63-44
Proficient inside play from Jaren Schrick and Ross Ackerman and the zoned-in outside shooting of Kyler Huisman led Central Lyon to a 63-44 holiday walk in the park with their opponent Sibley-Ocheyedan Dec. 20 in Rock Rapids.
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