Coming Soon
A quick glimpse at the exterior of the Rapids Theatre and it’s apparent the building has been the recipient of more than just a little time and attention.
Since taking possession of the building in 2011 the Rapids Theatre Preservation Society has been hard at work raising funds and prioritizing projects in an effort to restore the building, built in 1919, to its original condition.
The group recently crossed several items off the first priority item’s to-do list-the exterior. This included refinishing the original two sets of double-doors on the front, replacing windows on the north side of the building and removing and refurbishing some of the original windows on the second floor.
Volunteering -
well worth the time
National Volunteer Week, April 6 to 13, is centered around taking action and encouraging individuals to make a difference in their community. Take
Spring has sprung…or has it?
Most can agree it has been a long winter. While those who live in the midwest can expect cold temperatures, wind chills below zero and significant amounts of snow during the winter months, what most
The Central Lyon Parent-Teacher Council (PTC) soup and pie supper and prize raffle again drew crowds of students, parents, grandparents, teachers and community members Thursday, March 27.
The Central Lyon Academic Fair ran in conjunction with the annual fundraiser for Central Lyon teachers and their classrooms.
The mddle school jazz band performed, the robotics club was on hand to give demonstrations and a
City council hears input on rezoning request
During the regular meeting of the Rock Rapids city council March 24, a public hearing on a rezoning request from McCarty Motors allowed for public input before council members discussed the recommendation given by the planning and zoning commission. As required
CL individual speech
has good showing
The Central Lyon individual speech department is wrapping up a successful 2014 competitive season.
Participants competed at the district speech
CL Jazz band receives wild card
invitation to Jazz Championships
Central Lyon’s jazz band was chosen to compete in the Jazz Championships in Des Moines on April 8. Fifteen bands will be competing in
Taking his kidneys for granted no more
Taking his kidneys
for granted no more
uring March, National Kidney Month, one fact is emphasized: thousands
2014 Farm and Home Show draws more vendors
The 2014 Farm and Home Show in Rock Rapids is in the books. Almost 50 vendors were on hand Thursday, March 13, including eight new vendors and one from as far away as Alexandria, S.D. “It was great
Lyon County farmer supports Doon Christian School
Local farmer Duane Vanderbrink has directed a $2,500 donation to the Doon Christian School. Funded by America’s Farmers Grow Communities, the donation will help the school upgrade classroom technology.
Thanks to the support of farmers
Central Lyon Parade of Bands performance
The high school gym at Central Lyon was once again filled with the sounds of trumpets, flutes, clarinets, drums and more when the Central Lyon bands, including fifth-grade, sixth-eighth grade and 9-12 grade
High school prom: why it’s so expensive and how to save
With warmer temperatures and melting snow comes a favorite time of year of high schoolers- high school prom season! Each school in the area has been making preparations for months, and the big night is
Creative second grader enjoys more than reading, writing and arithmetic
According to Reece Vander Zee, he much prefers math studies to reading and writing. But if awards and recognition are any indication, Reece is quite accomplished in his writing. “Math is my favorite subject but I don’t always
George-Little Rock get first look at 2014 squad on the track
SIOUX CENTER—Dordt College in Sioux Center hosted its annual indoor high school track meet featuring eight area teams that included many conference favorites like MOC-Floyd Valley and Sioux Center, along with the Lakes Conference top
Morningside lands Central Lyon’s Vande Stouwe
SIOUX CITY—Central Lyon senior Ashley Vande Stouwe signed her letter of intent on Friday, March 28, to attend Morningside College in Sioux City and join the Mustang volleyball program.
CL/GLR football schedule announced for next two years
ROCK RAPIDS—The weather and calendar may read spring, but the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSSA) is ready for fall with its release of the 2014 and 2015 regional
Four Lions selected to all-conference list
REGIONAL—Following the conclusion of the 2013-2014 regular season, the Siouxland Conference released its all-conference award winners.
Conference champion Sioux Center tallied the most entries with five including one on
Ver Steeg sets new mark in conference win
Ver Steeg sets school mark
Sibley-Ocheyedan 12-13-14-23 62
George-Little Rock 21-14-22-19 76
GEORGE—George-Little Rock senior guard Tanner Ver Steeg peppered
Mustangs rolling into tournament play
Mustangs keep winning streak alive into tourney
Boyden-Hull 7-13-8-4 32
George-Little Rock 14-10-15-12 51
GEORGE—The George-Little Rock girls basketball team
McIntire, Van Beek, Fugitt and Vander Streek heading to state wrestling meet
SIBLEY-For a high school wrestler in Iowa, earning a spot on the Iowa High School Athletic Association’s state championship bracket, wrestling in Des Moines and having the first-place
Central Lyon downs West Sioux
Lions pick opening round win
West Sioux 9-11-8-8 36
Central Lyon 11-17-13-15 56
ROCK RAPIDS—Central Lyon kicked off its Class 1A state
Lions pick up pair of nonconference wins
Bench plays well in nonconference win
Hills-Beaver Creek 9-12-11-11 43
Central Lyon 8-13-12-22 55
ROCK RAPIDS—Central Lyon got a big
Opponents shooting lights out over George-Little Rock
Dutch light up board over Mustangs
George-Little Rock 16-14-13-14 57
MOC-Floyd Valley 22-20-24-20 86
GEORGE—MOC-Floyd Valley shot an impressive 61 percent
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