Rock River Outdoors-sharing their experiences and passion
Ask anyone who hunts or fishes what drives them to spend hours in a tree stand or on a river bank and most will tell you it’s a love of the outdoors. A local group of outdoorsmen has recently started sharing their experiences in the outdoors with as many people as they can.
Rock Rapids Outdoors (RRO) started as a Facebook page where its members could share pictures of hunts or catches with the other members in the group. Individually the men who now make up RRO were posting on their own Facebook pages-pictures of successful hunts or a day at the river-and were getting numerous comments, shares and likes. Eventually group member Scott Stuerman thought that maybe, by combining those experiences and creating a “club” with its own Facebook
Wind and solar energy
Alternative energy sources have been considered by various industries for years. A George farmer has invested in wind energy recently and is hosting an open house Monday, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for
Jr high mock trial teams wrap up year
Over 175 teams comprised of seventh and eighth graders competed in mock trial throughout the state this year. Central Lyon fielded both a seventh and eighth grade team and both teams went one
TK students helped by SMART activities
At almost any given time throughout the day at Central Lyon, kids are noisily and actively moving through the hallway. But one group of kids can be seen patting their heads and shoulders
Thanksgiving-more than just
a holiday to Rock Rapids family
Thanksgiving: a prayer or giving of thanks. Collectively, the nation celebrates this practice on the fourth
George native named Foster Grandparent/
Senior Companion Program director
The Foster Grandparent/Senior Companion Program recently welcomed George native, Cathy Christians-Bonestroo, as the new director. Cathy currently lives in George with her three children, daughter, Alicia,
ISU Extension hosts
make and take workshop
FRESH EVERGREEN KISSING BALL
PIctured above Katrina Gerber uses an assortment of fresh evergreens to
Central Lyon acquires free weight room equipment
Central Lyon recently acquired three trailer loads of free weight room equipment from Northwestern College in Orange City.
During a recent trip to view Northwestern’s new, state of the art fitness center, Dan Snyders, Central
Tom Gaspar Stage at Forster Auditorium
People with a passion for what they do often leave a mark on those around them. Tom Gaspar left his mark on fine arts at Central Lyon and on Rock Rapids and surrounding communities
Central Lyon students participate in Junior High Honor Choir
Central Lyon students participate
in Junior High Honor Choir
Seven Central Lyon middle school students were nominated to participate in the 37th annual
Local veteran shares family photo, served with three brothers
Gordy Faber of Rock Rapids has a family treasure not all veterans have from their time of service – a family photo that includes himself in uniform along with his three brothers in their service
CENTRAL LYON EARNS DEBUT TRIP TO STATE TOURNAMENT
CENTRAL LYON EARNS DEBUT TRIP TO STATE TOURNAMENT
The 2013 Central Lyon Lions with their state qualifying banner after the Lions swept Harris-Lake Park in
Red ribbon week
ISTEP (Iowa Students for Tobacco Education and Prevention) is the new youth tobacco prevention movement in Iowa and is funded by the Iowa Department of Public Health. This year the ISTEP executive youth council
Water tower gets makeover
Water tower
gets makeover
Traveling west on Highway 9 into Rock
Ranked teams rule at Rolling Hills
HULL—Conditions improved dramatically for Tuesday’s cross country meet in Hull in comparison to last week’s meet at Sioux Center. Rolling Hills provided variable hills and no wind with a comfortable temperature that could
Lions complete season sweep over Mustangs
GEORGE—Two teams going in opposite directions this season squared off in George as George-Little Rock welcomed rival Central Lyon in both teams’ final regular season meeting of the year.
Lions handle Pioneers
ROCK RAPIDS—A few fundamental mistakes kept the Class 1A 6th-ranked Central Lyon Lions from blowing by Siouxland Conference opponent
Mustangs grab first win at Central Lyon tournament
ROCK RAPIDS—George-Little Rock has struggled early on during the 2013 season, but the Mustangs got a bit of boost Saturday at the Central Lyon tournament gaining its
Lions cruise in George
GEORGE—Class 1A 9th-ranked Central Lyon cruised through all three of its matches at the George-Little Rock tournament on Tuesday
Lions push through for road win
ORANGE CITY—Central Lyon/George-Little Rock’s new-look offense is growing up before everyone’s eyes.
In the Lions’ Class 2A district one contest against MOC-Floyd Valley in Orange City Friday,
Direction? Deal with the facts
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The
Nighthawks capitalize on Mustangs’ miscues
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GEORGE—Wednesday night
Blown opportunity, Lions fail to cash in
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ROCK RAPIDS — Baseball is a
Mustangs look complete; handle Dutch
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ORANGE CITY—Class 2A
