Miss and Little Miss Rock Rapids Crowned
Miss and Little Miss
Rock Rapids crowned
Wynter Roths was crowned Miss Rock Rapids on June 13 during the 2013 Heritage Days celebration in Rock Rapids. Roths, the daughter of Craig Roths and Dawn Roths, attended Heritage Days activities and was scheduled to ride the Rock Rapids float in the Heritage Days parade with the other queen contestants. Rebecca Bickerstaff, the daughter of Bob and Stephanie Bickerstaff, was runner-up. Bryn Horstman, the daughter of Dustin and Robin Horstman, was crowned Little Miss Rock Rapids.
During the afternoon Thursday, contestants met with the judges, Melissa DeJager, Meghan Munneke and Kassidy Munneke, for interviews. “They asked hard questions,” said Roths. Questions such as What are your future plans?,
Heritage Days
Heritage Days 2013 starts today! Preparations have been happening for months, and now it’s time for the festivities! Don’t miss out on the Queen Contest tomorrow night at the Community Center, with
New deputy joins Lyon County sheriff’s department
Charles “Chas” Zech has recently started working as a Lyon County deputy sheriff. For his first year, he will be concentrating mostly on the Rock Rapids area. Zech had previously been working as a part-time jailer
Drug arrest in Doon, IA
A four-month investigation by the Lyon County Sheriff’s Department culminated in several drug arrests on June 5 in Doon. A search warrant was executed at 508 S. Rice Ave. in Doon after an arrest warrant was issued for the
National Nursing Home Week Celebrated
May 12-18 is National Nursing Home Week. Rock Rapids’ facilities, Lyon Manor and Rock Rapids Health Centre, planned special events for residents and their families. “This is a special week
Farmers Elevator Cooperative makes donation to foundation
Farmers Elevator Cooperative is giving back to the community with a donation of $500 to the Nation Kidney Foundation. The Nation Kidney Foundation, a major voluntary nonprofit health organization, is dedicated to preventing kidney and urinary tract diseases, improving
Farm safety day camp
Iowa State University Extension-Lyon County and Central Lyon FFA hosted a Farm Safety Day Camp Tuesday, June 11, for children ages 4-7. Almost 75 youngsters from throughout the county learned about tractor/PTO, grain, bicycle, lawn mower,
Vacation Bible School held at area churches
“KINGDOM ROCK” THE THEME AT FIRST REFORMED CHURCH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Kingdom Rock was the theme of activities during vacation bible school at FIrst Reformed
New therapy opportunities at
Good Samaritan Society-George
George, Iowa-Falls, injuries, surgeries and acute illnesses often force quick decisions about healthcare for individuals or their loved ones.
The Good Samaritan Society – George is
Area Memorial Day services held
Wet conditions at Riverview Cemetery in Rock Rapids forced Memorial Day services to be held indoors at the Forster Community Center on May 27, but it didn’t stop the community from supporting area veterens. More
It Just Makes Cents
Since 1977, Dordt College has been offering the Stock Market Game to students in elementary school (3rd-5th), middle school (6th-8th), high school (9th-12th), and college. In this game, students are given a virtual account of $100,000.
GLR-CL cross country team hosts fundraising road race
The George-Little Rock/Central Lyon cross country team held a fundraising 3K road race and 1 mile run/walk on Saturday, June 1. Over 75 people registered to participate in the inaugural with all of the
Central Lyon second graders raise over $600 for tornado victims
Central Lyon second graders celebrate reaching their goal of raising $50 in each classroom for victims of the recent tornado in Moore, Okla. The students surpassed their goal and raised more than $640. The fundraising
Miranda Lambert to perform at Grand Falls Casino Resort
Larchwood, IA- Due to unforeseen circumstances, Pistol Annies have cancelled their June 29th performance at Grand Falls Casino Resort. Miranda Lambert will be bringing her award winning show to the outdoor stage at Grand Falls Casino in their place.
Popkes’ PNP car giveaway winner
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Audrey DeBeer of Rock Rapids reacts after her key unlocked the doors to a 2001 Monte Carlo given away by Popkes’
Central Lyon defeats veteran Dutch squad
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Mustangs grab home victory over Sibley-Ocheyedan
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Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley works over Lions
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Central Lyon ousted by near-perfect Orabs
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Mustangs’ offense churns 19 hits in win
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ROYAL — There wasn’t much that
Mustangs display Trinity Christian’s youth
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George-Little Rock struggle versus MMC Eagles
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CLMS baseball eighth grade completes unbeaten week
The Central Lyon Middle School baseball team has a sparkling 5-1 record, thanks in part to winning the trifecta of games they had on tap this past week. Monday, June 10 they cruised to a convincing 10-2 drubbing of Sioux Center. The young Lions
Middle School baseball starts with a 3-3 record
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