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Central Lyon student moves on to state

Posted February 22, 2012 at 4:21 pm

“Giving is better than receiving because giving starts the receiving process,” John Rohn.

Nathan Warner, a fourth grader at Central Lyon, didn’t want to write about just anything for his class assignment. He wanted to write a touching story with a heartfelt ending. Through a creative writing contest sponsored by the Northwest Iowa Reading Council, his story, “Christmas is for Giving,” is moving on to the state level of competition after winning at the local level.

Nathan, 10, son of Steve and Elizabeth Warner of Rock Rapids, was told he had to write a story about anything he wanted in December 2011. The topic he initially chose didn’t sit right with him. He felt it did not represent who he was, so he and

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    Robbery of motorist

    Posted February 22, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    On Monday, Feb. 20, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Department investigated a robbery, which occurred on County Road A-18 (140th St) near Arthur Avenue, five and one half miles west of Larchwood, Iowa. The incident occurred at approximately 1:25 a.m.

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    “Miss” Lyon Co. contest

    Posted February 22, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    Looking for a night of entertainment? The “ladies” will give you a show full of talents and laughter in support of Relay for Life.

    The men of Lyon County are braving the storm. They will be dressing

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    Children’s Theatre auditions

    Posted February 22, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    ROCK RAPIDS — The audition for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Alice in Wonderland” will be held on Monday, Feb. 27, at 3:30 p.m. at the Forster auditorium. There are roles for those students Kindergarten through 12 grades. Approximately 50-60 local students will

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    State large group

    Posted February 15, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    speech competition results

    The Iowa High School Speech Association hosted the district large group speech competition on Saturday, Feb. 4, in Spencer. There were three judges for each performance at state. The numbers in parentheses indicate those scores.

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    Sportsman’s to open, new ownership

    Posted February 15, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    Sportman’s Lounge in Rock Rapids has new owners and will soon receive a makeover. Luke and Kyra Slade of Rock Rapids plan to reopen the bar this spring. The couple plans to rename the bar Sporty’s, a nickname

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    Central Lyon jumps into reading

    Posted February 15, 2012 at 3:35 pm

    Students at Central Lyon Elementary are jumping for reading —literally. Peter Nestler, a world renowned jump rope champion from Tulsa, Okla., came to speak to the students and put on a show Friday.

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    Mitten fundraiser a success

    Posted February 8, 2012 at 4:11 pm

    REMSEN, IA – Local businesses in five counties along with Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Inc. have raised nearly $1,100.00 collectively to provide assistance to needy families this winter. Funds were raised by patrons purchasing mittens for $1 at participating businesses. Those funds

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    Farm to highlight crop research results

    Posted February 8, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    Spencer, Iowa – Results of crop production research conducted at Iowa State University (ISU) Northwest Research Farm (NWRF) located near Sutherland, Iowa will be shared during a program for corn and soybean producers. Paul Kassel, ISU Extension and Outreach field

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    Freeze your Fanny Fun Run

    Posted February 8, 2012 at 4:09 pm

    Participants took part in a two-mile run Saturday to raise money for the Huntington’s Disease Society. Prizes went to first place male and female Brayden Schulte and Cori Schulte. The 19 participants raised $122. This was the first year

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    No gimmicks ‘Piranhas’ do their job

    Posted February 22, 2012 at 4:00 pm

    LAKE PARK — The 11th ranked Central Lyon girls basketball team was venturing into somewhat uncharted waters — a regional semifinal. Advancing beyond the second round was obtained with a low-scoring win against 10th ranked Boyden-Hull.

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    Tough Guy

    Posted February 22, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    DES MOINES — Second-ranked Terron Geerdes was the only one of three Central Lyon/George-Little Rock qualifiers to make it to the podium, earning a runner-up finish in Class 2A at 220 pounds in Saturday’s championship bout against

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    Lions’ seniors lead in victory against Mustangs

    Posted February 15, 2012 at 3:43 pm

    Central Lyon’s Ross Ackerman scored a game-high 20 points in the Lions’ last home game (Senior Night) and Siouxland Conference boys basketball with George-Little Rock on Feb. 7. But more importantly, he wasn’t in foul trouble, something the 6-foot-7 senior

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    Five Lions move onto districts

    Posted February 8, 2012 at 4:22 pm

    ROCK VALLEY — At one point, the Central Lyon/George-Little Rock wrestling team found itself less than 35 points out of second place at the Class 2A Rock Valley sectional on Saturday. However things didn’t finish that way.

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    CL/G-LR senior reaches 100-win milestone

    Posted February 1, 2012 at 4:20 pm

    Lions’ McIntire, Grave, Geerdes individual conference champions

    SIOUX CENTER — When Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley finished the Siouxland Conference regular season with an unblemished 7-0 dual record they had to be favored to

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Peter Nestler, a world-renowned jump rope champion
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