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MOC tops CL in doubleheader

Central Lyon Baseball Host held to one run each across two contests in Rock Rapids games Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Central Lyon 1-0-0-0-0 1MOC-Floyd Valley 4-2-2-6-0 14Central Lyon 0-0-0-0-0-0-0 1MOC-Floyd Valley 2-0-0-2-0-3-3 9ROCK RAPIDS – After beginning its day above .500, Central Lyon dropped below it with a doubleheader defeat. Siouxland Conference-leading MOC-Floyd Valley […]

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June 13, 2025 – Rapid Speedway Results

10 entries – Van’s Implement SportsmansA Feature (12 Laps): 1. 81VT-Dylan Vanden Top[2]; 2. 14-Brian Kroon[5]; 3. 57W-Wyatt Steenhoven[3]; 4. 1-Alex Hemmingson[7]; 5. 02-Leon Sneller[4]; 6. 22-Chandler Meiburg[10]; 7. 83-Herman Kessler[9]; 8. 81CJ-Carson Vanden Top[6]; 9. 17-Brandon Boeve[8]; 10. 2C-cole vander Brink[1]Heat 1 (6 Laps): 1. 81VT-Dylan Vanden Top[2]; 2. 14-Brian Kroon[3]; 3. 02-Leon Sneller[5]; […]

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Northwest Iowa faces aftermath of severe wind storms

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Amy Lyon | Staff Writer What started as a windy yet sunny day Wednesday, June 11, quickly turned dark during the very early afternoon. A sudden outbreak of powerful wind storms tore through northwest Iowa, causing widespread damage across multiple counties.In the stretch of land between Rock Rapids and Little Rock, winds were clocked up […]

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A day in the life of a small business owner

Jun 17, 2025 | ,

FORGING COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH SMALL BUSINESS Shari Kastein is the owner of Luxe on First in Rock Rapids. She purchased the business in July 2023 and has been operating it ever since. Kastein strives to give her customers a welcoming experience in the store and enjoys the relationships she has formed in the community. (Photo/Julian […]

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Bonnie Smith

Jun 17, 2025 |

92 George, Iowa June 11, 2025 Bonnie Smith, 92, of George, Iowa, died Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society in George.Funeral service was Saturday, June 14, at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, George, with interment in Evergreen Lawn Cemetery, George.Bonnie Ann Stubbe was born Oct. 30, 1932, in Magnolia, Minnesota, daughter of Enno and Ella (Jansen) […]

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Len Arends

Jun 17, 2025 |

64 Little Rock, Iowa June 6, 2025 Len “Fonz” Arends, 64, of Little Rock, Iowa, died Friday, June 6, 2025, at his home.Funeral service was Monday, June 16, at First Baptist Church, George, with interment in Pleasant View Cemetery, Little Rock.Len Arends was born Sept. 10, 1960, in Rock Rapids, Iowa to Henry and Elizabeth […]

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Michael Van Surksum

Jun 17, 2025 |

40 Doon, Iowa June 5, 2025 Michael Van Surksum, 40, of Doon, Iowa, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, following a work accident.Funeral service was Thursday, June 12, at Trinity Christian Reformed Church, Rock Valley, Iowa.Michael John Van Surksum was born Oct. 3, 1984, to Lloyd and Paula. He attended Central Lyon and Rock Valley […]

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Sue Boogerd

Jun 10, 2025 |

63 Rock Rapids, Iowa May 30, 2025 Sue Boogerd, 63, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, May 30, 2025, at The Cottage in Luverne, Minnesota.  Memorial service was Saturday, June 7, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Rock Rapids, with interment in Riverview Cemetery, Rock Rapids. Susan Dawn Schubert was born Sept. 7, 1961, in Rock […]

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Helen Reuvers

Jun 10, 2025 |

91 Boyden, Iowa June 1, 2025 Helen Reuvers, 91, of Boyden, Iowa, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, in her home. Funeral service was Thursday, June 5, at First Reformed Church, Boyden, with interment in Sheridan Township Cemetery, Boyden. Survivors include four children including Dennis (Tracie) Reuvers of Rock Rapids, Iowa, a daughter-in-law, nine grandchildren, […]

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Jacqueline Telford

Jun 10, 2025 |

96 Rock Rapids, Iowa June 2, 2025 Jacqueline “Jackie” Telford, 96, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, died suddenly Monday, June 2, 2025, at Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital in Rock Rapids. Funeral service was Tuesday, June 10, at United Christian Church, Rock Rapids, with interment in Riverview Cemetery, Rock Rapids. Jacqueline Jeanne Doty was born April 29, […]

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Fueling the fitness community

Fueling the fitness community

Jun 17, 2025

4:13 Protein opens in Rock Rapids Dominique Kooiker | Editor Fitness gurus and those looking for a...

Anniversary

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Jun 17, 2025

Hyman and Arietta Beyenhof of Little Rock will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary Sunday,...

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Northwest Iowa faces aftermath of severe wind storms

Amy Lyon | Staff Writer What started as a windy yet sunny day Wednesday, June 11, quickly turned dark during the very early afternoon. A sudden outbreak of powerful wind storms tore through northwest Iowa, causing widespread damage across multiple counties.In the stretch of land between Rock Rapids and Little Rock, winds were clocked up […]

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Multiple Lions earn all-state recognition

IPSWA All-State football team Zach Lutmer named as team captain in Class 2A by the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Multiple Central Lyon/George-Little Rock football athletes were named to the Class 2A all-state football team following a meeting of the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association Sunday, Nov. 20. Named to […]

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Northwest Iowa faces aftermath of severe wind storms

Amy Lyon | Staff Writer What started as a windy yet sunny day Wednesday, June 11, quickly turned dark during the very early afternoon. A sudden outbreak of powerful wind storms tore through northwest Iowa, causing widespread damage across multiple counties.In the stretch of land between Rock Rapids and Little Rock, winds were clocked up […]

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