Leaving a patriotic legacy
HONORING A WINNING ESSAY AND 27 YEARS OF SERVICE Marlys Jones, recently-retired VFW Auxiliary president, presents August Blauwet, Central Lyon fourth grader and son of Ashley and Justin Blauwet, with a certificate for winning the district “I Love America Because…” essay contest. Jones recently...
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Leaving a patriotic legacy
HONORING A WINNING ESSAY AND 27 YEARS OF SERVICE Marlys Jones, recently-retired VFW Auxiliary president, presents August Blauwet, Central Lyon fourth grader and son of Ashley and Justin Blauwet, with a certificate for winning the district “I Love America Because…” essay contest. Jones recently retired from her position after 27 years of service as the […]
Making a commitment to quality
CELEBRATING QUALITY CARE In addition to being awarded the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award...
Back in gear
MECHANIC AT WORK Rob Vander Bush works on a motorcycle with his business Vander Bush Powersports....
Fall play ‘checks in’ to George-Little Rock
During George-Little Rock’s production of “Checking In” presented Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7-8, hotel daycare leader Jenny, played by Amy Thole (center), tries to persuade a child portrayed by Ashley Schmidt, left, that her activities are fun while Jo Daniels, playing the hotel manager, looks on. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) MIDDLE: A pregnant mother, portrayed by Hailey […]
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Connie Gorter
81 Jasper, Minnesota October 25, 2025 Connie Gorter, 81, of Jasper, Minnesota, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Good Samaritan Communities of Pipestone, Minnesota. Memorial service was Saturday, Nov. 8, at Hartquist Funeral Home, Pipestone. Connie Laurine Gorter was born July 4, 1944, in Rock Rapids, Iowa, to Gerald and Lucile (Fuller) Hoffman. She grew up […]
Norman Hass
90 Rock Rapids, Iowa November 4, 2025 Norman “Buzz” Hass, 90, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital in Rock Rapids. Celebration of life was Thursday, Nov. 6, at Peace Lutheran Church, Rock Rapids. Norman was born March 4, 1935, near Doon, Iowa, son of Elmer and Elsie […]
Kenny Julius
84 Pipestone, Minnesota October 30, 2025 Kenny Julius, 84, of Pipestone, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society of Pipestone. Funeral service was Thursday, Nov. 6, at Faith Community Church, Pipestone, with interment in New Woodlawn Cemetery, Pipestone. Kenny Julius was born May 7, 1941, in George, Iowa, to Frank and […]
Warren Heyer
101 Sioux Falls, South Dakota November 1, 2025 Warren Heyer, 101, passed away Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Sioux Falls VA Hospice Cottage. Funeral service was Friday, Nov. 7, at Heritage Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, with interment in George Cemetery, George, Iowa. Warren Lewis Heyer was born Aug. 26, 1924, near Madison, Minnesota. In third […]
Glenda Schrick
87 George, Iowa November 4, 2025 Glenda Schrick, 87, of George, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral service Nov. 8 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, George, interment in Evergreen Cemetery, George. Glenda Rae Van Briesen was born Jan. 13, 1938, in Sheldon, Iowa, to […]
Esther Lange
69 Doon, Iowa October 28, 2025 Esther Lange, 69, of Doon, Iowa, passed away suddenly Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. Funeral service was Friday, Oct. 31, at The Netherlands Reformed Congregation, Rock Valley, Iowa, with interment in Valley View Cemetery, Rock Valley. Esther Fluit was born Aug. 28, 1956, in Rock Rapids, Iowa, to Teunis Jr. […]
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Leaving a patriotic legacy
HONORING A WINNING ESSAY AND 27 YEARS OF SERVICE Marlys Jones, recently-retired VFW Auxiliary president, presents August Blauwet, Central Lyon fourth grader and son of Ashley and Justin Blauwet, with a certificate for winning the district “I Love America Because…” essay contest. Jones recently retired from her position after 27 years of service as the […]
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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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HONORING A WINNING ESSAY AND 27 YEARS OF SERVICE Marlys Jones, recently-retired VFW Auxiliary president, presents August Blauwet, Central Lyon fourth grader and son of Ashley and Justin Blauwet, with a certificate for winning the district “I Love America Because…” essay contest. Jones recently retired from her position after 27 years of service as the […]
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