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G-LR wins home finale

George-Little Rock VolleyballSquad to enter postseason fresh off dominant victory over visiting FalconsAndrew Buckman | Sports Editorabuckman@ncppub.comGeorge-Little Rock 25-25-25 3West Sioux 15-19-18 0GEORGE – Playing in pink jerseys on its home floor, George-Little Rock defeated West Sioux in its regular-season finale. Thursday, Oct. 17, the Mustangs defeated the Falcons 3-0 in George to close with […]
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Six Mustangs earn all-conference

(LtoR): War Eagle all-conference honorees David Nebelsick, Jessa Vande Weerd, Elsa Kurrle, Amber Langholdt, Lexi Davis and Landon Meinerts pose for a photo following their participation in the conference competition Thursday, Oct. 17. Both Kurrle and Meinerts claimed second place in the respective fields. (Photo/Laurel Schriever)
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Fire safety Fun

Oct 15, 2024 | , , ,

Amy Lyon | Staff WriterDominique Kooiker | EditorThe week of Oct. 6-12 marked Fire Prevention Week. During this week, the Rock Rapids Fire Department visited with Central Lyon students to promote fire safety awareness and to introduce children to real firefighters in their community.On Wednesday morning, Oct. 9, Central Lyon’s TK teachers Nora Jones and […]

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Exploring a world of opportunity

Oct 15, 2024 | , ,

DOING SURGERY ON A MANATEE Jamie Vande Weerd of Rock Rapids, front third from left, assisted with surgery on a manatee at Sea World in Orlando, Florida, during her internship with Peterson-Smith Equine Hospital and Complete Care in Ocala, Florida. Vande Weerd is a junior at Iowa State University where she plans to graduate with […]

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Raising funds for the community’s kids

Oct 15, 2024 | , ,

PROVIDING QUALITY CONCESSIONS The Rock Rapids Kiwanis Club runs the concession stand at Borman Forster Fields during the Central Lyon baseball and softball games. John Vander Zee, Gordy Smith and Wayne Grooters are in charge of scheduling volunteers and restocking the stand. The concession stand is the Kiwanis Club’s main fundraiser each year to aid […]

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Return of the round bales

Oct 15, 2024 | ,

Rock Rapids Chamber of Commerce organizes friendly competition for the second year Amy Lyon | Staff Writer When driving on Highway 75 and Highway 9 in Rock Rapids, heads may turn at the sight of decorated round hay bales of hamburgers, Bluey, Jack Skellington and more. For anyone unaware of the competition held by the […]

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Obituaries

Katherine Woelber

Oct 15, 2024 |

81 George, Iowa October 4, 2024 Katherine Woelber, 81, of George, Iowa, passed away Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society in George.Funeral service was Tuesday, Oct. 8, at United Presbyterian Church, Boyden, Iowa, with interment in Sheridan Township Cemetery, Boyden. Katherine Martha Louwerse was born May 16, 1943 in Sioux Center, Iowa, daughter […]

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Betty Engeltjes

Oct 15, 2024 |

89 Orange City, Iowa October 5, 2024 Betty Engeltjes, 89, of Orange City, Iowa, passed away Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at Prairie Ridge Care Center in Orange City. Funeral service was Thursday, Oct. 10, at Redeemer United Reformed Church, Orange City, with interment in West Lawn Cemetery, Orange City. Survivors include four children including Deb […]

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Cornie Jansen

Oct 15, 2024 |

95 Hull, Iowa October 8, 2024 Cornie T. Jansen, 95, of Hull, Iowa, died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, at Pleasant Acres Care Center in Hull where he had resided the last few years. No services are scheduled at this time. Survivors include his wife, five children including Twilla (Chuck) Hoekstra of Rock Rapids, Iowa, 17 […]

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Lonnie Johnson

Oct 15, 2024 |

64 Doon, Iowa October 11, 2024 Lonnie Dean Johnson, 64, of Doon, Iowa, passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at his home following an illness. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at Porter Funeral Home, Rock Valley, Iowa. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, […]

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Donald De Jager

Oct 15, 2024 |

87 Rock Valley, Iowa October 8, 2024 Donald De Jager, 87, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, at Whispering Heights in Rock Valley. Funeral service was Friday, Oct. 11, at Calvin Christian Reformed Church with interment in Valley View Cemetery, Rock Valley. Donald Dean De Jager, was born April 26, 1937, on […]

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John Honken

Oct 15, 2024 |

88 Ellsworth, Minnesota October 9, 2024 John Honken, 88, of Ellsworth, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, at Parkview Manor Nursing Home in Ellsworth. Funeral services were Monday, Oct. 14, at Bethel Reformed Church, Little Rock, Iowa, with interment in the church cemetery. John was born Oct. 7, 1936, in George, Iowa, son of […]

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Feeding the farmers

Feeding the farmers

Oct 15, 2024

GIVING BUSY FARMERS A MEAL On Thursday, Oct. 10, a few members of the George-Little Rock FFA...

Letter to the Editor

Oct 15, 2024

It is with great honor that I am writing this letter in support of Lyon County Sheriff Stewart...

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Fire safety Fun

Amy Lyon | Staff WriterDominique Kooiker | EditorThe week of Oct. 6-12 marked Fire Prevention Week. During this week, the Rock Rapids Fire Department visited with Central Lyon students to promote fire safety awareness and to introduce children to real firefighters in their community.On Wednesday morning, Oct. 9, Central Lyon’s TK teachers Nora Jones and […]

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Multiple Lions earn all-state recognition

IPSWA All-State football teamZach Lutmer named as team captain in Class 2A by the Iowa Print Sports Writers AssociationNathan Broek | Sports EditorMultiple 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 the first team were […]

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Squads preview playoff matchup

Central Lyon Volleyball Rockets capture four-set win due to ‘slow’ performance from Lions Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Central Lyon 14-25-14-15 1Rock Valley 25-17-25-25 3SIOUX CENTER – Rock Valley hosted Central Lyon at Sioux Center Middle School for a regular-season preview of their Class 2A quarterfinal matchup. Winning 3-1, the Rockets came out on top […]

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