Shopping local for unique gifts
Vendor fair, other activities planned for holidays in Rock Rapids Dominique Kooiker | Editordkooiker@ncppub.comWith Thanksgiving behind us, it’s time to start shopping for the holiday season. While it might be tempting to go to a big box store to grab gifts for everyone on the list, there is...
New editor for Lyon County Reporter
Tristan Taylor | Editor Careful readers this week may notice a change with a familiar name in the...
Florida First Lady DeSantis speaks in Rock Rapids
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Shopping local for unique gifts
Vendor fair, other activities planned for holidays in Rock Rapids Dominique Kooiker | Editordkooiker@ncppub.comWith Thanksgiving behind us, it’s time to start shopping for the holiday season. While it might be tempting to go to a big box store to grab gifts for everyone on the list, there is another option. Many local small businesses will […]
New editor for Lyon County Reporter
Tristan Taylor | Editor Careful readers this week may notice a change with a familiar name in the paper. The Lyon County Reporter is seeing some change as former staff writer, Dominique Kooiker, has become the editor for the Reporter, with current managing editor, Jessica Jensen, stepping down.Kooiker is familiar with the area, having been […]
Florida First Lady DeSantis speaks in Rock Rapids
Dominique Kooiker | Editor Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis made a stop in Rock Rapids Tuesday, Nov. 21, while on the campaign trail for her husband, Ron DeSantis. Casey answered questions from people in attendance, speaking about balancing the budget, term limits for Congress and more. DeSantis opened with a few comments about how Gov. […]
New Century Press to set up Giving Tree
Season of Giving Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer During the holiday season, it can be easy to get caught up in the festivities, decorations and twinkling lights, but this season is also for remembering to give and share. This year, New Century Press will have a giving tree set up in the Lyon County Reporter […]
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Wendell Van Kley
68 New Evarts, South Dakota November 24, 2023 Wendell Van Kley, 68, of New Evarts, South Dakota, passed away Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, from injuries sustained in a single-car accident. Memorial service was Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Porter Funeral Home, Rock Valley, Iowa, and at 1 […]
Dennis De Vries
71 George, Iowa November 14, 2023 Dennis De Vries, 71, of George, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, at Merrill Pioneer Hospital in Rock Rapids. Funeral service was Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, at Hope Reformed Church, rural George, with interment in Evergreen Lawn Cemetery, George. Dennis Lee De Vries was born Feb. 2, 1952, […]
Earl Bomgaars
74 Orange City, Iowa November 16, 2023 Earl Bomgaars, 74, of Orange City, Iowa, passed away Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, at Orange City Area Health System. Prayer service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, at First Reformed Church, Orange City, followed by interment in West Lawn Cemetery, Orange City. Memorial service will be […]
Carol Ver Hoef
87 Rock Rapids, Iowa November 8, 2023 Carol Ann Ver Hoef, 87, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage in Luverne, Minnesota. Funeral service was Friday, Nov. 10, at United Methodist Church, Rock Rapids, with interment in Evergreen Lawn Cemetery, George, Iowa. Carol Ann Hollander was born Oct. […]
Janice Starr
88 George, Iowa November 10, 2023 Janice Starr, 88, of George, Iowa, passed away Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society in George. Funeral service was Monday, Nov. 13, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, George, with interment in Evergreen Lawn Cemetery, George. Janice Marilyn Kruse was born May 20, 1935, in George, daughter of William […]
Robert Sterler
76Sheldon, IowaNovember 10, 2023Robert “Bob” Sterler, 76, of Sheldon, Iowa, passed away Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Community Memorial Health Center in Hartley, Iowa. Funeral service was Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Faith Community Church, Sheldon, with interment in East Lawn Cemetery, Sheldon.Survivors include three children including Robbie Korthals of Rock Rapids, Iowa, seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, […]
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Shopping local for unique gifts
Vendor fair, other activities planned for holidays in Rock Rapids Dominique Kooiker | Editordkooiker@ncppub.comWith Thanksgiving behind us, it’s time to start shopping for the holiday season. While it might be tempting to go to a big box store to grab gifts for everyone on the list, there is another option. Many local small businesses will […]
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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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Vendor fair, other activities planned for holidays in Rock Rapids Dominique Kooiker | Editordkooiker@ncppub.comWith Thanksgiving behind us, it’s time to start shopping for the holiday season. While it might be tempting to go to a big box store to grab gifts for everyone on the list, there is another option. Many local small businesses will […]
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