‘Go, go, go, Joseph!’
ROCK AND ROLL IN EGYPT Terry Van Berkum as Pharaoh rehearses for River Valley Players’ production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” This show features many different musical styles, including ‘50s rock ‘n’ roll. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) WISHING FOR THOSE CANAAN DAYS During a...
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‘Go, go, go, Joseph!’
ROCK AND ROLL IN EGYPT Terry Van Berkum as Pharaoh rehearses for River Valley Players’ production...
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HEADING TO ALL-STATE SPEECH The ensemble acting group consisting of (left to right) Gretchen...
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Roger Klaassen
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Susan Vande Kop
73 Rock Rapids, Iowa January 23, 2026 Susan “Sue” Jane Vande Kop passed away on January 23, 2026, while in hospice care at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, SD. She was surrounded by her 3 children and her sister. A Celebration of Life visitation was Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Peace Lutheran Church in Rock […]
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‘Go, go, go, Joseph!’
ROCK AND ROLL IN EGYPT Terry Van Berkum as Pharaoh rehearses for River Valley Players’ production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” This show features many different musical styles, including ‘50s rock ‘n’ roll. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) WISHING FOR...
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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 […]
‘Go, go, go, Joseph!’
ROCK AND ROLL IN EGYPT Terry Van Berkum as Pharaoh rehearses for River Valley Players’ production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” This show features many different musical styles, including ‘50s rock ‘n’ roll. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) WISHING FOR...
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