State auditor hosts town hall

State auditor hosts town hall

MEETING WITH HIS CONSTITUENTS On Tuesday, July 1, Rob Sand, Iowa State Auditor, hosted a town hall in Rock Rapids at the Forster Community Center. Sand announced his campaign for governor in May. Sand discussed his gubernatorial bid and background before taking...
Sharing music with the world

Sharing music with the world

Local college student performs in the Baltics Amy Lyon | Staff Writer After closing the books on his freshman year at Buena Vista University, Gregory Stueven from George went on an international music tour to the Baltics, and the unforgettable trip not only reinforced...
Miss Lyon County 2025 to be crowned

Miss Lyon County 2025 to be crowned

Dominique Kooiker | Editor The next Miss Lyon County will be crowned Thursday, July 17, during the Lyon County Fair Queen pageant at 6:30 p.m. at the Forster Community Center in Rock Rapids. The pageant features a representative from each community in Lyon County....

Lyon County Fair returns to home fairgrounds

Make plans to attend the Lyon County Fair back in Rock Rapids July 19-24. Lyon County Fair Board members are thrilled to be back on their home fairgrounds this year. All of the favorite fair activities are planned for the 2025 fair including 4-H, open class and...