Tech Treasures

Tech Treasures

Community, News

Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Intern On Thursday, June 12, in the Frontier Bank basement in Rock Rapids, Lyon County ISU Extension and Outreach hosted a Tech Treasures day camp. This camp taught kids in attendance about the unique blend of technology and environmental...
Bringing adventure to the stage

Bringing adventure to the stage

Community, News

DISCOVERING AN ISLAND PARADISENoah McMahon as Marty the zebra, Jackson Groen as Alex the lion, Johnalin Schipper as Melman the giraffe and Gracia Poppinga as Gloria the hippo discover a paradise on the island of Madagascar during the River Valley Players Jr....
Bonnie Smith

Bonnie Smith

Obituaries

92 George, Iowa June 11, 2025 Bonnie Smith, 92, of George, Iowa, died Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society in George.Funeral service was Saturday, June 14, at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, George, with interment in Evergreen Lawn Cemetery, George.Bonnie...
Len Arends

Len Arends

Obituaries

64 Little Rock, Iowa June 6, 2025 Len “Fonz” Arends, 64, of Little Rock, Iowa, died Friday, June 6, 2025, at his home.Funeral service was Monday, June 16, at First Baptist Church, George, with interment in Pleasant View Cemetery, Little Rock.Len Arends was born Sept....
Michael Van Surksum

Michael Van Surksum

Obituaries

40 Doon, Iowa June 5, 2025 Michael Van Surksum, 40, of Doon, Iowa, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, following a work accident.Funeral service was Thursday, June 12, at Trinity Christian Reformed Church, Rock Valley, Iowa.Michael John Van Surksum was born Oct. 3,...