Friday night lights in support of students

News, News Lead

Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor jjensen@ncppub.com School halls and locker rooms were empty. There were no fans, parents or students in the bleachers. No opposing teams got off school buses and there was no competition. But on Friday, April 10, stadium and ball field...

A winning formula for helping the community

News, News Lead

Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor jjensen@ncppub.com FormFormer educator Dave Ackerman admits chemistry was not one of his best subjects. But in his retirement, he’s learning important lessons about combining ingredients, separating liquids and measuring for changes in...

Grade realignment opens door for community daycare in George

News, News Lead

Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer jkor@ncppub.com One pressing issue for residents of George and the surrounding area when planning a family is where to go for daycare when returning to work. With adequate funding, a new option could be possible as soon as August for a...

A different kind of busy on Main Street

News, News Lead

RED, BLUE, OLD AND NEW Cars and trucks of nearly every size, color, make and model lined First Avenue in Rock Rapids Friday, April 10 for “Fill the Loop”, a cruise event reminiscent of days gone by in the community. The event provided an opportunity for residents to...

Business guidelines updated ahead of third and fourth cases in Lyon County

News, News Lead

Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor jjensen@ncppub.com The Iowa Department of Public Health issued updated business guidance information Thursday, April 9, to assist with preventing, detecting and managing outbreaks of COVID-19 among employees in businesses that remain...