Vande Stouwe says communication was key in 35-year career

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Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer After 35 years, Bruce Vande Stouwe has retired from the Rock Rapids Municipal Utilities department.  Fresh out of school, Vande Stouwe applied for a job with Rock Rapids Municipal Utilities, but did not get it. After four years of working...

Lifetime pet lover opens mobile grooming service

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Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer With temperatures on the rise, the dog days of summer have been on a lot of people’s minds. And with the warmer temperatures, mud and dirt are making dogs filthy. A new business, K9 Mobile Grooming is adding another grooming option for pets...

Trauma designation sets forth best practices when seconds matter

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Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor The basic definition of a trauma is anything accidental that occurs requiring medical treatment. But when a trauma occurs — a fall, a car accident, a laceration on the arm — having resources available quickly to provide care is...

Two groups from Central Lyon vocal department compete

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HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ CHOIR The Central Lyon High School Jazz Choir brought home a first-place finish from the Emmetsburg Extravaganza Saturday, March 7. They will compete in the State Vocal Jazz Championships in Des Moines March 24 and at their home concert March 26 at...

Central Lyon FFA events advance to state

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Ag mechanics. Front row, left to right: Ashten Vande Kop and Cameron Borman, back row, left to right: Cael Schulte, Damean Kelderman, Bryce Vande Weerd and Nathan Arends. The team was second overall. Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor After Central Lyon FFA members had...