Evelyn Olson

Obituaries

85 Rock Rapids, Iowa March 6, 2020 Evelyn Jane Olson, 85, of Rock Rapids, Iowa died Friday, March 6, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society of George, Iowa. Funeral service was Monday, March 9, at First Reformed Church, Rock Rapids, with interment in Riverview Cemetery in...

Velva Korthals

Obituaries

89 George, Iowa March 6, 2020 Velva J. Korthals, 89, of George, Iowa died Friday, March 6, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society in George.  Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 12, at Lyon County First Presbyterian Church, rural George, with inernment in...

Executive director of Family Crisis Centers recognized

News

Shari Kastein selected as KELOLAND Woman of the Year Shari Kastein, executive director of Family Crisis Centers, has been honored as the KELOLLAND Remarkable Woman of the Year. Remarkable Women is part of a Nexstar Media initative to honor women during International...

GriefShare program available in Rock Rapids

News

GriefShare, a Biblical, Christ-centered teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one, is available in Rock Rapids. Sessions are Mondays from 6:45-8:45 p.m. in the fellowship hall at First Reformed Church.  The DVD seminar features...

The best taste on tap

News

Officials at the Iowa Rural Water Association have found the best-tasting water in Iowa.  On Tuesday, Feb. 18, the winner of a statewide competition was announced in an effort to identify the tastiest water in the state and, participants hope, in the nation. The...