Making a visual impact

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Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Communication takes on many forms but for a local deaf educator, communicating visually has been a passion from an early age.  Jill Jansma of Rock Rapids knew when she was in elementary school she wanted to learn sign language. “I...

Resolve to give blood and save local lives

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Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer One of the most difficult times of the year to collect enough blood to meet patient needs is during winter. Busy holiday schedules prevent donors from committing to donating, bad weather often results in canceled blood drives and seasonal...

Grand opening for Dollar General in George

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Janice Koerselman, pictured with her $10 gift card, said, “I am excited about the new store; it has already saved me a couple of times.” (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer A grand opening welcomed Dollar General to the George community Saturday, Jan. 11....

CFE gives back

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Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Wes Koedam, manager of Cooperative Farmers Elevator in Rock Rapids, right, presents $4,000 to Lyon County Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep, president of the Rock Rapids Kiwanis Club. The funds include a $2,000 donation from CFE and...