ROCK AND ROLL IN EGYPT Terry Van Berkum as Pharaoh rehearses for River Valley Players’ production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” This show features many different musical styles, including ‘50s rock ‘n’ roll. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) WISHING FOR...
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Celebrating a top speech honor
HEADING TO ALL-STATE SPEECH The ensemble acting group consisting of (left to right) Gretchen Stratman, Zachary Anderson and Garrett Helken were nominated for the All-State Large Group Speech Festival in the non-performing category for their performance of “Drugs Are Bad.” The group will travel to the Iowa Large Group All-State Speech Festival Saturday, Feb. 21 […]
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Once a Girl Scout, always a Girl Scout
NATIONAL GIRL SCOUT DELEGATE Anastasia Wood is now a national Girl Scout delegate and will be going to Washington, D.C., this summer to serve in the national Girl Scout council session. Wood has been a Girl Scout member since she was 6 years old. She is now striving for her new goal to get a […]
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Lyon County supervisors discuss new four-way stop
Dominique Kooiker | Editor dkooiker@ncppub.com The Lyon County Board of Supervisors met the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 10, in the Lyon County Courthouse to discuss a new potential four-way stop, courthouse entrances and other matters. The supervisors discussed putting in a new four-way stop at the intersection of 180th Street and Dove Avenue, about three […]
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Dorothy Overman celebrates 100th birthday
Celebrating her 100th birthday Overman reflects on her 100 years. Dorothy’s faith got her through the tough times in her life. She knew God was always there to take care of her. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant jbosma@ncppub.com Dorothy Overman has had a very interesting life and has seen many changes in her […]
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Valentine’s day perfect match contest winner
On Friday, Feb. 13, Heidi Vande Kop, left, was announced as winner of the Valentine’s Day Perfect Match Contest. She received a gift card prize pack presented by Kari Jurrens of New Century Press, worth over $300 from the following Rock Rapids’ businesses: County Seat Grill, Sunshine Foods, Rosie’s, 4:13 Protein, Next Level Health and […]
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Avera Raises Awareness for Heart Health
February is American Heart Month, a time for everyone to think about their own heart health and prevention. “Heart disease is the No. 1 killer in America, and has been for a century,” said Mara Hermiston, DO, chief medical officer for Avera Medical Group. Almost 50 percent of Americans have at least one of three […]
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Paul Sickler, Brandon, SD, receives company’s top real estate award
Farmers National Company, the nation’s leading farm and ranch management and brokerage company, recently announced that Paul Sickler was recently presented with the Farmers National Company President’s Circle Award for his outstanding efforts in real estate sales. Paul Sickler, accredited farm manager and real estate sales agent with Farmers National Company, received the company’s top […]
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January Central Lyon Kids of Character
Clay HerumTK Levi KruseKindergarten Remi BroesderFirst Grade Mackenzie DaaleSecond Grade Brody AndersonThird Grade Isaac LupkesFourth Grade Elementary students at Central Lyon are taught the school’s four core expectations of Respect All, Offer Help, Accept Responsibility and Reach Expectations (ROAR). Staff acknowledge students following those expectations by giving them “ROAR cards” to point out what they […]
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How does the holy spirit show people they need Christ?
KIdsTalkAboutGod.org By Carey Kinsolving and friends “The Holy Spirit is here to help us believe when Christ is with his father,” says Hannah, 11. When Jesus told his disciples he was going away, I wish we could have seen their faces. Rather than Jesus being physically present with them, he sent the Holy Spirit. Furthermore, […]
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