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Finishing strong

Apr 15, 2025 | , ,

Local runner looks back at track accomplishments Dominique Kooiker | Editor When Payton Mauldin of George was a little boy, he lived with his parents, Tim and Shauna, in a house not far from George-Little Rock High School. In the spring, when the track team would start practicing, the hustle and bustle caught Mauldin’s attention. […]

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A cool way to end Clover Kids

Apr 15, 2025 | ,

Central Lyon students make ice cream and learn about states of matter Amy Lyon | Staff Writer To celebrate the last session of Central Lyon Clover Kids, there was a sweet theme: ice cream! During their meeting April 9, students learned about states of matter and even made homemade ice cream.Sponsored by the Iowa State […]

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George-Little Rock High School presents Spring Swing

Apr 15, 2025 | ,

A group of over 30 volunteers gathered at Iva Behrens’ barn west of George March 31 for a work night. Behrens’ husband, Curtis, passed away Feb. 21, and the group helped complete needed renovations he had been doing on the building. (Photo/Submitted)

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A day in the life of a wastewater operator

Apr 15, 2025 | ,

Julian Timmer | Work Study Student Most people may not think too much about how their water becomes clean. Chase Bonner, a wastewater operator, just so happens to have the job in which he makes sure Rock Rapids’ water stays up to standard.Bonner grew up in Estherville but moved to Rock Rapids due to his […]

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Honoring 75 years of FFA at Central Lyon

Apr 15, 2025 | ,

Dominique Kooiker | Editor The Central Lyon FFA Chapter celebrated its 75th anniversary at the annual banquet the evening of Tuesday, April 8. This banquet recognizes the efforts and achievements of FFA members and to show appreciation for the contributions and support of parents, community members and school faculty.Members and guests at this year’s banquet […]

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March Kids of Character

Apr 15, 2025 | ,

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 were doing well. The cards are collected in a tote near the elementary office and counted. […]

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A world of adventure at the library

Apr 8, 2025 | , , ,

Local libraries celebrate National Library Week Dominique Kooiker | Editor National Library Week is April 6-12, celebrating everything libraries have to offer. With the advent of the internet, the role of libraries has changed over the years, but local libraries still offer a plethora of resources and activities everyone can take advantage of.“The library is […]

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Passport to the World series

Apr 8, 2025 | , ,

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Tanning at any time of day

Apr 8, 2025 | , ,

Reflections Salon opens 24-hour tanning salon Dominique Kooiker | Editor Those looking to get a tan now have an option available to tan whenever it is convenient for them at Reflections Salon and Tanning in Doon. Owner Larae Vander Brink has opened a 24-hour tanning salon at her facility to accommodate those who might not […]

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Buzzing about bees

Apr 8, 2025 | ,

G-LR FFA teaches students about bees Dominique Kooiker | Editor The faintest signs of spring are in the air, and the George-Little Rock FFA Chapter spread some spring cheer to the sixth-grade class March 26 with a program all about bees. FFA members taught the sixth graders about what beeswax is used for, what a […]

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