Cooperative Farmers Elevator is home to new murals Dominique Kooiker | Editor Honoring the past while beautifying the community of Rock Rapids is the goal of the Rock Rapids Mural Society. The society recently dedicated its 37th mural, “Percheron Horses at Lakewood Farm” by Megan DeJong. This mural, which was completed Thanksgiving weekend, hangs on […]
PROUD ACCOMPLISHMENT Parker Laleman holds his prized buck Unicorn on Nov. 10. The 15-year-old went on a solo hunting trip on his grandpa’s property in Minnesota and was surprised and overjoyed when he found out the buck he shot was the one they had only seen twice before. (Photo/Submitted) Local teenager takes down unique buck […]
A retired man’s passion for woodworking Amy Lyon | Staff Writer When people walk into the home of Harlan and Karen Van Voorst, they are greeted with a wall full of art adorning slabs of wood. Upon entering and looking around further, one can marvel at a myriad of other masterpieces made by Harlan. The […]
On Thursday, Jan. 2, Brian Hilt of Rock Rapids was sworn in as the sheriff of Lyon County. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Lyon County Courthouse. Hilt was elected to be the new Lyon County Sheriff in November after a close race with the previous sheriff, Stewart Vander Stoep. “I am honored to […]
SHELDON – Northwest Iowa Community College is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year. This annual honor recognizes a graduate who has achieved exceptional accomplishments in their professional career, made significant contributions through volunteer work, received prestigious awards, or attained other notable achievements.Do you know a Northwest Iowa Community College alum […]
FORTY YEARS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT On Tuesday, Dec. 31, Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep of Doon retired from his career of 40 years in law enforcement. He worked at the Sioux Center Police Department for a year and a half, from July 1984 to October 1985. In 1985, Vander Stoep began working at the Rock Rapids […]
COOKIES FOR A CAUSE Alayna Popkes, left, and Maria Metzger stand beside the packaged cookies they baked as a fundraiser for the new nonprofit organization Greater Than OK as part of their Family, Career and Community Leaders of America project. (Photo/Submitted) CREATORS OF GREATER THAN OK Cam and Jayne Greenfield are owners of Primrose Market […]
SPACIOUS SHOP Here is the inside of B&B Gates and Supply’s new 180×120-foot shop. The extra space will provide more room for better organization and efficiency, as owners Barry and Patty Pollema plan to move everything from their old location’s warehouse to be under the same roof. (Photo/Amy Lyon) DCIM\100MEDIA\DJI_0443.JPGExpansion project near completion Amy Lyon […]
Mid-Sioux Opportunity Inc. is hosting its 16th annual mitten fundraiser by partnering with local businesses in five counties to provide assistance to needy families. Community members can help by purchasing a mitten at any of the participating businesses for $1. All proceeds go toward meeting the needs of families in Lyon, Sioux, Plymouth, Cherokee and […]
Signs a person is unsafe to drive The end of a calendar year is a time of celebration. From Halloween to New Year’s Day, people attend an array of parties, dinners and other gatherings. Although alcohol is not a vital component of these occasions, quite frequently adult beverages are part of the equation. And when […]