HAVING A ROARING GOOD TIME Team ROARbotics, one of Central Lyon Middle School’s FIRST LEGO League teams, competed at the FIRST LEGO League Challenge State Championship at Iowa State University in Ames Saturday, Feb. 7. They took home the second-place Robot Design Award. Front, Jacob Brenneman. Second row, left to right, Baylor Hoefert, Lilian DeGroot, […]
Staff members of the Lyon County Reporter newspaper were recognized in the 2026 Iowa Better Newspaper contest as part of the Iowa Newspaper Association convention Thursday, Feb. 5. Approximately 3,160 entries in dozens of categories were guest judged by the Minnesota Newspaper Association this year. Contest winners were announced during the awards ceremony Thursday evening. […]
CLOSING THE DOORS ON THE TIRE AND AUTO REPAIR SHOP Effective Tuesday, Feb. 3, Cooperative Energy Company Tire and Auto Repair Shop in George is permanently closed. Cooperative Energy Company encourages customers to visit its locations in Rock Rapids or Sibley for auto or tire services. The Cardtrol fuel island will remain open to serve […]
Dominique Kooiker | Editor dkooiker@ncppub.com The two men accused of breaking into and vandalizing the Lyon County Courthouse during the overnight hours of Dec. 16-17, 2025, have both entered not guilty pleas in anticipation of their trials later this year. Brandon Lyle High Pipe, 39, of Rapid City, South Dakota, entered his not guilty plea […]
On Monday, Feb. 2 during halftime of the Central Lyon varsity girls’ basketball game versus Spirit Lake, the junior dance team put on a performance for the crowd. Preschool through middle school dancers attended a junior dance camp with the high school dance team Jan. 31 with a showcase that evening. (Photos/Kari Jurrens)
Time Together Jonathan and Lincoln Fluit participating in this year’s Kids Ice Fishing Day out on Lake Pahoja. The father and son wait for anything to swim past there hole on the lake. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Conservation hosts Kids’ Ice Fishing Day 2026 Tristan Taylor | Writer ttaylor@ncppub.com In a complete turnaround from last year’s frigid […]
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, a month to draw particular attention to the importance of dental health in children. Good dental health in children means they are more likely to grow up with healthy teeth and good habits as an adult. The fight for good dental health for children has been on-going since […]
NEW DENTAL HYGIENIST Tess Hilbrands started at Murphy Family Dentistry in Rock Rapids Jan. 5 as the practice’s new dental hygienist. Hilbrands graduated from the University of South Dakota’s dental hygiene program in 2022 and has been a dental hygienist three and one-half years. She lives on an acreage south of George with her husband, […]
Common Indicators of Decay in Baby Teeth Chalky white spots on teeth around the gumline Tooth pain in or around the affected tooth Increased sensitivity to hot or cold beverages or certain foods Source: Crest.com Only a dental professional can accurately diagnose and treat tooth decay and cavities, so be sure to consult a dentist […]
Dental visits typically are bi-annual events to maintain oral health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend a dental visit for everyone at least once a year, but some people may need to go to the dentist more frequently. Dentists do more than offer a polishing and pat on the back each visit. Brushing […]