Central Lyon junior finds passion for acting, directing Dominique Kooiker | Editor When the house lights go down and the audience starts to hush, there is an almost tangible excitement in the air. A story is about to unfold onstage, and everyone from the audience to the actors to the stage crew can’t wait for […]
A FAMILY NUMBER Jackson Mulder of Doon enjoys racing cars at Rapid Speedway in Rock Rapids and other local venues. Mulder has the same race car number as his father had. (Photo/Submitted) Local man competes on the track Sunni Battin | Writer This is the second part of a two-part series.Prior to every race, Jackson […]
I LIKE TO MOVE IT, MOVE IT Nik Hamlin, far right, who plays King Julien in “Madagascar Jr.,” sings and dances with the lemurs in the catchy song “I Like to Move It, Move It.” Audience members will surely tap their feet to this and many more songs during performances June 11-13 at 7 p.m. […]
Pictured is Brandon Bosma racing his 305 sprint car at Rapid Speedway on May 30. After the 2024 flooding suspended last year’s racing season, Bosma was eager to return to his home track that has been a part of his life since he was little. (Photo/Lily Jurrens) Rapid Speedway reopens stronger than ever Amy Lyon […]
George business offers kayak rentalsDominique Kooiker | EditorDuring the heat of the summer, getting out on the water is a pleasant way to cool off and spend time outdoors. Kayaking is an entertaining activity the whole family can enjoy, and there are many fantastic waterways to explore in the area, such as Okoboji, Palisades, the […]
On June 1 at the Forster Community Center in Rock Rapids, new royalty was crowned. Pictured are the eight contestants for Miss and Little Miss Rock Rapids. Front, from left to right, Elaina Waletich, Kora Schar, Evelyn Van Veldhuizen (Little Miss Rock Rapids 2025), London Logan, Avery Gerloff and Amelia Ackerman. Back, Maggie McCarthy (Miss […]
Central Lyon’s girls’ golfers stand and rep their celebratory banner and poster in honor of qualifying for the Class 2A state meet. Pictured from left to right: Lillian Jorth, Auna Koob, Brooklyn Van Holland, Cali Spiess and Kari Huygens. (Photo/Andrew Buckman)
Lyon County Sheriff’s Department visits Washington, D.C. Dominique Kooiker | Editor National Police Week is recognized each year in May, but this year’s National Police Week held special significance for several current and former members of the Lyon County Sheriff’s Department. Members of the department were invited to participate in the National Police Week events […]
Celebrate Recovery program opens in Rock Rapids Dominique Kooiker | Editor Starting Monday, June 2, the ATLAS Ministry Center in Rock Rapids will host a new program that offers hope to people who are hurting: Celebrate Recovery. Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered 12-step recovery plan designed to help people find healing from hurts, habits and […]
A FAMILY PASTTIME Jackson Mulder started racing in 2019 in a B-mod car. Pictured, left to right, Alyssa and Jackson Mulder and their daughter Kjerstyn. (Photo/Submitted) Sport is family tradition, way of life for Doon man Sunni Battin | Writer When Jackson Mulder is not working as a service technician at Automated Waste Systems in […]