Central Lyon and George-Little Rock host junior/senior proms Dominique Kooiker | Editor Juniors and seniors at Central Lyon and George-Little Rock High Schools and their dates attended 2025 prom festivities Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26 respectively.The theme for prom at Central Lyon was “A Night of a Thousand Lights.” “Arabian Nights” was the […]
Investing in space to improve lives
NEXT LEVEL HEALTH AND FITNESS Kayla Engleman stands in the new location of Next Level Health and Fitness at 312 First Avenue in Rock Rapids. After renting space for her fitness classes for two years, her family bought the building in September 2024 and officially opened April 26. (Photo/Amy Lyon) REROOTED WELLNESS Jess Daale adjusts […]
Sworn to serve, protect and be pet
New K9 unit joins sheriff’s department Dominique Kooiker | Editor This April, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Department welcomes a new addition to their canine program: a crisis canine named Honey. Honey is a 7-month-old golden retriever who is a crisis canine in training.“A crisis canine is a specially-trained canine that assists in gently breaking through […]
Living life with a ‘lucky fin’
Local student observes Limb Difference Awareness Month Dominique Kooiker | Editor April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness month, and for one George-Little Rock Elementary student, the month holds special meaning. Finley Gerloff is a second-grade student at George-Little Rock and the daughter of Kayla and BJ Gerloff.Finley was born five weeks early and […]
Providing care with a servant heart
NEW PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT AT AVERA IN ROCK RAPIDS Haley Mader, PA-C, is the newest physician assistant at Avera Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital in Rock Rapids. Mader enjoys building relationships with her patients and fellow providers at Avera. (Photo/Submitted) Avera in Rock Rapids welcomes new PA-C Dominique Kooiker | Editor For Haley Mader, PA-C, living out […]
Little Seed Library
Seed sharing takes root at three local libraries Amy Lyon | Staff Writer There’s no doubt libraries offer a wide variety of resources and services, and now a new spring-related section has made its way to the libraries in George, Little Rock and Rock Rapids: the Little Seed Library.“The main goal of The Little Seed […]
Lending a helping hand in times of need
Volunteers repair local woman’s barn Dominique Kooiker | Editor When tragedies occur or disaster strikes, the people of northwest Iowa are well-known for their kindness and generosity, banding together to support each other in times of need. Whether it’s volunteering their time to help with flood cleanup efforts or making meals for new parents or […]
Supporting survivors in their time of need
Local agency observes Sexual Assault Awareness Month Dominique Kooiker | Editor April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Centers Against Abuse and Sexual Assault (CAASA) is spreading awareness about its services in Lyon County. CAASA offers free and confidential services in 19 counties in northwest Iowa. Services are available to anyone at any time, regardless […]
Finishing strong
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. […]
A world of adventure at the library
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 […]