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Bringing Smiles after the storm

Jul 23, 2024 | , , , ,

CREATING A CAST OF CHARACTERS Linda Silvey of Rock Rapids poses with her newest character, Shirley, on Main Street Monday, July 15. Silvey has been creating these mannequins to bring a little bit of joy to people after the June flood. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Dominique Kooiker | Editor Over the course of the past few weeks, […]

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Sweet N Sourdough Bakery

Jul 16, 2024 | , , ,

Rock Rapids women operates in-home bakery WORKING AT HOMEEsther Zech bakes sourdough bread, treats and more from home. Those interested can make orders through the Sweet N Sourdough Facebook page. (Photo/submitted)Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Intern Dominique Kooiker | Editor As Esther Zech kneads and bakes her sourdough breads each week, she is following in […]

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A different approach to Freedom Days

Jul 9, 2024 | , , , ,

RAISING THE FLAG The American Legion started the abbreviated events of Freedom Days in George with a flag-raising ceremony and the national anthem Saturday, July 6. (Photo/Madalynn Van Der Weerd) HAVING FUN ON THE RUNA group of runners passes Locker Pond during the Freedom Days Fun Run/Walk Saturday, July 6. (Photo/Madalynn Van Der Weerd)The George […]

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The rage of the river

Jul 2, 2024 | , , ,

Rock River floods to historic levels At 3:30 a.m. Saturday, June 22, the Rock River reached a record-high crest of 28.47 feet.Lyon County and its surrounding areas were hit with near constant rain from Monday, June 17 to Friday, June 21, causing the river to rise. Despite tireless efforts to contain the river, the water […]

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The Storm of the Decade

Jun 25, 2024 | , , , ,

Heavy rain leads to flooding in Lyon County Tristan Taylor | Editor Dominique Kooiker | Editor This past week, Lyon County and its surrounding areas have been hit with near constant rain from Monday, June 17 to Friday, June 21. This comes almost exactly a decade after a similar storm hit the area in 2014.With […]

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‘Just helping people out’

Jun 11, 2024 | , , ,

Download Bonnie Haviland named Citizen of the Year Dominique Kooiker | Editor Helping people is a way of life for Bonnie Haviland, who was named the 2024 Rock Rapids Citizen of the Year earlier this year. This year marks Haviland’s 35th year on the Lyon County Ambulance team. Haviland has also served as a pharmacy […]

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Swimming into Summer

Jun 4, 2024 | , , , ,

Rock Rapids Swimming Pool opens Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff Intern Now that school is out and the pool is open, summer fun has officially started in Rock Rapids.The Rock Rapids pool opened for the summer Saturday, May 25. The pool is open Monday-Saturday from 12-8 p.m. and Sunday from 12-6 p.m. when the […]

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Building for a good cause

May 28, 2024 | , , , ,

Trying Out the Equipment On Wednesday, May 22, Maverick Horstman tries out the walking planks and platforms he helped build as part of the Central Lyon May Term shop class. This equipment was donated to Kids Club in Rock Rapids. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) More Than a Spot to Sit Hattie Engel tries out one of the […]

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Receiving their diplomas

May 14, 2024 | , , ,

Dominique Kooiker | Editor On Sunday, May 12, 39 George-Little Rock seniors donned their caps and gowns before marching into the George-Little Rock High School Gym for the final time as students. These students left the gym as George-Little Rock alumni following commencement exercises.Student speakers included Isaiah Johnson and Matthew Helkenn (valedictorians) and Lane Kruger […]

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