Lyon County Fair returns to home fairgrounds for 2025 WORKING ON THE FAIRGROUNDSOn Tuesday, July 1, fair board members and volunteers work to complete the horse arena at the Lyon County Fairgrounds in Rock Rapids. The horse arena was one of the areas damaged in the...
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Celebrating the stars, stripes and hometown spirit
MEETING WITH HIS CONSTITUENTSOn Tuesday, July 1, Rob Sand, Iowa State Auditor, hosted a town hall in Rock Rapids at the Forster Community Center. Sand announced his campaign for governor in May. Sand discussed his gubernatorial bid and background before taking questions from those in attendance. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker)
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Best in guest service
NUMBER ONE IN GUEST SERVICE Kyle Monson, far left, prepares to shake hands with Scott Groeneweg, vice-president of Pizza Ranch, after he announced Rock Rapids Pizza Ranch received first place in guest service during the 2025 banquet awards at the national convention in June. (Photo/Submitted) Rock Rapids Pizza Ranch earns top awards Amy Lyon | […]
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Bringing the heat for Heritage Days
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Northwest Iowa faces aftermath of severe wind storms
Amy Lyon | Staff Writer What started as a windy yet sunny day Wednesday, June 11, quickly turned dark during the very early afternoon. A sudden outbreak of powerful wind storms tore through northwest Iowa, causing widespread damage across multiple counties.In the stretch of land between Rock Rapids and Little Rock, winds were clocked up […]
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Discovering a new world onstage
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 […]
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Back on Track
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 […]
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CL qualifies for fifth straight state meet
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)
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One foot in the past, another in the future (CL)
A chapter closes, memories remain Amy Lyon | Staff Writer On May 18, 63 Central Lyon seniors officially became alumni at the commencement ceremony in the Central Lyon high school gym.This year’s program included performances of “Pirates of the Caribbean” by the high school band and “I’ll Be on My Way” by the choir. Auna […]
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One foot in the past, another in the future (GLR)
George-Little Rock celebrates graduation Dominique Kooiker | EditorOn Sunday, May 18, 23 George-Little Rock seniors proceeded into the George-Little Rock High School gym to the traditional “Pomp and Circumstance.” Following commencement exercises, these students left the building as George-Little Rock alumni.Senior class vice president Mya Storm welcomed everyone to the ceremony, and valedictorian and senior […]
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