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Investing in athletic health

goata athletic trainingRock Rapids native and Central Lyon graduate Mitch Van Beek (blue shirt) works on the Greatest of All Time Athletes’ method with a few youngsters in New Orleans. Van Beek has been interning with the athletic training method and organization this summer and hopes to bring the method and his own organization to […]

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Revving it up

Both Regan Grafing (above) and Micah Borman (below) race their four-wheelers at Renner, South Dakota this past summer. Both Rock Rapids natives have found success as seven-year-olds racing against 9- and 10-year-olds this past summer. (Photos/Kari Jurrens)Central Lyon grade-schoolers Regan Grafing and Micah Borman find enjoyment and some success racing all-terrain vehiclesNathan Broek | Sports […]

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Back to the fair

Jessica Jensen | Managing EditorRen Ostrander enjoys a bag of popcorn. (Photo/Lisa Miller) After a modified version of the Lyon County Fair in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, those who clear their calendars for the best four days of summer had plenty to rave about with the 2021 version July 19-22. These photos are just a […]

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A fascinating story to tell

UNDERSTANDING THE PAST IN ORDER TO PRESERVE IT Jim Zangger, right, talks about the history of the Blood Run National Historic Landmark with State Senator Zach Whiting, center, and Representative Jacob Bossman, left, during a recent visit to the site. Zangger is a member of the citizen’s group, Friends of Blood Run, who work to […]

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Building new while cherishing memories

FUTURE COMMUNITY CENTER This is an image of the projected community center to be built in Doon. The 14,000-square-foot building will have a library, preschool, fitness center and rooms to use as rentals. Fundraisers are being planned to help with the cost of the new building and the city is excited to move the project […]

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Skill building Central Lyon industrial technology students complete house project

MAKING THE GRADE Daniel Schriever works to secure the rafters on the frame of the house built by Central Lyon industrial technology students. The two-year project reinforced skills the students will be able to use later in life or as they pursue careers in the construction industry. (Photo/Jessica Jensen)Jessica Jensen | Managing EditorThe idea to […]

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Open burn ban implemented across Lyon County

Exceptionally dry conditions prompt additional concern with fireworksJessica Jensen | Managing EditorDry conditions across Lyon County continue to raise concern, most recently regarding the increased potential fire danger. In an effort to be proactive, Lyon County Emergency Services manager, Arden Kopischke, requested that the state fire marshal prohibit open burning in Lyon County. The open […]

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75 service-filled years in the American Legion

IN HIGH REGARDS World War II veteran, Clarence Stubbe, 97, stands in front of the George Veterans’ Memorial with a certificate recognizing him for his 75 years of Legion membership. (Photo/ Shane D. Johnson)World War II veteran Clarence Stubbe reflects Shane D. Johnson|Staff WriterNinety-seven-year-old Clarence Stubbe of George has led an eventful life.  Born the son […]

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Exploring new challenges, interests and learning opportunities

LIFELONG HOBBY Dionne Jansma works on a cross-stitch project during the Needle Art May Term class offered at Central Lyon. The class was a new offering with the objective of introducing students to a potential new hobby. May Term allows students to try a variety of course offeringsJessica Jensen | Managing EditorIn the final days of […]

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