BACK IN THE FAMILY ABOVE: Floyd Renze, right, hands off keys to Loren Silvey, left, to the International 756 tractor pictured behind the two men. The tractor was ordered by Silvey’s dad in 1967, just before he died in a farming tragedy. Silvey was able to locate the tractor and Renze, who has owned the […]
Ken Roseberry poses in front of one of the George-Little Rock/Central Lyon softball dugouts. After coaching the Mustangs for 33 years, Roseberry has been an umpire for the Iowa Girls’ High School Athletic Union for the past 11-plus years and said he enjoyed umping this year amid COVID-19. (Photo/Nathan Broek)Nathan Broek | Sports EditorAfter retiring […]
Shooters and coaches of Lyon County Straight Shooters reflect on participating in national meet in Ohio amid COVID-19 pandemicJorden Vande Kop lines up a shot during the National Trap Shooting tournament in Ohio this past July. Vande Kop was part of the Lyon County Straight Shooters who were able to attend this event amid the […]
SWEET SUCCESS Daren Winkowitsch of George readies his sweet corn stand in George to sell corn on the cob to customers Friday, July 31. For 19 years, Winkowitsch has sold the sweet, summer crop from a trailer and says he enjoys the farming side business. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Jessica Jensen | Managing EditorWinkowitsch sweet corn has 19-year […]
MORE THAN RIBBONS Carter Krull took to the show ring at the Lyon County Fair for the final time as an exhibitor Thursday, July 23 during the 4-H and FFA swine show. Having the opportunity to show during the 2020 fair was about more than earning ribbons for the senior. (Photo/Jessica Jensen)4-H exhibitors thankful for […]
SPECIAL HORSE, BIG STAGE Taryn Odens and her horse, Lady A, have a special bond that has led to top finishes in barrel racing at the World Show last year. The pair is working to compete there again this year. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Jessica Jensen | Managing EditorCarmen Vande Stroet | Contributing WriterLast year, Taryn Odens and […]
Sutton Schlumbohm and Colby Postma celebrate at the conclusion of commencement exercises at Central Lyon Sunday, June 28. (Photos/Jessica Jensen)Jessica Jensen |Managing EditorThe ceremony may have looked a little different due to social distancing to help prevent the possible spread of COVID-19, but the pomp and circumstance for the Central Lyon class of 2020 was […]
LET’S PLAY BALL Abbreviated seasons for high school and youth baseball and softball seasons are underway across Iowa with a number of precautions in place to help prevent the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus. Spectators at games are greeted with signage listing a number of guidelines for fans and players. (Photos/Jessica Jensen)T-ball, little league […]
NO MORE WAITING Xander Ditsworth, top, and Ethan Hoogendoorn, above, take turns going off the diving boards at the Rock Rapids City Pool Sunday. The pool was opened to patrons for open swim on Saturday, June 13. Previously, a Governor’s public health emergency proclamation prohibited open swim to prevent spread of COVID-19. (Photos/Jessica Jensen) Jessica Jensen […]
PATH TO MINISTRY The Rev. Alex Sloter stands in the sanctuary of Peace Lutheran Church in Rock Rapids. Sloter was ordained and installed Sunday, May 31 as pastor of Peace Lutheran Church and English Lutheran Church in Larchwood. (Photo/Jessica Jensen Pastor Alex Sloter installed at Peace Lutheran ChurchJessica Jensen | Managing EditorIt’s not uncommon for […]