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Running with grit and determination

Oct 14, 2025 | , , ,

ONE STEP AT A TIME Brian Harms of George ran the Cowboy 200 Sept. 26-28, which covers 200 miles from Norfolk to Valentine, Nebraska, in 52 hours and 47 minutes. He finished in second place. Pictured is Harms on the trail. (Photo/Submitted) BRINGING HOME A TROPHY Brian Harms of George poses with his belt buckle […]

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A new place for community

Sep 30, 2025 | , , ,

A NEW COMMUNITY CENTER FOR DOON The new Doon Community Center hosted an open house Monday evening, Sept. 22, to showcase its offerings to the community. Most of the construction on the building was completed by August and includes event rental spaces, the city office, a fitness center and the city library. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) KEEPING […]

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A Night at the Movies

Sep 23, 2025 | , , ,

Central Lyon celebrates homecoming 2025 Dominique Kooiker | Editor dkooiker@ncppub.com For the 2025 Central Lyon homecoming celebration, the theme was Night at the Movies. Students, faculty and staff participated in a variety of dress-up days, contests, activities and more. During coronation Wednesday, Sept. 17, Liam Vander Zee and Shyanne Struckman were crowned homecoming king and […]

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Bringing the golfing green indoors

Sep 16, 2025 | , , ,

BRINGING A GOLF SIMULATOR TO ROCK RAPIDS FORE on 75 is a golf simulator located at 710 S. Union St. in Rock Rapids that will open in the coming weeks. The simulator will be available through online booking at www.FOREon75.com. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) FOR THE LOVE OF GOLF Steve and Jackie Wells are opening FORE on […]

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Providing access to a life-saving tool

Sep 2, 2025 | , , ,

Emily’s Hope sets up Naloxone distribution box at Sanford Rock Rapids Clinic Dominique Kooiker | Editor In an effort to spread awareness and life-saving medication, Emily’s Hope and the Sanford Rock Rapids Clinic have partnered to distribute Naloxone to the community at no cost. Naloxone is the generic name for Narcan, a nasal spray designated […]

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Ready for another year of learning

Aug 19, 2025 | , , ,

A NEW LOOK AT THE TRACK Central Lyon Community School District resurfaced its track in June and July. All the cracks were filled before the track was sprayed with a half inch of rubber. Then, all the lines and markings were repainted. This work should extend the life of the track by seven to 10 […]

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Transforming a clunker into a timeless classic

Aug 12, 2025 | , , ,

Local farmer discusses classic car restoration Dominique Kooiker | Editor During the summer months in Rock Rapids, the sight of a red 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner Retractable usually means one thing: Leroy Kooiker is in town. For the past 34 years, Kooiker’s convertible has been a sign of summer in the Rock Rapids community, […]

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Tornado rips through Lyon County

Aug 5, 2025 | , , ,

Storm causes damage across northwest Iowa Dominique Kooiker | Editor dkooiker@ncppub.com On Monday evening, July 28, the muggy, quiet evening was interrupted by an intense storm that swept through Lyon County. The sky lit up with frequent bolts of lightning, and thunder crashed continuously. At 9:30 p.m., a tornado spun up one mile east of […]

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So good to be back

Jul 29, 2025 | , , ,

Lyon County Fair 2025 Tristan Taylor | Writer Following a disappointing year in 2024 with the destruction of the Lyon County Fairgrounds due to flooding, the Lyon County Fair was finally back in full swing this year with its grand return home! After a year of hard work from the fair board and members of […]

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Crowning the next queen

Jul 22, 2025 | , , ,

Miss Lyon County 2025 named Dominique Kooiker | Editor The Lyon County Fair Queen crown was passed to the 2025 Miss Lyon County on the evening of Thursday, July 17, during the annual Lyon County Fair Queen Contest at the Forster Community Center in Rock Rapids. Kiann Blomgren, Miss Lester 2025, was crowned Miss Lyon […]

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