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)
State auditor hosts town hall
MEETING WITH HIS CONSTITUENTS On 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) Rob Sand discusses gubernatorial bid Dominique […]
Sharing music with the world
Local college student performs in the Baltics Amy Lyon | Staff Writer After closing the books on his freshman year at Buena Vista University, Gregory Stueven from George went on an international music tour to the Baltics, and the unforgettable trip not only reinforced his passion for music but also instilled in him a newfound […]
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 | […]
A salute to America
A salute to AmericaGeorge to host annual Freedom Days celebrationDominique Kooiker | Editordkooiker@ncppub.comEach summer, George is the place to be for celebrating Independence Day. The Freedom Days events will kick off Thursday, July 3, with Last Call Saloon’s annual street dance. Max Deboer will play the opening of the dance from 7-7:45 p.m. and 2 […]
Representing their hometown
George crowns Miss and Little Miss for 2025 Dominique Kooiker | Editor On Sunday, June 29, George kicked off its Freedom Days celebration with the annual pageant to crown the 2025 Miss George and Little Miss George in the George-Little Rock High School auditorium.The contestants for Miss George were Hayden McAlpine, daughter of Lacey Trei […]
Bringing the heat for Heritage Days
‘A fixture in the heart of Rock Rapids’
HONORING A FIXTURE IN THE COMMUNITY Steve Rogers was named the 2025 Rock Rapids Citizen of the Year Friday, June 20, during the Dad’s Belgian Waffle Breakfast at the Forster Center in Rock Rapids as part of the Heritage Days celebration. Rogers has been part of the community 78 years, working at the town’s grocery […]
Swimming into summer
PLAYING IN THE SUN Weston Meinerts plays ball at the Rock Rapids pool Tuesday, June 10. The pool also has two slides, two diving boards and a splash area for little kids. (Photo/Madalynn Van Der Weerd) A SPLASHING GOOD TIME A group of girls swim at the Rock Rapids pool Tuesday, June 10. Pictured from […]
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 […]