Rock Rapids Public Library offers creative outlet with string-related art Amy Lyon | Staff WriterString Theory may be a theoretical framework in physics, but in the Rock Rapids Public Library on Fridays from 9-10:30 a.m., it is an event where people gather to connect with one another while crocheting or completing other string-related art. Lori […]
George-Little Rock prepares for large group speech Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff Intern “..I am super excited for these students to compete in the categories and events they have been working really hard on,”It’s time once again for speech season at George-Little Rock, but this year comes with a twist for students: a new […]
ScreenshotTrue crime book ‘King Rex and the Cowboy Mafia’ Amy Lyon | Staff Writer Phil and Sandy Hamman are well-known authors of “Gitchie Girl” and “Duct Tape Killer,” two national best sellers in true crime. Most recently, the couple teamed up with retired drug enforcement administration special agent, Fred Boff, and published their latest thriller […]
Cooperative Farmers Elevator is home to new murals Dominique Kooiker | Editor Honoring the past while beautifying the community of Rock Rapids is the goal of the Rock Rapids Mural Society. The society recently dedicated its 37th mural, “Percheron Horses at Lakewood Farm” by Megan DeJong. This mural, which was completed Thanksgiving weekend, hangs on […]
PROUD ACCOMPLISHMENT Parker Laleman holds his prized buck Unicorn on Nov. 10. The 15-year-old went on a solo hunting trip on his grandpa’s property in Minnesota and was surprised and overjoyed when he found out the buck he shot was the one they had only seen twice before. (Photo/Submitted) Local teenager takes down unique buck […]
A retired man’s passion for woodworking Amy Lyon | Staff Writer When people walk into the home of Harlan and Karen Van Voorst, they are greeted with a wall full of art adorning slabs of wood. Upon entering and looking around further, one can marvel at a myriad of other masterpieces made by Harlan. The […]
On Thursday, Jan. 2, Brian Hilt of Rock Rapids was sworn in as the sheriff of Lyon County. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Lyon County Courthouse. Hilt was elected to be the new Lyon County Sheriff in November after a close race with the previous sheriff, Stewart Vander Stoep. “I am honored to […]
FORTY YEARS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT On Tuesday, Dec. 31, Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep of Doon retired from his career of 40 years in law enforcement. He worked at the Sioux Center Police Department for a year and a half, from July 1984 to October 1985. In 1985, Vander Stoep began working at the Rock Rapids […]
COOKIES FOR A CAUSE Alayna Popkes, left, and Maria Metzger stand beside the packaged cookies they baked as a fundraiser for the new nonprofit organization Greater Than OK as part of their Family, Career and Community Leaders of America project. (Photo/Submitted) CREATORS OF GREATER THAN OK Cam and Jayne Greenfield are owners of Primrose Market […]
SPACIOUS SHOP Here is the inside of B&B Gates and Supply’s new 180×120-foot shop. The extra space will provide more room for better organization and efficiency, as owners Barry and Patty Pollema plan to move everything from their old location’s warehouse to be under the same roof. (Photo/Amy Lyon) DCIM\100MEDIA\DJI_0443.JPGExpansion project near completion Amy Lyon […]