Local student observes Limb Difference Awareness Month Dominique Kooiker | Editor April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness month, and for one George-Little Rock Elementary student, the month holds special meaning. Finley Gerloff is a second-grade student at George-Little Rock and the daughter of Kayla and BJ Gerloff.Finley was born five weeks early and […]
NEW PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT AT AVERA IN ROCK RAPIDS Haley Mader, PA-C, is the newest physician assistant at Avera Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital in Rock Rapids. Mader enjoys building relationships with her patients and fellow providers at Avera. (Photo/Submitted) Avera in Rock Rapids welcomes new PA-C Dominique Kooiker | Editor For Haley Mader, PA-C, living out […]
Seed sharing takes root at three local libraries Amy Lyon | Staff Writer There’s no doubt libraries offer a wide variety of resources and services, and now a new spring-related section has made its way to the libraries in George, Little Rock and Rock Rapids: the Little Seed Library.“The main goal of The Little Seed […]
Volunteers repair local woman’s barn Dominique Kooiker | Editor When tragedies occur or disaster strikes, the people of northwest Iowa are well-known for their kindness and generosity, banding together to support each other in times of need. Whether it’s volunteering their time to help with flood cleanup efforts or making meals for new parents or […]
Local agency observes Sexual Assault Awareness Month Dominique Kooiker | Editor April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Centers Against Abuse and Sexual Assault (CAASA) is spreading awareness about its services in Lyon County. CAASA offers free and confidential services in 19 counties in northwest Iowa. Services are available to anyone at any time, regardless […]
Local runner looks back at track accomplishments Dominique Kooiker | Editor When Payton Mauldin of George was a little boy, he lived with his parents, Tim and Shauna, in a house not far from George-Little Rock High School. In the spring, when the track team would start practicing, the hustle and bustle caught Mauldin’s attention. […]
Local libraries celebrate National Library Week Dominique Kooiker | Editor National Library Week is April 6-12, celebrating everything libraries have to offer. With the advent of the internet, the role of libraries has changed over the years, but local libraries still offer a plethora of resources and activities everyone can take advantage of.“The library is […]
Reflections Salon opens 24-hour tanning salon Dominique Kooiker | Editor Those looking to get a tan now have an option available to tan whenever it is convenient for them at Reflections Salon and Tanning in Doon. Owner Larae Vander Brink has opened a 24-hour tanning salon at her facility to accommodate those who might not […]
Rock Rapids coffee shop to open April 5 Amy Lyon | Staff Writer Coffee enthusiasts rejoice, as a new coffee shop will open in Rock Rapids April 5. Hilltop Coffee Company, named to honor the history of what used to be Hilltop Café, is owned by Brooke Hunt, her daughter Addy and her silent partner […]