Lyon County Fair returns to home fairgrounds for 2025 WORKING ON THE FAIRGROUNDSOn Tuesday, July 1, fair board members and volunteers work to complete the horse arena at the Lyon County Fairgrounds in Rock Rapids. The horse arena was one of the areas damaged in the...
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A royal send off
Fair queen contest organizer to retire ADVISOR TO THE QUEENHester De Groot, right, has been involved in the Lyon County Fair Queen Contest since the late 1990s. This year marks De Groot’s final year as head organizer of the contest. De Groot and her husband, Wes, left, have decided to retire from the Lyon County […]
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Riding to the top
Local student competes at national rodeo READY TO RIDEBrooklyn Timmerman of Rock Rapids mounts her horse, Gus, at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo in Des Moines June 22-28. Timmerman competed in ribbon roping and goat tying during this competition. (Photo/Submitted) Dominique Kooiker | Editor Competing on a national level is a prestigious honor, one […]
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Celebrating the stars, stripes and hometown spirit
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)
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 | […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Bringing the heat for Heritage Days
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