Tristan Taylor | Writer Even though spring has only just arrived, many are already looking forward to what summer will bring us. The Lyon Country Conservation Foundation is already in preparation for the many programs and projects that they have planned just a few months from now.One of the bigger things on the way is […]
Dominique Kooiker | Editor For one Rock Rapids woman, April has a whole new meaning this year. April is Limb Loss Awareness Month, and Kari Jurrens of Rock Rapids now has a personal reason to spread awareness.Jurrens’ journey toward amputation began six years ago with a four-wheeler accident.“On April 4, 2018, I was driving our […]
ALL-STATE HONOREES On Monday, March 25, George-Little Rock High School sent five students to be recognized at the All-State Individual Speech Festival at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. Pictured left to right, Brenda Sandbulte, George-Little Rock speech coach; Carly Koerselman, acting; Kaylee Zamorano, public address; Matthew Helkenn, prose and literary program (non-performing); […]
George-Little Rock jazz band prepares for state competition Dominique Kooiker | Editor For the second consecutive year, the George-Little Rock jazz band has qualified for the state competition. The band will be making the trip to Iowa State University in Ames Tuesday, April 2, to compete with other Class 1A bands from throughout the state […]
Pupusas City restaurant open for business Dominique Kooiker | Editor When Josue Santos and his family moved to Lester from El Salvador in 2016, they brought with them the flavors of their El Salvadorian culture. Now, Santos and his parents, Joel and Esmeralda, are bringing flavors from El Salvador to Rock Rapids in their new […]
SUPPORTING KIDS IN THE COMMUNITY On March 28, the Rock Rapids Kiwanis Club will host its annual pancake supper from 5-7 p.m. at the Forster Community Center. Half of the proceeds will go to Kids Club in Rock Rapids to help purchase new outdoor STEM equipment. With the other half, Kiwanis plans to purchase bike […]
Central Lyon robotics competes at state contest Dominique Kooiker | Editor On March 2, the Central Lyon Robotics Team 7841, also known as Ballen Pretzels 2, competed at the state robotics competition in Coralville. The team did not have the day they expected with several unlucky events marring their hopes for a championship run. They […]
Clover Kids learn all about animalsPeyton Vogel | Staff InternOn Wednesday, March 6, a few members of Clover Kids met at Central Lyon Elementary School after classes. Clover Kids is a program funded by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Lyon County and directed by Laura Beyenhof. The program, which has meetings once a […]
Local roadracer discusses career Dominique Kooiker | Editor During the week, Sean Stettnichs of Rock Rapids is the director of human resources at MAIA Biotechnology based out of Chicago. On summer weekends, however, Stettnichs feels the need for speed, competing in motorcycle roadracing at tracks local and national.“I started roadracing when I was 24. I […]
Central Lyon High School Mock Trial team ready for competition Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff Intern This year the Central Lyon High School Mock Trial team will participate in the regional competition March 12 in Sioux City. Bradley Raveling is a world history teacher in the high school and K-12 talented and gifted teacher. […]