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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
4:13 Protein opens in Rock Rapids Dominique Kooiker | Editor Fitness gurus and those looking for a treat now have a new option available in Rock Rapids with the opening of 4:13 Protein. 4:13 Protein, which opened June 2 in the Rosie’s Boutique building, is owned by Jessica Drewes and Stephanie Roozenboom, who also own […]
Boender family showcases lambs at Rock Rapids Library Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Intern On Tuesday, June 10, Katie and Aubree Boender of Doon brought their lambs to the Rock Rapids library to teach the kids in attendance about sheep and what it takes to raise them. This program was part of the Rock Rapids […]
Central Lyon junior finds passion for acting, directing Dominique Kooiker | Editor When the house lights go down and the audience starts to hush, there is an almost tangible excitement in the air. A story is about to unfold onstage, and everyone from the audience to the actors to the stage crew can’t wait for […]
A FAMILY NUMBER Jackson Mulder of Doon enjoys racing cars at Rapid Speedway in Rock Rapids and other local venues. Mulder has the same race car number as his father had. (Photo/Submitted) Local man competes on the track Sunni Battin | Writer This is the second part of a two-part series.Prior to every race, Jackson […]
I LIKE TO MOVE IT, MOVE IT Nik Hamlin, far right, who plays King Julien in “Madagascar Jr.,” sings and dances with the lemurs in the catchy song “I Like to Move It, Move It.” Audience members will surely tap their feet to this and many more songs during performances June 11-13 at 7 p.m. […]
Pictured is Brandon Bosma racing his 305 sprint car at Rapid Speedway on May 30. After the 2024 flooding suspended last year’s racing season, Bosma was eager to return to his home track that has been a part of his life since he was little. (Photo/Lily Jurrens) Rapid Speedway reopens stronger than ever Amy Lyon […]
George business offers kayak rentalsDominique Kooiker | EditorDuring the heat of the summer, getting out on the water is a pleasant way to cool off and spend time outdoors. Kayaking is an entertaining activity the whole family can enjoy, and there are many fantastic waterways to explore in the area, such as Okoboji, Palisades, the […]