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A reminder of God’s faithfulness

Jan 6, 2026 | , , ,

A HALF-CENURY OF MINISTRY Faith Baptist Church marked its 50th anniversary during Sunday morning worship Jan. 4. The church traces its roots to Pastor Bert Itterman and members of First Baptist Church in George, who began outreach efforts in Rock Rapids in 1974. (Photo/Kylee Miller) LOOKING BACK ON FIVE DECADES Founding member Leroy Kooiker, left, […]

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Exploring the wonders of outer space

Jan 6, 2026 | , ,

PORTABLE LEARNING The Lyon County Conservation Foundation recently acquired its own Starlab, a portable learning dome. This dome will be used for various programs, beginning next year with astronomy lessons that take a look at the stars. BELOW: Constellations fill the ceiling of the Starlab Tuesday, Dec. 23 at the nature center during the outer […]

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Stepping into a new role

Jan 6, 2026 | , ,

NEW MANAGER AT FRONTIER INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE Lisa Dieren, left, took on the role of manager at Frontier Insurance & Real Estate Oct. 1. Dieren has been a real estate broker and insurance agent at this agency 18 years. She took over this position from George Schneidermann, right, who served as manager since the […]

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When timing is everything

Dec 30, 2025 | , , ,

Two local cosmetologists turn mutual support into new opportunities Amy Lyon | Staff Writer alyon@ncppub.com Two cosmetologists with different journeys and the same passion crossed paths in Rock Rapids last year, and their timing couldn’t have been better. Julie Timmerman and Shana Bakker had no prior connection, but their mutual support led to a rare […]

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Sheriff’s office, courthouse departments release updates on incident

Dec 30, 2025 | , ,

Dominique Kooiker | Editor dkooiker@ncppub.com During the overnight hours of Dec. 16 into the early morning hours of Dec. 17, the Lyon County Courthouse in Rock Rapids was burglarized. Suspects made entry into the courthouse, and multiple areas of the courthouse were significantly damaged. On Dec. 20, the two suspects, 39-year-old Brandon Lyle High Pipe […]

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Looking to the future

Dec 30, 2025 | , ,

New Year’s greetings from the community Leah Lupkes, Central Lyon 7-12 Administrative Assistant: “For year 2026 I would like to focus on gratitude. Write down one thing I’m grateful for every night before bed, and just be more intentional in growing my relationship with God.” Brian Eben, Frontier Bank of Rock Rapids Branch Manager “My […]

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Turning Christmas spirit into a community tradition

Dec 23, 2025 | , , ,

George woman helps decorate depot, Locker Park Dominique Kooiker | Editor dkooiker@ncppub.com Christmastime is a special time of year for many people, including Lexi Landis of George. Landis is a self-proclaimed “Christmas-holic.” It has become Landis’s mission to spread her love of Christmas throughout the community. “I’ve been a Christmas-holic my whole life. It’s absurd. […]

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A not-so-merry night at the courthouse

Dec 23, 2025 | , ,

Lyon County Courthouse burglarized, multiple areas damaged Dominique Kooiker | Editor dkooiker@ncppub.com During the overnight hours of Tuesday, Dec. 16 into the early morning hours of Wednesday, Dec. 17, the Lyon County Courthouse in Rock Rapids was burglarized. Suspects made entry into the courthouse, and multiple areas of the courthouse were significantly damaged. This damage […]

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Christmas circuits at Clover Kids

Dec 23, 2025 | , ,

A VERY SHINY NOSE Kimberly Denekas, left, and Mia Lloyd show off their Christmas cards during a session of Clover Kids at George-Little Rock Elementary Wednesday, Dec. 17. The cards, powered by a coin-sized battery, copper tape and an LED bulb with metal prongs, served as both a festive keepsake and a hands-on lesson in […]

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Dance to Success

Dec 16, 2025 | , , ,

DANCE STATE CHAMPIONS The Central Lyon dance team competed in the 2025 Iowa State Dance Championships hosted by the Iowa State Dance and Drill Team Association in Des Moines Dec. 4. The team came home with a championship-winning first place in Class II Novelty and placed third in its pom and jazz routines. Front, left […]

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