NEW DIRECTOR AT YOUTH FOR CHRIST Jessica Van Roekel of Alvord started as the new Rock Rapids Youth for Christ director in December 2024. Youth for Christ is a nonprofit organization designed to introduce students to Jesus Christ and connect them with a local church. They currently offer programming on Tuesdays from 3:30-6 p.m. (Photo/Dominique […]
Brian Hilt Lyon County Sheriff New county-wide emergency alert system goes live Dominique Kooiker | Editor Communication is a key goal of the new Lyon County Sheriff, Brian Hilt, and his team at the sheriff’s department. This month, a new emergency alert system is making communication between local law enforcement and the public easier.Alert Iowa […]
NEW PROVIDER AT SANFORD Ryan VanMoer, PA-C, is the newest provider at Sanford Rock Rapids Clinic. VanMoer obtained his certification of physician assistants from Northwestern College in Orange City in August 2024 and lives in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with his wife, Karley. VanMoer works in family medicine and looks forward to meeting patients and […]
WINTER AT THE COURTHOUSE The Lyon County Courthouse lawn in Rock Rapids looked pristine after the latest snowfall Wednesday, Feb. 12. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) FUN IN THE SNOW A girl jumps off a snow pile in Rock Rapids while two boys look on. The children climbed the snow pile after Central Lyon dismissed Wednesday, Feb. 12. […]
NEW FACE AT PAHOJA Dayton Buntjer of Little Rock was recently hired as naturalist with Lyon County Conservation. She officially started her new job Feb. 10. Buntjer grew up around Little Rock and went to George-Little Rock for school before attending college at South Dakota State University, majoring in wildlife and fisheries and received her […]
River Valley Players presents ‘Mary Poppins’ Dominique Kooiker | Editor“Wind’s in the east, mist coming in, like something is brewing and ’bout to begin.” These words begin the musical “Mary Poppins.” River Valley Players is bringing this classic musical to life on stage at the Forster Auditorium at Central Lyon High School in Rock Rapids […]
George couple celebrates 70 years of marriage Dominique Kooiker | Editor Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love. Whether it’s showing friends and classmates appreciation with colorful messages and candy or taking that special someone out for a nice meal, this chilly day in February is a time to warm hearts.For Marlyn and Ethel […]
EVERY SOLE DESERVES A SOCKMegan Klapperich, PA-C at Avera, holds some socks that have been donated for the second-annual sock drive organized by Avera’s Community Engagement Committee and the wound care program at Avera Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital of Rock Rapids. Throughout the month of February, anyone wishing to donate can bring socks of any […]
LEARNING THE NEWSPAPER ROPES Julian Timmer, Central Lyon High School senior, is completing a work study at New Century Press during the spring 2025 semester. Timmer hopes to pursue a career as a middle or high school English teacher, and this opportunity at the Lyon County Reporter will give her experience in a career in […]
Rapid Auto Repair opens doors to new location Amy Lyon | Staff Writer The unprecedented flooding of June 2024 destroyed countless homes and buildings throughout northwest Iowa. One victim of the record-setting devastation was Rapid Auto Repair in Rock Rapids. Nevertheless, with community support and a sense of resilience, owner Mike Klarenbeek pushed through the […]