Rock Rapids Public Library offers creative outlet with string-related art Amy Lyon | Staff WriterString Theory may be a theoretical framework in physics, but in the Rock Rapids Public Library on Fridays from 9-10:30 a.m., it is an event where people gather to connect with one another while crocheting or completing other string-related art. Lori […]
New season, new coach for G-LR speech
George-Little Rock prepares for large group speech Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff Intern “..I am super excited for these students to compete in the categories and events they have been working really hard on,”It’s time once again for speech season at George-Little Rock, but this year comes with a twist for students: a new […]
National best-selling true crime authors to present
ScreenshotTrue crime book ‘King Rex and the Cowboy Mafia’ Amy Lyon | Staff Writer Phil and Sandy Hamman are well-known authors of “Gitchie Girl” and “Duct Tape Killer,” two national best sellers in true crime. Most recently, the couple teamed up with retired drug enforcement administration special agent, Fred Boff, and published their latest thriller […]
Central Lyon High School honor roll list for first semester
First Semester High Honor RollFreshmen: Brooklyn Bosch, Serena Carey, Brody De Grot, Ellie Docker, Abigail Eben, Oliver Erickson, Hennessy Flying Horse, Caelen Harman, Bennett Jorth, Rhya Kelderman, Kenley Korthals, Taya Metzger, Lillian Nagel, Jayda Pytleski, Taylor Rypkema, Brendin Sprock, Emelia Stiltz, Jacob Van Aartsen, Jessa Vande Weerd, Ayda Vander Zee, Charlee VanderZee, Chloe WissinkSophomores: Connor […]
Central Lyon Middle School honor roll list for quarter 2
High Honor Roll Quarter 2 Seventh Grade: Kellen Berg, Briley Bosch, Brody Docker, Ellie Engleman, Tenley Freese, Shannon Kock, Noah McMahon, Lincoln Metzger, Charley Rath, Braxton Remme, Kayla Rosas, Addison Teeselink, Brielle Vander Lee, Blake Vander ZeeEighth Grade: Jacob Allen, Mai’ana Avise, Dawson Axsom, Evan Baker, Kyla Davis, James Drenth, Cullen Funk, Jackson Groen, Brody […]
USDA to measure financial well-being of Iowa farmers and ranchers
DES MOINES –Starting in December, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) began contacting producers to gather data about land ownership, income, expenses, debt, assets, demographic and landlord characteristics to provide detailed information from all agricultural landowners in Iowa as the agency conducts the Tenure, Ownership, and Transition of Agricultural Land (TOTAL) […]
A Day in the life of an Economic Development Director
Amy Lyon | Staff Writer The love of learning and working with people has kept Jen Smit employed by Lyon County since 2000. Smit began as an election clerk in the auditor’s office and moved up in 2009 to the real estate deputy position. Then, in the 2012 general election, she was elected auditor where […]
Frontier Bank offers assistance to small business startups
HELPING SMALL BUSINESSES GET STARTED Taylor Klingenberg is an agriculture and commercial loan officer at Frontier Bank in George. Frontier Bank is equipped to help small business startups and help them grow. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Dominique Kooiker | Editor People start small businesses for a variety of reasons. Whether a small business starts as a passion […]
Fresh approaches to saving money in 2025
The start of a new year is the perfect time to look at your finances and make a saving plan for the new year. While many people make a New Year’s resolution to save more money, it’ll take more than a self-promise to make that happen. There are some unique ways to save money, some […]
Insuring small businesses
The Kelley Group provides custom coverage Amy Lyon | Staff Writer Small business owners may want to save money by not purchasing insurance or at least opting for minimal coverage. However, Chris Kelley, owner of The Kelley Group in Hull, explains how insurance agencies can protect small businesses from common risks and uncertainties that can […]