HONORING A WINNING ESSAY AND 27 YEARS OF SERVICE Marlys Jones, recently-retired VFW Auxiliary president, presents August Blauwet, Central Lyon fourth grader and son of Ashley and Justin Blauwet, with a certificate for winning the district “I Love America Because…” essay contest. Jones recently retired from her position after 27 years of service as the […]
CELEBRATING QUALITY CARE In addition to being awarded the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living, Lyon Specialty Care of Rock Rapids also had a deficiency-free survey, meaning they passed state inspection with no violations or citations, which indicated a high standard of care […]
MECHANIC AT WORK Rob Vander Bush works on a motorcycle with his business Vander Bush Powersports. Vander Bush works full-time at New Tec in Sioux Center during the day and runs his business Monday through Friday 5-10:30 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Photo/Amy Lyon) A NEW START AT A NEW LOCATION Rob Vander Bush […]
During George-Little Rock’s production of “Checking In” presented Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7-8, hotel daycare leader Jenny, played by Amy Thole (center), tries to persuade a child portrayed by Ashley Schmidt, left, that her activities are fun while Jo Daniels, playing the hotel manager, looks on. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) MIDDLE: A pregnant mother, portrayed by Hailey […]
From the Nov. 11, 1971, edition of the Lyon County Reporter: A.O. Voogd of Rock Rapids was one of a number of local residents who took part in the first world war — the official ending of which is traditionally observed today (Nov. 11). Voogd is shown here with an issue of Stars and Stripes […]
While celebrating their 90th birthdays recently, John and Eunice McCarty of Larchwood posed for a five-generation photo. The great-great-grandparents are picture in front. Back row, from left, Jodie Hoogendoorn, great-grandmother; Terry Penning, grandfather; Mackenzie Vander Weide, mother, and Lainey Vander Weide, 2. Mackenzie was also a fifth-generation baby with John’s parents, Tom and Agnes McCarty, […]
April Buysman and Robin Hoffman enjoy a picture with Rock Rapids firefighters Scott Stuerman and Dusty Ramsey Monday, Nov. 3. The Rock Rapids Fire Department partnered with Pizza Ranch for the annual event of delivering pizza via fire truck Monday, Nov. 3 and Thursday, Nov. 6, from 5-8 p.m. to raise funds to support families […]
Dominique Kooiker | Editor dkooiker@ncppub.com On Tuesday, Nov. 4, Lyon County residents went to the polls to vote in this year’s city and school elections. In Lyon County, 1,762 people cast their ballots, which is 20.68 percent of the registered voters in the county. All results are unofficial until certified Nov. 12 and 18. Doon […]
EXPLORING A WORLD OF ENCHANTMENT Jayden and Raylee Lenderink explore the new play equipment in the Rock Rapids Public Library basement during an open house Friday, Oct. 31. (Photo/Madalynn Van Der Weerd) LARGE MEETING ROOM Pictured above is the new large meeting room in the basement of the Rock Rapids Public Library. Both the small […]
A BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLOn Wednesday, Oct. 29, George-Little Rock Elementary School was designated a Blue Ribbon School by the Iowa Department of Education. Superintendent Amanda Miller (right) and elementary principal attended an awards ceremony at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines to accept this award. (Photo/Submitted) Dominique Kooiker | Editor dkooiker@ncppub.com On Wednesday, Oct. […]