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 […]
FORGING COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH SMALL BUSINESS Shari Kastein is the owner of Luxe on First in Rock Rapids. She purchased the business in July 2023 and has been operating it ever since. Kastein strives to give her customers a welcoming experience in the store and enjoys the relationships she has formed in the community. (Photo/Julian […]
On Thursday, June 12, ISU Extension and Outreach of Lyon County again partnered with Central Lyon FFA to organize, plan and present Progressive Agriculture Safety Day for youth in grades preschool-second grade of Lyon County. The topics presented to the youth were all on safety in the following areas: Grain, Bicycle, PTO/Tractor, ATV, Lawnmower, Animal, […]
Dominique Kooiker | Editor Lyon County Attorney Nolan McGowan pled guilty and was sentenced for operating while under the influence May 29. His guilty plea and subsequent sentencing stemmed from a Feb. 2 incident when McGowan was pulled over by an Osceola County deputy for going 88 miles per hour in a 65-mile-per-hour zone. The […]
Hyman and Arietta Beyenhof of Little Rock will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary Sunday, June 29. Their children and grandchildren are requesting a card shower for them in honor of the occasion. Anniversary wishes may be sent to 310 Liberty Ave., Little Rock, IA 51243
Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Intern On Thursday, June 12, in the Frontier Bank basement in Rock Rapids, Lyon County ISU Extension and Outreach hosted a Tech Treasures day camp. This camp taught kids in attendance about the unique blend of technology and environmental education. The Tech Treasures camp was open to children fourth grade […]
DISCOVERING AN ISLAND PARADISENoah McMahon as Marty the zebra, Jackson Groen as Alex the lion, Johnalin Schipper as Melman the giraffe and Gracia Poppinga as Gloria the hippo discover a paradise on the island of Madagascar during the River Valley Players Jr. presentation of “Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr.” in the Forster Auditorium in Rock […]
Randy Feenstra | District Representative On Wednesday, June 11, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins traveled to Capitol Hill to testify before the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Agriculture Committee, respectively. As the only member of Congress serving on these two pivotal committees, I […]
