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Back-to-school health fair

Aug 18, 2023 |

Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer On Thursday, Aug. 10, Health Services of Lyon County hosted a Back-to-School Health Fair at the Forster Community Center in Rock Rapids. This event offered free health screenings, immunizations and door prizes. The goal of this event was to offer families an easy way to make sure their students were […]

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Transitioning back to school

Aug 18, 2023 |

Social worker provides adjustment tips Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer Preparing to head back to school can be a difficult time for many children and their families. Whether it is reluctance to give up the freedom of summer or anxieties surrounding homework and friends, the transition back into the school routine can be hard. Luckily, […]

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Creative Living Center social worker earns credential

Aug 18, 2023 |

Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer Michael Henning of Creative Living Center became a licensed independent social worker in June. This credential allows him to provide independent and clinical social work services in Iowa. In order to earn this license, Henning had to accumulate 4,000 hours of supervised post-master’s social work experience. He also had to […]

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Central Lyon FFA chapter receives award

Aug 18, 2023 |

Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer The Central Lyon FFA chapter was recently honored with an award given at the national level. The National Chapter Award Program recognizes FFA chapters that actively implement the mission and strategies of the organization. Central Lyon FFA received a three-star National Chapter Award, which is the highest level of the […]

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Sheriff urges drivers to be aware as students return to school

Aug 18, 2023 |

Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor As students across Lyon County head back to school next week, Lyon County Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep is reminding motorists and younger drivers to slow down, eliminate distractions and be more aware.AAA Auto Club Group is also urging drivers to wear seatbelts, stay alert in neighborhoods and school zones and […]

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Dutchland Foods to host open house

Aug 18, 2023 |

Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Dutchland Foods in Lester will host an open house event Saturday, Aug. 26, from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The event will include guided tours to showcase the food production processes and a community lunch.Dutchland Foods was started by Wayne and Jennie Van Wyhe as a franchise business in 1992 in a […]

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Trying new Treats

Aug 18, 2023 | ,

Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer Trying something new is always an adventure for Nancy Wassenaar of rural Doon. From traveling the country for work to renovating houses, Wassennaar is always up for new experiences. Her most recent endeavor was starting the Little Rock River Mercantile which specializes in freeze-dried foods.“My interest in freeze dryers started […]

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A trip to the Capitol

Aug 18, 2023 | ,

Lyon REC sends students to D.C. on annual Youth Tour Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer One of the best ways to learn about history is to experience it in multiple ways, whether that is reading about it in history books or visiting historical sites and museums. This June, two Central Lyon juniors experienced history in […]

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Governor Reynolds ‘impressed’ with pastry production process in Lester

Aug 18, 2023 | ,

THE STORY BEHIND THE BUSINESSGovernor Kim Reynolds, right, looks at historical pictures of Dutchland Foods in Lester during a visit and tour of the production facility Tuesday, August 1. Owners Sue and Pete Van Wyhe, center, and son, Monty, left, shared stories of how their business has evolved. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor […]

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U.S. Senator Grassley visits Dutchland Foods

Aug 18, 2023 | ,

Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa was the second elected official to visit Dutchland Foods in two days last week. Grassley viewed the pastry production plant and hosted a question-and -answer session for employees and community members Wednesday, Aug. 2, as part of his 99 Counties tour, his annual trip […]

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