Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer The Doon Days committee has planned a full weekend of activities for Doon Days 2023. On Friday, July 28, a community picnic will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. in the city park. For a free-will donation benefitting the Doon Days Committee, hamburgers, hotdogs, beans and chips will be served. Cruise […]
EXPLORING SCOTLANDEmma Chase stands outside Dunfermline Abbey and Palace in Scotland during her trip to Ireland and Scotland May 15-24 with the Buena Vista University choir. The choir traveled across the two countries and sang in churches, cathedrals and castles. (Photo/Submitted) Local student visits Ireland, Scotland Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer Traveling is a perfect […]
NewDockThe new floating dock on Lake Pahoja is located just south of Lakeview campgrounds. Its ability to sit on top of frozen water will mean less maintenance on it throughout the year. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer At the end of June, a new floating dock was installed on Lake Pahoja, south of […]
MORE TO SEE AND ENJOYRecent updates to the Southside Park area in Rock Rapids have recently been completed, including the installation of two fountains in the pond. At night, the fountains are lit with different, changing colors. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Work on Southside Park continues Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer On Wednesday, July 12, two fountains […]
Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer The Central Lyon School Board had its monthly meeting Monday, July 10. At this meeting, the board discussed a land swap and bus barn at the FFA farm, a resignation and more. The Central Lyon FFA farm currently sits north of Rock Rapids between Hark Boulevard and North Union Street. […]
UP CLOSE WITH A TURTLEFinn and Holden Hartter pet a painted turtle during a Lyon County Conservation program at the Rock Rapids Public Library Tuesday, July 11. Emily Ostrander, Lyon County Naturalist, gave a presentation on local water creatures, ranging from water beetles to turtles and more. Kids got the chance to get up close […]
SHOWING OFF SKILLSOn Thursday, July 13, 4-H members from throughout Lyon County brought their static projects to be judged at the Lyon County Fairgrounds. Pictured is Kadence Boender telling the judges about the shoes she designed. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer On Thursday, July 13, 4-H members from throughout the county brought their […]
Allison Dieters participates in the tractor pedal pull at the Granite Threshing Bee July 15-16. She placed in the top three along with her twin, Emily. Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer The sounds of engines humming filled the air this past weekend during the 39th annual Granite Threshing Bee July 15-16. People from all around […]
2023 MISS AND LITTLE MISS GEORGEThe newly-crowned 2023 Miss George and Little Miss George and the runners-up wave to the crowd during the Freedom Days parade Saturday, July 1. Front, left to right, Little Miss George, Quincy Gerloff, and Little Miss George runner-up, Shae Slykhuis. Back, Miss George, Lexi Landis, and Miss George runner-up, Hadley […]
ISU EXTENSION’S RISING STAR INTERNSISU Extension and Outreach has welcomed three Rising Star Interns to northwest Iowa this summer. These interns are getting a glimpse into what a future career in Extension might look like as well as working on several different projects in Lyon, Sioux, Osceola and O’Brien counties, such as partnering with local […]
