A Rock Rapids fire engine turns down the road of a Pizza Ranch delivery customer with lights and sirens on. Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor It’s not everyday Pizza Ranch pizza or chicken gets delivered by firefighters in a fire truck. But on Thursday, October 20, that’s exactly how the orders were delivered. Volunteer firefighters […]
The Mural Society has kept busy this past year restoring a few murals throughout town. In early October, artist Megan De Young finished a repaint of the Dr. Fanny Plucker mural next to Rapids Chiropractic. Dr. Plucker was a female chiropractor who served the community during World War II. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer […]
THE FIREFIGHTER BEHIND THE GEARRock Rapids volunteer firefighter, Nick Lupkes, demonstrated to Central Lyon elementary students what a firefighter would sound like calling out in a house fire with full gear on, including the self-contained breathing apparatus. The demonstration was part of fire prevention week activities Friday, October 14. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Jessica Jensen | Managing […]
TEEN SPIRITThe cast of Central Lyon’s fall musical, “Bye Bye Birdie,” puts the finishing touches on a dance sequence. Pictured in front are Anna Van Aartsen as Kim MacAfee and Chase Thedens as Conrad Birdie. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) A rock-and-roll icon, a kiss and plenty of plot twists sure to entertain Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer […]
Council of Churches to host Angela Kennecke Nov. 6 Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer Veteran broadcast reporter and award-winning investigative reporter, Angela Kennecke, is widely recognizable to many northwest Iowans from her time at KELOland News in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Now, Kennecke is focused on the mission of her non-profit organization, Emily’s Hope. On […]
Shawn Dresson Little Rock resident receives Sanford Employee of the Year award Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer Little Rock resident Shawn Dreeson was recently awarded the Sanford Health Network Management Employee of the Year award. This award was established in 2016 to recognize employees who exemplify the core values of Sanford Health, including calling, courage, […]
PACKING LUNCHMembers of the Central Lyon FFA chapterpacked lunch bags Thursday morning, Oct. 13, for Operation: Feed the Farmer. These lunch bags were later distributed to farmers who stopped by Cooperative Farmers Elevator and delivered directly to farmers in the field. (Photo/submitted) Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer During harvest, mealtimes for farmers can be a […]
Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer A group of Central Lyon-George-Little Rock cross-country runners and parents attended the Central Lyon school board meeting Monday, Oct. 10, to encourage the board to not separate the cross-country team following the announcement made Sept. 20 by George-Little Rock officials that they would be leaving the Siouxland Conference. Laurel Schriever […]
Help prevent cold, flu and other illnesses with these strategies Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor The immune system is a powerful component of the human body. The immune system recognizes when viruses, bacteria and other foreign invaders enter or compromise the body, and then takes action to prevent illnesses from taking over. As cold and […]
The 2022 homecoming court is pictured. Front row, left to right: Andrew Austin, Zach Lutmer, Afton Schlumbohm, Korryn Christensen. Back row: Gable Van Beek, Josh Elbert, Simon Konechne, Ashlyn Murray, Louise Meyer, Anna Van Aartsen. Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor School pride and other themes were on full display at Central Lyon for homecoming 2022. […]
