DIVING INTO FUNAthena Pasch strikes a pose as she jumps off the diving board into the Rock Rapids city pool Thursday, Aug. 11. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor With the first day of the new school year just around the corner, patrons of the Rock Rapids swimming pool are taking advantage of fun […]
Mecinze Sittig | Staff Writer All counties in the state of Iowa and higher populated cities are set to receive a portion of funds obtained through a national opioid litigation settlement. It is estimated Lyon County could receive up to $139,000 over the 16 years the settlement is dispersed. In order to receive the funding, […]
Carter Iwen (far right in picture) watches the races from the sidelines as be prepares Caleb Johnson’s 22K 360 sprint car for a race. Iwen has been a part of Johnson’s pit crew team since being asked to join in January. (Photo/submitted) Dawson Heitritter and Carter Iwen share their experiences being pit crew members for […]
Younique Beautique celebrates one year of new ownership Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer STYLIST IN ACTIONKaeleigh Bechler, owner of Younique Beautique in George, highlights a customer’s hair. Bechler enjoys visiting with her clients while doing their hair, forming friendships that will last a lifetime. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Kaeleigh Bechler has always had a passion for doing […]
City council discusses liquidated damages during special meeting Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor READYING FOR NEXT PHASEThe retention pond at the end of South Union on Rock Rapids’ southwest side may not seem like a pond yet, but crews from 605 Companies who have been on the project for 11 months are nearing completion of […]
ISU Extension garden donates produce to ATLAS Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer GROWING A RAINBOWThe donation section of the ISU Extension Demonstration Garden grows produce that is donated to the ATLAS food pantry. The garden also has information about eating healthy and growing a nourishing garden provided by the Lyon County Extension Office. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Central Lyon High School volleyball player Sierra Schubert demonstrates a skill drill during the youth volleyball camp at Central Lyon Thursday, Aug. 4. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Local youth had opportunity to learn new skills last week during the Central Lyon Youth Volleyball Camp and a Youth Golf Clinic. Coaches and members […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor JUMP BAGS PURCHASED FOR AMBULANCE SQUAD WITH RIVERBOAT FOUNDATION FUNDSThe Lyon County Riverboat Foundation awarded a mini grant to the Lyon County Ambulance for jump bags filled with supplies, one for each member on the squad. The bags are kept in the personal vehicles of the EMTS who are able […]
Sarah Mullinix | Staff Writer Cozy SpaceRooms added to the Healing Room offer a safe space to share during Celebrate Recovery meetings and other events at the facility. (Photo/ Sarah Mullinix) Construction to put up walls at the Healing Room in Inwood started the beginning of July and separate rooms are starting to take shape. […]
Highlights include water fights, parade and men’s fastpitch softball game between Lester and Hills Indies Nathan Broek | Sports Editor ENJOYING THE COMPETITION This 5-year-old boy by the name of Eli gives a wide smile after completing his pull in the youth pedal pull event during Doon Days Saturday, July 30. Eli ended up getting a […]
