Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Just over 21 percent of registered voters in Lyon County cast a vote in the June 7 primary election.In the federal races, Lyon County voted for Republicans Chuck Grassley and Randy Feenstra and Democrats Michael Franken and Ryan Melton. At the state level, voters in Lyon County signaled their support […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor For the first time, River Valley Players will bring a full musical production with a cast of entirely youth from the area Thursday and Friday. For the past two years, RVP has conducted RVP Junior, a sort of theatre camp for the younger generation of aspiring actors to gain experience […]
Jay Waagmeester | Staff Intern TALKING WITH CONSTITUENTSState auditor Rob Sand made a stop in Rock Rapids Monday, June 6 ahead of the primary election Tuesday. He talked about the role of his office across the state. (Photo/Jay Waagmeester) Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand is running for reelection in November. On June 6, he visited Rock […]
Austin Thomas | Staff Writer After recounting notable moments in the history of the Christian Reformed Church of Rock Rapids, church members have spent the recent months celebrating the past, all leading up to the celebration of the 100th anniversary. The celebration of Christian Reformed Church in Rock Rapids will be Saturday, June 25 with […]
Citizen of the Year to be announced Thursday Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor The annual Heritage Days fundraising taco supper and pie auction has been moved to be included in the celebration’s lineup of activities and will be Thursday, June 16, from 5 -7 p.m. in the Forster Community Center.The community is invited to enjoy […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor The Central Lyon School Foundation is a private, non-profit organization that supports academic and co-curricular activities at Central Lyon by providing funds for programs, scholarships and to help develop and extend the district’s facilities and resources.One of the group’s primary fundraisers is hosting the Central Lyon all-school reunion during Heritage […]
Kids’ box car races new event during races Friday night Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Whether you enjoy looking at cars, comparing the motors in cars, cruising in cars or racing cars, Heritage Days has you covered.Starting Friday at 6 p.m., car enthusiasts can take in the burnout contest located on Second Avenue off South […]
35th annual United Methodist Church luncheon is Friday Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor No one should go hungry during Heritage Days as food options highlight the list of activities for Thursday through Saturday.After enjoying the taco supper and pie auction Thursday, make plans for breakfast Friday, June 17 with Dad’s Belgian Waffle breakfast […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor RIVER VALLEY PLAYERS TO PRESENT ‘LION KING JR.’ MUSICAL WITH CAST OF AREA YOUTHLEFT: Young Simba, played by Ashlee Koedam, learns of the motto “Hakuna Matata” from Timon, played by Carter Greve, during a rehearsal for the production of “Lion King Jr.”. The musical will be presented as part of […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor The medallion hunt is a favorite part of Heritage Days with the winner taking home a $25 Rock Rapids Chamber gift certificate.The medallion hunt will put participants on the lookout throughout Rock Rapids Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The golden medallion will be hidden somewhere in town and a clue to […]
