Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor The Heritage Days worship service Sunday will be in Island Park beginning at 10:30 a.m. The community is invited to attend and hear messages by local pastors, special music and guest speaker, Tanner Mans.Mans, the son of Cal and Cheryl Mans, grew up in Rock Rapids where he attended First […]
Boon & Lambert to entertain in courthouse square Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor After receiving positive feedback regarding the move of Heritage Days events from Island Park to downtown Rock Rapids in 2021, the Heritage Days committee decided to keep the same location for 2022 and to revisit the location every three years. And the […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor For the 21-years-old-and-above crowd, a bean bag tournament is another way to take in the events of Heritage Days.Aced Cornhole, 1889 Lounge and Wissink Creative are sponsoring the tournament which includes a 100 percent entry payout and 150 percent pot splash.No partner is needed and all of the equipment is […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor A staple of almost any community celebration is the parade, and the Heritage Days parade is no exception. “Regardless of what changes throughout the years in summer celebrations, the parade always goes on,” said Angie Jager, Rock Rapids Chamber director. “It’s a great way for young and old to enjoy […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor A visit to the Depot Museum, curated by members of the Lyon County Historical Society, can tell visitors a number of stories about the people and history of Rock Rapids.During Heritage Days, the Depot Museum will be open extended hours for that very purpose.Visitors can learn about the history of […]
Open golfing, family-friendly and fun atmosphere, brunch and more available Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor The Rock River Golf and Country Club will have open golfing available Saturday and Sunday with the membership restriction lifted. Greens fees apply to non-members. Golfing is open from 8 a.m. to sundown and the kitchen is open from 11:30 […]
Annual Heritage Days Road Race Saturday Jay Waagmeester | Staff Intern Start your Heritage Days Saturday with a morning workout and breakfast. This year’s Heritage Days Road Race 5K and 1 mile will start at 8 a.m. in Island Park. The 5K route will start in Island Park, and runners will run toward Main Street […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor The band, Stones Throw, from Sioux Falls will provide music for the annual Heritage Days street dance Saturday, June 18 starting at 9 p.m. The dance is sponsored by 1889 Lounge and will be located on South Marshall Street off First Avenue.According to their website, Stones Throw delivers rock from […]
Windy spring blows into summer over Memorial Day weekend Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Jay Waagmeester | Staff Intern BENT AND BROKENThe storm that blew through Lyon County in the early morning hours of May 30 left significant damage to this machine shed on the Dave and Amie Griesse farm northeast of Rock Rapids. (Photo/Submitted) […]
Iowa Gallivant sees Lyon County again Jay Waagmeester | Staff Intern TRAVEL BLOG SEES LYON COUNTYJayJay Goodvin and his daughter, Gigi, pose in Island Park on their trip to Lyon County on June 2. The two explored the county for The Iowa Gallivant, a travel blog. (Photo/Jay Waagmeester) Road trips are often hundreds of miles […]
