Jay Waagmeester | Staff Intern Four generations of Mosers stand with Brian Waddingham, executive director of the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers and Mike Naig, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and Land Stewardship at the award reception for the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor. The Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award recognizes livestock farmers who go above and […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor For some youngsters, summertime is more about lazy days and less about learning. But a number of youth educators in the community put more stock in the latter. At Iowa State University Extension and Outreach-Lyon County, youth programs offered throughout the summer months are grounded on the belief kids learn […]
Central Lyon third-grader wins VFW Auxiliary essay contest Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor PATRIOTISM IS A FAMILY AFFAIREaston Radtke is pictured with his parents, Mark and Cassie Radtke, center, his grandparents, Gary and Sheri Radtke, at left, and Al and Joanne Montag, at right, after the announcement his VFW Auxiliary essay won first place at […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor IN THE COMMUNITY TO HELP THE COMMUNITYPam Ericson is the new outreach coordinator for Mid-Sioux Opportunity in Rock Rapids. She stresses the non-profit’s focus of helping low-income families in the local community and is challenging local businesses, individuals, churches and organizations to help support programs such as crisis funds through […]
Jay Waagmeester | Staff Intern As soon as school dismisses for the summertime, many pre-teens and young adults start thinking of how to spend the dog days of summer. For some, this can mean looking for ways to earn money. For others, it may be the first time for being home alone day after day. […]
Jay Waagmeester | Staff Intern Kendal Zylstra Absentee voting has begun for the June 7 primary elections and Iowa voters should be aware of their new districts. Since 2012, Lyon County has been part of the 1st District in the statehouse. This district included Lyon, Osceola and part of Dickinson county. Starting this election cycle, […]
Jay Waagmeester | Staff Intern OUTDOOR RECREATIONTanner Lincecum casts a fishing line in the Rock River in Island Park during a session of the outdoor recreation May term class at Central Lyon. (Photo/Jay Waagmeester) Barbequing, fishing and working in the shop are pastimes of many, but did you learn them in school? Students at Central […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor WITH EVERY ENDING THERE IS A BRAND-NEW BEGINNINGThe class motto of the Central Lyon Class of 2022 provided a fitting backdrop for commencement exercises Sunday, May 22. Pictured at left: Michaela Robbins wore the Army National Guard stole during the graduation processional. Caden Wright and Maycie Baker exchange a high-five […]
Jay Waagmeester | Staff Intern MORE THAN JUST A GAMECentral Lyon students participating in the May term class, strategic gaming, are learning more than just a card game. Pictured left to right: Korryn Christensen, Trevor Dieren, Ella Jager and Nolan Baker. (Photo/Jay Waagmeester) The month of May looks different around the halls of Central Lyon High […]
Central Lyon fourth-grade teacher recognized Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor SHAPING THE KINDNESS OF THE FUTUREFourth-grade teacher Sara Groen is pictured with a group of her students outside of the Central Lyon Elementary School. Groen was recently recognized for her efforts in leading The Kindness Squad by being named the McTeacher of the Month by […]
