Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Renee Grooters from Rosie’s Sit-A-Minute helps a youngster determine which flavor of ice cream he wishes to try. The events were part of the PTC scoop supper Wednesday, May 18 to raise funds for Central Lyon classroom teachers. (Photos/Jessica Jensen) The Central Lyon Parent-Teacher Committee hosted its annual fundraiser Wednesday, […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Brett Dieren Forty-eight seniors at Central Lyon High School are slated to receive diplomas during commencement exercises Sunday, May 22 at 3 p.m. in the high school gym. The valedictorian’s address will be given by Emma Baker and the salutatorian’s speech will be given by Brett Dieren. The class colors […]
New playground ready for action Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Nothing says fun in the summertime more than baseball and the sound of young kids shrieking in delight as they whirl down a playground slide. Youngsters attending ball games at Borman Forster Field on Rock Rapids’ west side will now have the opportunity to enjoy […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Sydni Mauldin Commencement exercises for Lyon County high school seniors will begin this weekend with West Lyon High School celebrating the class of 2022 Saturday, May 14. On Sunday, May 15, commencement exercises get underway at George-Little Rock High School at 2 p.m. Central Lyon Community School District will graduate […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor jammin burger A local take on a friendly competition among eateries in downtown Sioux Falls is back during the month of May in Rock Rapids. The Rock Rapids Burger Battle runs now through May 31 and the community will be the burger testers to decide which restaurant will hold the […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor RACING AGAINST CANCER WITH AVERAA group of approximately 20 walkers and runners participated in a virtual Avera Race Against Cancer in Rock Rapids Saturday, May 7. The local option gave employees at Avera Medical Group in Rock Rapids an opportunity to participate in the annual event without having to travel […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor FRONTIER BANK PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIPAustin Metzger, center, a 2019 graduate of Central Lyon High School, was awarded a $2,000 South Dakota Bankers Foundation Scholarship by Frontier Bank. (Photo/Submitted) Frontier Bank, in partnership with the South Dakota Bankers Association, has awarded a $2,000 scholarship to a Central Lyon graduate. Austin Metzger received […]
Rock Rapids woman learns art of leather working Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor PATIENCE AND PRACTICE COMBINE TO CREATE CUSTOM LEATHER GOODSSarah Pourier of Rock Rapids, above, uses a series of special tools to create custom leather goods such as purses, wallets, keychains and even shoes. Her latest project, pictured below top, are custom-designed leather […]
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley hosted third event in Iowa Federal Courthouse Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Central Lyon senior Emma Baker, right, is pictured with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley, center, and Central Lyon High School social studies teacher Brad Raveling. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, a ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, hosted his […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor NOTABLE MUSICIANHudson Hinrichs selected musician Bruno Mars as his notable character for the “Night of the Notables” at Central Lyon Thursday, April 28. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Central Lyon fifth-grade students presented the culmination of a research project with Night of the Notables Thursday, April 28. Students dressed up as a notable […]
