HIGH-END DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING Shawna Hickman looks over an example of a 3-D ultrasound. Hickman provides high-end diagnostic ultrasounds at Avera Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital in Rock Rapids as part of a new partnership. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Avera Rock Rapids offering high-end diagnostic ultrasound imaging Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Moms-to-be look forward to an important day […]
Presentation provides identification, treatment tips A CLOSER LOOK AT DAMAGE DONE An ash tree owner takes a close look at a sample of ash tree bark marked with the destruction done by an emerald ash borer infestation. Approximately 20 community members with ash trees attended a presentation hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach-Lyon […]
Sarah Mullinix | Staff Writer A new water treatment plant is being constructed at Klondike to replace the old treatment plant built in 1975. Bonnie Koel, Lyon and Sioux Rural Water manager, said it was the first built for the system and there is a need for expansion. “The new plant will be built at […]
(Photo/Teri Marken) Austin Thomas | Staff Writer Members of the Rock Rapids fire department responded to the call of a house fire at 2958 210th Street Monday, Feb. 7 at around 4:40 a.m. Upon arrival, the house was engulfed in flames, according to Ed Reck, Rock Rapids fire chief. Mutual aid came from the Lester, […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor After receiving no public comment — oral or written — from Rock Rapids residents concerning the maximum tax levy rate set by the city council, the council briefly discussed again the final two options for a maximum tax levy during the city council meeting Wednesday, Feb. 9. Option A would […]
$1 million allocated for new annex building Mecinze Sittig | Staff Writer The Lyon County board of supervisors gathered twice last week to continue budget work and discuss requests and projects for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. During the regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 8, Jim Hoye, Rock Rapids Municipal Utilities general manager, was present […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Many people looking for energy and nutrition products often shy away because of the cost or the need to fill the cupboard with countless canisters, bottles and packages. A new business concept, a nutrition club, breaks down products such as meal replacement protein shakes and energy drinks into individual servings. In […]
Sarah Mullinix | Staff Writer In a busy world with increasingly busy schedules, taking time to care for you is vital to being able to deal with daily stresses and those that come along unexpectedly. Elise Derry, RN care manager, Sanford Canton/Beresford has some simple self-care tips to implement into your daily routine to help […]
BRINGING DENTAL CARE WHERE IT IS LACKED Elyse Pedersen, far right, a Central Lyon alum and current student at the University of Iowa, spent time over her winter break in Guatemala, providing dental care in impoverished communities. (Photo/Submitted) Austin Thomas | Staff Writer Adventure finds itself beckoning in all facets of the world. The great […]
ALL SHOOK UP TO TAKE THE STAGE Brandon Lenderink, who portrays Dennis in the upcoming River Valley Players’ production of “All Shook Up”, strikes a pose as he completes a musical number during a recent rehearsal. (Photo/Austin Thomas) Austin Thomas | Staff Writer A long-standing tradition of the community comes back this February, as […]
