ALL-STATE CHORUS MEMBERS Rhya Kelderman, Serenity Fluit and Amber Langholdt of Central Lyon were selected to perform in the All-State Chorus at the All-State Music Festival in Ames. The chorus practiced Thursday and Friday, Nov. 21 and 22, and performed Saturday, Nov. 23. (Photo/Madalynn Van Der Weerd) Central Lyon students make it to All-State Madalynn […]
SPIN CITY LAUNDRY COMES TO ROCK RAPIDS Jarrad and Ashleigh Benz stand in their new laundromat, Spin City Laundry in Rock Rapids. Spin City Laundry is located at 302 N. Second Ave. E. in Rock Rapids will be open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Coin-operated washers and dryers are available as well as vending […]
POULTRY PLUMAGE LEFT: Johnny Buntjer concentrates as he cuts his turkey plumes at the Rock Rapids Public Library during preschool story time Nov. 19. Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. new library program director, Rebecca Plueger, welcomes kids preschool-age and below for stories and fun. (Photo/Amy Lyon) THANKSGIVING ACCESSORY Nadia Klopfenstein shows off her […]
Avera Health will end participation as an in-network provider with Humana Medicare Advantage Dec. 31, 2024, due to ongoing issues that negatively affect the patient experience.Among issues that are creating difficulties for patients are delays in care due to long waits for prior authorizations and denials of necessary services and care.Avera Health has notified patients […]
Rock Rapids hosted a Holiday Craft and Vendor Market on Saturday, Nov. 22 at the Forster Community Center. Crafters and vendors from across the area displayed their goods and helped shoppers find the perfect holiday gifts, encouraging customers to shop small and support local businesses. (Photos/Teri Marken)
The George Little Rock Education Association was awarded two $500 Community Outreach Grants from the Iowa State Education Association.The Iowa State Education Association established Community Outreach Grants to collaborate and create opportunities for community service or school projects. Grants are available to state association members.The first project partners with the Little Rock Library and the […]
AMES – Summit Carbon Solutions announced Nov. 19 the submission of its permit application to the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC), marking a milestone in its effort to develop a transformative infrastructure project that benefits landowners, agriculture and communities statewide. This filing reflects engagement with South Dakotans to create a pipeline route shaped by […]
Numerous Avera rural and community hospitals have earned a 2024 Performance Leadership Award for excellence.Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards recognize top quartile performance (i.e., 75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in the three categories of quality, outcomes and/or patient perspective. Avera Merill Pioneer Hospital in Rock Rapids […]
Thanksgiving is a peak day for home cooking fires in the U.S. Thanksgiving and the day before are the top two days in this country for the chance of a cooking fire to happen in someone’s home. Cooking causes an average of 158,400 home fires per year, which is 44% of all home fires in […]
