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One foot in the past, another in the future (CL)

May 20, 2025 | , , ,

A chapter closes, memories remain Amy Lyon | Staff Writer On May 18, 63 Central Lyon seniors officially became alumni at the commencement ceremony in the Central Lyon high school gym.This year’s program included performances of “Pirates of the Caribbean” by the high school band and “I’ll Be on My Way” by the choir. Auna […]

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One foot in the past, another in the future (GLR)

May 20, 2025 | , , ,

George-Little Rock celebrates graduation Dominique Kooiker | EditorOn Sunday, May 18, 23 George-Little Rock seniors proceeded into the George-Little Rock High School gym to the traditional “Pomp and Circumstance.” Following commencement exercises, these students left the building as George-Little Rock alumni.Senior class vice president Mya Storm welcomed everyone to the ceremony, and valedictorian and senior […]

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Brushing up on essential skills

May 20, 2025 | , ,

TRAINING FOR EMERGENCIES Daryl Michael, left, discusses newborn resuscitation with a group of nurses from Avera Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital in Rock Rapids Thursday, May 15. Michael is a simulation in motion education coordinator, and he facilitated classroom training on labor and delivery as well as led the group of nurses through a delivery simulation. […]

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A storied career in teaching

May 20, 2025 | , ,

SURROUNDED BY HER STUDENTS Jaci Van Veldhuizen sits surrounded by her 2024-2025 Central Lyon fourth-grade class, her final class she taught before her retirement at the end of the school year. Van Veldhuizen started teaching at Central Lyon in 1989, teaching kindergarten, first grade and fourth grade throughout her career. (Photo/Submitted) Central Lyon fourth-grade teacher […]

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Integrating creative learning opportunities

May 20, 2025 | , ,

Geroge-Little Rock teacher set to retire Dominique Kooiker | Editor With nearly four decades of teaching experience under her belt, George-Little Rock fourth-grade teacher Sharon Klaassen is set to retire at the end of the school year.Klaassen started teaching in 1987 after graduating from Northwestern College in Orange City. She completed her student teaching at […]

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Scoop supper serves up support

May 20, 2025 | ,

Amy Lyon | Staff Writer The Central Lyon Elementary School gym was bustling with activity during the annual Central Lyon Parent Teacher Council (PTC) scoop supper Monday, May 12. This year marked number five for the biggest fundraiser of the year for the PTC, which raises money for elementary and middle school classrooms.The meal was […]

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Central Lyon School Board negotiates salaries for 2025-26 school year

May 20, 2025 | ,

Central Lyon School Board Amy Lyon | Staff Writer The Central Lyon School Board met at 4:30 p.m. May 12 to discuss matters surrounding the end of the school year as well as confirm contracts for next year.After some financial updates, a host of recognition and congratulations was in order. The after prom/after graduation committee […]

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Friends of Blood Run to host fifth-annual 5K trail run/walk July 19

May 20, 2025 | ,

A 5K trail run/walk will be held Saturday, July 19, at the Blood Run National Historic Landmark west of Granite in western Lyon County. The trail run/walk will begin with registration at 7:30 a.m. at the landmark site west of Granite with the event starting at 8 a.m.Trail run/walk online registration may be completed at […]

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A day in the life of an administrative assistant

May 20, 2025 | ,

Madalynn Van Der Weerd | InternJulian Timmer | Work Study StudentRhonda Menning is an administrative assistant at Central Lyon in the elementary school. What got Menning in the field was when she was a young mom she wanted to work where her kids were going to school. Menning has been working at Central Lyon now […]

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Interesting facts related to Memorial Day

May 20, 2025 | ,

Memorial Day is celebrated annually on the last Monday of May across the United States. The proximity of Memorial Day to the summer solstice has led many to view the weekend preceding the holiday as the unofficial kickoff to summer. However, Memorial Day is about more than backyard barbecues and weekend getaways.Memorial Day honors service […]

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