The Central Lyon School District wishes to inform you that they will be conducting ISASP (Iowa Assessments) for all students grades 3-11 during the week of April 8-11. If students who are homeschooled would like the opportunity to test, parents should contact the school directly on or before Thursday, March 28, 2024. If choosing to […]
Sports Column Why northwest Iowa fosters a unique environment for the most unadulterated form of athletics Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter There is no purer level of athletics than high school sports.From the often small but packed environments to the passion supporters bring, there’s something about nearly everyone being connected to the kids playing the […]
Local roadracer discusses career Dominique Kooiker | Editor During the week, Sean Stettnichs of Rock Rapids is the director of human resources at MAIA Biotechnology based out of Chicago. On summer weekends, however, Stettnichs feels the need for speed, competing in motorcycle roadracing at tracks local and national.“I started roadracing when I was 24. I […]
Central Lyon High School Mock Trial team ready for competition Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff Intern This year the Central Lyon High School Mock Trial team will participate in the regional competition March 12 in Sioux City. Bradley Raveling is a world history teacher in the high school and K-12 talented and gifted teacher. […]
Sheriff Vander Stoep marks 28th year of teaching DARE Over 90 students in Lyon County recently graduated from the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program. The mission of the DARE program is “Teaching students good decision-making skills to help them lead safe and healthy lives”.The program consists of 45-minute sessions for 10-weeks designed for fifth […]
Central Lyon administrators recently released the names of students included on the third quarter high honor and honor rolls for the 2023-2024 school year.HIGH HONOR ROLLSeventh grade: Jacob Allen, Evan Baker, Kyla Davis, James Drenth, Jackson Groen, Brody Hartter, Emmalynn Hoefert, Carter Keough, Jersie Klarenbeek, Annen Kopp, Piper Kruse, Ryder Laleman, Beau Lupkes, William Lupkes, […]
On Saturday, March 9, Central Lyon and George-Little Rock sent students to Carroll to compete in the State Individual Speech Contest. Central Lyon sent 13 students to compete in 17 events with 13 entries receiving I ratings.George-Little Rock sent 13 students to compete in 21 events. Eighteen entries received I ratings with 14 of those […]
March is colon cancer awareness month By Craig Hohn, FACHE | CEO Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital This year, more than 150,000 new colorectal cancers will be diagnosed, and some 52,000 Americans will die of the disease. With the help of your medical local providers, you can help turn the tide.When found early, these cancers are […]
