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Local students compete at individual speech district contest

Dominique Kooiker | Editor On Saturday, Feb. 24, Central Lyon and George-Little Rock High Schools sent students to compete in the district individual speech contest at MOC-FV. Central Lyon had 17 students compete in 21 events with 18 entries receiving I ratings. These students will compete at the state individual speech contest in Carroll Saturday, […]

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Wok on the Wildside pasta supper

Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff Intern The Lyon County Conservation Foundation hosted a “Wok on the Wildside” pasta bar for a freewill donation Thursday, Feb. 29, at the Forster Community Center in Rock Rapids.Participants could pick their own sauce, toppings and noodles for their pasta. Then they watched their food get made in front […]

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Ryan Chase

By Matt Dieren Ryan Chase was born in Sioux Falls to Jason and Wendee Chase. He has one older sister Emma.Ryan participates in school activities including football, golf, baseball, and FCA, and his favorite high school memory was going to state basketball. He describes his senior year in three words: fast, fun, and easy because […]

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Gabby Rasmussen

By Lauren Geerdes Gabrielle Rose Rasmussen is a dedicated student and friend. She is the daughter of Ginger and Chad Rasmussen and has three siblings and a brother-in-law: Angel and Joel, Hope, and Luke. Gabby was born in Sioux Falls and has lived in Rock Rapids ever since.During her time in high school, Gabby has […]

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Zackery Nath

By Lauren Geerdes Zackery Nath is the son of Colette and Todd Nath. He has one sister, Tenley, and they have lived with his family in Rock Rapids since he was young. Zack values his family in the highest regard. He even says they are his biggest role models because they push him to be […]

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Ashley Dieren

By Josina Pedersen Ashley Kathleen Dieren was born in Sioux Falls, shortly after her twin brother Matt. Her parents are Lisa and Terry Dieren, and she also has an older sister, Ellie. Ashley spent the first two years of her childhood living in Brandon, South Dakota, before moving to Rock Rapids, where she has been […]

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Ethan Pedersen

By Keaton Funk Ethan Pedersen was born in Sioux Falls, and is the son of Damon and Jennifer Pedersen. Ethan has three siblings, a younger brother, Egan, and two older sisters, Elyse and Emma.In school, Ethan is a member of NHS, backpack program, football, wrestling, and FFA. Ethan is also a member of 4-H and […]

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Aaron Springer

By Matt Dieren Aaron Springer is the son of Heather and Dave Springer. He has two brothers, Zach and Nate, and a sister, Anika. Aaron was born in Rock Rapids on April 1, 2005.Aaron’s favorite part of high school was sports, and the thing that he liked the most throughout high school was cheering on […]

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Celebrate St. Pat’s with traditional Irish dishes

(Family Features) If St. Patrick’s Day inspires feelings of hearth and home rather than leprechauns and green beer, you can celebrate tradition with warm, filling meals that harken back to Irish heritage. Soups and stews are certain to conjure up some nostalgia while soft, delicious cake is a perfect way to honor tradition regardless of […]

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Treasurer Smith encourages Lyon County residents to search for missing money on Unclaimed Property Day

DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith joined the National Unclaimed Property Day celebration on February 1.“Returning money to rightful owners and heirs is what Great Iowa Treasure Hunt is all about,” said Smith. “National Unclaimed Property Day is the perfect opportunity to raise awareness and encourage Iowans to search for their unclaimed treasure. Lyon […]

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