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Every ‘sole’ deserves a sock

Feb 13, 2024 | , , , ,

Avera hospital hosts sock drive Dominique Kooiker | Editor As the Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital’s wound care clinic in Rock Rapids comes up on its one-year anniversary March 6, the wound care team wanted to do something to give back to the community.“We’re coming up on the year anniversary of the wound care center opening. […]

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Celebrating Iowa heritage on stage

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River Valley Players to present ‘State Fair’ Dominique Kooiker | Editor For its 50th season, River Valley Players will present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “State Fair” directed by Ann Langholdt and Rochelle Ebel. The performances will be presented in the Forster Auditorium in the Central Lyon High School in Rock Rapids Friday, Feb. 23, and Saturday, […]

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Central Lyon Elementary celebrates Valentine’s Day

Feb 13, 2024 | , , ,

Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff Intern Valentine’s Day at Central Lyon Elementary in Rock Rapids is a time for students to learn about the importance of showing kindness to others. Some teachers take the opportunity to dedicate the month of February to Valentine’s Day activities.To start off the month, Central Lyon second-grade teacher Julie […]

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Lyon County Reporter recognized in 2024 Iowa Better Newspaper contest

Feb 13, 2024 | , ,

Dominique Kooiker | Editor The staff of the Lyon County Reporter newspaper were recognized in the 2023 Iowa Better Newspaper contest as part of the Iowa Newspaper Association convention Thursday, Feb. 8. Approximately 2,880 entries in dozens of categories were judged by the Illinois Press Association. Contest winners were announced during the awards ceremony Thursday […]

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Lessons in kindness

Feb 13, 2024 | ,

Clover Kids participate in Valentine’s activities Peyton Vogel | Staff Intern Generosity is an important lesson for young children to learn. A few of the 93 members of the Lyon County Clover Kids learned about the importance of generosity at the Central Lyon elementary school Wednesday, Feb. 7.Clover Kids is a monthly after-school program sponsored […]

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Celebrating National FCCLA Week

Feb 13, 2024 | ,

During the week of Feb. 12-16, the Central Lyon and George-Little Rock chapters of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) will celebrate National FCCLA Week. All students are invited to join with their school’s FCCLA members to participate in the scheduled events.At Central Lyon, the events started off with pajama day Monday. On […]

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National Iowa Day

Feb 13, 2024 | ,

Working to better the Hawkeye State here at home Tristan Taylor | Writer In 1846, Iowa became the 29th state to join the Union. One hundred and seventy-eight years later, just over 3 million people call the Hawkeye State home. In celebration of this great state, Feb. 8 of every year has been dedicated as […]

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Bringing Tropical Sun and Fun to Premier Estates

Feb 13, 2024 | ,

On Thursday, Feb. 8, Premier Estates Assisted Living of Rock Rapids had a luau party for residents. Those in attendance played beach-themed games and enjoyed tropical treats. Pictured, left to right, front row: Dorothy Steiner, Betty DeJongh, Ruth Dickmann, Meredith Kurth, Tywone Carey. Second row: Harriet Hoff, Lois Nagel, Mae Smid, Holly Spitler, Freda Kammarmeyer, […]

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Congressional candidate Kevin Virgil secures signatures necessary to appear on Republican ballot in District 4

Feb 13, 2024 | ,

Kevin Virgil, a former U.S. Army Ranger and member of the intelligence community, has successfully secured the required number of signatures to appear on the Republican ballot for the June 4 election in Iowa’s Fourth Congressional District. Virgil announced his candidacy to challenge incumbent Congressman Randy Feenstra.Having met and exceeded the nomination petition signature requirement […]

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Boredom Busters

Feb 13, 2024 | ,

Tristan Taylor | Editor Lyon County Conservation hosted its monthly Saturday Boredom Buster Feb. 10. This program is held every second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. during the winter season. It encourages families to get out of the house for an afternoon of fun activities at the Lyon County Nature Center.The main […]

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