SANFORD COLLECTS FOR A CAUSE On Wednesday, Jan. 24, the Sanford Rock Rapids Clinic donated food they’d collected in a donation drive to Mid-Sioux Opportunity Inc.’s food pantry in Rock Rapids. The drive raised 120 pounds of food along with monetary donations. Pictured front, left to right, Pam Ericson outreach coordinator with Mid-Sioux Opportunity Inc., […]
Inflation has been a hot topic for several years, as the cost of everything from groceries to gas to housing has increased considerably since 2019. Cars are no exception to that phenomenon, and anyone who has purchased a new car over the last half decade likely experienced some sticker shock when they started their search […]
Dominique Kooiker | Editor Car accidents happen every day. Though the World Health Organization reports that approximately 1.35 million people die each year as a result of road traffic crashes, many more people walk away from such accidents relatively unscathed. In such instances, knowing what to do in the immediate aftermath of an accident can […]
Taking care of a vehicle involves more than just maintaining the equipment under the hood. There are a number of steps involved in keeping a car or truck in top form, and that includes regular car washes.Car washes keep a vehicle shiny and clean, which can help it look good while sitting in the driveway […]
Drivers go to great lengths to ensure what’s under the hood of their vehicles is well taken care of. But it’s equally beneficial to tend to the exterior of a vehicle, including its paint job.According to Popular Mechanics, oxidation can adversely affect iron-based metals. That can put vehicles in jeopardy and take significant time off […]
Dominique Kooiker | Editor In spite of challenging weather conditions, George-Little Rock celebrated homecoming Jan. 16-19. Students, faculty and staff participated in a variety of dress-up days, contests, activities and more.During coronation Tuesday, Jan. 16, Jesus Martinez and Taryn Odens were crowned homecoming king and queen. 2023 homecoming king Brandon Van Briesen was invited to […]
Central Lyon jazz choir prepares for competitive season Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff Intern On Tuesday and Thursday mornings, a small group of choir students gathers to rehearse for jazz choir. The Central Lyon “Roaring” Jazz Choir is preparing to start its competitive season in February.“Jazz choir is a small choir consisting of 16-19 […]
Dominique Kooiker | Editor On Monday evening, Jan. 15, local Republicans met at the Forster Community Center in Rock Rapids to declare their presidential preferences, elect delegates to the county convention and address key community issues. Precinct 3, North Rock Rapids, gathered on the east side of the community center, and Precinct 4, South Rock […]
Dancingwith the educatorsCentral Lyon staff joins dance team for half-time performanceMadalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff InternDuring half-time at the basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 16, the Central Lyon Dance Team brought a few new members with them to perform — staff members at Central Lyon. The dance team is coached by Molly Oedekoven. Members of […]
Dominique Kooiker | EditorOn Tuesday, Jan. 16, members of the Rock Rapids Kiwanis Club presented a $1,000 donation to Central Lyon Elementary for its coats, hats and gloves fund.“Many times we see that kids come to school, and they’re just not properly clothed. For us to ask them to go outside three times a day […]
