Central Lyon jazz band to begin competitive season Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff Intern The Central Lyon High School jazz band is ready to start its competitive season. The sounds of jazz music can be heard floating down the music hallway many mornings as they rehearse, practicing to be the best they can be.Jazz […]
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE AT VANDE’SFlorida governor and Republican presidential candidate hopeful Ron DeSantis had a town hall meeting in Vande’s Bar and Grill in Rock Rapids Thursday, Jan. 11. DeSantis took questions from the audience on a wide range of topics, including illegal immigration, the role of state versus federal government and more. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Dominique […]
Tristan Taylor | NCP Editor Despite the colder weather getting many people down, the Lyon County Conservation Society is planning a wide variety of activities and programs throughout the next three months to get people out of the house and learn about nature.One of the main events to be happening is Coffee with Conservation. Naturalist […]
Often-overlooked areas for snow removal Dominique Kooiker | Editor Last week’s snowstorm marked the first major winter storm of the season. With over 9 inches of snow in some places in Lyon County, residents got to work digging cars out from under a pile of snow, blowing snow from driveways and clearing paths down sidewalks.In […]
KEEPING LYON COUNTY’S HISTORIC RECORDSAmie Griesse became the Lyon County Recorder in 2021. The county recorder’s job is to maintain official records of real estate documents to preserve property rights, serve as the registrar of vital records (birth, death, marriage certificates), issue hunting and fishing licenses and renew boat, snowmobile and ATV licenses. Every parcel, […]
In front, Everclear founder and lead Art Alexakis. Behind are band members Freddy Herrera, Davey French and Brian Nolan. Tristan Taylor | Editor Area residents are invited to a night of rock and roll as 90’s alternative rock band Everclear is coming to Grand Falls Casino Jan. 27. After over 30 years in Everclear, band […]
Tristan Taylor | Editor As we head into the new year, for some it can be a time of rejuvenation and learning new skills to help them in the new year. But for others, it can be a definite time of stress as the yearly tax season gets closer and closer. Stress about finances now […]
Frontier Bank offers financial tips Dominique Kooiker | Editor Heading into the New Year, many people make resolutions, whether it’s eating healthy or saving money. Even if people don’t make specific resolutions, the New Year offers a fresh start and the chance to take a look at new opportunities.Brad Lupkes is a certified financial planner […]
Average land values in Iowa rose 3.7 percent nominally, 0.5 percent after adjusting for inflationAMES – Iowa’s farmland values rose again, albeit at a slower pace than the last two years. The annual Iowa State University Land Value Survey found that farmland values increased 3.7 percent or $424, to $11,835 per acre. The modest increase […]
American Auto Awards expands offerings in Rock Rapids Dominique Kooiker | Editor When given the opportunity to take over a business with a solid clientele and a 50-year legacy, Travis and Tara Dreke of Rock Rapids jumped at the chance. The couple bought American Auto Awards in August 2022.“American Auto Awards has been around for […]
