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Building a better robot

Central Lyon Robotics Teams compete at league championship Peyton Vogel | Staff Intern Dominique Kooiker | Editor Opportunities for students and young people to work in STEM-related fields have never been more important. Students at Central Lyon can find this opportunity in many places, one of which is the school’s robotics program coached by high […]

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Developing deeper understanding of math

Central Lyon Elementary gets new math curriculum Dominique Kooiker | Editor In the fall semester of this school year, Central Lyon Elementary introduced a new math curriculum, Illustrative Mathematics. This curriculum was chosen by a committee of teachers, and the purchase was unanimously approved by the school board in June for $52,573.50.Central Lyon third grade […]

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George-Little Rock Homecoming Coronation Monday

The George-Little Rock homecoming queen and king for 2024 will be crowned Monday, Jan. 15. Coronation activities begin at 7 p.m. at the high school. Members of the homecoming court for 2024 are pictured. Front, left to right, Taryn Odens, Emily Winkel, Hadley Madson, Kami Gerken. Back Isaiah Johnson, Noah Terhark, Andrew Denekas, Micah Jumbeck, […]

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Ashley Stueven accepted to Iowa Collegiate Honor Band

Buena Vista University students include from left Evan Pearce, Daniel Zeman, Ashley Stueven, Megan Shannahan, Cameron Germain, and university director of bands, Dr. Kyle Norris. (Photo/Submitted) STORM LAKE, IA — Ashley Stueven of George was one of five Buena Vista University students selected to participate in the 28th annual Iowa Collegiate Honor Band.The two-day event […]

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Rock Rapids native elected to Sanford Health board of trustees

Dana Dykhouse began term Jan. 1 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Sanford Health recently announced First PREMIER Bank CEO Dana Dykhouse has been elected to serve on its board of trustees. Dykhouse began his term Jan. 1.Sanford Health trustees are elected by the full board and currently serve up to three three-year terms. The board of […]

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Community Foundation of Lyon County accepting grant applications

SIOUX CITY, IA–The Community Foundation of Lyon County, an affiliate of the Siouxland Community Foundation, is accepting grant applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and units of local government. Grant criteria and the online application can be found at www.siouxlandcommunityfoundation.org under the affiliates tab. The deadline for submitting an online application is March 15.“We encourage nonprofits […]

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Start the new year right

Start the new year rightAvera recommends prioritizing cancer screenings in JanuaryAt the beginning of the New Year, it’s natural to consider health improvements. Nothing puts your well-being in the spotlight better than scheduling essential cancer screenings.Screenings aid in the early identification of abnormal cells or tumors. Detecting cancer earlier often lets your care team take […]

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George welcomes new City Council members

At the beginning of the year, the City of George welcomed newly-elected city council members Kris Hamilton, BJ Gerken and Derek Storm. They join re-elected mayor Bill Sprock and current city council members Bob Gruis and Carola Vivian. Pictured front, left to right, are council members Carola Vivian, Kris Hamilton, BJ Gerken. Back, Bob Gruis, […]

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Letter to the editor

Iowa will be holding its caucus on January 15, 2024. Even though all of the Republican Presidential candidates have their own special attributes, I will be casting my ballot for Ron DeSantis.Ron served as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy and was active in service to our country from 2004-2010. He was deployed to […]

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Nikki Haley for President

Letter to the editor James 3:13 states “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth.”Please prayerfully consider whether the candidate […]

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