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‘Roaring’ jazz choir starts season on high note

Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff Intern On Feb. 5, the Central Lyon “Roaring” jazz choir went to the state contest in Sheldon. The choir earned a Division II (Excellent) rating. The jazz choir has three returning members from last year and 15 new members.Gabrielle Rasmussen is a senior at Central Lyon. She is one […]

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Middle school jazz band appears in inaugural competitive season

GETTING JAZZY Jacob Van Aartsen plays his saxophone at the MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School Jazz Festival Feb. 13. (Photo/Katie Kelderman) PLAYING THE BLUES Rhya Kelderman plays her solo at the MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School Jazz Festival Feb. 13. (Photo/Katie Kelderman) CENTRAL LYON MIDDLE SCHOOL JAZZ BAND Central Lyon’s middle school jazz band gets ready to […]

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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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Three Cheers for Our Cheerleaders!

During National Cheerleading Week, we salute the cheer athletes who bring the spirit to every competition and every game. Their hard work, dedication, creativity and support contribute a great deal to our athletics and their fellow athletes. Thanks, cheerleaders!

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Desta Hoogendoorn – First-team All-State IPSWA

Desta Hoogendoorn – First-team All-State IPSWAAndrew Buckman | Sports Reporterabuckman@ncppub.comDES MOINES – Desta Hoogendoorn closed her basketball career by earning statewide recognition yet again. Central Lyon’s star center was named IPSWA first-team all-state for a second consecutive season and honored by the association for the third straight year.During her final high school campaign, Hoogendoorn averaged […]

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