The economic development organizations in northwest Iowa are teaming up for the fifth consecutive year to offer the Dream Big Grow Here business grant contest in the region. The Dream Big Grow Here contest is an opportunity for entrepreneurs and small business owners to fulfill their dreams of self-employment or expansion of their current business […]
Jason Hommes | Staff Writer Margaret DeJager has been managing the Doon Library for only a few months now, but it’s been more than enough time for her to know she’s found something she really enjoys doing. DeJager describes herself as someone who is the jack-of-all-trades type, but said she never expected to find herself […]
StatePoint Media Kalani Steinmetz | Staff Writer Copying adult behavior is a part of childhood development. While you may not always love it when your child repeats everything you say, when it comes to healthy dental habits, you can use this to your advantage. “It’s easier to teach a younger child good oral health […]
Nathan Broek | Sports Editor George-Little Rock 9-17-25-15 Central Lyon 25-25-23-25 3 ROCK RAPIDS-After what was a convincing victory in set one, George-Little Rock gave Central Lyon quite a battle for the rest of their Siouxland Conference volleyball match Thursday, Sept. 20. But the Lions got key contributions from some of their younger players to […]
Katie Popkes | Marketing/Operations Manager at Popkes Inc. Thinking about working with propane lines and equipment on your own? Make sure you know the risks involved. Working with propane lines and equipment can be very dangerous. Any time you work on propane lines and equipment, you should call a certified propane technician. While at the moment […]
Jana L. Davidson | Education Content Specialist, Progressive Agriculture Foundation We have now entered that busy time of year filled with long hours and numerous tasks around the farm, known as harvest. Next to spring planting season, fall harvest can be one of the most dangerous times of the year due to the rush to accomplish […]
Kalani Steinmetz | Staff Writer Christine Vanden Top Kroon, a resident at Rock Rapids Health Centre, reached her 100th birthday on Memorial Day. Christine Van Hill was born May 28, 1918, in Alvord and was raised on a farm near there as the fourth child out of 12 other siblings. Her favorite memories of childhood […]
Jason Hommes | Staff Writer jhommes@ncppub.com eterans’ Day is a day set aside to honor America’s veterans, but unlike other holidays like Thanksgiving, Veterans’ Day always has a set date — Nov. 11. Veterans’ Day is observed on Nov. 11 every year for a very particular reason. “Veterans’ Day originated after World War I (as […]
For Sale
Notice
The Lyon County Sheriff’s office
will be selling the following
abandoned vehicles on
Monday, May 1 at 10:00 am All
vehicles are on east side of the
Sheriff’s Office.
For Sale
10,000 SF BUILDING in Rothsay,
MN. Has over 4,000 SF commercial
space, a 12-unit Inn,
plus living quarters.