Oct 8, 2024 · PUTTING A CREATIVE SPIN ON COMMUNITY NEWS Ashley Huisman of Rock Rapids has been a graphic designer at NCP seven years. She takes all the little pieces from the editors, writers and photographers and puts them together to make them look appealing and organized in the final newspaper. Huisman designs four newspapers each week, including […]

2 days ago · Central Lyon Boys’ Basketball Comeback bid falls short, B-H takes both head-to-head matchups Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Central Lyon 14-6-17-22 59Boyden-Hull 14-25-16-12 67HULL – For three of four quarters Tuesday, Jan. 21, Central Lyon was just as good or better than Boyden-Hull in Hull.

Aug 9, 2022 · Jessica Jensen | Managing EditorCentral Lyon High School volleyball player Sierra Schubert demonstrates a skill drill during the youth volleyball camp at Central Lyon Thursday, Aug. 4. (Photo/Jessica Jensen)Local youth had opportunity to learn new skills last week during the Central Lyon Youth Volleyball Camp and a Youth Golf Clinic. Coaches and members of …

Jan 21, 2025 · Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Head Start and the Child Development Center are recruiting 3- and 4-year-old children for the 2025-2026 school year.Head Start centers are located in Akron, Cherokee, Ida Grove, Le Mars, Orange …

Dec 17, 2024 · Shyanne Struckman (4) looks ahead with the ball in her right hand. Central Lyon defeated Class 3A No. 3 Sioux Center 59-54 Friday, Dec. 13, in Rock Rapids to remain unbeaten through five games. (Photo/Lily Jurrens) Aubrey Metzger (50) goes up for a contested shot against Sioux Center in Rock Rapids. Metzger finished with 17 […]

Nov 12, 2024 · IPSWA All-State football teamZach Lutmer named as team captain in Class 2A by the Iowa Print Sports Writers AssociationNathan Broek | Sports EditorMultiple Central Lyon/George-Little Rock football athletes were named to the Class 2A all-state football team following a meeting of the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association Sunday, Nov. 20.Named to the first team were […]

Nov 10, 2022 · Local Air Force veteran enters mission field Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer Sometimes life leads people in unexpected directions. Susanna Schriever found this to be true in her own life, following many paths she never expected to take. This Veterans Day, Schriever took a look back at her time in the military as she looks […]

Nov 26, 2024 · POULTRY PLUMAGE LEFT: Johnny Buntjer concentrates as he cuts his turkey plumes at the Rock Rapids Public Library during preschool story time Nov. 19. Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. new library program director, Rebecca Plueger, welcomes kids preschool-age and below for stories and fun. (Photo/Amy Lyon) THANKSGIVING ACCESSORY Nadia Klopfenstein shows off her […]

Oct 29, 2024 · Rock Rapids Public Library offers creative outlet with string-related art Amy Lyon | Staff WriterString Theory may be a theoretical framework in physics, but in the Rock Rapids Public Library on Fridays from 9-10:30 a.m., it is an event where people gather to connect with one another while crocheting or completing other string-related art.

Nov 28, 2023 · Tristan Taylor | Editor Careful readers this week may notice a change with a familiar name in the paper. The Lyon County Reporter is seeing some change as former staff writer, Dominique Kooiker, has become the editor for the Reporter, with current managing editor, Jessica Jensen, stepping down.Kooiker is familiar with the area, having been […]