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A chapter closes, memories remain Amy Lyon | Staff Writer On May 18, 63 Central Lyon seniors officially became alumni at the commencement ceremony in the Central Lyon high school gym.This year’s program included performances of “Pirates of the Caribbean” by the high school band and “I’ll Be on My... 2z3r41
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One foot in the past, another in the future (CL) 72b2q
A chapter closes, memories remain Amy Lyon | Staff Writer On May 18, 63 Central Lyon seniors officially became alumni at the commencement ceremony in the Central Lyon high school gym.This year’s program included performances of “Pirates of the Caribbean” by the high school band and “I’ll Be on My Way” by the choir. Auna […]
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George-Little Rock celebrates graduation Dominique Kooiker | EditorOn Sunday, May 18, 23 George-Little Rock seniors proceeded into the George-Little Rock High School gym to the traditional “Pomp and Circumstance.” Following commencement exercises, these students left the building as George-Little Rock alumni.Senior class vice president Mya Storm welcomed everyone to the ceremony, and valedictorian and senior […]
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TRAINING FOR EMERGENCIES Daryl Michael, left, discusses newborn resuscitation with a group of nurses from Avera Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital in Rock Rapids Thursday, May 15. Michael is a simulation in motion education coordinator, and he facilitated classroom training on labor and delivery as well as led the group of nurses through a delivery simulation. […]
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SURROUNDED BY HER STUDENTS Jaci Van Veldhuizen sits surrounded by her 2024-2025 Central Lyon fourth-grade class, her final class she taught before her retirement at the end of the school year. Van Veldhuizen started teaching at Central Lyon in 1989, teaching kindergarten, first grade and fourth grade throughout her career. (Photo/Submitted) Central Lyon fourth-grade teacher […]
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Christopher Smith Sr. 174s1c
52 Rock Rapids, Iowa May 10, 2025 Christopher Smith Sr., 52, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, ed away unexpectedly from natural causes Saturday, May 10, 2025, at his home. Memorial visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, at Hartquist Funeral Home, Luverne, Minnesota, with a prayer service to follow at 7 p.m.Christopher Robbin Smith […]
Daniel Gloden 5529s
66 Hull, Iowa May 14, 2025 Daniel Gloden, 66, of Hull, Iowa, ed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at his home. Funeral service will be at a later date. Interment will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Sheldon, Iowa.Daniel Donald was born Oct. 3, 1958, to Orville Donald and Betty Jean (Benson) Gloden. He grew up […]
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90 Sioux Falls, South Dakota May 10, 2025 Edith McKinnon, 90, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, ed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls. Funeral service was Monday, May 19, at George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory, Sioux Falls, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Sioux Falls. Edith “Edie” Katherine Feikema was […]
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90 Bigelow, Minnesota May 15, 2025 Leona Heidebrink, 90, of Bigelow, Minnesota, ed away Thursday, May 15, 2025. Funeral services were Tuesday, May 20, at Emmanuel First United Presbyterian Church, rural Rushmore, Minnesota, with interment in Worthington (Minnesota) Memorial Gardens Cemetery.Leona Mae Hindt was born Sept. 21, 1934, in Rock Rapids, Iowa, to Arthur and […]
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44 Orange City, Iowa May 12, 2025 Heath Jeltema, 44, of Orange City, Iowa, ed away of cancer Monday, May 12, 2025, at his home. Interment was Friday, May 16, in West Lawn Cemetery, Orange City. Survivors include his wife, three siblings including Tammy (Cory) Groen of Little Rock, Iowa, nieces, nephews and his grandmother.
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89 Rock Rapids, Iowa May 12, 2025 Loren Dengler, 89, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, ed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at Lyon Specialty Care in Rock Rapids. Funeral service was Monday, May 19, at First Reformed Church, Rock Rapids, with interment in Riverview Cemetery, Rock Rapids.Loren Walter was born Aug. 2, 1935, in Rock Rapids, son […]
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Central Lyon School Board Amy Lyon | Staff Writer The Central Lyon School Board met at 4:30 p.m....
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One foot in the past, another in the future (CL) 72b2q
A chapter closes, memories remain Amy Lyon | Staff Writer On May 18, 63 Central Lyon seniors officially became alumni at the commencement ceremony in the Central Lyon high school gym.This year’s program included performances of “Pirates of the Caribbean” by the high school band and “I’ll Be on My Way” by the choir. Auna […]
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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 […]
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A chapter closes, memories remain Amy Lyon | Staff Writer On May 18, 63 Central Lyon seniors officially became alumni at the commencement ceremony in the Central Lyon high school gym.This year’s program included performances of “Pirates of the Caribbean” by the high school band and “I’ll Be on My Way” by the choir. Auna […]
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