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Central Lyon FFA members harvest honey Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer [emailprotected]
HARVESTING HONEY Central Lyon ag teacher and FFA advisor Josh Rockhill shows bee committee members how to put a honeycomb into the honey extractor, which spins the comb until all of the honey comes out. The FFA bee committee harvested six gallons of honey on Monday, September 19. (Photo/submitted)
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Central Lyon ag teacher and FFA advisor, Josh Rockhill, can attest that working with bees and honey is sticky business. This is the fourth year the Central Lyon FFA chapter has kept bees. The bee project was started by Dana Kruse in 2018 as her supervised agricultural experience project. Kruse wanted to do her project with nontraditional livestock, and bees were her livestock of choice. The project started with two bee colonies at the FFA farm, and now has grown to five colonies. “Bees are extremely crucial to a lot of things we have in our food system because without pollinators like bees, we would not have any almonds, pisDRIPPING WITH POTENTIAL tachios, cherries, apples or things like Brooklyn Van Holland, a member of the FFA bee committee, helps Josh Rockhill, Cen- that. We need the pollinator to help tral Lyon ag teacher and FFA advisor, strain the honey they harvested on Monday, September 19. The bee committee harvested six gallons of honey from their colonies Bees-ness on Page 4 at the FFA farm. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker)
Central Lyon High School’s ‘Road Trip to Homecoming’ Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor
The Rock Rapids VFW Auxiliary will be offering poppies to the public Oct. 7 - Nov. 11. They are available for a donation at the VFW in Rock Rapids. The VFW opens at 4:30 p.m. WednesdaySaturday. Remember and honor a veteran by wearing a poppy.
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Students and staff at Central Lyon High School will celebrate homecoming 2022 October 3-7 with the theme, Road Trip to Homecoming. Crowning of the 2022 homecoming king and queen and announcement of the hall of fame inductees will be durLibrary Board Meeting ing coronation activities Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. in the The Rock Rapids Public Library high school gym. board will meet in regular sesMembers of this year’s homecoming royalty include sion Monday, Oct. 3 at 5 p.m. in Korryn Christensen, daughter of Justin and Jill Christhe library. tensen; Louise Meyer, daughter of Sid and Tana Meyer; Blood Drive Ashlyn Murray, daughter of Tami Murray and Ken Murray; Central Lyon will host a CommuAfton Schlumbohm, daughter of Lance and Jill Schlumnity Blood Bank blood donation bohm; Anna Van Aartsen, daughter of Scott and Allison drive Wednesday, Oct. 5 from Van Aartsen; Andrew Austin, son of Nate and Carmen Aus7:30 – 11 a.m. and 12:30 – 3:30 tin; Josh Elbert, son of Dr. Mike and Jennifer Elbert; Simon p.m. at the high school. To sign up for a donation time, go to Konechne, son of Paul and Brooke Konechne; Zach Lutwww.signupgenius.com/go/ mer, son of Mark and Dana Lutmer; and Gable Van Beek, centrallyonoct5. son of Dan and Nikki Van Beek. Emcees for coronation are Ryan Chase, Trevor Dieren, Utility Board Meeting 2022 CENTRAL LYON HOMECOMING ROYALTY Josina Pedersen and Reece Vander Zee. The Rock Rapids Utility Board Pictured are the Central Lyon High School seniors selected by their peers to the homecoming Homecoming week also includes themed dress-up days. will meet in regular session Thursday, Sept. 29 at 6:50 a.m. at court for 2022. Front row, left to right: Gable Van Beek, Andrew Austin, Zach Lutmer, Josh Elbert, Simon Konechne. Back row, left to right: Ashlyn Murray, Louise Meyer, Afton Schlumbohm, Kor310 South Third Avenue. Homecoming on Page 3 ryn Christensen and Anna Van Aartsen. (Photo/Jessica Jensen)
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Avera Medical Group Rock Rapids will host community flu shot clinics Oct. 12 and 13 from 4-6 p.m. and Oct. 15 from 9-11 a.m. A flu shot clinic will be at Avera Medical Group in George on Oct. 19 from 4-6 p.m. It is not necessary to be a patient at Avera. Appointments are appreciated. Cash payments are accepted or insurance cards will be accepted for billing purposes. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 712-472-5300.
Avera offers telehealth options to extend behavioral, mental health services Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer [emailprotected]
Virtual doctor visits may sound like a thing of the future, but Avera Medical Group in Rock Rapids and George have been providing this service for years. Telehealth at Avera is providing healthcare remotely so a doctor in Sioux Falls Turkey Shoot can video chat with the clinic in Rock Rapids or George to The Rock Rapids Gun Club will provide healthcare a patient might normally have to travel host the annual turkey shoot Sunday, Oct. 9 with shooting to receive. All of the telehealth services available in Rock starting at 12 noon. Bingo will Rapids are also available at the Avera clinic in George. start at 1 p.m. Lunch and shells “Telehealth is a really great resource for people who will be available at the club can’t travel, don’t want to take extra time off of work or house. out of school or need assistance from someone else to get Drive-Through them out of town. Telehealth can get you resources you otherwise wouldn’t have locally, so we do infectious disFlu Vaccines ease, oncology, cardiology and behavioral health through Sanford Rock Rapids Clinic will have drive-through flu vaccine telehealth services. We can tap into any expert in Sioux events Wednesday, Oct. 5 from Falls via telehealth. In addition, we have a telehealth ser4-6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. vice in the hospital where you can get a trauma-certified 15 from 9-11:30 a.m. for anyone physician on video anytime of the day or night. We have ages 6 months and older. Those receiving vaccines should stay in our telehealth pharmacy where they can review meds the vehicle and wear a shortanytime of the day or night. We just launched a sexual assleeved shirt. Children should be sault nurse examiner telehealth program so in the awful dressed in a diaper or shorts. For event of sexual assault, we would be able to have a certimore information, call 712-472fied, trained nurse available to walk us through that,” said 3333. Danielle Hamann, clinic manager of Avera Medical Group Telehealth on Page 4
FLOWING FREE The Little Rock River flows through the Kanengieter Wildlife Area northeast of George. This area is one of 17 that Lyon County Conservation owns or manages for public use. This area is perfect for hunting, fishing, picnicking or simply enjoying the outdoors. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker)
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Lyon County Conservation offers public areas on eastern side of county Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer [emailprotected]
This is the fourth of a multi-part series highlighting Lyon County Conservation wildlife and recreation areas. Less than a mile east of George, prairie grasses wave in the breeze. The scene looks like it’s straight out of “Little House on the Prairie,” reminiscent of how the area would
have looked before settlers arrived. This restored prairie sits on the George Rural Water Area, one of 17 areas managed or owned by Lyon County Conservation. This 160-acre area features mostly prairie with a few trees and a food plot. Food plots are small fields Lyon County Conservation plants but doesn’t harvest, leaving the food for wildlife to consume. Most of the areas have a food plot unless they are too small. Prairie Tale on Page 4
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Take in the fall season with area events Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor [emailprotected]
The fall season can signify the passing of time in a number of ways. Temperatures turn cooler. Leaves change color. Planning for the upcoming holidays begins in earnest. Locally, the fall season is a great time to take part in a number of happenings for young and old alike. The Retail Trade Committee in Rock Rapids is hosting several events. Pumpkin painting will be Tuesday, Oct. 4, from 4:30-6 p.m. in the US Bank Square in Rock Rapids. The annual wine walk has been changed to Saturday, Oct. 8, from 12-4 p.m. The event includes wine sampling at participating businesses as well as in-store discounts and appetizers. Participants receive a gift bag and punch card and collect punches at each of the businesses. The filled punch cards can be placed in a drop box once completed to be drawn for a Rock Rapids Chamber gift certificate. The Halloween parade through downtown Rock Rapids will be Monday, Oct. 31, beginning at 4 p.m. in the Sunshine parking lot. Participants dress in their Halloween costume and parade along First Avenue and South Story Street to trickor-treat local businesses along the parade route. Ransom Teens of Ransom Church in
Rock Rapids is hosting their second annual Halloween party/carnival Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 6:30-8 p.m. The event includes treats, drinks and games for the whole family and is open to the community. Costumes are encouraged. Ransom Church is located at 610 S. Third Ave. in Rock Rapids. The George Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a trunk-or-treat at the George Campground Saturday, Oct. 29, from 3-5 p.m. Businesses, non-profits and individuals are invited to hand out treats and a free hotdog and hot chocolate will be available in the shelter house. Octoberfest at Lake Pahoja Recreation Area is planned for Saturday, Oct. 8. Activities at the Nature Center will be from 2-5 p.m. and will include bouncy houses, horse rides, train rides, rides around the lake and carnival games. A taco-in-a-bag meal will be available for a freewill donation. Participants who complete six of the activities will receive a flashlight prize and a chance at a Nature Center gift card. Trick-or-treat the campground will follow the activities from 5-7 p.m. All proceeds from the event go to Lyon County Conservation Foundation. Finally, a fall photo-op display, pictured at right, has been assembled in Rock Rapids in the empty lot next to Country Boutique on South Story Street. Those dining or shopping in Rock Rapids or taking in activities are invited to stop by the fall scene and take a photo. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker)
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United Fund drive offers online giving Local drive provides funds for 18 organizations The Rock Rapids United Fund Drive for 2022 is underway with another option to donate. The Rock Rapids United Fund is a non-profit organization established for the sole benefit of the organizations listed below. All donations made go to the organizations with only the costs of printing and postage deducted. This year, the drive aims to raise $14,000. Donations can be made online this year at https:// rock rapids.com/unitedfund/ or by returning the pledge card and contribution to the Rock Rapids Chamber of Commerce office, US Bank, Frontier Bank
or Premier Bank. Contributions can be specified to be designated to a specific organization or organizations as well as to an emergency fund. Donations can also be split between the listed organizations by specifying the general funds option on the pledge card. The Rock Rapids United Fund Drive continues until October 21. The United Fund Drive is conducted by the Rock Rapids United Fund board of directors: Julie Metzger, president; Joanne Montag, Steve Harman, Angie Jager, Stacy Haselhoff, Micah Freese. Organizations supported
by the Rock Rapids United Fund include: Atlas of Lyon County, Central Lyon Backpack Program, Clover Kids, Council of Churches, emergency funds, Family Crisis Center, Head Start, Lyon County EMS Board, Lyon County Loan Closet, Lyon County Historical Society, MidSioux Opportunity Outreach, Mural Society, Northwest Iowa Home Health and Hospice Foundation, Parents in Partnership, Rapids Theatre Preservation Society, Recreation Department, Rock Rapids Betterment Council, Rock Rapids Kids Club, and United Methodist Church Meal Ministry.
We salute our local Fire Departments!
FARMERS MUTUAL INSURANCE FIRE DEPARTMENT GRANT PROGRAM 2022
In honor of Fire Prevention Week Farmers Mutual Insurance of Hull is providing a $1,500 grant to the Larchwood fire department. This grant was made possible by a nomination from Gerber Insurance. Pictured is Jim Gerber (right) presenting the $1,500 check. Accepting the check is Tony De Smet from the Larchwood fire department. As a local insurance company, we recognize the importance of the volunteer fire departments in our area, and want to support them. Thank you to Gerber Insurance for nominating Larchwood fire department for this grant!
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DGR Engineering has once again been awarded a Top Workplaces honor by The Des Moines Register. The makes the fifth year in a row the firm has been recognized. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey. The anonymous survey, administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC, measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization, including alignment, execution and connection, just to name a few. “Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage
CEO. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.” “We are delighted our employees saw fit once again to confirm that DGR Engineering is a great place to work,” said Blair Metzger, president of DGR Engineering. “Receiving the Top Workplace award again this year reinforces that DGR Engineering is a company that attracts and retains the best talent. We continue to be excited about the future of our growing company, the great clients for which we work, and the wonderful (Information provided by area of the country in which Amy Leuthold, DGR Engineerwe are located.” ing.)
Firefighter 1 and CPR instructor courses offered Northwest Iowa Community College will offer Firefighter 1 and CPR Instructor courses. Firefighter 1 Class Do you want to get more involved in the community? Do you want to serve your local fire department? Do you just want to learn more about firefighting? Are you interested in joining an area fire department? The Firefighter 1 (FF1) course is being offered by Northwest Iowa Community College and the International Fire Service Training Bureau. The 2019 FF1 will be utilized and provides basic fire training relating to the National Fire Protection Association 1001 standard for firefighter professional qualifications. The course teaches the most current standards adopted by the International Fire Service Training Bureau and prepares students to take the
FF1 and hazmat written and psychom*otor exams. The dates and times of upcoming classes can be found at https://nwicc.edu/ continuing-education/continuing-education-courses/. Contact Kevin Miller with questions at 712-3245061, ext. 231. The course is free. To register for the course, call Northwest Iowa Community College at 712-3245061 or 800-352-4907 and ask for admissions. CPR Instructor Course Want to become a CPR instructor? Does your community have a need to conduct more CPR classes? Step up and enter the world of training to save lives. Become a certified CPR instructor in just a few short steps. The CPR instructor course will increase the healthcare professional’s knowledge and understanding of adult
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instruction and American Heart Association basic life support curriculum. After completing the course, participants will be able to teach and evaluate students in a basic life support course. Instructor candidates must be certified at the BLS provider level prior to registering for the course. Upcoming class dates and times can be found here: https://nwicc.edu/ co n t i n u i n g - e d u c a t i o n / continuing-educationcourses/. To register for the course, call Northwest Iowa Community College at 712324-5061 or 800-352-4907 and ask for continuing education or register online at nwicc.edu. (Information provided by Pamela Lien, administrative assistant, marketing and communications, Northwest Iowa Community College.)
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American Legion Auxiliary of Rock Rapids celebrates milestone The American Legion Auxiliary Rex Strait Unit #103 of Rock Rapids is celebrating a major milestone. Established in 1922, this is the 100th year in existence. Founded in 1919, the American Legion Auxiliary’s mission is to support the American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad. We advocate for our veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism. The local unit supports Midwest Honor Flight, S.A.L.U.T.E., local veterans’ facilities and school functions. Members send thank you notes to local veterans for Veterans Day, assist fundraising efforts of the American Legion, distribute poppies, promote Green Light a Veteran project, and participate in Memorial Day services among other activities. To be eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary, you must have a family member who has served our country. There is no age limit. The Rex Strait
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Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, More than one month ago a bill was filed in the U.S. House of Representatives to prohibit the gender-affirmation treatment of minors in the United States. This bill is a federal issue and is necessary because California has a law on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk that will allow the state to take a child from their parents (regardless of residency) and provide such treatment. When the “Protect Children’s Innocence” Act was introduced, it had 12 cosponsors. That number is up to 42 as of Friday, Sept. 23. Republicans from Illinois, New York, Colorado, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Minnesota are cosponsors. You know who isn’t? Congressman Randy Feenstra. Where is he on this issue? What is he doing? This is a basic, foundational issue. As Rep. Bob Good — one of the actual conservative members in the U.S. House —
said: “The foundation of our country is morality — it’s marriage, it’s family — and it’s under assault in our country like at no other time before. And appeasem*nt of evil never works. We must make our stand.” This is a layup politically here in Northwest Iowa. This isn’t an issue you can just vote the right way on and consider it a job well done. This is one that should be championed and shouted from the mountain top — stop sexually mutilating America’s kids! Yet nothing from Randy Feenstra on this issue, an issue the American Principles Project calls “the moral issue of our time.” If a Republican isn’t willing to stand up and defend kids on this issue, they don’t belong in Washington, D.C. They don’t belong in public service Jacob Hall Sioux Center, IA
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Unit #103 has members as young as age two to - - well, let’s just say beyond retirement age! The American Legion Auxiliary Rex Strait Unit #103 meets the first Monday of the month, April-December, at 7 p.m. in the Forster Community Building. Becoming a member of the Auxiliary is a wonderful way to honor your loved one’s service to our country.
Join the American Legion Auxiliary Rex Strait Unit for the next meeting, Monday, Oct. 3, or contact president Deb Kruse at 712-472-3813 or vice-president, Wilma Miller at 712-472-2649 for more information. (Submitted by Deb Kruse, president, American Legion Auxiliary Rex Strait Unit, Rock Rapids.)
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Enough is enough: Bad behavior by coaches, parents and fans must stop Dr. Karissa Niehoff | Chief Executive Officer, National Federation of State High School Associations Tom Keating | Executive Director, Iowa High School Athletic Association Jean Berger | Executive Director, Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union There’s an unfortunate trend continuing in Iowa and across the nation that must be addressed: the negative behavior of some coaches, parents and fans at high school athletic events. Far too often, we see yelling, harassment, disrespect and even physical assault directed at high school referees, umpires, and other officials during and after games. Often, the harassment continues on social media. Perhaps you’ve witnessed it firsthand — or even engaged in it yourself. Not only is this behavior unacceptable and embarrassing, but it’s also having serious consequences on the future of high school sports. At this time, some states and some of our own communities are experiencing a critical shortage of high school officials. The #1 reason? You guessed it: the behavior of coaches, parents and fans toward officials. National surveys of officials report alarming statistics: • 55 percent of officials say verbal abuse from coaches, parents and fans is the #1 reason they quit. • 59 percent don’t feel respected. • 57 percent think sportsmanship is getting worse. • 84 percent feel officials are treated unfairly by spectators. • 46 percent have felt unsafe or feared for their safety due to spectator, coach, administrator or player behavior. (Sources: Officially Human: The State of
Sports Officiating 2020; National Association of Sports Officials: National Officiating Survey.) Officials are leaving the profession faster than new ones are entering it. This is a serious concern for us. If it continues, we may eventually see games and competitions canceled due to a lack of officials. Unfortunately, bad behavior at high school athletic events has become normalized. It is almost expected that coaches, parents and fans will disrespect the individuals serving as officials. We believe this culture must change now. Everyone involved in high school sports — parents, coaches, administrators, fans and the media — must turn their focus to supporting the student-athletes playing the games and away from criticizing individuals officiating the contests. We believe most fans are positive and we call on them to address, rather than ignore, the negative behavior of those around them. We must encourage those around us to remain respectful. The bottom line is that, with no high school officials, there can be no high school sports. The National Federation of State High School Associations is partnering with state high school associations across the country to launch the nationwide #BenchBadBehavior campaign. We will use the power of social media and other tools to help educate everyone about the importance of good behavior at high school athletic events. You can help by being a positive role model at your high school’s athletic events. And, if you think you have what it takes to be a licensed official, sign up today athttps://www. iahsaa.org/officials/become-one, and help fill an urgent need here in Iowa. (This op-ed was issued on behalf of the National Federation of State High School Associations, Iowa High School Athletic Association and Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union.)
Elderbridge Agency on Aging receives $2,000 grant for food assistance Grant provided by Farm Credit Services of America Working Here Fund Elderbridge Agency on Aging received a $2,000 grant for food assistance. The grant is provided through Farm Credit Services of America’s (FCSAmerica) “Working Here Fund.” The grant will be used to support the emergency food assistance program for the homebound. Funds will be used to purchase frozen, shelf-stable meals, or homedelivered meals from meal sites. “Growing trends show that Iowans are living longer and outliving resources,” said Tammie McCready, grant writer. “They are experiencing an increase in poverty. Inflation is at an all-time high, causing food, gas, ren, and other necessities to increase.” The need for services to maintain the independent living of Iowans has increased.
Funds and food were provided to 786 lowincome seniors and adults with disabilities in 2020 and the need continues to grow. “We are proud to support organizations dedicated to addressing food and hunger issues in our local communities,” said Julie Hoodjer, regional vice-president of retail operations at FCSAmerica’s Mason City office. Elderbridge Agency on Aging is one of 64 organizations to receive a Working Here Fund grant in the second quarter of 2022. FCSAmerica awarded $120,085 during the latest grant cycle ending June 30. (Information provided by Judith Nygren, corporate communications specialist, Farm Credit Services of America.)
It’s time Congress takes action on scheduling fentanyl U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Today, roughly 175 Americans will die from fentanyl poisoning. Many of them won’t even know they’ve taken fentanyl. They’ll think they’ve taken a Xanax for anxiety or an Oxycodone for pain. That’s what Devin Anderson of Shelby, Iowa, thought when he took a fentanyl pill marked like an oxy. Devin had fought hard for his sobriety — he’d enrolled in treatment and moved back home — but he was struggling with anxiety. To cope, he took a pill from a friend. Devin’s co-worker came to pick him up for work in the early morning of February 24, 2022. Devin wasn’t ready. So his co-worker called him. When Devin didn’t answer, he called again. Devin’s 14-yearold brother heard the phone ringing. He went downstairs to investigate and found Devin unresponsive. Devin was 23 years old when he died. His mom wants you to know that Devin was kind and he loved his friends. In 2021, fentanyl killed more Americans between the ages of 18 and 45 than any other cause — more than COVID-19, cancer and car accidents.Six months ago, I stood on this floor and asked for a permanent solution for fentanyl scheduling. Today, we’re no closer to a permanent solution than we were back then. And while Congress has
been waiting to take action, the cartels have not. They’ve rebranded; coloring fentanyl like candy to addict America’s children. Fentanyl is in our schools. Like in Blackwood, New Jersey, where a 12-year-old overdosed on a school bus after his uncle made him clean a fentanyl trap house. Or Chipman Junior High, California, where a 13-year-old brought 150 fake Percocet pills laced with fentanyl, with four out of every 10 fake pills containing a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl. Both of these schools are hours away from the Mexican border. But despite CBPs efforts, fentanyl has reached our children’s hands. So, when the vice-president tells the press that our border is secure, that’s just plain wrong and irresponsible. In the federal government’s absence, parents, like Arletha and Robert Gilliam, have been forced to fill the void. Their daughter, Ciara, died last month because of fentanyl. By all accounts, Ciara had a big heart. As her dad puts it: if you were in a bad mood, Ciara would make sure it didn’t last long. And even though she’d graduated Iowa’s Ankeny Centennial High School and lived on her own, she still FaceTimed her mom every day. But on August 23, 2022, no one could get ahold of Ciara. So her grandparents
drove by her house. Her car was in the driveway. Ciara’s grandparents knocked on her doors and her windows. No response. Finally, Ciara’s grandpa crawled through her bedroom window. There, he found her dead on her bedroom floor. Fentanyl shut down her organs and she went to sleep. She never woke up again. She was only 22 years old. Ciara’s parents are now searching for answers they never should have had to find. They’ve offered a $50,000 award to locate the dealer who supplied the fake pill that would kill their daughter. They deserve better than that. They deserve congressional action, and they deserved it in 2017 when the DEA first scheduled fentanyl. Grieving parents are the unsung heroes of the fight against fentanyl. Time after time, they push through their heartbreak to share their stories and demand action so that more kids don’t die. It’s time to match their efforts. The Department of Justice has been clear: “the permanent scheduling of FRS is critical to the safety and health of our communities and classwide scheduling provides a vital tool to combat overdose deaths in the United States.” For those that we’ve lost, like Ciara and Devin, and for the countless lives we will save, it’s time we gave them that tool.
Homecoming from Page 1 Monday’s theme is Juneau, Alaska. Students are encouraged to dress in comfy clothes such as a pajamas theme. Tuesday is New York, New York with a major league/jersey theme. On Wednesday, students will dress for Four Cities Day and according to the theme and color for their respective class. Seniors’ theme is Las Vegas, Nevada with homecoming/formal dresses or a party theme with the color black. Juniors’ theme
is Tuscaloosa, Alabama with a sorority versus fraternity theme or the color white. For sophom*ores, it’s Honolulu, Hawaii and a beach/ lake/tourist theme or the color yellow. Freshmen will dress for a Nashville, Tennessee theme of country or the color blue. For teachers, it’s Lincoln, Nebraska or red. Thursday is Seattle, Washington day with a fake-aninjury or Gray’s Anatomy theme. On Friday, the theme is
small town Iowa/Rock Rapids and spirit or purple and gold day. Homecoming Olympics will begin Friday, October 7 at 1 p.m. and the FFA chapter will serve its annual homecoming supper from 5:30-7 p.m. ahead of the varsity football game. Homecoming week concludes with a dance following the football game until 12 a.m.
GET THE FLU VACCINE Protect your family and community DRIVE-THRU FLU VACCINATIONS DATES AND TIMES Wednesday, Oct. 5, 4–6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, 9–11:30 a.m. LOCATION Sanford Health Rock Rapids Clinic 104 Buncombe Drive
Call (712) 472-3333 for more information. 906-736-189 9/22
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ENDLESS WAVES OF PRAIRIE The restored prairie at the Little Rock River Wildlife Area—North stretches on for 155 acres. This area includes hillside prairie and river access for diverse hunting and fishing opportunities. Lyon County Conservation owns and manages this area for public use. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker)
Prairie Tale from Page 1 The George Rural Water Area is excellent for hunting, especially pheasant, deer and doves. “This is an area we manage but do not own. Lyon-Sioux Rural Water owns all of that ground. We have an easem*nt with them that they let us plant prairie and they let people use it publicly for hunting and such. The roots of the prairie grass go 6 to 12 feet deep, and that helps keep water in the ground,” said Justin Smith, Lyon County Conservation director. The Little Rock River Wildlife Area-Central is located east of George. This 232-acre area features wetland and prairie along the Little Rock River. “There’s some pretty diverse habitat out there. There’s river corridor, timber, prairie and wetlands in there. It has a little bit of everything. It’s perfect for hunting and fishing, and there is a canoe-access point out there,” Smith said. The Little Rock River Wildlife Area-North is located southwest of Little Rock. Hunting is permitted in season, and the Little Rock River flows through the area, making it a great spot for fishing. This 155-acre area features a food plot, prairie and a shelter belt. “This area is on both sides of Larch Avenue. There’s a small chunk on the east side and a really good-size chunk on the west side. It’s mostly prairie, but on the east side there are some hills that we’ve planted a few trees on to create a shelter belt,” said Smith. The Kanengieter Wildlife Area is located northeast of George. This area covers 30 acres and lies on both sides of the Little Rock River. The prairie of this area is good hunting ground, and the Little Rock River provides waterfowl hunting opportunities
LEAVING A LEGACY The Venenga Wildlife Area just west of Little Rock is one of the newest additions to the Lyon County Conservation areas. This land was donated by the Virgil and Janice Venenga family and was the first piece donated under the Pheasants Forever Leave a Legacy program. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) as well as fishing. The Little Rock River Wildlife Area-Johansen is located just west of Little Rock. This 72-acre area is excellent for hunting, fishing and bird-watching. It features wetland and prairie habitats and a canoe-access point. The Little Rock River flows through this area as well. “We own some land on both sides of the Little Rock River, but most of it is on the east side. There’s some good river access for fishing and canoeing, timber along the river, prairie, a food plot and wetlands,” said Smith. The Venenga Wildlife Area consists of 18 acres and is located west of Little Rock. The upland prairie is great for hunting. This area is one of the newest additions to the Lyon County Conservation areas.
“The Virgil and Janice Venenga family donated this area to us through the Pheasants Forever Leave a Legacy program in 2008. It was actually the first property donated under that program,” said Smith. Lyon County Conservation does its best to preserve the land for future generations and to give people a place to enjoy the outdoors. “We want the land to look like it used to. That’s kind of our main focus on these wildlife areas so we give people that want to go out there and either hike, hunt, fish or whatever they want to do the best opportunity to do that,” Smith said. “Lots of people are so detached from nature nowadays. There’s so much research on the importance of being outside, not just physically but mentally and emotion-
ally as well. These conservation areas give people an opportunity to be outside and to enjoy nature,” said Emily Ostrander, Lyon County Naturalist. Lyon County Conservation areas provide the perfect spot for a day trip, whether going solo or with the whole family. Both Smith and Ostrander encourage people to visit these conservation areas. All of the areas except for Lake Pahoja Recreation Are are open to the public at no charge. These areas are available for hunting, fishing, hiking, canoeing, picnicking, bird watching, wildlife spotting, just being outside and more. Pictures from the Reporter’s visit to the Lyon County Conservation areas will be available on our Instagram (@lyoncountyreporter) and Facebook pages.
Telehealth from Page 1 in Rock Rapids and George. Hamann sees many opportunities to provide even more quality care through telehealth opportunities. Telehealth helps provide extended physical healthcare, and it also is opening up new prospects for mental and behavioral health. “We schedule appointments so you can come here to the clinic and have a counseling session with a specialist in Sioux Falls through telehealth. We can connect you to anyone in Sioux Falls that way. Whether you’re a child, a teenager or an adult, or if you have depression, anxiety or whatever different aspects of mental and behavioral healthcare you need, you can have that support right here. We also have access to a behavioral health assessment at Avera. It’s available 24/7 in the emergency department, so if somebody comes in in a crisis situation, we can get that service. If you need to call from home, you can call that assessment center so you could be assessed right over the phone to see if you need to come in right away of if you just need an appointment to work on your stabilization later or whatever that situation might be,” said Hamann. Telehealth services are opening up new possibilities for offering quality healthcare, allowing local hospitals and clinics to offer services and care they previously could not. “We can provide all the services you need close to home and, if we can’t, we can get you into where you need to be. I also want people to be aware of the 988 suicide crisis lifeline and the behavioral health Urgent Care number in Sioux Falls if you find yourself in a crisis situation,” said Hamann. During September, Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, Avera is launching campaign called “Ask the Question.” This campaign encourages the public to speak up and get help if they see any signs a person may be considering suicide. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat on 988lifeline.org for immediate help. Avera offers Behavioral Health Urgent Care services to help patients find behavioral health services to fit their needs. This service can be accessed by calling 800-6914366 and is available 24/7. If not in crisis but seeking information on behavioral health services, interested parties should reach out to Avera Behavioral Health Navigation at 605-322-5142.
LIQUID GOLD Josh Rockhill, Central Lyon ag teacher and FFA advisor, and FFA bee committee member Ellyanna Haspels carefully pour the honey they harvested at the FFA farm into 8-ounce bottles with a custom Central Lyon FFA label. The FFA hopes to sell these bottles of honey later in the season. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker)
Bees-ness from Page 1 the trees fertilize. If we want have these different types of food supplies, we’re going to have to have bees, so bees are extremely important,” said Rockhill. Madelynn Riibe is a member of the FFA bee committee. At the beginning of her FFA career, she never thought she’d be working with bees, but now she’s found a passion for working with the pollinators. “I always like trying new things, and working with bees is something unique that not many people get to do,” she said. Riibe is quite knowledgeable about bees and enjoys working with them. She is even comfortable enough to work with the bees without wearing gloves to protect her from the stingers. On Monday, Sept. 19, the FFA bee committee harvested over 6 gallons of honey, double what they harvested last year. “The harvest process starts with
getting the bees out of their hives so the honeycomb can be safely collected. Then we move the honeycomb to a location that’s out of the bees’ range. Bees will actually follow their honey for miles, so we have to take the honey far enough away that they can’t find it,” said Rockhill. The honeycomb is then placed in a honey extractor, a device that spins the honeycomb so the honey comes out of the comb, runs through a strainer and drips down into a bucket. After the honey is harvested, the bottling process begins. The bee committee has to pour the honey into each 8-ounce bottle by hand. “It’s kind of a slow process to get everything bottled. How much we can offer and when we can sell it depends on when we finish the bottling process. We’ll be selling our honey in 8-ounce bottles eventually, which make great Christmas presents. We’ll let people know when we’re ready to sell,” said Rockhill.
Now that the honey has been harvested, the bee committee will focus on preparing the beehives for winter. “Pretty soon we’ll start boxing the hives. We’re going to put insulation around them which will help them survive through the winter. The queen bee is in the middle of the hive and then the rest of the bees rotate, so the bees in the middle of the hive will go to the outside where it’s colder. The temperature in the middle of the hive will be normally 96 degrees, so those warmer bees on the inside will move to the outside. The bees on the outside will rotate to the inside and give everyone a chance to warm up. What we hope when we put on the hive insulators is that it will help make it easier for the bees to stay warm so we have more bees to work with when summer starts again, which hopefully in return will give us more honey,” said Riibe.
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BRINGING STORYTIME TO LIFE Three Central Lyon students learn to program a Bee-Bot in the library. The Bee-Bots are part of a Storytime STEM-pack purchased with a grant from the STEM Scale-Up Program, which is designed to get students excited about science, technology, engineering and math. (Photo/submitted)
AQUAPONICS IN THE LIBRARY The 40-gallon aquarium and planter are a new addition to the Central Lyon school library this past year. The ioponics system, or educational aquaponics, is the combination of aquaculture (raising fish) and hydroponics (growing plants without soil). The system was purchased with a grant from the STEM-Scale-Up Program. (Photo/submitted)
Bringing stories to life through STEM Grant funds provide Bee-Bots, ioponics for Central Lyon library Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer [emailprotected]
An aquaponics system and robotic bees are an unusual find in a school library, but for Central Lyon students these new installations bring stories to life in a creative, educational way. Jodi Schrick is the teacher librarian for the Central Lyon School District. She applied for several grants to enhance her students’ experiences in the library. “I applied for and received three grants from the STEM Scale-Up Program, which is a program throughout the state of Iowa which is highly-endorsed by Gov. Kim Reynolds. The goal of the program is to provide high-quality STEM education offerings to schools for grades pre-K through 12,” Schrick said. The Central Lyon library received these grants for the 2021-22 school year, and the materials can be used for years to come. Because of these three grants, Schrick was able to purchase a Storytime STEM-pack, a light and shadow kit and an ioponics system. STEM is a widely used acronym in academics for the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. Schrick has not used the light and shadow kit yet but plans
to in the future. “The Storytime STEM-pack is themed around Earth Day Adventures and focuses on computer science. The pack included three books and six Bee-Bots, which are programmable robots shaped like bees. The Bee-Bots can be programmed to imitate bee dances and visit certain places on the included vinyl Earth Day mat while teaching children about coding,” Schrick said. Schrick starts each Bee-Bot lesson by reading one of the storybooks, like “We Are the Gardeners” by Joanna Gaines, which follows a family as they plant a garden. After reading the book, students participate in an activity with their Bee-Bots, like planning out a path for their Bee-Bots to follow through the garden on the Earth Day mat. There are many different lessons like this Schrick can use. Students enjoy working with the Bee-Bots and like putting the stories Schrick reads them into practice. “I like that we got to program the BeeBots,” one student said. “We had to work together to get the BeeBots to move,” said another student. Students not only learn about coding, but they also learn about bees through the
books they read and from being able to act out the stories through programming the Bee-Bots. “I learned that bees do a dance to tell other bees where there is pollen,” a student explained. “Bees are the reason we have food and honey,” another student added. The Bee-Bots aren’t the only big hit with students. Schrick was also able to purchase an Ioponics system with a STEM grant. Ioponics is educational aquaponics, which is the combination of aquaculture (raising fish) and hydroponics (growing plants without soil). This system uses aerobic bacteria to transform fish waste into nutrients for plants. The 40-gallon tank is located toward the middle of the library and students check on the plants and Koi fish regularly. The ioponics system features five fish. Each grade from kindergarten through fourth got to name one of the fish and, after much careful deliberation, they decided to name the fish Snoopy, Diesel, Nibblet, Otis and Otis Jr. The students were very excited to name the fish, and they enjoy checking on the fish and plants whenever they’re in the library. “I like seeing the fish and plants grow,” a
student said. The school library also received the Christina Sue Lija Grant from the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture. The purpose of this grant is to provide funds to educators to enable them to purchase accurate agricultural literacy materials. Schrick purchased several storybooks with the funds from the grant, including “Honeybee,”“I Love Strawberries,”“The Beeman,” “Right This Very Minute: A Table to Farm Book About Food and Farming” and “Barn at Night.” “I am probably the most excited about getting the books on bees because of the work we’ve done with the Bee-Bots. I spent quite a bit of time discussing bees during those lessons and felt I needed to find more information about them,” Schrick said. The Bee-Bots and the ioponics system offer an exciting new way for kids to get engaged with STEM. The aquarium and the Bee-Bots are not only educational, but the students also have fun with them. Having fun enhances learning, and the grants the Central Lyon library received makes it possible for the students to experience STEM learning first-hand while enjoying themselves.
Tips to prevent combine fires
Recent drought conditions increase potential for combine fire during this year’s harvest No one wants equipment to go down during harvest, especially if it’s due to a combine fire. To help manage and prevent a combine fire, Joshua Michel, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Field Agronomist, recommends practicing several safety principles before and during harvest season. “Look at your local forecast,” Michel said. “When dry conditions persist, windy conditions increase potential for combine and field fires. That’s especially true when winds are strong and humidity is low. There are a lot of dry corn stalks and bean residue, things are dustier, and all it takes to start a fire is a spark from an engine, overheated bearing or contact with the exhaust manifold.” As technology advances, today’s combines are larger and more powerful, which means they generate more heat during operation. Fire needs two sources for combustion: heat and fuel. “You can’t get away from the heat a combine generates,” Michel said. “That means we have to do a good job of removing the fuel source that’s near the heat. Keep that combine clean, especially around the engine compartment. Use a high-pressure washer or compressed air to get rid of caked-on oil and grease. Get any crop residue and dust off. The cleaner you
keep it, the less potential there is for fire.” Other maintenance tasks that help reduce fire risk include checking coolant and oil levels every day, especially if the combine features an engine turbo charger. During operation, there may be wear and tear on some areas which could lead to an oil or coolant leak. “A good practice is to frequently blow off any leaves, chaff or plant material,” Michel said. “You could use a leaf blower if a pressure washer or compressed air isn’t available. It’s best to get that done at the end of the day. If you wait until morning, dew may make it more difficult to get the plant materials off the machine.” In addition to clearing the exterior of the combine, search for plant material that wrapped up on the machine near bearings, belt, or any place where friction occurs since friction is what produces heat. “Check the exhaust system and make sure nothing is leaking, including fuel, oil, any hoses,” Michel said. “Inspect and clean any recessed areas near fuel tanks and lines. I know I sound like a broken record, but keeping the machine clean is the best way to prevent a fire.” When it’s time to refuel, take 10 to 15 minutes to allow the combine to cool
down. This reduces the risk for gasoline or diesel fuel volatilization and igniting fumes. “Research suggests that, if we have dry conditions, which we see this year across much of the Midwest, coupled with wind speeds in excess of 20 to 30 miles per hour, combine and field fires are nearly inevitable,” Michel said. “As dry as the growing season has been, things dry out even more in fall. Producers may want to consider if they can delay harvest until we have some moisture on the ground.” Michel noted that even a shower that brings onetenth of an inch of rain can help significantly reduce fire risk. “Obviously, producers still need to get into the field, but whatever can be done to reduce the risk of fire will be beneficial,” Michel said. If fire does break out on a combine or in a field during harvest activities, Michel encouraged producers to immediately call 911. “If you believe something is smoldering or you see fire, don’t hesitate to call 911,” he said. “Fire fighters are happy to find that you were able to contain the fire or that it turned out to be nothing. That’s a much better situation than arriving to find that a combine or field is engulfed in flames.” A fire like these doubles in size in less than one min-
ute, making every moment critical before fire fighters arrive. Burning embers will quickly spread fire downwind, causing a fire to rapidly become uncontrollable. “If you’re able to fight a fire on the ground, work from the black area, where the field is already burned,” Michel said. “Never try to fight a fire if you can’t do so safely.” Preparing for a potential fire includes keeping two ABC-type fire extinguishers on the combine. A smaller 10-pound extinguisher should be placed inside the cab or right next to the cab door. A larger 20-pound extinguisher should be located close to the ground on the combine exterior. “Two to three times during the year, invert those extinguishers so the powder doesn’t all settle in the bottom,” Michel said. “The combine vibration will cause the powder to settle, which means it may not work properly when you need it.” Other preparations that are key to successfully managing a combine or field fire include listing the 911 addresses for each field. Having this at hand will allow emergency services to reach the field more quickly. Most farm equipment is covered by insurance, however, in today’s economy, obtaining necessary repairs or equipment replacement could be challenging and
take a significant amount of time. “Do all you can to prevent a fire,” Michel said. “Even if you think you smell something, it’s better to call for help first, then inspect to see what’s happening. No one will complain if they reach the field to find there’s
no fire to put out or you’ve managed to control it with your fire extinguisher.” (Information provided by Ellen Duysen, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health, Omaha, Nebraska.)
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reporter news The book discussion group will meet Tuesday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 6, at 4 p.m. in the Rock Rapids Public Library. Copies of the book to be discussed, “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig, are available at the library. PEO Sisterhood Chapter AI will meet Tuesday Oct. 11, at 5 p.m. Hostess will be Amy Schulte with Doris Schneidermann as co-hostess. Tami Murray is in charge of the program. The Rock Rapids Public Library is offering preschool storytime Tuesdays from 10:15-11 a.m. Register at the library or call 472-3541. Submit news by emailing [emailprotected].
Central Lyon menu September 29 — Breakfast-pop tart or cereal bar (K-6), cereal, toast (7-12). Lunch-chicken noodle soup, string cheese, carrots, celery with ranch, pears. September 30 — Breakfast-pancake on a stick, yogurt. Lunch-corn dog, green beans, baby carrots with ranch, mixed fruit. October 3 — Breakfastcereal, toast (K-6), breakfast bagel (7-12). Lunch-salisbury steak, mashed pota-
toes, peas, peaches, dinner roll. October 4 — Breakfastscrambled eggs, toast, hash brown patty. Lunchsoftshell tacos, lettuce and cheese, corn, pineapple. October 5 — Breakfastwaffles, sausage patty. Lunch-chicken strips, mashed potatoes, carrots, apple slices. All breakfasts served with milk, juice and fruit.
dinner date menu Thursday, Sept. 29 — Goulash, mixed vegetables, pineapple, dinner roll. Friday, Sept. 30 — Chicken alfredo, lettuce salad, garlic bread, fruit co*cktail. Shari’s Kitchen & Catering has Meals on Wheels available not only to the elderly but anyone who would like a meal delivered. Telephone one day in advance by 1 p.m. to 4724609. Reservations for Monday need to be made by 1 p.m. Friday. Cost for each meal is $4.25.
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Leota Gerken
39 years, retiring at the age of 90. On April 1, 2022, she moved to the nursing home. Survivors include eight children, John (Maria) Gerken of Doon, Iowa, Mary Gerken of May City, Iowa, Ruthie (Mark) Dickmann of George, Jackie Kruger of Navarre, Florida, Leota Gerken, 96, of George, Iowa, died Lori (Eldon) Sneller of Doon, Charlie (GeorWednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, at Good Samargia) Gerken of George, Cindy (Paul) Kruse itan Society in George. of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Darwin Funeral services were Saturday, Sept. (Brenda) Gerken of George; eight grand24, at Zoar Presbyterian Church, rural children and 12 great-grandchildren. George, with interment in church cemShe was preceded in death by her husetery. band; son, James Gerken; parents; three Leota Siebrands was born March 22, sisters, Elvina Siebrands, Margaret Krull 1926, near George, daughter of Dick and Trena (Goldhorn) Siebrands. She attended country school and Lavonne Klaassen; three brothers, Ben,Laurence and Richard Siebrands; sister-in-law, Irene Siebrands, and two in Liberal Township. In 1949, she married Jack Gerken. They farmed east of brothers-in-law, Henry Krull and Alfred Klaassen. George. She worked at Good Samaritan Home in George
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93 Sioux Falls, South Dakota September 19, 2022 Marcille Wallner, 93, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. Mass of Christian Burial was Friday, Sept. 23, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Sioux Falls, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Sioux Falls. Marcille Kostman was born June 23, 1929, in Rock Rapids, Iowa, to Albert and Lillie Kostman. She grew up near Rock Rapids and graduated from Rock Rapids High School in 1947. After high school she moved to Sioux Falls where she worked for a variety of employers including Shipley’s Dry Cleaning and
Christina McCarthy
Jr. on July 10, 1965 and the couple lived in apartments in Chicago for the first five years. They moved to Libertyville, a northern suburb of Chicago, in 1970, and lived there for 47 years. Tina sewed draperies at home for several years to help support the Christina McCarthy, 78, of Rock Rapids, family and helped with the family’s tool and passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022 die business, which they began in 1983. at Lyon Specialty Care in Rock Rapids. In retirement, Tina and Pete moved to A memorial service will be Saturday, OcRock Rapids in 2017 where they were regutober 1 at 10:30 a.m. at Faith Baptist Church lar attendees of Faith Baptist Church. in Rock Rapids. Family will be receiving visiTina is survived by her husband, Mayo tors beginning at 9:30 a.m. Peter McCarthy Jr.; her sons, Michael (AnChristina was born to Stanley and Jane gela) McCarthy of Mundelein, Illinois, and Konz on October 26, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois. A native Chicagoan, she graduated from South Shore Pete (Rachael) McCarthy of Rock Rapids; six grandchildren; High School. She married Mayo Peter (Pete) McCarthy and other family and friends.
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SELECTED TO STUDENT-RUN AGENCY LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Mackenzie Fugitt of George is among 53 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students who have been selected for the fall crew of the Jacht Agency. remembering when Fugitt, a senior advertising and public relations major, is 120 YEARS AGO a public relations specialist for the agency. Jacht is a stuSEPTEMBER 25, 1902 dent-run agency offered through the College of JournalPotato raisers in this section are alarmed lest their crop ism and Mass Communications that allows participants to shall be injured by the wet weather and it is said that congain real-world experience by working with a variety of siderable hurt to the crop has already been done in that clients. direction. There is an enormous yield of the tubers and, although the price will probably be low, there will be a good GRADUATE FROM NCC profit in the crop if it can be secured in good condition. SHELDON, IOWA – Area students were among the 94 students who graduated from Northwest Iowa Commu110 YEARS AGO nity College following the summer 2022 semester. Area SEPTEMBER 26, 1912 students and the diploma or degree earned include: Freight trains from the Illinois Central and Rock Island GEORGE – Matthew Gerken, diesel technology degree lines mixed at the railroad crossing north of Rock Rapids. ROCK RAPIDS – Dauson Heitritter, design technology Although wreckage was strewed all over, fortunately there degree; Greg Molitor, automotive and light duty diesel were no fatalities in the accident. technology degree There will be a big rally in Rock Rapids Wednesday, Oct. 9. Moore’s, consisting of 10 pieces, will give a continuous concert on the streets all day, the Sons of Hermann have arranged a big ox shoot and other amusem*nts for the day have been planned which will guarantee lots of fun for everyone.
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as an operator at the local telephone company. On April 16, 1951, she married Paul Wallner. She assisted her husband his brother in the Wallner Garden’s family business. She later worked for the Burn’s family moving and storage company 20 years. Survivors include nine children, Theresa Wallner of Sioux Falls, Marie Wallner of Burnsville, Minnesota, Ann (David) Thompson of Tualatin, Oregon, Jane Smith of Sioux Falls, John Wallner (Louise) of Rochester, Margaret (Brian) Bennett of West Des Moines, Iowa, Edward (Linda) Wallner of Westfield, Indiana, Eugene (Chong) Wallner of Parkhill, Oklahoma, and Steve (Robin) Wallner of Oakdale, Minnesota; 24 grandchildren; one sister, Marvel Huskinson of Hutchinson, Kansas, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband.
90 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER 29, 1932
Arguments were presented here Tuesday before Judge O.S. Thomas in support of an application for a temporary injunction to restrain N.C. Rogers as auditor of Lyon County and members of the board of supervisors from making payments from the treasury of the county for the support of the Lyon County Farm Bureau. Plaintiff in the action is Irwin R. Griesse, Rock Township farmer and former officer of the Lyon County Farmer’s Bureau.
80 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER 24, 1942
Principal D.E. Crawford of Central Lyon High School announced Tuesday that one of the school’s students has been named as a semi-finalist in the 1962-63 merit scholarship competition. Cited for high achievement was Alan Gilliland, son of Mr. and Mrs. D.J. Gilliland.
50 YEARS AGO OCTOBER 2, 1972
The Rock Rapids Christian Reformed Church will observe its 50th anniversary Wednesday evening with special services. A group of 19 people met in the council chambers Wednesday to hear about an FHA-sponsored housing project for Rock Rapids and to discuss the advisability of making an application.
40 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER 27, 1982
Dr. David Poe and Chuck Danish, both 1962 Central Lyon graduates, were inducted into the Central Lyon Hall of Fame Friday night. As seniors, the Central Lyon teams won the Siouxland Conference championship in football, basketball, track and baseball and had an 8-0 record in football.
20 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER 25, 2002
An early-morning fire destroyed a home in George. Four boys, ages 9, 14, 16 and 21, were at home at the time of the fire. It seems the 14-year-old teenager was using matches to light a bag of computer paper on fire in his bedroom. He thought he had all the ashes extinguished and put the bag in an attic closet. Some of the embers started flaming and the fire was soon out of control.
10 YEARS AGO Because barb wire is a highly-vital material, both to the war industries and the government, it has been placed on SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 a “scarce” list and new supplies are not likely to be availAfter years of baking for simply the peer enjoyment of able, according to County Agent D.C. Peterson. it, Ashley Peters of Little Rock has decided to put her products on the market. Peters bakes and sells cupcakes, specialty cakes, muffins and other baked goods. She officially started her business, Batter Up Cupcakes, in June and has 60 YEARS AGO been flourishing since. SEPTEMBER 24, 1962
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Eliot Ipa of Sioux City was sentenced Sept. 12 for domestic abuse assault-injury or mental illness, first offense, a serious misdemeanor. He was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $430, restitution, court costs and court-appointed attorney’s fees. Ipa was also ordered to serve one year on probation and complete a batterer’s education course. On Sept. 12, Ryan George Halma of Inwood was sentenced for violation of probation handed down for a previous charge of operating while under the influence. The probation was extended for one year. Michael Lawrence McDonald of Ashton was sentenced Sept. 13 for possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine, first offense, a serious misdemeanor. He was sentenced to serve 365 days in the Lyon County Jail with all but seven days suspended. McDonald was ordered to pay a $430 fine, court costs and surcharge. He was also ordered to serve one year on probation and submit to a substance abuse evaluation and follow any and all recommendations of said evaluation. On Sept. 13, Anna Elizabeth McCord of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was sentenced for possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine, first offense, a serious misdemeanor. She was sentenced to serve 365 days in the Lyon County Jail with all but seven days suspended. McCord was ordered to pay a $430 fine, court costs and court-appointed attorney’s fees. The fine was suspended. The defendant was also ordered to serve one year on probation and submit to a substance abuse evaluation and follow any and all recommendations of said evaluation. Ashley Ann Goeman of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was sentenced Sept. 13 for possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine, first offense, a serious misdemeanor. She was sentenced to serve 365 days in the Lyon Jail with all but 30 days suspended and credit given for time served. Goeman was ordered to pay a $430 fine, court costs, surcharge and court-appointed attorney’s fees. She was sentenced sot server one year on probation and ordered to submit to a substance abuse evaluation and follow any and all recommendations of said evaluation. On Sept. 13, Jema James of George was sentenced for violation of probation in the sentence for the charge of assault, a serious misdemeanor. He was sentenced to serve seven days in the Lyon County Jail with credit given for time served. The probation was extended for one year. On Sept. 16, James was sentenced for assault, a simple misdemeanor, and was ordered to pay
a $150 fine, court costs, surcharge, court-appointed attorney’s fees and restitution. Isaac David Quien of Yankton, South Dakota, was sentenced Sept. 13 for theft in the second degree, a Class D felony. He was sentenced to serve five years in prison with the prison term suspended. Quien was ordered to pay a $1,025 fine, court costs, court-appointed attorney’s fees and restitution. The defendant was also ordered to serve two years on probation and complete the DNA requirement. Cory Joshua Reiter of Sibley was sentenced Sept. 15 for possession of a controlled substance, third or subsequent offense, a Class D felony. He was sentenced to serve five years in prison to run concurrently with the prison sentence on previous charges of two counts of controlled substance violations from 2019. Reiter was also ordered to pay a $1,025 fine, court costs and courtappointed attorney’s fees. The fine was suspended. Reiter was ordered to complete the DNA requirement. On Sept. 15, Matthew Steven Stahl of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was sentenced for violation of probation handed down in a previous sentence for the charge of possession of a controlled substance. The probation was revoked and Stahl was sentenced to serve 60 days in the Lyon County Jail with credit given for 60 days spent in jail in Yankton, South Dakota. On Sept. 16, Michael Gene Bruhn of George was sentenced for domestic abuse assault-first offense, a simple misdemeanor. He received a deferred judgment and was ordered to pay a $105 civil penalty, court costs, restitution and courtappointed attorney’s fees. Bruhn was also ordered to serve one year on probation, submit to a substance abuse evaluation and follow any and all recommendations of said evaluation, and complete a batterer’s education course. Danielle R. Gladsee of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was sentenced Sept. 16 for possession of drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor. She was ordered to pay a $250 fine, court costs, surcharge and courtappointed attorney’s fees. On Sept. 16, Justin Prescott of Sanborn was sentenced for violation of a no contact/protective order, a simple misdemeanor. He was sentenced to serve 30 days in the Lyon County Jail with all but seven days suspended. Prescott was ordered to serve one year on probation, complete a mental health evaluation and anger management course, and pay a $105 fine, court costs, surcharge, court-appointed attorney’s fees and restitution.
ARREST On Sept. 21, Mhmd Kinan Altayyan, 34, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, turned himself in for an outstanding Lyon County warrant. Altayyan’s warrant was for theft-third degree, an aggravated misdemeanor.
CITED On Sept. 21, Lyon County Deputies charged Amy Dammer, 40, of Rushmore, Minnesota, with operating while under the influence-second offense, an aggravated misdemeanor. On Aug. 4, Dammer was involved in an injury accident which lead to the OWI investigation.
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SCHEDULED FINES Blake Meyer, George, failure to maintain control. Reyes Felipe Lopez Lopez, Rock Valley, failure to maintain control’ no valid driver’s license. Ryan Lee Baak, Ruthven, speeding. Toef A. Leija, Pipestone, Minnesota, operation without registration card or plate. Sampson Duran Funmaker, Baraboo, Wisconsin, speeding. Donald P. Mayo, Doon, speeding. Richard Harvey Fincher, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, speeding. Sherri Lynn Hofer, Rock Rapids, speeding. Dana Marie Holm, Valley Springs, South Dakota, speeding. Juan Manuel Corona, Dallas, Texas, failure to comply with safety regulations. Bradley Daniel John, Luverne, Minnesota, failure to provide proof of financial liability; failure to possess valid license while operating. Christopher Dewayne Monroe, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, speeding. Samuel German Vasquez, Sugar Land, Texas, fraudulent use of registration; operation without registration card or plate. Joseph Lee Vander Waal, Orange City, speeding. Diana Sue Feucht, Inwood, speeding. Zebulon T. Austin, George, dark window or windshield. Yohannis Aregai Yohanne, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, seat belt violation. Ismael Chilel Morales, Worthington, Minnesota, speeding. Jason Lee Stettnichs, George, violation of game management area regulations. Melvin Exequiel Molina Blandon, Rock Valley, no valid driver’s license; dark window or windshield. Aaron Ray Stettnichs, Rock Rapids, seat belt violation. Lucio Figueroa Martinez, Rock Rapids, no valid driver’s license. Edward J. Mangers, Juniata, Nebraska, speeding. Jimmy Berny Perez Villanueva, Remsen, failure to obey stop sign and yield right of way; no valid driver’s license; failure to carry registration card. Daniel Lee Halma, Larchwood, seat belt violation. Curt Allen Olson, Larchwood, dark window or windshield. Timothy Lee Josephson, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, speeding. Kyle Jon Westra, Hull, operation without registration card or plate; seat belt violation. Robert Eugene Hoffman, Platte, South Dakota, speeding.
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public notices Hiller Lumber, Drill Bit..............................32.99 ICCS, FY2023 ICCS Annual Member.............. ......................................................................2000.00 Iowa Department of Revenue, Hotel/Motel Tax........................................................... 328.78 John Deere Financial, Screws..................2.34 Leuthold Plumbing/Heating Inc, ServiceHeat pump Sunset....................................95.00 Lyon & Sioux Rural Water, 151,000 G H2O. 568.50 Lyon County Treasurer, RE Taxes..................... ...................................................................10732.00 Lyon Rural Electric Coop, LPRA Electric....... ......................................................................4571.89 Menards, Bulk Custodial Supplies... 339.23 Oak Street Station, Lawnmower Tire Repair................................................................ 112.00 Emily Ostrander, Cell Phone Stipend............ ...........................................................................75.00 Runnings Supply Inc., Hitch/Chainsaw Part, oil......................................................... 150.82 Jen Schemmel, mileage, cell stip.... 118.32 Cornielius Scholten, Repairs, Water Hea..... ........................................................................ 590.35 Sioux River Goblin Ghosts, Sponsor 1/2 Table............................................................. 275.00 Tonya Smith, Clean Lodges/Cabins............... ......................................................................1800.00 Sunshine Foods, Cleaning Supplies.............. ...........................................................................57.74 Two Way Solutions, Inc., Service...... 283.39 US Bank-Purchase Card, Gear, EE supplies, carwash....................................................... 623.84 Alyssa Van’t Hul, Cleaning-Nature C.............. ........................................................................ 420.00 Verizon, Cell Phone...................................51.58 Grand Total...........................................32214.68 General Basic Fund..........................32,214.68 There being no further business there was a motion by Herman, seconded by Birkey to adjourn. Motion carried. APPROVED Josh Feucht, Chairman ATTEST: Jen Smit, County Auditor NOTE: These minutes are as recorded by the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors and are subject to Board approval at the next regular meeting. R0928-1 Regular Board Meeting 09/12/2022 07:00 PM 1010 S. Greene St. Rock Rapids, IA 51246 MEETING MINUTES The Central Lyon Board of Education met in regular session on September 12, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. in the Central Lyon board room with the following members present: President Andy Koob, Vice-President David Jans, and Directors Keri Davis, Scott Postma and Amy Hartter. Superintendent Brent Jorth, School Business Official Jackie Wells, PK-6 Principal Steve Harman, 7-12 Principal Jason Engleman, Buildings & Grounds Manager Steve Breske, Kristi Wright, Jessica Jensen, Dominique Kooiker, Addison Klosterbuer, Amelia Schneidermann, Alex Lyman, Matt Bayse, and Patrick Schnell were also in attendance. The meeting video is available at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=ORODf9HZeGs. President Koob called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Jans moved to approve the agenda with an additional list of bills. Hartter seconded, carried 4-0 with Davis not present. Director Davis arrived at 7:03 P.M. Hartter moved to approve minutes of past meetings as presented. Postma seconded, carried 5-0. Davis moved to approve the list of bills and the financial report through August 31, 2022. Jans seconded, carried 5-0. OPERATING FUND AFLAC INSURANCE, ADDTL EMPLOYEE INSURANCE 1,459.85; AFLAC, ADDTL EMPLOYEE INSURANCE 141.23; AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING INC, PLUMBING PARTS 489.90; ARNOLD, ERIC, REIMBURsem*nT 33.50; AUTO VALUE ROCK RAPIDS, REPAIRS 454.83; AVESIS THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATORS, VISION INSURANCE 425.08; BAKER, STEPHANIE, 2022 AP EXAM REIMBURsem*nT 96.00; BRYAN ROCK PRODUCTS, BALL COMPLEX RED ROCK 1,503.18; C & B OPERATIONS, MOWER REPAIRS 668.65; CAMPUS CLEANERS & LAUNDERERS, 2022 BAND UNIFORM CLEANING 1,465.42; CENTRAL LYON ACTIVITY FUND, 22/23 ACTIVITY TICKET SALES REGISTRATION 11,860.00; CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS, TECH-
NOLOGY SUPPLIES 23.49; CHILDREN’S CARE HOSPITAL & SCHOOL, SpED PLACEMENT 6,707.00; COOPERATIVE ENERGY COMPANY, VAN 2 TIRES, FUEL 1,172.30; CORNWALL, AVERY, BJORNSTAD & SCOTT, LEGAL SERVICES 175.00; PREMIER COMMUNICATIONS, CONSULTING SERVICES 200.00; DENNY’S SANITATION, DISPOSAL 514.00; DIEREN, ANITA, 2022 AP EXAM REIMBURsem*nT 96.00; DIVISION OF LABOR, ELEVATOR PERMIT 175.00; DOON PRESS, LEGAL NOTICES & ADS 332.63; DOWNARD, JEB OR CASSIE, 2022 AP EXAM REIMBURsem*nT 96.00; DUSTY’S AUTO BODY, VAN 2 REPAIRS 402.86; ENGLEMAN, JASON, PD REIMBURsem*nT 432.02; FLEXIBLE BENEFIT SERVICE CORPORATION, FLEX FEES 45.63; G&R CONTROLS, HVAC REPAIRS 1,911.39; GEORGE OFFICE PRODUCTS, ELEM TABLE, HS OFFICE CHAIR 696.99; GORDON FLESCH COMPANY, COPIER MAINT & LEASE 1,474.00; H AND S HOMEBUILDING CENTER, STEM SUPPLIES, ROBOTICS 162.46; HEALTH SERVICES OF LYON CO, NURSE SERVICES 5,772.00; HOGLUND BUS CO INC, PARTS 84.34; IOWA CHORAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION, ALL-STATE PRE REHEARSAL 35.00; IOWA SCHOOLS EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, DENTAL INSURANCE 3,792.26; JOURNEYED.COM, INC, K-12 DISTRICT ADOBE LICENSE 2,425.00; JW PEPPER & SON, VOCAL MUSIC SUPPLIES 4.40; KONE INC, ELEVATOR MAINT & REPAIRS 184.41; LAKESHORE LEARNING MATERIALS, SUPPLIES 834.45; LEGALSHIELD, ADDT’L INSURANCE 15.95; LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE, LIFE/LTD INSURANCE 940.66; MARTIN BROS. DISTRIBUTING, SUPPLIES, REPAIRS, FOOD 7,997.18; MCGRAW SCHOOL EDUCATION HOLDINGS, SpED READING MATERIALS 1,802.28; MIDWEST LUMBER & DESIGN, HOUSE PROJECT, REPAIRS, SUPPLIES 370.99; MIDWESTERN MECHANICAL, WATER HEATER MAINTENANCE/CLEANING 2,212.97; MYSTERY SCIENCE, SCIENCE SUBSCRIPTION 849.00; NEW CENTURY PRESS INC, LEGAL NOTICE, ADVERTISING 1,313.79; ONE SOURCE THE BACKGROUNG CHECK COMPANY, BACKGROUND CHECKS 40.50; PAPIK MOTORS ROCK RAPIDS, REPAIRS 157.58; PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, POSTAGE METER LEASE 163.02; POPKES CAR CARE, FUEL 3,030.60; PREMIER COMMUNICATIONS, PHONE, INTERNET 885.63; RECOVER HEALTH of IOWA INC, SpED NURSING SERVICES 313.11; RENT-ALL INC, EQUIPMENT RENTAL 1,687.00; ROCK RAPIDS HARDWARE, SUPPLIES, REPAIRS, CONSTRUCTION 1,005.74; ROCK RAPIDS REPAIR, REPAIRS 533.10; ROCK RAPIDS UTILITIES, UTILITIES 17,569.71; RUNNING SUPPLY, SUPPLIES, REPAIRS, HOUSE PROJECT 12.69; RYPKEMA, ASHLEY, TQPD CONFERNECE REIMB 90.00; SANFORD HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE CLINIC, DRIVER TESTING 130.00; SANFORD PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES, DRIVER PHYSICALS 210.00; SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY LLC, ELEM SUPPLIES 237.60; SCHMITT MUSIC CENTERS, INSTRUMENT REPAIRS 571.00; SCHOLASTIC INC, SUPPLIES 32.73; SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OF IOWA, SUPPLIES 110.00; SCHOOL SPECIALTY LLC, ART SUPPLIES 379.72; SCHRICK, JACE, 2022 AP EXAM REIMBURsem*nT 96.00; SCHULTE, AMY, 2022 AP EXAM REIMBURsem*nT 96.00; SOFTWARE UNLIMITED INC, SUI_ WEB LINK LICENSE FEE 1,145.00; STAN HOUSTON EQUIPMENT, SHOP IND TECH SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT, 12” MITER SAW-SLIDING 1,009.98; STERLING COMPUTERS, CB LICENSURE VMWARE RENEWAL 199.00; SUBWAY, PD SUPPLIES, FUNDRAISER 274.74; SUNSHINE FOODS, SUPPLIES 247.32; TIMBERLINE BILLING SERVICE LLC, MEDICAID CLAIMS ASSIST 199.18; ULTRA-CHEM INC, CLEANING SUPPLIES 674.70; VAN AARTSEN, ALLISON, SUMMER READING SUPPLIES 29.89; WASSENAAR, APRIL, PBIS SUPPLIES 24.05; WAYNE MEYER ELECTRIC INC, BULBS, LIGHTS 1,054.24; WELLMARK BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD, HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS 68,439.47; WILLIAM V. MACGILL & CO, NURSE SUPPLIES 1,107.11. Fund Total: 163,605.50. STUDENT CONSTRUCTION FBT SAWMILL & LUMBER, HOUSE PROJECT 128.25; MIDWEST LUMBER & DESIGN, HOUSE PROJECT, REPAIRS, SUPPLIES 3,166.62; RENT-ALL INC, TELEHANDLER RENTAL 4,625.04; RUNNING SUPPLY, SUPPLIES, REPAIRS, HOUSE PROJECT 873.77. Fund Total: 8,793.68.
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In Old Business, Davis moved to approve the 2nd reading of policy 503.04. Hartter seconded, carried 5-0. In New Business, Davis moved to approve the FEH Design master contract and proposal for architectural and engineering services for proposed Summer 2023 Facility Improvements projects. Postma seconded. Jans moved to amend the motion to approve the FEH Design proposal for architectural and engineering services for proposed Summer 2023 Facility Improvements projects to include a bus barn with approximately 9,200 SF of new enclosed
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DIESEL MECHANIC SIBLEY, IA ABOUT THIS JOB: Helping keep our customers’ and members’ trucks on the road so that they can be successful and efficient, by providing the most reliable diesel service every day. SOME OF THE REGULAR DUTIES INVOLVED: • Follow a checklist of inspection procedures • Test drive vehicles to diagnose malfunctions • Read and interpret diagnostic test results from diagnostic equipment • Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, transmissions, engines, and other parts of vehicles • Do routine maintenance, such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and parts • Repair or replace malfunctioning components, parts, and other mechanical or electrical equipment • Test-drive vehicles to ensure that they run smoothly after major repair • Providing DOT inspection service • Developing strong relationships with customers by earning their trust through repeat customer satisfaction
Interested candidates can apply on our website at coopenergyco.com/careers, e-mail their resume and 3 references to [emailprotected] or stop in and fill out an application in our office.
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grade PS-4 and implementing SAIG, or Social Academic Instruction Groups. The district continues to provide support for levels already implemented but continues to evolve practices and providing resources. The district is working with community members to mentor students as part of the Character Strong program. 7-12 Principal Jason Engelman reviewed the current and former student attendance policy and the procedures for reinforcement. Central Lyon would like to improve the school and classroom attendance and maintains the belief that something important happens during each day of school and believe students must attend school regularly to be part of the exceptional learning experiences and opportunities available. Superintendent Jorth stated that George-Little Rock held two community forums to solicit feedback from the community about staying in the Siouxland Conference or leaving to join the War Eagle Conference. Voting will occur at their September 19th school board meeting. Matt Bayse of FEH Design reviewed plans for the middle school bridge project, bus barn, classroom casework, window replacement, and the preschool and elementary playgrounds as well as their master contract and letter agreement for the summer 2023 projects. Discussion took place on the scope of the projects. Superintendent Jorth reviewed the parking lot projects and football/track projects and presented three DGR proposals for consideration regarding the projects they will be leading. The Buildings & Grounds Committee or Finance Committee will need to meet with Matt Gillaspie from Piper Sandler to review the District’s bonding capacity. An updated spreadsheet summarizing the projects, estimated costs, funding sources, and project timelines was included for review. Mr. Jorth reviewed a referral bonus option to recruit qualified employee candidates. The Buildings & Grounds Committee met with Randy Waagmeester to discuss the FFA Land Swap with the Rock Rapids Development Group. All parcels are zoned agriculture and the FFA would be able to continue to utilize the land for educational purposes. Mr. Waagmeester is in the process of developing a resolution for consideration by the Board, along with publication notifications, and when a public hearing could be held.
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OFFICIAL 180.00; SIOUXLAND CONFERENCE, 22/23 CONF DUES 250.00; SPIRIT LAKE HIGH SCHOOL, VB TOURNEY 100.00; SPORT DECALS, HELMET DECALS 453.75; SUBWAY, SUPPLIES, FUNDRAISER 157.50; SUNSHINE FOODS, SUPPLIES 95.04; TAUSZ, TERRY, OFFICIAL 210.00; UNITY CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL, VB_ JV TOURNEY 100.00; US BANK, 22/23 ADDT’L GATE MONEY 1,000.00; VANDER PLOEG, KEVIN, OFFICIAL 245.00; WESTERN CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL, VB_JVR TOURNEY ENTRY FEE 100.00; WIELENGA, JODIE, OFFICIAL 115.00; WOELBER, TROY, OFFICIAL 180.00; WOELBLER, TODD, OFFICIAL 110.00. Fund Total: 22,287.29. Checking Account Total: 22,287.29. PUBLIC EDUCATION & RECREATION LEVY PIONEER MFG CO/PIONEER ATHLETICS, FIELD MARKING OIL/SPRAYERS 373.90. Fund Total: 373.90. LOCAL OPTION SALES $ SERVICES TAX (SILO) RENT-ALL INC, EQUIPMENT RENTAL 669.70. Fund Total: 669.70. PHYSICAL PLANT & EQUIPMENT CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES INC, COPIER LEASE 1,607.74; GEORGE OFFICE PRODUCTS, MS DESKS 4,380.00; INSTRUCTURE INC, K-12 CANVAS RENEWAL 6,795.00; JOURNEYED.COM INC, ADOBE SIGN RENEWAL 1,430.00; MIDWEST LUMBER & DESIGN, HOUSE PROJECT, REPAIRS, SUPPLIES 9,228.21; PAPIK MOTORS ROCK RAPIDS, REPAIRS 3,900.00; STERLING COMPUTERS, BACKUP BATTERY REPLACEMENT 1,875.69; WAYNE MEYER ELECTRIC INC, CL ‘98 LED LIGHTING UPGRADES 49,524.88. Fund Total: 78,741.52. Checking Account Total: 79,785.12. AUGUST 2022 Payroll Totals General Fund Gross Salaries.................................$420,035.35 District Benefits.............................. $70,273.18 District SS/Medicare..................... $31,082.26 District IPERS.................................... $39,505.36 Employee Share Insurance....... $70,120.67 Total District Cost.........................$490,775.48 Hot Lunch Fund Gross Salaries......................................$1,322.50 District Benefits..........................................$0.00 District SS/Medicare............................$101.18 District IPERS...........................................$124.84 Employee Share Insurance...................$0.00 Total District Cost..............................$1,548.52 In recognition, Superintendent Brent Jorth presented a list of student, staff and community recognition and congratulations. Congratulations to Gabe Kooiker, Korinna Thedens & Trey Vande Kop who were awarded the American Degree from the National FFA, which is the highest degree achievable, and shows an FFA member’s dedication to the chapter and state FFA organization. The award recognizes the effort the members applied toward their supervised agricultural experience (SAE) and their outstanding leadership abilities and community involvement. Congratulations to the Cross County, Football & Volleyball teams on an outstanding start to their seasons. Congratulations to the high school students cast in Bye-Bye Birdie. Show dates are Thursday, Saturday & Sunday, October 27, 29 & 30. In Reports, K-6 Principal Steve Harman reviewed the 3 tiers of PBIS. Central Lyon is in Year 5 of PBIS Implementation of PBIS
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ENTERPRISE/FFA PROPERTY ROCK RAPIDS UTILITIES, UTILITIES 123.74. Fund Total: 123.74. SPLIT FUNDING SECURE BENEFITS SYSTEMS, HRA FEE & CLAIMS 3,221.52. Fund Total: 3,221.52. Checking Account Total: 175,744.44. SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND AFLAC INSURANCE, ADDTL EMPLOYEE INSURANCE 131.43; CASEY’S BAKERY, BAKERY ITEMS 1,491.36; EAST SIDE JERSEY DAIRY, DAIRY SUPPLIES 1,596.61; FRONTIER BANK, ALA CARTE START CASH 150.00; HEARTLAND PAYMENT SOLUTIONS, MOSAIC CLOUD RENEWAL 550.00; HOBART SALES & SERVICE, EQUIPMENT/ SUPPLIES 237.91; IOWA SCHOOLS EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, DENTAL INSURANCE 30.70; LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE, LIFE/LTD INSURANCE 39.35; MARTIN BROS. DISTRIBUTING, FOOD, SUPPLIES 14,552.82; RAPIDS WHOLESALE, SUPPLIES 915.70; ROCK RAPIDS HARDWARE, SUPPLIES, REPAIRS, CONSTRUCTION 51.50; SUNSHINE FOODS, FOOD 173.04; WELLMARK BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD, HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS 672.68. Fund Total: 20,593.10. Checking Account Total: 20,593.10. STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND ALL-IOWA HONOR DANCE TEAM, HONOR DANCE FEES 195.00; ANDERSON, JACOB, OFFICIAL 220.00; ASPI SOLUTIONS INC, BOUND PRO SERVICES 500.00; BAKER, MAYCIE, 2022 VOCAL 250.00; BAKER, STEPHANIE, 2022 BAND 250.00; BELTMAN, MARK, OFFICIAL 130.00; CENTRAL LYON COMMUNITY SCHOOL, RECL REGISTRATION_ KRUSE 50.00; CLASSIC SPORTSWEAR & AWARDS, AWARDS INSERTS 187.15; CONCORD THEATRICALS, FALL MUSICAL FEE 125.00; DIDAX, K. KAHL SpED CLASSROOM SUPPLIES 3.41; EAST SIDE JERSEY DAIRY, DAIRY SUPPLIES 59.23; EBERT, STEVE, OFFICIAL 130.00; FREESE, RYAN, OFFICIAL 130.00; GRAPHIC EDGE LLC, THE, FB PANTS, GLOVES, FOOTBALLS 2,048.78; HARRIS, DAVID, OFFICIAL 130.00; HARRIS, MARK, OFFICIAL 130.00; HENRY SCHEIN MEDICAL INC, ATHLETIC TRAINER SUPPLIES 592.70; HULSHOF, MARK, OFFICIAL 115.00; IOWA BANDMASTERS ASSOCIATION INC, 22/23 DUES 75.00; IOWA FFA ASSOCIATION, OFFICER LODGING 60.00; IOWA HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC ASSOCIATION, 22/23 DUES, ALL-STATE REGISTRATIONS 277.00; IOWA HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH ASSOC, 22/23 DUES 75.00; JENNESS, GREG, OFFICIAL 130.00; KLINGENBERG, TAYLOR, OFFICIAL 250.00; KRUSE, JESSICA, REIMBURsem*nT CHEER 67.93; LUENBERGER, BRIAN, OFFICIAL 180.00; MARTIN BROS. DISTRIBUTING, CONCESSIONS SUPPLIES 4,247.73; MAY, TIM, OFFICIAL 115.00; NORTHWEST IOWA BANDMASTERS ASSOCIATION, 22/23 DUES 25.00; PEPSIAMERICAS, CONCESSIONS, VENDING 5,846.72; PERRETT, PATRICIA, REIMBURsem*nT 135.95; PFEIFER, JAMES, OFFICIAL 130.00; PIZZA RANCH, SUPPLIES CONCESSIONS 697.40; PUTTMANN, SHANNON, OFFICIAL 130.00; PUTTMANN, TODD, OFFICIAL 130.00; REINKE, DENNIE, OFFICIAL 130.00; RENS, MARCUS, OFFICIAL 110.00; S&E ENTERTAINMENT, PROM DJ SERVICES 642.00; SANOW, BRETT, OFFICIAL 130.00; SCHMIDT, JOHN, OFFICIAL 160.00; SCHNEIDERMANN, CRAIG,
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Bachelor's degree from college or university preferred; or 3 to 5 years related experience and/or training related to QA Management and/or supervision; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are required.
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LYON COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE ROCK RAPIDS, IOWA September 19, 2022 Chairman Josh Feucht convened the adjourned session with Vanden Bosch, Birkey, and Herman present. Supervisor Altena was present via telephone. Motion carried assumes unanimous vote unless otherwise stated. The Board started with the Pledge of Allegiance. The Board opened discussion on Resolution 2022-38 supporting applications for the Lyon County Riverboat Foundation competitive grant. At the 9-13-2022 meeting the Board approved the courthouse generator hookup application at $56,870. Upon further inspection, that is not the complete quote. The total cost of the project would be $105,447. This amount includes both the Meyer Electric quote (56,870)and the hardware needed from Wesco Distribution (48,577). The Board discussed matching funds for the project and at what percentage. Motion by Vanden Bosch, second by Herman to amend Resolution 2022-38 and apply for $75,000 with a $30,477 match from Dept 55. Motion carried 4-1 with Birkey No. This is a summary of Resolution 2022-38. The full text can be obtained at the Auditor’s Office or online at www.lyoncounty.iowa. org under Supervisors then Resolutions. Ambulance Director Amy Borman also joined the meeting to discuss the rejection on the ambulance grant application for pre-emptive emitters to be installed in two ambulances. Feucht noted that the Board previously did not approve the application due to the application not having written permission from Sioux Falls for the emitters. Borman presented information that the emitters are infrared and talk to the stoplights when the ambulance lights are turned on. Attorney Oetken joined the meeting and noted that normally a formal letter would be preferred, but the email stating permission is enough. Motion by Herman, second by Vanden Bosch to allow the county ambulances to install emitters and to amend Resolution 2022-38 to include support of the ambulance application for the Opticom Pre-emptive emitters and splintsin the amount of $9,541.68 with a $4,000 match from donation funds. Motion carried 4-1 with Birkey No. This is a summary of Resolution 2022-38. The full text can be obtained at the Auditor’s Office or online at www.lyoncounty.iowa.org under Supervisors then Resolutions. Minutes from the September 13, 2022 meeting were reviewed. Motion by Birkey, second by Vanden Bosch to approve and Chairman sign minutes. Motion carried. Motion by Vanden Bosch, second by Altena to approve claims. Motion carried. Supervisor correspondence: FeuchtConservation and insurance preview mtg.; Birkey, Herman and Altena – Navigator pipeline meeting; Birkey-insurance preview mtg. Employment changes: Autumn Anderson was discharged from a dispatch position as of 8-30-2022. Tasha Domeyer received an anniversary pay increase to $23.50/hour as of 9-1-2022. Payroll dated 9-15-2022 was reviewed and approved. Payroll Warrant Register in the amount of $99,097.52 is listed by fund. General Basic Fund..........................13,841.07 Rural Service Basic Fund............... 21,774.93 Secondary Road Fund....................63,481.52 Payroll Disbursem*nt Register in the amount of $41,347.06 is listed by Fund. General Basic Fund.............................5,132.84 Rural Services Basic Fund.................9,728.90 Secondary Road Fund....................26,485.32 Conservation claims dated 9-16-2022 in the amount of $32,214.68 were reviewed and approved. Check sequence #160247-160274. Alliance Communications, LPRA Phone, LD, & Internet............................................ 439.65 Arctic Glacier Ice, Ice Delivery 367.40 Auto Value Parts Stores, Oil Filter, HD Oil, 2N1 W..............................................................97.24 Dave’s Bulk Service, Gasohol...........2000.90 Deere Credit Inc., Lease Payment................... ......................................................................5511.93 Denny’s Sanitation Inc., Service....... 510.00 George Office Products, Office supplies..... ...........................................................................58.79
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Legals from Page 9 masonry construction. Postma seconded, carried 3-2. Jans, Postma, Davis, AYE. Koob, Hartter, NAY. Davis moved to amend the motion to approve the FEH Design proposal for architectural and engineering services for proposed Summer 2023 Facility Improvements projects to include repair and improvements to the existing middle school pedestrian bridge. Jans seconded, carried 4-1. Jans, Postma, Davis, Hartter, AYE. Koob, NAY. President Koob called for the vote on the final amended motion to approve the FEH Design master contract and proposal for architectural and engineering services for proposed Summer 2023 Facility Improvement projects to include a bus barn with approximately 9,200 SF of new enclosed masonry construction and to include repair and improvements to the existing middle school pedestrian bridge. Final amended motion carried 3-2. Jans, Postma, Davis, AYE. Koob, Hartter, NAY. President Koob left the meeting at 9:00 P.M. to recuse himself from the business item discussion and subsequent vote. Hartter moved to approve the concrete proposal from DGR for sidewalk improvements at the track and football field at an estimated cost of $116,000. Davis seconded, carried 4-0. Postma moved to approve the concrete proposal from DGR for high school parking lot improvements. Davis seconded, carried 3-1. Davis, Hartter, Postma, AYE. Jans, NAY. Davis moved to approve the concrete proposal from DGR for activities center parking lot improvements. Hartter seconded, carried 4-0. President Koob returned to the meeting at 9:34 P.M. Jans moved to approve the resolution fixing the date for a public hearing on the proposed issuance of approximately $6,500,000 school infrastructure sales, services and use tax revenue bonds on Monday, October 10, 2022, at 6:50 p.m. Postma seconded, and in a roll call vote, 5 AYE, 0 NAY. Postma moved to approve the resolution fixing the date for a public hearing on the proposed use of SAVE revenue for an athletic facility infrastructure project on Monday, October 10, 2022 at 6:55 p.m. Hartter seconded, and in a roll call vote, 5 AYE, 0 NAY.
Postma moved to approve the quote from Papik Motors for a 2023 Ford Transit Van for $50,865. Davis seconded, carried 5-0. Postma moved to approve the Memo of Agreement with Galva-Holstein serves as the fiscal agent for the Transition Alliance Program (TAP). Davis seconded, carried 5-0. Hartter moved to approve a Lyon County Riverboat Foundation (LCRF) Grant in partnership with the Central Lyon School Foundation and River Valley Players and associated resolution of support for auditorium upgrades. Jans seconded, and in a roll call vote, 5 AYE, 0 NAY. Jans moved to approve the review of policies 400, 401.01, 401.02, 401.03, 401.04, 401.05, 401.05-R (1), 401.06, 401.07, 401.08, 401.09, 401.10, 401.11, 401.12, 401.13, 401.14 and 401.18 and to rescind policy 401.13. Davis seconded, carried 5-0. Hartter moved to approve the hiring of Alexandria Paquin, Learner Assistant; Alexis Ramsey, Learner Assistant; Brittany Van Der Weerd, Learner Assistant; and Brad Raveling, MS and HS Mock Trial Coach and lane advancements for Jarod DeBey, Kelli Docker, April Wassenaar and Jerry Pytleski. Postma seconded, carried 5-0. A public hearing on the proposed issuance of approximately $6,500,000 school infrastructure sales, services and use tax revenue bonds will take place at 6:50 P.M. in the Central Lyon Board Room, 1010 S. Greene Street on Monday, October 10, 2022. A public hearing on the proposed use of SAVE revenue for an athletic facility infrastructure project will take place at 6:55 P.M. in the Central Lyon Board Room, 1010 S. Greene Street on Monday, October 10, 2022. The next regular board meeting will be at 7:00 P.M. in the Central Lyon Board Room, 1010 S. Greene Street on Monday, October 10, 2022. Board members reviewed invoices and associated checks as presented. Davis moved to adjourn at 10:09 P.M. Hartter seconded, carried 5-0. R0928-2 REGULAR MEETING, BOARD OF TRUSTEES ROCK RAPIDS UTILITIES AUGUST 25, 2022 at 6:50 AM The Board of Trustees met in Regular Session with Chairman George Schneidermann presiding. Present: Trustees George Schneidermann, Shari Kastein, Rhonda Menning, and Ex-Official Bren-
dan Metzger. Moved by Trustee Kastein, seconded by Trustee Menning and passed 3-0, that the minutes of July 22, 2022 be approved as presented. Moved by Trustee Menning, seconded by Trustee Kastein and passed 3-0, that the bills presented be approved and paid with the addition of $1,888.89 to IUB from Electric. Ace Hardware, Supplies..................911.20 Aflac, Insurance..................................117.20 AlphaMedia, Peak Alerts.................225.00 Altman, Jack, Rent............................... 45.00 AT&T, Phone Service.........................139.24 Auto Value, Supplies.........................135.53 Blue Cross, Insurance.................14,033.63 Bonner, Chase, Flex Reimbursem*nt....... .................................................................764.92 Century Business, Document Management......................................................... 94.91 City of Rock Rapids, Donation.. 6,440.00 CJ Cooper, Drug Testing.................... 35.00 Clayton Energy, Natural Gas....20,436.06 Computer Clinic, Service................210.25 Cooperative Energy, Gas.................220.51 Core & Main, Supplies.................. 2,440.11 Country Boutique, Plant................... 57.50 Denny’s Sanitation, Service...........126.00 Detco, Supplies..................................145.19 DGR, Service..................................10,412.51 Echo, Supplies.....................................783.48 Federal Tax, Payroll........................ 6,004.53 FICA/Medicare, Payroll................ 8,242.66 Fontier Bank, Treasury Purchase............... ........................................................ 400,000.00 Foundation, Testing...................... 1,619.50 Frontier Insurance, Insurance.... 9,963.00 George Office, Supplies...................248.67 Hawkins, Supplies......................... 1,341.79 IAMU, OQ Testing...............................382.50 Interdept Bill, Interdept............... 8,198.87 Iowa DNR, Annual Fee.....................210.00 Iowa One Call, Emails......................... 27.90 IPERS, Payroll................................... 8,528.59 JCL Solutions, Supplies....................329.47 Koons Gas, Supplies..................... 5,336.45 Lewis & Clark, Water Service....20,463.31 Lyo REC, Well Service........................551.56 Lyon Co Reporter, Ads.....................281.46 Metering & Technology, Supplies............. ............................................................. 2,007.00 MidSioux, Project Share.............. 1,800.57 Missouri River, Misc Service...........665.30 Missouri River, Energy Services................. ........................................................ 151,064.26 Municipal Payroll, Payroll..........38,032.71 Novelty Machine, Supplies............353.34 PEFA, Natural Gas.......................... 9,972.00 Petroleum Marketers, Premium.1,548.00 Petty Cash, Misc................................... 40.74 Popkes, Fuel.........................................914.81 Premier Communication, Phone Service .................................................................255.26 Rehab Systems, Lift Station Cleaning...... .................................................................985.00
Rock Rapids Chamber, Rebate.. 1,290.00 Rock Rapids Chamber, Rebate......510.00 Rock Rapids Machine, Supplies...... 75.85 Roskam, Rich, Flex Reimbursem*nt......... .................................................................850.50 Runnings, Supplies...........................250.29 Total SIR, Service.................................. 20.00 Treas-State of Iowa, Payroll........ 2,305.00 Treas-State of Iowa, WET Tax..... 2,343.10 Treas-State of Iowa, Sales Tax.... 9,100.24 UNUM, Insurance...............................251.90 US Bank, Credit Card Fees..............216.70 US Bank, Service Charges...............117.03 US Bank, Credit Card Charges... 1,263.31 USA Bluebook, Supplies..................212.26 USDI, Supplies....................................857.50 USPS, Postage................................. 3,000.00 VerMeer, Rod, Service......................350.00 Wall St Printers, Service...................375.00 Wesco, Supplies............................. 9,287.00 Total.............................................$769,818.17 Income - Month to Date July 2022 Electric.......................................... 242,633.00 Water................................................96,548.00 Sewer...............................................32,902.00 Gas....................................................59,852.00 Total.............................................$431,935.00 Moved by Trustee Schneidermann, seconded by Trustee Kastein and passed 3-0, to approve advertising in the CLGLR Quarterback Club at a price of $80.00 payable from Electric. Moved by Trustee Menning, seconded by Trustee Schneidermann and passed 3-0, to approve the agenda. Moved by Trustee Menning, seconded by Trustee Kastein and passed 3-0, to adopt Resolution No. 15-22, Resolution Amending Personnel Rules and Regulations to Revise Employee Salaries. Trustee Menning left the meeting at 7:33 PM. Moved by Trustee Schneidermann, seconded by Trustee Kastein and passed 2-0, to adopt Resolution No. 16-22, Resolution Transferring $6,440 to the City General Fund and the City Sanitary Sewer Fund. Moved by Trustee Kastein, seconded by Trustee Schneidermann and passed 2-0, to approve the RRMU Natural Gas Operations and Management Plan. Moved by Trustee Kastein, seconded by Trustee Schneidermann and passed 2-0, to approve purchase of one new Chev pickup from Papik Motors. Moved by Trustee Kastein, seconded by Trustee Schneidermann and passed 2-0, to schedule the next regular meeting for Sept 29, 2022 at 6:50 AM. Moved by Trustee Schneiderman, seconded by Trustee Kastein and passed 2-0, to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 AM. George Schneidermann, Chairman ATTEST: Jordan Kordahl, Secretary R0928-3
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED USE OF SAVE REVENUE FOR AN ATHLETIC FACILITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Central Lyon Community School District, in the County of Lyon, State of Iowa, will hold a public hearing upon its proposed use of revenue from the State of Iowa Secure an Advanced Vision for Education Fund for the purpose of the following athletic facility infrastructure project: constructing sidewalks to the visitors’ bleachers at the football stadium, track repairs, and other related site improvements. The current estimated cost of this athletic facility infrastructure project is $450,000. The hearing will be held in the Central Lyon Board Room, 1010 S. Greene Street, Rock Rapids, Iowa 51246, on October 10, 2022, at 6:55 P.M. CENTRAL LYON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Jackie Wells Secretary of the Board of Directors R0928-4 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF APPROXIMATELY $6,500,000 SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE SALES, SERVICES AND USE TAX REVENUE BONDS Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Central Lyon Community School District, in the County of Lyon, State of Iowa, will hold a public hearing upon its proposed issuance of approximately $6,500,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, which may be issued in one or more series over multiple fiscal years, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 423F.2 and 423E.5, for the purpose of providing funds to build, furnish and equip a new bus barn and demolish the existing bus barn; remodel, repair, equip, and improve existing facilities, including classroom upgrades and window replacement at the elementary and middle school / high school facilities; elementary school playground improvements; new doors and bridge replacement at the middle school; high school and activity center parking lot improvements; and athletic facility improvements including new sidewalks to visitors’ bleachers, track repairs and other related site improvements, including costs of issuance and a debt service reserve fund if required by the purchaser. Any bond proceeds remaining after completion of this project will be used for other school infrastructure projects
as authorized by the School District’s Revenue Purpose Statement. The hearing will be held in the Central Lyon Board Room, 1010 S. Greene Street, Rock Rapids, Iowa 51246, on October 10, 2022, at 6:50 P.M. CENTRAL LYON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Jackie Wells Secretary of the Board of Directors R0928-5 NOTICE OF INTENT TO MODIFY A PERMIT AUTHORIZING THE USE OF WATER FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES IN LYON COUNTY, IOWA Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 4558, there is now on file with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, 502 E 9th Street; Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0034, an application as described below. The City of George, Iowa DNR Log Number 32,012, requests a permit modification authorizing withdrawal of water from three existing Little Rock River alluvial wells, between 30 and 36 feet deep, on land generally described as the NW¼ of Section 1 and the NE¼ of Section 2, all in T98N, R44W, Lyon County, Iowa, in the maximum quantity of 85 million gallons per year at a maximum rate of 455 gallons per minute throughout each year for municipal purposes within and without the corporate limits of the City of George consistent with the municipal distribution system and other provisions of law. The newly-modified permit (as described above) is increasing the Yearly quantity allowed from 70.0 million gallons per year to 85.0 million gallons per year, to accommodate increased use and a past permit exceedance. No other changes are being made. The Department has determined that this use of water conforms to the relevant criteria (Iowa Code Chapter 4558 and Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 567) and recommends the permit be granted. A copy of the summary report for the application is available upon request to the Department at the address listed above. Comments on the report and this use of water must be received by October 20, 2022, and should specify the log number. (By Michael K. Anderson, P.E., Senior Environmental Engineer) R0928-6
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This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and qualified protected veterans.
This is the official notice to eligible Lyon County voters of the changes to supervisor districts and voting precinct boundaries due to redistricting per IA Code 49.11. These boundaries were effective upon approval. Please read the information below to locate your updated voting precinct and corresponding supervisor district. Maps of the boundaries are also available online at www.lyoncounty.iowa.gov under Election Maps. Please contact the Lyon County Auditor’s Office with any other questions regarding the updated boundaries at 712-472-8517 ext. 5.
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Precinct 1 – Supervisor District 3—City of George, Dale Township, Grant Township sections lying South of 180th Street. Liberal Township sections lying South of 180th Street and East of Jay Avenue, Wheeler Township section lying East of Jay Avenue and North of 220th Street, and Wheeler Township sections lying East of Jackson Avenue and South of 220th Street. Voting is held at George Community Center,117 S Main St, George, IA 51237. Precinct 2 – Supervisor District 3 -City of Little Rock, Elgin Township, Grant Township sections lying North of 180th Street, Midland Township sections lying East of Jackson Avenue, Liberal Township sections lying North of 180th and East of Jay Avenue, and Liberal Township sections lying North of 170th Street and East of Jackson. Voting is held at Little Rock Town and Country Building, 409 Main St, Little Rock , IA 51243. Precinct 3 – Supervisor District 5 -Midland Township sections lying West of Jackson Avenue, Liberal Township sections lying West of Jackson Avenue and North of 160th Street, Liberal Township sections lying West of Jackson Avenue, East of Ironwood Avenue and North of 170th Street, Riverside Township, Cleveland Township sections lying East of Elmwood Avenue and North of 180th Street, Allison Township sections lying East of Fig Avenue, Rock Township sections lying West of City limits North of 170th Street and West of Grackle Avenue. Rock Township sections lying West of Grant Avenue and North of 180th Street, Rock Township sections lying South of 160th Street and West of K52 within the city limits of Rock Rapids and East of Tama Street, City of Rock Rapids property lying East of Tama Street, North of 12th Avenue, East of Union Street to the South Line of Riverside Township running West to the city limits, Rock Township sections lying North of 160th Street and East of the city limits of Rock Rapids. Voting is held at Forster Community Building, 404 1st Avenue, Rock Rapids IA 51246. Precinct 4 - Supervisor District 4 -Liberal Township sections lying South of 160th Street and West of Ironwood Avenue, Liberal Township sections lying South of 170th Street and West of Jay Avenue, Cleveland Township sections lying East of Fir Avenue and North of 190th Street, Cleveland Township sections lying East of Garfield Avenue and North of 200th Street, Rock Township sections lying South of 160th Street, East of K52 and South of the city limits of Rock Rapids, Rock Rapids property lying West of Tama Street, South of 12th Avenue, West of Union Street and South of the South line of Riverside Township, Rock Township sections lying East of Grant Avenue and South of 170th Street, Rock Township sections lying East of Goldfinch Avenue and South of 180th Street. Voting is held at Forster Community Building, 404 1st Avenue, Rock Rapids IA 51246. Precinct 5 – Supervisor District 4 -City of Doon, Garfield Township, Doon Township sections lying East of Fig Avenue and North of 230th Street, Doon Township sections lying East of Fir Avenue and North of 240th Street, Doon Township sections lying East of Fig Avenue and South of 240th Street, Wheeler Township sections lying West of Jay Avenue and North of 220th Street, Wheeler Township sections lying West of Jackson and South of 220th Street. Voting is held at Doon City Hall, 103 3rd Avenue, Doon IA 51235. Precinct 6 – Supervisor District 2- City Alvord, City of Inwood, Richland Township, Lyon Township, Doon Township sections West of Fig Avenue and North of 230th Street, Doon Township sections West of Fir Avenue, South of 230th Street and North of 240th Street, Doon Township sections West of Fig Avenue and South of 240th Street. Voting is held at Inwood Community Center, 103. S Main St, Inwood, IA 51240. Precinct 7 – Supervisor District 2 -Cleveland Township sections lying West of Elmwood Avenue and South of 170th Street, Cleveland Town-ship sections lying West of Fir Avenue and South of 180th Street, Cleveland Township sections lying West of Garfield Avenue and South of 190th Street, Cleveland Township sections lying West of Goldfinch Avenue and South of 200th Street, Logan Township sections lying South of 170th Street. Voting is held at Inwood Community Center, 103. S Main St, Inwood, IA 51240.
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George-Little Rock volleyball
G-LR overpowered by Sheldon
Mustangs unable to slow down Orabs’ serving and offensive attack in a 3-0 Siouxland Conference defeat
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Jesse DeGroot gets a hand above the net for a block attempt during Siouxland Conference vol- Mallory Post lobs the ball over the net on a kill attempt Thursleyball action Thursday, Sept. 22. The George-Little Rock Mustangs hosted the Sheldon Orabs day, Sept. 22 in Siouxland Conference volleyball action. The and dropped the contest, 3-0. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Mustangs of George-Little Rock fell to the Sheldon Orabs, 3-0. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) From the serve, Steen- 8-of-9 with two aces, Mad- went 8-of-9 with no aces, hoven went 3-of-4 with one sen went 2-of-2 with an and Post went 6-of-8 with 8.65 +/- Acre Building Site & Personal Property to be Offered at: ace, DeGroot went 4-of-4 ace, Samantha Fugitt went no aces. with no aces, Gerken went 7-of-7 with no aces, Haken
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Class 2A District 1 football standings as of 9-25-22 Team District Overall CL/G-LR 2-0 5-0 Unity Christian 2-0 2-3 Sheldon 1-1 3-2 West Lyon 1-1 3-2
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Cherokee 0-2 2-3 Okoboji 0-2 1-4 Information taken from Varsity Bound Iowa
General Description: This real estate is a 8.65 +/- acre building site that is located approximately 1 ½ miles outside of the city limits of Rock Rapids, Iowa. There are numerous buildings on this property including a 1 ½ story home that was constructed in 1936 and has approximately 1,276 square feet of living space. This home has 3 bedrooms, 1 ½ bathrooms, living room, kitchen and full basem*nt. This home is in need of repairs before a prospective buyer(s) can reside in the dwelling. Other outbuildings on this property include: 22’ x 126’ hog house/machine shed, 20’ x 60’ old-style hog house, 26’ x 32’ corn crib, and 22’ x 30’ country school house that was moved in for storage space. The outbuildings are also in need of repair. This property has electrical service that is supplied by the Lyon Rural Electric Cooperative and water service is provided by Lyon-Sioux Rural Water. The real estate is also located within the Central Lyon School District. According to the Lyon County Farm Service Agency, this Real Estate has 2.75 acres in current cropland production. This crop field is currently planted to an alfalfa/grass mix. The cropland has been determined Non-Highly Erodible (NHEL) by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The current septic system on this parcel will need to be brought up to code by the new buyer(s) and the seller will not compensate for costs of a new system. This property is being offered AS-IS. Legal Description: Lot 1 in West ½ of the West ½ of the Northeast ¼ & Parcel D in the Northeast ¼, Section 21, Rock Township, Township 99N, Range 45W, Lyon County, Iowa. Real Estate Taxes: The current real estate taxes are $1,390.00 per year and will be pro-rated to the date of possession. Possession & Closing: Possession of Real Estate will occur on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 when clear and marketable Abstract of Title will be delivered to the buyer(s). Inspection of Real Estate: Inspection of the property may take place by contacting the auctioneers listed below.
Siouxland Conference volleyball standings as of 9-25-22 Team Conf. Overall Sioux Center 3-0 17-3 Boyden-Hull 3-0 10-8 MOC-Floyd Valley 2-1 6-12 Sheldon 2-1 8-8 Central Lyon 1-2 11-6
Sibley-Ocheyedan 1-2 4-9 George-Little Rock 1-2 3-11 West Lyon 1-2 14-6 Rock Valley 1-2 11-7 Okoboji 0-3 2-10 Information taken from Varsity Bound Iowa
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Terms on the Real Estate: Buyer(s) will be required to make a 20% (non-refundable) down payment as well as sign a purchase agreement immediately following the auction. The remaining balance will be due and payable on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 when clear and marketable Abstract of Title will be delivered to the buyer(s). Sale of this real estate is subject to the confirmation of the sellers. Any comments or descriptions made on the day of the auction will supersede any and all written material.
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Sheldon 25-25-25 3 George-Little Rock 17-11-15 0 GEORGE-Sheldon had an aggressive serving attack and added a strong offensive front on George-Little Rock and the Mustangs had no answer against those factors in what was a 3-0 Siouxland Conference home defeat Thursday, Sept. 22. The Orabs had 34 kills on a .196 efficiency. From the serve, Sheldon had a 97 percent efficiency with eight aces. George-Little Rock had 16 kills on a .063 efficiency. From the serve, the Mustangs served at an 88.4 percent efficiency with four aces. “We started the match executing well, but we were unable to slow down their hitters down the stretch,” said George-Little Rock coach Mac McDowell. “Sheldon served tough at times, keeping us scrambling and unable to put pressure on them. We were able to respond to some of their runs, but ultimately they were able to overpower us.” Individual numbers for the Mustangs had Lindsey Haken as the top attacker with five kills, Hadley Madsen had four and Wyleigh Steenhoven had three. Jesse DeGroot passed out 14 assists. On defense, Kami Gerken led the back row with 11 digs, Haken and Mallory Post each had five, Steenhoven had four with DeGroot chipping in three. Haken had one solo block in the front row.
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Central Lyon volleyball
Lions’ play goes down in set three
Coach likes Central Lyon’s play in sets one and two despite a three-game defeat to Class 3A fourth-ranked Sioux Center CL claims four of five in Spencer
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Central Lyon 15-24-8 0 Sioux Center 25-26-25 3 SIOUX CENTER-Central Lyon gave Class 3A fourth-ranked Sioux Center all it could give in games one and two but, after falling 2-0 in the match, the Lions seemed to throw in the towel and fell to the Warriors 3-0 Thursday, Sept. 22. Central Lyon fell in game one by 10 points before falling in extra points in game two. The final set, coach Jamie Schar noted, was littered with mental and physical errors. “The first two sets I was happy with our performance,” she said. “The third set we started sluggish and never found our groove. We had way too many unforced errors in that third set. When you are playing a top-ranked team, you can’t have those.” The coach did note a strong offensive attack was a positive. Dionne Jansma was the top attacker with eight kills, Mariah Gerleman, Desta Hoogendoorn and Aubrey Metzger had five apiece. McKenna Metzger passed out 22 assists. As a team Central Lyon had a .229 kill efficiency with 26 kills. “We had some urgency in our offense tonight. It was good to see. We had a plan of attack offensively and I felt we executed that,” Schar said. The main weakness was being able to pass consistently to get into that offense and the coach noted the Warriors had something to do with that. The Lions had 47 digs, led individually by Riley Weiler with 11, McKenna Metzger with nine, Dionne Jansma with seven, Josina Pedersen with six, Jessa Pytleski with five and Veronica Waagmeester with four. “We struggled with consistently passing well, but Sioux Center has aggressive and low serves. They served us tough and served us on the sidelines. We adjusted when we could,” Schar explained. “I thought the second set we really put pressure on them and exploited some of their weaknesses, but we ran out of gas to finish.” She added the Warriors simply played better than the Lions. “They have a lot of talent, a quick offense and cover the court well defensively. That is tough to match up with that for long periods of time,” the coach said. “The girls worked hard tonight. We hit well. We will continue to work on getting a good first-ball contact.” Final stats had Waagmeester going 10-of10 from the service line with no aces, Jansma went 11-of-11 with no aces, Pytleski went 9-of-9 with no aces, Pedersen went 8-of-8 with no aces, Metzger went 4-of-4 with no aces and Weiler went 5-of-6 with no aces.
Match 1 Central Lyon 21-16-15 2 Spencer 17-21-10 1 Match 2 Central Lyon 12-16 0 Humboldt 21-21 2 Match 3 Central Lyon 16-21-15 2 West Lyon 21-16-9 1 Match 4 Central Lyon 21-21 2 Mason City 16-16 0 Match 5 Central Lyon 21-21 2 LeMars 19-15 0 SPENCER-Central Lyon took to the Spencer Volleyball Tournament Saturday, Sept. 24, and, after facing some stiff competition, the Lions came away with four victories in five tries. The first match was a three-set victory over the tournament hosts. Mariah Gerleman was the top attacker with six kills, Dionne Jansma had five, Desta Hoogendoorn had four and McKenna Metzger chipped in three. Metzger also passed out 16 assists. Metzger and Riley Weiler led the back row with eight digs each, Jessa Pytleski had seven, Josina Pedersen six and Hoogendoorn had five. Gerleman had two solo blocks with Hoogendoorn getting one solo block. From the serve, Veronica Waagmeester went 7-of-9 with one ace, Jansma went 10of-11 with no aces, Pytleski went 9-of-9 with no aces, Pedersen went 7-of-8 with no aces, Metzger went 9-of-9 with two aces and Weiler went 6-of-6 with one ace. “We started this match flat. Our outside hitters struggled with hitting errors (the Lions had a .099 hitting efficiency). Other than that, statistically, we did well,” coach Jamie Schar said. “Spencer covered the court well and put pressure on us at the end.” The next match was a two-set decision in favor of Humboldt. Jansma was the top attacker with seven kills, Gerleman had six. Metzger passed out 12 assists. Weiler led the back row with nine digs, Jansma and Metzger each had eight, Pedersen six and Pytleski five. Gerleman had two solo blocks and one assist block in the front row. Metzger had two assist blocks. Avery Harman and Aubrey Metzger had one solo block and one assist block each. From the serve, Waagmeester went 8-of8 with no aces, Jansma went 6-of-7 with no aces, Pytleski went 12-of-12 with two aces, Pedersen went 8-of-9 with no aces, McKenna Metzger went 11-of-11 with no aces and Weiler went 5-of-5 with no aces. “They (Humbolt) are a great team. They had outside hitters that could get up and
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Desta Hoogendoorn rips an attack attempt over a Sioux Center defender during Siouxland Conference volleyball Thursday, Sept. 22. The Central Lyon Lions came up short to the Warriors 3-0. (Photo/Nathan Broek) see the court. Their libero played 6B and covered the court well. We had to work hard for kills,” Schar explained. “Their setter ran a good offense for them. We really struggled with serve-receive in this match. We were not moving our feet. We also were not adjusting our defense to match up with their attacks. We had a good momentum swing in our favor during the second set, but couldn’t close it in time.” The third match was a three-set victory over Siouxland Conference rival, West Lyon. Jansma led the attack with seven kills, Gerleman had six. McKenna Metzger passed out 12 assists. Weiler led the back-row defense with nine digs, Jansma and McKenna Metzger each had eight, Pedersen had six and Pytleski had five. Gerleman had two solo blocks and one assist block in the front row. McKenna Metzger had two solo blocks. Haman and Aubrey Metzger had one assist block and one solo block apiece. Waagmeester chipped in with an assist block. From the serve, Waagmeester went 8-of8 with no aces, Jansma went 6-of-7 with no aces, Pytleski went 12-of-12 with two aces, Pedersen went 8-of-9 with no aces, McKenna Metzger went 11-of-11 with no aces and Weiler went 5-of-5 with no aces. “This was a high-energy match and a good win for us,” Schar noted. “We struggled with serve-receive the first set, but quickly regrouped to get a win in the second and third sets. We blocked well during this match and hit well during the second and third sets. I was proud of how the girls picked up and adjusted their defense.” The fourth match was a two-set victory over Mason City. Jansma was the top attacker with six kills, Waagmeester and Aubrey Metzger each had three. McKenna Metzger passed out 14 assists. Jansma led the back row with 15 digs, Weiler had 11, Waagmeester had five with McKenna Metzger getting three. She also had one solo block and one assist block in the front row. Gerleman had one solo block with Aubrey Metzger getting an assist block.
From the serve, Waagmeester went 10-of10 with one ace, Jansma went 5-of-5 with one ace, Pytleski went 5-of-6 with no aces, Pedersen went 8-of-10 with two aces and McKenna Metzger went 8-of-8 with three aces. “They were an outside-driven team. Our aggressive serving and pressure at the net were both keys to our win against Mason City. We had a big comeback in the first set and then kept it going in the second set,” Schar said. “Mason City was tired in that second set, but we were just getting in our groove. I credit our fast-paced practices for allowing us to pull away from Mason City and come out with a win.” The final match was a two-set sweep of LeMars. Gerleman, Jansma and Hoogendoorn had four kills apiece. McKenna Metzger passed for 12 assists. Pytleski hustled for 11 digs. McKenna Metzger and Weiler each had 10 digs, Jansma had five and Gerleman had four. Jansma had two solo blocks with Aubrey Metzger getting one solo block in the front row. From the serve, Waagmeester went 11-of12 with two aces, Jansma went 6-of-6 with two aces, Pytleski went 10-of-10 with no aces, Pedersen went 4-of-4 with no aces and McKenna Metzger went 6-of-6 with two aces. “Defensively, they (the Bulldogs) covered the court well. They had some big blocks on us. We had to focus on covering their hitters. We pushed through,” Schar said. “We served aggressively and passed well. McKenna did a great job at going to our hitters that are putting the ball away.” The coach felt this was a good tournament for the Lions. “Overall, our passing and serving were good. We also played well cohesively. The girls refocused after the Humboldt match and never gave up in the West Lyon match,” Schar said. “We do need to get our outsides terminating the ball at a higher rate, especially since we aren’t always consistently passing well. We will continue to work on building that setter-and-hitter connection.”
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Central Lyon/George-Little Rock football
CL/G-LR dismantles Cherokee and improves to 5-0 overall Lions take care of business following one of its longest road trips of the season in Class 2A District 1 Jordan Harmelink | Contributing Writer Central Lyon/George-Little Rock 36-7-0-0 43 Cherokee 0-8-0-0 8 CHEROKEE-Class 2A second-ranked Central Lyon/ George-Little Rock made quick work of its long road trip and dismantled its District 1 foe 43-8 Friday, Sept. 23, in Cherokee to improve to 5-0 overall and 2-0 in district play. The Lions scored 36 points in the first quarter and initiated the running clock early, using both their offense and defense to light up the scoreboard. Cherokee’s offense went three-and-out to start and punted to Graham Eben of the Lions, who fielded it and took it back for a score. Unfortunately for Central Lyon/George-Little Rock, a penalty brought the ball back. Eben and the offense needed one play to get the ball back, getting their junior tailback in from 46-yards out on the first offensive play from scrimmage. Senior quarterback Reece Vander Zee, in for fellow senior Zach Lutmer who was out with an injury, completed three of his five passing attempts on the night, including two for a score in the first quarter. A 12-yard connection to Isaiah Johnson and a 66-yard strike extended the Lions’ lead to 22-0. Eben pushed another score in from one yard out at the 2:16 mark of the first quarter to make it 29-0. It was then the defense’s turn to get in on the scoring, courtesy of a Gable Van Beek interception return for a touchdown from 27 yards out to finish off the scoring in the first quarter. Eben led the team with 220 yards on 19 carries, marking the second-consecutive outing Eben has led the team in rushing. Johnson contributed 47 yards on three carries and led the team with two catches for 37 yards and the first-quarter score. Central Lyon/George-Little Rock proved to be just as proficient on defense as it was on offense, allowing Cherokee just 32 yards of total offense. Josh Elbert, Van Beek and Simon Konechne led the team in tackles with at least three solo stops each. Andrew Eben, Graham Eben and Van Beek each had an interception. Coach Curtis Eben said he liked how both the offense and defense worked together early in this contest, which helped set the tone for the rest of the game, but noted the focus for the next game would start right away again on Monday. The Lions continue on in district play, traveling to Orange City Friday to take on Unity Christian. The Knights have won their last two contests after starting the season 0-3. Scoring plays First Quarter 10:12 - CL/G-LR - Graham Eben 46-yard run (Matthew Dieren Kick) 7-0 8:54 - CL/G-LR - Isaiah Johnson 12-yard pass from Reece Vander Zee (Dieren pass from Vander Zee) 15-0 5:32 - CL/G-LR - Andrew Austin 66-yard pass from Vander Zee (Dieren Kick) 22-0 2:16 - CL/G-LR - Eben 1-yard run (Dieren Kick) 29-0 1:53 - CL/G-LR - Gable Van Beek 27-yard interception return (Dieren Kick) 36-0 Second Quarter 6:03 - CL/G-LR – Eben 8-yard run (Dieren Kick) 43-0 5:49 - Cherokee - Jaxon Paulsrud 95-yard kickoff return (Logan Allender Run) 43-8
Senior Gable Van Beek of Central Lyon/George-Little Rock steps in front of a pass for an interception during Class 2A District 1 football at Cherokee Friday, Sept. 23. Van Beek returned the pick back for a score to make it 36-0 in favor of the Lions en route to a big 43-8 victory. (Photo/Jordan Harmelink). Johnson two catches for 37 yards Tackles for loss: Josh Elbert 1, Gable Van Beek 1, Wyatt Leading Tacklers: Josh Elbert four solos; Gable Van Krull 2, Evan Kruger 1, Xaccai Ditsworth 1, Nate Arends 1 Beek three solos, two assists; Sam Konechne three solos, Sacks: Wyatt Krull 2, Evan Kruger 1, Nate Arends 1 one assist; Andrew Austin two solos; Wyatt Krull two solos; Interceptions: Graham Eben 1, Gable Van Beek 1, AnCarson Van Den Top one solo, two assists drew Eben 1
AP Iowa High School football rankings 9-12-22 Class 2A 1. Williamsburg 2. Central Lyon/George-Little Rock 3. OA-BCIG
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Rock Rapids Gun Club Fall Trap League Standings 9-21-2022 Class A:
Sunshine Foods 767 Big D Homes 762 Ben’s Plumbing 752 4 Fun 2 741 Class C High Over-All Leader: Larry Wibben, VFW 172x200 High team score: VFW 102x125
Misty Farms #1 842 Hoogendoorn Trucking 842 Builders Millwork 839 Team Statistics Koolie’s Kannons 828 First downs: Central Lyon/George-Little Rock 17, CheroMisty Farms #2 825 kee 3 Class A High Over-All Leader: Rick Stauffacher, Koolie’s Rushing: Central Lyon/George-Little Rock 33 attempts Kannons 190x200 for 297 yards, Cherokee 17 attempts for -4 High team score: Hoogendoorn Trucking 107x125 Groen Trucking 751 Passing: Central Lyon/George-Little Rock 9-of-12 for 4 Fun 1 743 103 yards and no interceptions, Cherokee 10-of-13 for 36 Walt’s Repair 743 yards and no interceptions Rosy’s Renegades 802 Buffalo Ridge Concrete 734 Fumbles/Lost: Central Lyon/George-Little Rock 2/2, Ed’s Bullshooters 800 Prairie Winds Trailers 725 Cherokee 3/0 Sporty’s Bar & Grill 798 4 Fun 3 654 Individual Statistics Harlan’s Installation 793 Class D High Over-All Leader: Mitchell Groen, Buffalo Rushing: Graham Eben 19 attempts for 220 yards, Isa1990 782 Ridge Concrete 169x200; Marlin Boom, 4 Fun 1 169x200 iah Johnson three attempts for 47 yards, Josh Elbert two Class B High Over-All Leader: Rod Delfs, 1990 180x200 High team score: Prairie Winds Trailers 101x125 attempts for 22 yards, Riley Folkens three attempts for 8 High team score: Rosy’s Renegades 101x125 25 x 25: Chane Patten, Jeff Schram yards, Lane Kruger four attempts for 5 yards, Reece Vander 24 x 25: Mitchell Groen, Rick Stauffacher, Tim Dammann Zee two attempts for -5 yards The Rock Rapids Gun Club Turkey Shoot will be Sunday, Passing: Reece Vander Zee 3-of-5 for 102 yards and no VFW 782 Oct. 9. Shooting will begin at 12 noon and Bingo at 1 p.m. interceptions Receiving: Andrew Austin one catch for 66 yards, Isaiah
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September 28, 2022
Lyon County Reporter • Page 14 •Wednesday, September 28, 2022 George-Little Rock/Central Lyon cross-country
Mustangs claim second place at H-M-S Invitational George-Little Rock/Central Lyon pleased with its overall efforts, both individually and as teams Nathan Broek | Sports Editor [emailprotected]
SANBORN-The George-Little Rock/Central Lyon crosscountry teams took on a smaller meet at the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Invitational at Sanborn Golf and Country Club Monday, Sept. 19. Despite the low number of runners, the Mustang girls and boys were pleased with the final results. The George-Little Rock/Central Lyon girls, who are tanked 15th in Class 2A, finished in second place with 57 points. Alta-Aurelia was the top team with 26 points. “I am happy with the girls getting second. Alta-Aurelia is a tough team to beat, especially in a smaller meet. Most of the girls are running better times and, hopefully, we see the times continue to drop,” said Mustangs’ coach Mandi Ver Beek. Mary Schriever was the top individual runner for GeorgeLittle Rock/Central Lyon in second place. Schriever, who is ranked 22nd as an individual, had a time of 21:27 with Nora Petersen of Alta-Aurelia taking first place with a time of 19:44. Other runners for the Mustang girls included Afton Schlumbohm fifth, Lexi Landis sixth, Molly Konechne 23rd, Ashlynn Davis 28th, Ella Jager 30th and Hannah Anderson 31st. “Mary ran by herself for most of the race, which is hard to keep pacing but she did a good job at finishing her race,” Ver Beek noted. “Afton and Lexi finished close together again. Afton kept working her way up throughout the race and passed several runners.” The George-Little Rock/Central Lyon boys also finished in second place with 65 points. Sioux Central of Sioux Rapids was the top boys’ team with 59 points. “The boys were close to finishing first. One of our runners wasn’t counted at the end results (Matt Helkenn was listed as a DNF), but it would have only saved us 1 point to make the scores a little closer,” Ver Beek noted. “We had a few boys out due to illness, so hopefully we can get everyone back to normal soon.” Lane Henrichs was the top runner for the Mustangs, taking home the individual title with a time of 17:48, beating out second-place finisher Kaden Galles of Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/Remsen Union as he had a time of 17:58. “This was Lane’s third race in a row getting first. He had some good competition, but looking forward to Sioux Center (Thursday, Sept. 22) where he will be running against some top guys,” Ver Beek said. Other runners included Chase Duin 16th, Jesus Martinez 19th, Rylie Mayo 20th, Ulises Masias 21st and Sam Gruis 29th. “Again, our two-through-six guys ran right together almost the whole time. They are working on moving their pack up to be closer to the front and not settling in the middle,” Ver Beek said. Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Invitational at Sanborn Golf and Country Club Girls’ team results: 1. Alta-Aurelia 26, 2. George-Little Rock/Central Lyon 57, 3. West Lyon 67, 4. Sioux CentralSioux Rapids 87, 5. Hinton 115 Individual Mustang girls’ results: 2. Mary Schriever 21:27, 5. Afton Schlumbohm 23:04, 6. Lexi Landis 23:09, 23. Molly Konechne 25:27, 28. Ashlynn Davis 25:54, 30. Ella Jager 26:06, 31. Hannah Anderson 26:15 Boys’ team results: 1. Sioux Central-Sioux Rapids 59, 2. George-Little Rock/Central Lyon 65, 3. West Lyon 85, 4. Hinton 104, 5. Alta-Aurelia 118, 6. Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn 124, 7. Trinity Christian 130, 8. South O’Brien 180 Individual Mustang boys’ results: 1. Lane Henrichs 17:48, 16. Chase Duin 20:32, 19. Jesus Martinez 21:10, 20. Rylie Mayo 21:28, 21. Ulises Masias 21:31, 29. Sam Gruis 22:50, DNF Matt Helkenn
G-LR/CL competes against region’s best in Sioux Center
SIOUX CENTER-The George-Little Rock/Central Lyon girls’ and boys’ cross-country teams took on some of the best teams in northwest Iowa along with teams from South Dakota and Minnesota at the Sioux Center Invitational on the campus at Dordt University Thursday, Sept. 22. The Mustang girls finished in seventh place with 163 points. Lennox, South Dakota, was the top girls’ team with 80 points. Mary Schriever was the top Mustang runner, taking sixth place. Lexi Landis finished 15th, Afton Schlumbohm 29th, Molly Konechne 53rd, Ashlynn Davis 65th, Kadence Boender 67th and Ella Jager 71st.
Matt Helkenn of George-Little Rock/Central Lyon runs through the halfway point of the Sioux Center Cross-Country Invitational at Dordt University Thursday, Sept. 22. Helkenn finished in 62nd and helped the Mustangs to a ninth-place team finish with 233 points. (Photo/Nathan Broek) “I thought the girls competed well. They all almost had personal bests, along with most of the boys,” said GeorgeLittle Rock/Central Lyon coach Mandi Ver Beek. “Running now against some good competition is getting them ready for meets to come.” The Mustang boys finished in ninth place with 233 points. Okoboji, ranked fifth in Class 2A, won the boys’ team title with 53 points. Lane Henrichs was the top male runner for George-Little Rock/Central Lyon in fourth. Other runners for the George-Little Rock/Central Lyon boys included Chase Duin 53rd, Jesus Martinez 54th, Matt Helkenn 62nd, Rylie Mayo 72nd, Matthew Langholdt 74th and Aaron Springer 81st. “The boys all finished really close together. Hopefully, they can start closing the gap between them and Lane to really help the boys’ team score,” Ver Beek said. Sioux Center Cross-Country Invitational at Dordt University Girls’ team results: 1. Lennox, SD 80, 2. Spencer 94, 3. Unity Christian 112, 4. Cherokee 119, 5. Sibley-Ocheyedan 145, 6. Sioux Center 161, 7. George-Little Rock/Central Lyon 163, 8. Okoboji 165, 9. Le Mars 177, 10. West Lyon 186, 11. Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 268, 12. Western Christian 288, 13. Sheldon 406 Individual Mustang girls’ results: 6. Mary Schriever 19:22, 15. Lexi Landis 20:29, 29. Afton Schlumbohm 20:57, 53. Molly Konechne 22:09, 65. Ashlynn Davis 22:57, 67.
Ella Jager of George-Little Rock/Central Lyon races to the finish line at the Sioux Center Cross-Country Invitational on the campus of Dordt University Thursday, Sept. 22. Jager was the final Mustang girl to cross the finish line in 71st to help George-Little Rock/Central Lyon score 163 points and finish in seventh place as a team. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Kadence Boender 23:01, 71. Ella Jager 23:42 Boys’ team results: 1. Okoboji 53, 2. Lennox, SD 89, 3. Unity Christian 92, 4. Sioux Center 96, 5. Le Mars 144, 6. Spencer 173, 7. Sibley-Ocheyedan 213, 8. West Monona 222, 9. George-Little Rock/Central Lyon 233, 10. Cherokee 249, 11. Sheldon 299, 12. West Lyon 316, 13. BoydenHull/Rock Valley 334, 14. Gehlen Catholic 351, 15. Trinity Christian 359 Individual Mustang boys’ results: 4. Lane Henrichs 16:19, 53. Chase Duin 18:38, 54. Jesus Martinez 18:54, 62. Matt Helkenn 18:54, 72. Rylie Mayo 19:27, 74. Matthew Langholdt 19:28, 81. Aaron Springer 19:51
State cross-country rankings as of 9-20-22 Class 2A girls 1. Monticello 2. Mid-Prairie Wellman 3. Van Meter 4. Albia 5. Tipton
6. Beckman Catholic-Dyersville 7. Denver 8. Des Moines Christian 9. Clarinda 10. Cherokee 11. Williamsburg
12. Sumner Fredericksburg 13. New Hampton 14. Okoboji 15. George-Little Rock/Central Lyon 16. Waukon 17. Pocahontas Area
18. Unity Christian 19. Forest City 20. North Fayette Valley Individual rankings: 22. Mary Schriever
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