Iowa Democratic Party Chair Without immigration, Iowa’s economy and services would stagnate and weaken Immigration and border control are a couple of the most serious issues facing the U.S. The debate ...

Letter to the Editor I am pleased to recommend Cody Hofert for the position of Lyon County Board of Supervisors. Cody brings a strong record of leadership, service, and dedication to the people of ...

NYLA HELLINGA Nyla Hellinga is retiring after 27 years of teaching in the George-Little Rock Community School District and 30 ...

HATS OFF TO THE GRADUATES The George-Little Rock class of 2026 toss their caps into the air after being declared graduates ...

AN EMOTIONAL EMBRACE Berlyn DeWit shares an emotional hug after the graduation ceremony at Central Lyon Sunday, May 17.

TURNING THE PAGE TO A NEW CHAPTER Michelle Van Wyhe, Central Lyon Elementary School’s Title I teacher, will retire at the end ...

Last week at Stonebridge Suites of Rock Rapids residents and their families, along with Stonebridge Suites staff honored the ...

Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com Making the regional golf tournament is hard no matter how much experience you have, but doing ...

MAKING FRIENDS WITH A SKINKMarsha Breeman gets up close with a skink during the Great Plains Zoo Mobile’s visit to Lyon ...

HOW IT ALL WORKS Barney Drenth opens up the tub grinder to show the interior where the hay passes through bars and screens ...

Charlotte Murphy grew throughout the season, which led to one of her best rounds of the year at Landsmeer. (Photo/Calif Poncy ...

Rock Rapids, Iowa May 10, 2026 Alice Feikema, age 94 of Rock Rapids, IA died May 10, 2026, at Crown Point Estates Center in ...