The Rock Rapids Utilities advise that the recycling eligible list has expanded.

Some things that were not recyclable in the past are now OK. The main items that are in that category of “not okay before” but “okay now” are fiberboard boxes, such as cereal, pop, and Kleenex boxes; and plastics numbered up to number five.

Due to the hazard it presents to those sorting the recyclables, glass is still not allowed.

For the full list, go to www.rockrapids.net.

Rock Rapids, Iowa — It’s time for our report from the Rock Rapids Chamber. We talked to Rock Rapids Chamber Director Angie Jager recently. She told us about the city-wide rummage sales going on now, several meetings, some school activities, graduation, city-wide cleanup days, a coffee shoppe, and more.  Plus we also touched on Heritage Days, which is scheduled for June 13th through the 16th.

Click the play button below to hear the chamber report.

You can get more information by going to rockrapids.com or by calling the Chamber at 712-472-3456.

The Family Crisis Centers of Northwest Iowa are going to have a fundraiser on June 8, and they need some volunteers. Called “The Muddy Titan,” it’s an athletic event where everyone gets muddy. It is full of fun obstacles and participants pay a registration fee which benefits Family Crisis Centers. It’ll be at Sandy Hollow in Sioux Center. Volunteers are needed from 3 to 7 PM. Volunteer opportunities include; concessions, parking, registration, water stations, and event monitoring. Volunteers get a free meal and T-shirt for volunteering. For more information or to sign up as a volunteer; please contact Carol at 712 – 722 – 4404 or fcccarol@familycrisiscenters.org.

Rock Rapids has declared a Snow Emergency.

There is to be no parking on city streets. If cars are parked on the streets between 2 and 6 AM, they will be subject to ticketing and towing.

There will be a clean up day at the Rock Rapids Golf Course on Saturday, April 27 beginning at 9 am.

Please bring a rake.

West Lyon closing at 1 PM.

Central Lyon and George-Little Rock closing at 1:30 PM.

The Junior High track meet at Boyden-Hull tonight has been canceled.

Girls golf at Rock Rapids and the boys golf at Sioux Center have been cancelled.

Northwest Deanery Meeting in Larchwood is canceled.

The Legion Lyon County Meeting is postponed to April 29th.

The Volunteer Appreciation Supper at the Rock Rapids Health Centre is postponed until Tuesday April 30th from 5-7.

Find the full list at http://kiwaradio.com/closuresdelays/

Directly from the City of Rock Rapids:

City crews have started removing trees and branches from streets, alleys, parks and terraces. Because of the large volume of debris, this project is expected to continue for an extended period of time, possibly several months, with priority given to publicly owned property. Read The Full Story…

To all George residents – you may bring your trees branches and place them on the street in front of your house-the City will pick them up-they must be on the street, not on the grass please!! — George City Office

The Rock Rapids Heritage Taco Supper & Pie Auction have been postponed until Thursday, April 25.

Cancer Kickers

5K fun run/walk or 10 mile bike

Saturday May 11th at 8:00am

Starting at Ebenezer Church parking lot George

Pre-register now by contacting: Kayla at 605-759-3736 or kaylagerloff@gmail.com

Cost $10 after April 22 $15

Register on race day at 7:00am

T-shirt to all who participate as well as medals awarded to top finishers in 5K in their division.