The Rock Valley Bee

08/20/2026

After spending nearly three decades as an educator in Southern California, Paul Lupka is returning to the Midwest to begin a new chapter as principal of Rock Valley Christian School.

08/20/2026

Paul Lupka, the new principal at Rock Valley Christian School, sits in his office at the school. Lupka moved to Rock Valley from Escondido, California, where he spent 28 years at Calvin Christian School as a teacher and administrator

Paul Lupka, the new principal at Rock Valley Christian School, sits in his office at the school. Lupka moved to Rock Valley from Escondido, CA, where he spent 28 years

08/19/2026

One person was injured when a 2023 Ram 2500 Limited pickup crossed the centerline at the crest of a hill and struck a 2024 Peterbilt semitruck about 9:25 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, on Elmwood Avenue about two miles north of Rock Valley.

ROCK VALLEY—One person was injured in a pickup-semi collision about 9:25 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, on Elmwood Avenue about two miles north of Rock Valley.

08/13/2026

Hegg Health Center has added a new family medicine physician with a unique background spanning nursing, healthcare administration, research and wound care. Dr. Timothy Abels says his goal is to help patients feel informed, supported and confident in their healthcare decisions.

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08/13/2026

Rock Valley officials took another step toward beginning the acquisition of 122 flood-damaged homes during the Aug. 6 City Council meeting by approving contracts for asbestos abatement and demolition services.

08/13/2026

Jada Franje was crowned the 2026 Little Miss Rock Valley during Rally in the Valley on Aug. 5. Thirteen girls took the stage for an evening focused on confidence, courage and community.

One of the first events of Rally in the Valley 2026 brought smiles, laughter and plenty of memorable moments on Aug. 5 as families packed Rock Valley’s Parkview Event Center

08/07/2026

The aroma of freshly roasted coffee is now drifting from both sides of Rock Valley's Main Street at Rooted Plant + Coffee.

The aroma of freshly roasted coffee is now drifting from both sides of Rock Valley’s Main Street at Rooted Plant + Coffee.

08/06/2026

After pursuing dance in California and discovering a new career path in Sioux Falls, Madison Rozeboom has returned to her hometown of Rock Valley to open Madi’s Pawlor. Just weeks after opening, the new dog grooming business is already drawing clients from across the region.

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08/06/2026

After pursuing dance in California and discovering a passion for dog grooming while living in Sioux Falls, Rock Valley native Madison Rozeboom has returned home to open Madi's Pawlor, a new dog grooming business serving local pet owners.

After pursuing dance in California and discovering a passion for dog grooming while living in Sioux Falls, SD, Rock Valley native Madison Rozeboom has returned home to open Madi’s Pawlor,

08/05/2026

Rock Valley's annual town celebration Rally in the Valley will be full of activities again. Rally in the Valley starts today (Wednesday, Aug. 5) and concludes with a street dance and fireworks on the evening of Saturday, Aug. 8.

Rock Valley’s annual town celebration Rally in the Valley will be full of activities again. Rally in the Valley starts today (Wednesday, Aug. 5) and concludes with a street dance