Rock Rapids, IA

united states

Rock Rapids sits in Iowa's northwest corner, minutes from South Dakota and Minnesota. This agricultural community of 2,600 serves as Lyon County's seat, with Highway 75 providing the main connection north to Sioux Falls (45 minutes) and south through Iowa. Highway 9 runs east-west across the state. The Rock River flows through town, and Central Lyon High School still plays basketball in its restored 1950s gymnasium with original wooden bleachers.