Ripe harvest and rich history
Amy Lyon | Staff Writer When Dave and Mary Fields moved to their current residence 21 years ago, they never had intentions of starting an apple orchard. Fast-forward to present day, however, and they have 100 apple trees and counting in what they named Arlington Orchard.This name had no special...
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Ripe harvest and rich history
Amy Lyon | Staff Writer When Dave and Mary Fields moved to their current residence 21 years ago, they never had intentions of starting an apple orchard. Fast-forward to present day, however, and they have 100 apple trees and counting in what they named Arlington Orchard.This name had no special meaning for the Fields but […]
Small town sips
FOR THE LOVE OF TEA Jessica Loeschen, left, and Carlie Doeden stand in front of to-go teas in...
Uncovering the community’s unique stories
Reporter, Herald welcome new staff writer Dominique Kooiker | Editor New Century Press is welcoming Amy Lyon, a new staff writer to the Lyon County Reporter and West Lyon Herald. Lyon’s first day was Sept. 3.Lyon was born and raised in Rock Rapids and graduated from Central Lyon. She previously taught high school Spanish at […]
2024 Homecoming King and Queen to be Crowned
The Central Lyon homecoming king and queen for 2024 will be crowned tonight, Wednesday Sept. 18. Coronation activities begin at 7 p.m. in the high school gym and include introduction of the fall athletic teams and Hall of Fame inductions with emcees Eva Kock, Liam Vander Zee and Molly Konechne. Members of the homecoming court […]
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Twyla Van Schepen
62 Doon, Iowa September 6, 2024 Twyla Van Schepen, 62, of Doon, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly at her home Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. Memorial service was Friday, Sept. 13, at Hull First Reformed Church in Hull, Iowa. Twyla Sue Vink was born November 19, 1961, in Sheldon, Iowa, daughter of Marvin Dale and Wilma (Van […]
Emilene Kroon
81 Steen, Minnesota August 31, 2024 Emilene Kroon, 81, of Steen, Minnesota, died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at Sanford Hospice Cottage in Luverne, Minnesota. Funeral service was Thursday, Sept. 5, at Steen Reformed Church with interment in Eastside Cemetery near Steen.Emilene Gertrude Kroon was born Jan. 1, 1943, in Hull, Iowa, daughter of Albert and Catherine […]
Craig Block
70 Little Rock, Iowa August 30, 2024 Craig Block, 70, of Little Rock, Iowa, passed away at his home Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Funeral services were Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Salem Reformed Church, Little Rock. Craig Eugene Block was born Jan. 2, 1954, in Sibley, Iowa, to Clifford and JoAnn (Venenga) Block. He attended school […]
William Schelling
79 Wapello, Iowa August 27, 2024 William Schelling, 79, of Wapello, Iowa, died unexpectedly at his home Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. Graveside services with military rites were Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Valley View Cemetery, Rock Valley, Iowa. William Paul Schelling was born April 3, 1945, near Doon, Iowa, son of Paul and Gertrude (Rozeboom) Schelling. […]
Evelyn Peterson
92 Rock Rapids, Iowa August 28, 2024 Evelyn J. Peterson, 92, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Peace Lutheran Church, Rock Rapids. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, at […]
Laureen Fick
71 Luverne, Minnesota August 22, 2024 Laureen Fick, 71, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Memorial gathering will begin at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at United Methodist Church, Luverne. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at United […]
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FOR THE LOVE OF TEA Jessica Loeschen, left, and Carlie Doeden stand in front of to-go teas in...
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Ripe harvest and rich history
Amy Lyon | Staff Writer When Dave and Mary Fields moved to their current residence 21 years ago, they never had intentions of starting an apple orchard. Fast-forward to present day, however, and they have 100 apple trees and counting in what they named Arlington Orchard.This name had no special meaning for the Fields but […]
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IPSWA All-State football teamZach Lutmer named as team captain in Class 2A by the Iowa Print Sports Writers AssociationNathan Broek | Sports EditorMultiple Central Lyon/George-Little Rock football athletes were named to the Class 2A all-state football team following a meeting of the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association Sunday, Nov. 20.Named to the first team were […]
Ripe harvest and rich history
Amy Lyon | Staff Writer When Dave and Mary Fields moved to their current residence 21 years ago, they never had intentions of starting an apple orchard. Fast-forward to present day, however, and they have 100 apple trees and counting in what they named Arlington Orchard.This name had no special meaning for the Fields but […]
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