New county attorney brings years of legal experience

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EXPERIENCE AN ASSET Amy Oetken began as the new Lyon County attorney in December with years of experience as Assistant County attorney in Plymouth County. (Photo/Jennifer Kor)Jennifer Kor | Staff WriterOetken, a Le Mars native, graduated in 1993 from the University of...

Anglers prepare for ice-fishing season

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Jennifer Kor | Staff WriterAs temperatures are now beginning to stay colder, lakes are freezing over and ice fisherman across the county are beginning to get their gear ready for the upcoming season. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reminds residents to stay...

Evelyn Blom

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85Rock Valley, IowaDecember 26, 2020Evelyn Blom, 85, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, at her home.Funeral services were Thursday, Dec. 31, at Trinity Christian Reformed Church, Rock Valley, with interment in Valley View Cemetery. Survivors include...

Larry Faber

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77Harrisburg, South DakotaDecember 27, 2020Larry Faber, 77, of Harrisburg, South Dakota, passed away Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, at Washington Crossing in Sioux Falls.  Funeral service was Thursday, Dec. 31, at First Christian Reformed Church, Sioux Falls, with interment...

Wilma Koedam

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93Hull, IowaDecember 31, 2020Wilma Ida Koedam, 93, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, at Hegg Health Center in Rock Valley, Iowa.Funeral service was Tuesday, Jan. 5, at American Reformed Church, Hull, with interment in in Valley View Cemetery, Rock...