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Governor issues disaster proclamation, visits Rock Rapids

Jul 2, 2024 | , ,

Dominique Kooiker | Editor Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds experienced flood relief efforts in Rock Rapids Monday, June 24. On Saturday, June 22, Reynolds extended a disaster emergency proclamation to 20 counties in northwest Iowa, including Lyon and Sioux, which prompted the visit. During her visit, Reynolds, along with Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg, U.S. Rep. Randy […]

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‘Different … but OK’

Jul 2, 2024 | , ,

Agriculture secretary visits county fairgrounds Dominique Kooiker | Editor On Tuesday, June 25, Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig visited the Lyon County Fairgrounds in Rock Rapids to witness the damage. This visit comes after Naig visited the Lyon County Fair last summer. Before stopping at the fairgrounds, Naig toured Doon and part of Lyon County […]

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2024 Freedom Days updated schedule

Jul 2, 2024 | ,

There will be a few Freedom Days events that will still be held:July 4 – 7:00 pm – Street Dance Opening by JR Abshire at Last CallJuly 4 – 8:00 pm – Street Dance with “Rock ‘N Roll Damnation at Last CallJuly 6 – 8:00 am – Flag Raising & National Anthem at the Freedom […]

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Central Lyon Class of 1964 Class Reunion

Jul 2, 2024 | ,

The Central Lyon Class of 1964 had its 60th class reunion during the Heritage Days weekend June 14-15. Front, left to right, Gary Patton, Bonnie (Flower) Benton, Eileen (Landman) Schutte, Carol (Fitzgerald) Leavitt, Janey (Vinson) Pullen, Jolene (Van Leeuwen) Soehl, Charlene (Klosterboer) Marquart. Middle, Alan Lange, Leo Huisman, Barb (Lane) Fenner, Laurine (Hasselmann) Halter, Jo […]

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Additional $10 million in FY24 infrastructure funding approved for Lewis & Clark

Jul 2, 2024 | ,

Brings total infrastructure funding to $152.5 million over three years The Bureau of Reclamation announced recently the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System will receive an additional $10 million in FY24 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This is in addition to the $7 million in FY24 funding announced for Lewis & Clark last October, bringing […]

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Lyon County Board of Supervisors discusses flood relief, Office of Public Health relocated

Jul 2, 2024 | ,

Isaac Yeager | Staff Writer The Lyon County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, June 25, at 8:30 a.m. to discuss current flood relief efforts, future flood preparation, changes to the board of compensation and relocation of the county engineer and public health offices.First, Lyon County emergency management coordinator, Arden Kopischke, came to answer any questions […]

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Iowa Utilities Board gives Summit Carbon Solution power of eminent domain

Jul 2, 2024 | ,

The Iowa Utilities Board has ruled away property rights to a private for-profit company, Summit Carbon Solutions, so it can build its CO2 pipeline through Iowa to a CO2 landfill in North Dakota. The only saving grace is that two of the three-member board insisted on a condition that prohibits Summit Carbon from beginning construction […]

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Blood drives scheduled to support summer need

Jul 2, 2024 | ,

Community Blood Bank partners up to host community blood drives that will strengthen the local supply throughout the summer months. Residents are asked to consider donating blood in the weeks ahead with an opportunity to give blood at the follow blood drives: Monday, July 8 at Avera Medical Group Larchwood from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Donors may […]

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Sioux Rivers Mental Health to provide services in wake of flood

Jul 2, 2024 | ,

In light of the recent devastating floods, torrential rains and tornados that have impacted area communities, Sioux Rivers Mental Health and Disability Service Region (Sioux, Lyon, Plymouth, O’Brien, Emmet and Dickinson counties) is urging residents to prioritize their emotional health and self-care during these challenging times.Natural disasters not only cause physical damage but also take […]

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City council discusses budget, water test returns clean

Jul 2, 2024 | ,

Isaac Yeager | Staff Writer The Rock Rapids City Council met June 24 at 5:45 p.m. to discuss water testing, yearly budget mediation, new matters of budgeting and contracts with the library.In spite of everything that has happened over the past week, the first orders of business were depositing $3 million each in city accounts […]

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