Lyon County Reporter welcomes staff intern Dominique Kooiker | Editor New Century Press is welcoming a staff intern, Madalynn Van Der Weerd, to the Lyon County Reporter office. Van Der Weerd grew up in Rock Rapids and attends Central Lyon High School where she will be heading into her junior year. She started working for […]
Launching into a galaxy of fun with 4-H camps Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff intern On Thursday, June 13, 4-H and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach hosted Out-Of-This-World Science Camp for kids in fourth grade and up. 4-H members and non-members are welcomed and encouraged to attend.This camp launched the kids in attendance […]
The Community Foundation of Lyon County, an affiliate of the Siouxland Community Foundation, recently awarded eight grants totaling over $26,000 to nonprofit organizations in support of projects and programs throughout Lyon County. The dollars granted and distributed are made possible from the annual distribution from the Community Foundation of Lyon County’s Endowment Fund. Since inception […]
SERVING AS THE LYON COUNTY AMBULANCE DIRECTOR Amy Borman is the Lyon County Ambulance director. Borman is responsible for everything that happens in the ambulance garage, including scheduling, payroll and billing along with being on call to go out with the ambulance each day. She enjoys serving her community and making a difference in people’s […]
On June 8, the Central Lyon High School Class of 1984 had its 40th reunion at the Rock Rapids Gun Club. Front row: Bonnie (Timmerman) Hybertson, Laurriee (Henley) Bentson, Lisa (Niemeyer) DeBey, Tami (Loger) Schweitzer, Holli (Spitler) Kahl, Machelle (Kramer) Bothwell. Second row: Jim Tobin, Brett Medema, Don Hoppe, Jill (Hanzen) Anderson, Colleen (Groen) Van […]
The churches of Doon had their Vacation Bible School June 3-6. The theme was “Breaker Rock Beach.” The school was held at Doon First Reformed Church. “Breaker Rock Beach” had 75 kids participate, and 35 volunteers helped with the success of the event. (Photo/Submitted)
Isaac Yeager | Staff Writer The Rock Rapids City Council met Monday, June 10, at 5:45 p.m. to discuss matters of funding for local parks and donations to the Lyon County Ambulance service and Rock Rapids Firefighters Association.The Lyon County Parks and Rec Committee recommended the transfer of Central Lyon Elementary School playground equipment to […]
On Thursday, June 13, the Lyon County Iowa State Extension and Outreach office hosted its annual Farm Safety Day at the fairgrounds in partnership with the Central Lyon FFA. The program had 58 participants ages preschool through second grade. FFA members presented to the kids on a variety of safety topics, including grain, bicycle, PTO/tractor, […]
Interested residents encouraged to register by July 22 for hands-on interaction with Iowa’s rich natural resourcesROCK RAPIDS – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will offer the Iowa Master Conservationist Program locally in Lyon County beginning Aug. 6 and continuing once every other week through Oct. 15.The program teaches adults about Iowa’s natural ecosystems, and […]
In Iowa, state law permits the discharge of fireworks from June 1 through July 8 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. On July 4 and the Saturday and Sunday immediately before or after July 4, the discharge time is extended to 11 p.m.However, city officials in each community can set local discharge […]