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Building for a good cause

May 28, 2024 | , , , ,

Trying Out the Equipment On Wednesday, May 22, Maverick Horstman tries out the walking planks and platforms he helped build as part of the Central Lyon May Term shop class. This equipment was donated to Kids Club in Rock Rapids. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) More Than a Spot to Sit Hattie Engel tries out one of the […]

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Local therapist discusses Mental Health Awareness Month

May 28, 2024 | , ,

Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff Intern Dominique Kooiker | Editor Even though May is designated as Mental Health Awareness Month, Danielle Raveling of Rising Hope LLC in Rock Rapids strives to bring awareness to this topic every day.Raveling obtained her bachelor’s degree in sociology and minors in human development and family studies from South […]

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Addressing the opioid crisis

May 28, 2024 | , ,

Lyon County Opioid Committee prepares for action Dominique Kooiker | Editor The United States is facing an opioid crisis. Recently, the nation, the state of Iowa and Lyon County have been taking steps to combat this crisis.The Iowa Attorney General’s office is working to address this crisis by holding accountable the companies, including pharmaceutical manufacturers, […]

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Central Lyon School Board prepares for coming school year

May 28, 2024 | ,

Isaac Yeager | Staff Intern The Central Lyon School Board met at 5 p.m. Monday, May 13, to discuss contracts, resignations and hirings.The end of the fourth quarter of the second semester was Friday, May 24 for preschool through sixth grade, and report cards will be emailed to families the following week, with alternative deliveries […]

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Lyon County Vacation Bible School programs to start soon

May 28, 2024 | ,

Isaac Yeager | Staff Intern Lyon County’s Little Rock First Presbyterian Church, Lyon County First Presbyterian Church, Holy Name Catholic Church, Peace Lutheran Church, Doon Churches, First Reformed Church and Tabernacle Baptist Church are getting ready to begin their VBS (Vacation Bible School) programs.First Presbyterian Church in Little Rock will be running their “What a […]

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Don’t be misled – response to last week’s letters

May 28, 2024 | ,

Letter to the Editor Up until this point I have not really responded to letters from the incumbent. I had hoped there would be a debate or forum where these topics could be covered. However, the Republican party decided not to host one this election. I believe that is to the detriment of the voters, […]

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Kyle Munneke ‘s Letter to the Editor

May 28, 2024 | ,

Dear Citizens of Lyon County,My name is Kyle Munneke and I was a Lyon County Deputy Sheriff from 2013 until 2023. You may know me from my experience at the sheriff’s office and being a K9 handler for many years. As many of you saw, my name along with the majority of others from the […]

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Josh Koedam’s Letter to the Editor

May 28, 2024 | ,

Lyon County,Hello, I’m Joshua Koedam and I’m writing to you in support of Brian Hilt for Sheriff. As life-long friends, I’ve had the privilege of growing with Brian and he is undoubtedly of the highest caliber. Since a young age, Brian and I have shared the passions of aviation and law enforcement. Brian decided to […]

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