I am writing to express my opinion relative to the upcoming election of the Lyon County Sheriff. As the retired Plymouth County Sheriff of 30 years and current Plymouth County Supervisor, I have been fortunate to work with and have known Sheriff Wander Stoep for many years.I have found Sheriff Vander Stoep to be knowledgeable, […]
Letter to the Editor Dear Lyon County,In God’s providence, this campaign and election journey which started about 7 months ago soon comes to an end. As with all things, the elections this November are in His control, which we can find comfort in regardless of the results. Voting has started, and election day is not […]
To whom it may concern,I am writing this letter to express my confidence in Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep. I was elected Woodbury County Sheriff and began my first term on Jan. 2, 2021. As a new Sheriff, there are often questions that come up and Sheriff Vander Stoep has always been an experienced and knowledgeable […]
To the citizens of Lyon County, Iowa:My name is Dayna Korthals and I was a Lyon County resident for most of my life up until 2023. I graduated from Central Lyon in 2016 and worked for the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office from 2019 to 2022 as a dispatcher. During my time at the sheriff’s office, […]
To the citizens of Lyon County,I am voicing my feelings about Stewart Vander Stoep, our awesome sheriff. Stewart is a wonderful family man, a man of truth and honesty, a man that truly is concerned about the citizens of Lyon County and beyond. When my grandson passed away in March, Stewart took the time to […]
To my fellow Lyon County voters,If you’ve made it this far in reading through the week’s letters to the editor concerning the coming election for Lyon County Sheriff, thank you. Your interest in local politics and commitment to making informed decisions are key components to the vibrance of our local communities.I’d like to take a […]
To Whom it May Concern,My name is Tom Kunstle, J.D., a practicing attorney, and I have been honored by serving as the County Attorney for Sioux County, Iowa for the past 10 years. My responsibilities include prosecuting all state crimes, serving as legal counsel for county officials, and specifically serving as counsel for the Sioux […]
Dear Editor,I have known Stewart Vander Stoep for many years. I can also vouch for Stewart’s honesty and integrity and his commitment to the DARE program, and his interest in advocating for Lyon County.I firmly believe those who vote for Lyon County Sheriff should vote for the candidate with the best records. Brian Hilt is […]
Dear Citizens of Lyon County,I wanted to share with the Lyon County citizens how impressed I have been with your Sheriff, Stewart Vander Stoep. Northwest Iowa sheriffs have met quarterly for the last five years. This is a great opportunity to share with fellow sheriffs the crime trends in our respective areas along with other […]
My name is Wayne Grooters. I’m writing to encourage Lyon County citizens to re-elect Stewart Vander Stoep as Sheriff. I’ve known Stewart since he started working in law enforcement in Lyon County nearly 40 years ago. During that time, Stewart has always prioritized the community and been very involved in community events. We’ve served in […]