CAMPAIGNING FOR SHERIFF On April 16, Brian Hilt had an event at the Forster Community Center in Rock Rapids as part of his campaign for Lyon County Sheriff. Hilt spoke about his reasons for running and discussed the four pillars of his campaign. The primary election for Lyon County Sheriff will be June 4. (Photo/Dominique […]
Dominique Kooiker | Editor On April 17, current Lyon County Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep sat down with the Lyon County Reporter to discuss his campaign for re-election as sheriff in the upcoming primary election June 4.Vander Stoep has nearly 40 years of experience in law enforcement with 38 of those years being in Lyon County. […]
The truth about our national symbol Naturalist Emily Ostrander hosted this month’s Coffee with Conservation at the nature center. She played a game of “True or False?” with the audience over common myths about the bald eagle. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Final Coffee with Conversation of season hosted at nature center Tristan Taylor | Writer On Tuesday, […]
Dominique Kooiker | Editor On Saturday, April 27, the George-Little Rock FFA chapter hosted a banquet to recognize the achievements and efforts of FFA members and to note appreciation for the contributions and support of parents, community members and school faculty.Members and guests at this year’s banquet enjoyed a meal before the awards presentation. The […]
Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff Intern Central Lyon students once again had the opportunity to participate in the NASA Space Settlement Design Competition at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Adelinne Ditsworth, Lillian Jorth and Blake Henrichs, accompanied by Central Lyon high school science teacher Bill Allen, travelled down to Houston March 20-25.Lillian Jorth […]
Dominique Kooiker | EditorIn an effort to continue to further increase its quality of care, Avera Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital is starting a Patient Family Advisory Council. The mission statement of this new council states: “In efforts to offer the highest level of care, Avera Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital will continue to engage and collaborate […]
On Tuesday, April 23, Jeb Downard, right, of the Rock River Golf and Country Club presented a $500 donation to the Central Lyon fine arts department, headed by Sherwin and Ann Langholdt, left and center. Funds for this donation were gathered through a few freewill-donation events throughout the year, including a haunted house in October […]
Isaac Yeager | Staff Intern The Rock Rapids City Council met at 5:45 p.m. Monday, April 22. First, the president of the Lyon County Riverboat Foundation brought a check for $1,000 to grant pool passes to disadvantaged children.“This is the third year we’ve done this program, and we’ve gotten really positive feedback for it,” said […]
Mid-Sioux Opportunity Inc. was established in 1965. Since that time, outreach offices in Lyon, Sioux, Plymouth, Cherokee and Ida counties have been opened. Mid-Sioux has an office in Rock Rapids that helps low-income individuals and families. The office is open every Wednesday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The organization’s mission statement is “Helping People. Changing Lives.” […]
Happy May Day! During the month of May every year we celebrate National Nursing Home Week. This happens May 13-17. During this week we have special events throughout the week including music guests, crafts, ladies’ tea and an ice cream social. And, if the weather allows, we will get some flowers planted in our courtyard […]