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Tim Mantel’s Letter to the Editor

My name is Tim Mantel. I serve as the Mayor of Doon. I felt it was my duty to let the citizens of Lyon County know what an upstanding and honest man Sheriff Vander Stoep is from my dealings with him as Mayor of Doon and being a 43-year citizen of Lyon County. I have […]

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John Fluit Jr.’s Letter to the Editor

To Lyon County voters. There are things that my fellow Lyon County voters are not aware of concerning our current sheriff. Stewart Vander Stoep was warned a few years back about his unacceptable behavior by Lyon County Republican Party officials. Like church leaders, the sheriff is supposed to lead by example, and be a pillar […]

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Celebrating teachers’ impacts on their students and comunities

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Learning to invest in their community

Service learning class engages in community projects Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff Intern Dominique Kooiker | Editor During a few mission trips to different countries, Beth Steven was shown the power of serving others and treating people with compassion. Steven, who is the Spanish teacher at Central Lyon, is teaching a service learning class […]

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Central Lyon CAPS program works with ATLAS in fundraisers

ASSISTING A COMMUNITY NONPROFIT Alexis Austin, Koury Serck and Aubrey Metzger were part of the Central Lyon CAPS program during the spring semester. They worked with ATLAS of Lyon County on several projects including setting up a 5K fundraiser on Memorial Day weekend and a golf tournament at Meadow Acres Golf Course. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Isaac […]

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Central Lyon PTC hosts Scoop Supper

FUN AND FRIENDHSIP AT THE SCOOP SUPPER On Wednesday, May 15, a group of Central Lyon elementary students enjoy a meal at the PTC Scoop Supper. (Photo/Madalynn Van Der Weerd) On Wednesday, May 16, the Central Lyon PTC hosted its annual Scoop Supper. The night featured burgers grilled by Lyon County Cattlemen and Rosie’s Ice […]

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Central Lyon class of 2024 presented with scholarships and honors

Dominique Kooiker | Editor On Wednesday, May 15, Central Lyon hosted awards day, an opportunity for the graduating class to be presented with scholarships, awards and other recognition. A number of businesses, individuals and organizations were present for the annual program.Awards, honors and scholarships presented are listed below with the name of the recipient/s.The Missouri […]

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Macy Gubbins

By Kayleigh Van Tilburg Macy Michelle Gubbins was welcomed to her family by her father and mother, Keith and Heidi, as well as her two sisters, Maddy and McKenzie. From a young age, Macy was interested in anything to do with horses. She always dreamed of being a professional barrel racer. One word she used […]

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Jim Hoye to retire after 26 years of bringing light to the community

Letter to the Editor After 26 years at the helm of Rock Rapids Municipal Utilities, Jim Hoye’s time as general manager has come to an end. During that time, he served on the boards of directors of the Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) 24 years, Lewis and Clark Regional Water Systems (Lewis and Clark) 21 […]

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