Peyton Vogel | Staff InternThe Lyon County Clover Kids had their last meeting of the school year April 10 at Central Lyon Elementary School after class. Clover Kids, which is run through the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Lyon County and directed by Laura Beyenhof, is a monthly program designed to provide younger […]
Letter to the editor
I am writing this letter in regards to the discontinuance of the Bread of Life Food Distribution program in Rock Rapids.My husband and I have volunteered at Bread of Life for the past 8 years. I don’t believe I ever saw anyone come through expecting a handout. Clients were all very grateful for whatever was […]
George-Little Rock Education Association awarded a community grant
The George-Little Rock Education Association was awarded a $500 Spring Community Outreach Grant from the Iowa State Education Association.The state association established Community Outreach Grants to collaborate and create opportunities for community service or school projects. Grants are available to Iowa State Education Association members.The George-Little Rock Education Association, partnering with the City of George […]
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Training for the worst
George-Little Rock runs emergency dri Dominique Kooiker | Editor April is 911 Education Month and Distracted Driving Month. In order to give students the opportunity to learn what happens in the wake of a car accident, George-Little Rock High School hosted a drill involving George Emergency Medical Services (GEMS), George and Little Rock Fire Departments, […]
Reporter welcomes new staff writer
Issac Yeager Dominique Kooiker | Editor New Century Press is welcoming a new staff writer to the Lyon County Reporter office, Isaac Yeager of Rock Rapids. Yeager grew up in Rock Rapids and attended Central Lyon High School. He started working for the Reporter this month.“I wanted to work for the Reporter because exercising my […]
Recognizing the Blood Run land
Blood Run National Historic Landmark dedication service held Thursday, April 4 Shane D. Johnson | Writer The site of Blood Run east of Granite saw progress being made on the Iowa side of the river which was the culmination of efforts made by the Friends of Blood Run, State Historical Society of Iowa and supported […]
Updates at Lake Pahoja
Park Improvements As part of the many improvements to Lake Pahoja the Lyon County Conservation Board has been hard at work on, new floating docks have been installed around the lake. (Photo/Submitted) Tristan Taylor | Editor As the park staff at Lake Pahoja prepare for the coming summer season, guests will notice some new additions […]
Central Lyon FFA hosts annual banquet
Dominique Kooiker | Editor On Saturday, April 13, the Central Lyon FFA chapter hosted its annual banquet to recognize the achievements and efforts of FFA members and to show appreciation for the contributions and support of parents, community members and school faculty.Members and guests at this year’s banquet enjoyed a catered meal featuring pork loins […]