To Whom It May Concern,I am writing this letter in support of Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep. I have known Sheriff Vander Stoep for many years as he has worked for the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office since 1985 and I have worked for the O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office since 1990.Sheriff Vander Stoep is a regular attendee […]
To the Citizens of Lyon County:For the past twelve years, it has been an honor and privilege to serve you as the Lyon County Sheriff. Last week, I wrote the first of two letters detailing some of my experience, priorities, and accomplishments during my nearly 40-year tenure as a law enforcement officer. This is the […]
In my letter last week, I briefly touched on the letter of support from the team at the Sheriff’s Office. I am humbled and grateful to have received the support of over 70% of the current, non-administrative team. In other words, the “boots on the ground” team members support me overwhelmingly.I encourage the readers to […]
Isaac Yeager | Staff Intern The Rock Rapids City Council met Monday, May 13, at 5:45 p.m. to discuss and vote on the annexation of the parcel west of Hark Boulevard and across from the Rock Rapids Gun Club for the construction of the school’s new bus barn. The council approved the annexation and zoning […]
ROCK RAPIDS– Lyon County citizens are invited to attend a free nutrition class hosted by Lyon County Public Health and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Thursday, June 13, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Frontier Bank Basement in Rock Rapids.The class will cover how to master good nutrition while sticking to a budget and how to […]
Isaac Yeager | Staff InternThe Lyon County Board of Supervisors met at the Rock Rapids Courthouse Tuesday, May 14 to discuss licensing, hold a public budget hearing, hear Grace and Evertt Kracht on a planned right-of-way easement over their property and hear from Maggie Burger on Speer Financial GO (general obligation) Bonds.Grace and Evertt Kracht […]
Dominique Kooiker | Editor On Sunday, May 12, 39 George-Little Rock seniors donned their caps and gowns before marching into the George-Little Rock High School Gym for the final time as students. These students left the gym as George-Little Rock alumni following commencement exercises.Student speakers included Isaiah Johnson and Matthew Helkenn (valedictorians) and Lane Kruger […]
CELEBRATING 26 YEARS OF SERVICE TO ROCK RAPIDS Jim Hoye is retiring from his position as Rock Rapids Municipal Utilities general manager this May. Hoye started as general manager in 1998 and was heavily involved in the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System project. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Dominique Kooiker | Editor After 26 years of service […]
ENCOURAGING OTHERS TO REACH OUT Michael Henning, therapist with Creative Living Center, recently completed a CAMS-care course. CAMS-care (collaborative assessment and management of suicidality) is a form of suicide prevention therapy that focuses on one-on-one management of symptoms and causes of suicidal ideation and tendencies. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Finding people that care Isaac Yeager | Staff […]
REHEARSING FOR THE SHOW Adrian Bontje and Gabrielle Rasmussen rehearse a scene from the Central Lyon May Term play. The Central Lyon drama department will present “Inn-Cognito” Tuesday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the high school in the Forster Auditorium. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Central Lyon to present May Term play Madalynn Van Der Weerd | […]