Isaac Yeager | Staff Intern Central Lyon High School will note the graduation of the 61 students in its class of 2024 Sunday, May 19 at 3 p.m. in the high school gym. The class colors are black and purple, the class flower is the white rose and the class motto is “Never lose sight […]
What started as a quick text one day between a few business owners, has since morphed into a 50-plus business-wide event throughout the northwest Iowa region. A planning committee, working under the name “Support the 712,” is hosting its first event, the 712 Shop Hop Wednesday, May 29-Saturday, June 1.With the initiative to support small […]
On Friday, May 10, the winner of the Mother’s Day Basket for the Shop Local for Mom promo in Rock Rapids was announced. Pictured is winner Saebra Bakker and Kari Jurrens of New Century Press. Businesses who participated in this promotion included All Things Renewed, Details, Lyon County Reporter, Luxe on First, Next Level Health […]
PROVIDING A LISTENING EAR FOR THE COMMUNITYDanielle Raveling is a clinical therapist with Rising Hope Counselling LLC in Rock Rapids. Raveling offers therapy sessions for people ages 10 and up. Her appointments usually last from 45 minutes to an hour. These appointments are either virtual or in person. The Rising Hope office in Rock Rapids […]
To whom it may concern,I am writing this letter in support of Stewart Vander Stoep, the current Lyon County Sheriff. I have gotten to know Sheriff Vander Stoep over the last 7 years. I took over as the Sheriff of Clay County in 2017 and met Sheriff Vander Stoep shortly after. I have the privilege […]
Lyon County voters:My name is Dean A. Kruger, a 1982 graduate of the George Community School District, George, Lyon County, Iowa. I began my law enforcement career as a deputy with Lyon County from 1985 to 1989. In 1989, I moved to Humboldt when I was hired by the Humboldt Police Department. In 1997, I […]
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. As you may be aware, an individual is running against me for the position of Lyon County Sheriff, but I hope you will give me the opportunity to continue to […]
Reasons for change at the Sheriff’s Office I was asked to write a letter listing a few reasons a change in leadership at the Sheriff’s Office is in the best interest of Lyon County. So, in this letter I will briefly address a few of the reasons.To start, the morale of the team at the […]
CENTRAL LYON STUDENT NAMED GOVERNOR’S SCHOLARGabrielle Rasmussen, Central Lyon High School senior, was recognized by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg for outstanding academic achievement at the 22nd Annual Governor’s Scholar Recognition Ceremony April 28 in Des Moines. (Photo/Submitted) GEORGE-LITTLE ROCK STUDENT NAMED GOVERNOR’S SCHOLAR Matthew Helkenn, George-Little Rock High School senior, was […]
(Evanston, Illinois) National Merit Scholarship Corporation recently announced this year’s National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners. The Merit Scholar designees were chosen from a pool of more than 15,000 finalists in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program.Aaron Springer, Central Lyon High School senior, won one of the National Merit Scholarships.Scholarship winners are the finalists in each […]