Des Moines, IA (readMedia) – State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating 529 Day with the College Savings Iowa 529 plan by giving away a $1,000 account contribution.“The cost of education is rising, and saving ahead of time is one of the best ways to help your children prepare for whatever path their journey holds. Whether […]
To Whom it May Concern,I’ve enjoyed knowing Brian Hilt for nearly 20 years, we originally met as coworkers and have maintained a friendship as life took us in different directions. In this time I have watched Brian grow as a husband and father while raising a wonderful family. Guided by a strong moral compass, Brian […]
I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep for re-election in Lyon County. As a member of this county, I have witnessed firsthand the dedication and commitment that Mr. Vander Stoep has demonstrated in serving and safeguarding our neighborhoods, our families and our future. Mr. Vander Stoep has 40 years […]
Local student recognized in ‘Best of the Class’ programSioux City – KCAU 9, a local ABC news station, saluted the area’s top academic achievers in its 41st annual “Best of the Class” program May 1. KCAU 9 started this program in 1983 to recognize and encourage academic excellence. Gabrielle Rasmussen, Central Lyon senior, was recognized […]
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Dominique Kooiker | Editor On Monday, April 29, local non-profit groups and organizations gathered at Grand Falls Casino and Golf Resort for the presentation of the Lyon County Riverboat Foundation’s mini grant awards. The foundation is the non-profit license holder for Grand Falls and regularly distributes a portion of casino profits through a grant process.Sharon […]
Dominique Kooiker | Editor On Sunday, April 28, Rock Rapids community members gathered in the Forster Community Center to crown the 2024 Miss Rock Rapids and Little Miss Rock Rapids representatives.The contestants for Miss Rock Rapids were Liza Jans, daughter of David and Amy Jans; Jade Kruse, daughter of Sam and Nicole Kruse; Elsie Oedekoven, […]
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, […]