BOOK FAIR FUN Jeremy and Rylee Eben enjoy time together at the Central Lyon Book Fair Thursday, Oct. 24. ENJOYING THE BOOK FAIR A kindergarten student helps check out at the book fair at the Central Lyon Book Fair Monday, Oct. 21. LOOKING THROUGH THE BOOKS Crosby and Des Rusch smile as they peruse the […]
THE FIRST SOLUTION Central Lyon fourth-grader Kylee Kelly proudly solves the first of the five puzzles in the “’Leaf’ It to the Gnomes” digital breakout room. This was a library learning opportunity at the Rock Rapids Public Library led by Laura Beyenhof with the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Thursday, Oct. 24. (Photo/Amy Lyon) […]
General elections will be Tuesday, November 5 Amy Lyon | Staff Writer With November just around the corner comes Election Day. As voters prepare, they can find information on the Elections and Voting tab on the Lyon County Auditor’s website https://lyoncounty.iowa.gov/auditor/elections_and_voting/ . Polls will be open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5.Precinct voting locations […]
Pizza Ranch and firefighters work together for a cause Amy Lyon | Staff Writer There will be extra red and blue lights flashing throughout Rock Rapids from 5-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4 and Thursday, Nov. 7. Don’t fear, however, as Pizza Ranch is once again working with the Rock Rapids Fire Department to raise money […]
Preschoolers learn about nocturnal animals Amy Lyon | Staff WriterWith nocturnal animals being active when most three-to-five-year-old kids are asleep, children don’t always learn about them as quickly as the ones they’re accustomed to seeing during the day. That’s why Lyon County Conservation and Lyon County naturalist Emily Ostrander have come together once again for […]
Dear Lyon County voters,It is election time which means an overload of new visions, sweeping changes, and mostly empty promises.With regard to the Lyon County Sheriff’s race, I have just two questions: do you feel safe, and are you happy with the fiscal responsibility of the current administration?Well, for me, I feel safe and enjoy […]
To the citizens of Lyon County,I am writing this letter to show my support for Sheriff Vander Stoep. Many people in the County know me as I have been a Deputy with Lyon County for approximately 27 years. For those of you that do not know me, my wife and I live in Little Rock […]
Dear Lyon County Citizens,I have been a deputy for the Lyon County Sheriff’s department for 9 years. I have worked other roles throughout my career and my experience in law enforcement spans over 20 years. My wife and I have made our home in Rock Rapids and have 3 children, all in school at Central […]
Dear voters of Lyon County,I am writing this letter to extend my support and full endorsement for Brian Hilt as the next Sheriff of Lyon County.My name is Nathan Rozeboom. I currently live in Larchwood with my wife and two kids. I have lived in Larchwood for the past 5 years and Inwood prior to […]
Dear Editor,My name is John Grotluschen. I live in George, Iowa. I am a 27-year Law Enforcement veteran.I am writing to express my strong support to Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep, whose leadership and commitment to our county have been exemplary. Sheriff Vander Stoep has demonstrated time and again that he is not only a competent […]