Dear Lyon County citizens—My name is Sandy Wissink, and I have worked at the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office over 22 years, all of those years as a dispatcher. With the upcoming election, I thought I would write a letter in support of our current sheriff, Stewart Vander Stoep.In the past 22 years, I have not […]
I have been asked to clarify some of the statements I made in my Letter to the Editor last week which stated that the county’s insurance paid the settlement and not taxpayer money. This is a true statement. It was pointed out to me that the insurance company will recoup their losses by raising the […]
I am writing to express my opinion relative to the upcoming election of the Lyon County Sheriff. As the retired Plymouth County Sheriff of 30 years and current Plymouth County Supervisor, I have been fortunate to work with and have known Sheriff Wander Stoep for many years.I have found Sheriff Vander Stoep to be knowledgeable, […]
Letter to the Editor Dear Lyon County,In God’s providence, this campaign and election journey which started about 7 months ago soon comes to an end. As with all things, the elections this November are in His control, which we can find comfort in regardless of the results. Voting has started, and election day is not […]
To whom it may concern,I am writing this letter to express my confidence in Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep. I was elected Woodbury County Sheriff and began my first term on Jan. 2, 2021. As a new Sheriff, there are often questions that come up and Sheriff Vander Stoep has always been an experienced and knowledgeable […]
To the citizens of Lyon County, Iowa:My name is Dayna Korthals and I was a Lyon County resident for most of my life up until 2023. I graduated from Central Lyon in 2016 and worked for the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office from 2019 to 2022 as a dispatcher. During my time at the sheriff’s office, […]
To the citizens of Lyon County,I am voicing my feelings about Stewart Vander Stoep, our awesome sheriff. Stewart is a wonderful family man, a man of truth and honesty, a man that truly is concerned about the citizens of Lyon County and beyond. When my grandson passed away in March, Stewart took the time to […]
To my fellow Lyon County voters,If you’ve made it this far in reading through the week’s letters to the editor concerning the coming election for Lyon County Sheriff, thank you. Your interest in local politics and commitment to making informed decisions are key components to the vibrance of our local communities.I’d like to take a […]
To Whom it May Concern,My name is Tom Kunstle, J.D., a practicing attorney, and I have been honored by serving as the County Attorney for Sioux County, Iowa for the past 10 years. My responsibilities include prosecuting all state crimes, serving as legal counsel for county officials, and specifically serving as counsel for the Sioux […]
Dear Editor,I have known Stewart Vander Stoep for many years. I can also vouch for Stewart’s honesty and integrity and his commitment to the DARE program, and his interest in advocating for Lyon County.I firmly believe those who vote for Lyon County Sheriff should vote for the candidate with the best records. Brian Hilt is […]