It is with great honor that I am writing this letter in support of Lyon County Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep. I have had the pleasure of knowing Sheriff Vander Stoep for over 15 years since I have been involved in the Iowa DARE Officers Association. I have met a lot of fellow DARE officers during […]
To the voters and taxpayers of Lyon County:I went to visit with Stewart in his office twice since he was defeated by public vote in the Republican primary in June. There were too many questions he couldn’t or wouldn’t answer. He is living in a state of denial and is so afraid the campaign for […]
Letter to the Editor Dear Lyon County,In this and the following letters, I am going to write briefly about some key ways I intend to enhance the service provided by the Sheriff’s Office to Lyon County if elected Sheriff.This week, I am writing about an enhanced, more intentional involvement in the schools and with the […]
Citizens of Lyon County,I am writing this letter fully endorsing Brian Hilt for Sheriff.Before anything, a little background about myself. I am a lifelong resident of Lyon County and have worked for the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy Sheriff for the past 3 years. I have chosen to endorse Brian Hilt for Sheriff […]
Letter to the Editor I am writing this letter in support of Brian Hilt, the Republican nominee for Lyon County Sheriff. I believe he is the best person to lead the Sheriff’s Office and will make impactful improvements to the Sheriff’s Office, which will in turn be beneficial to the residents of Lyon County.For the […]
To whom it may concern,This is a letter regarding Stewart Vander Stoep, the current serving sheriff of Lyon County, Iowa, for re-election. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing this man for over 28 years. I want it known that in those 28 years, I have never once seen this man mad, no matter what the […]
To my fellow Lyon County residents,I am writing to express my strong support for our sheriff, Stewart Vander Stoep, in the upcoming election. His record should speak for itself–the county has remained consistently safe and secure throughout his tenure. This speaks to his leadership abilities, wisdom, and many years of law enforcement experience. Stewart has […]
Q & A with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q: Are you surprised the conflict in the Middle East is escalating? A: It’s been one year since the horrific terrorist attack in Israel, when the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas launched its brutal assault killing 1,200 people, systematically raping women and taking 250 people hostage, including Americans. […]
Randy Feenstra | District Representative On Oct. 1, the new President of Mexico — Claudia Sheinbaum — was officially sworn into office. While politics in Mexico may seem inconsequential to domestic affairs here in the United States, this development is very significant for our country and particularly for our agricultural community.In 2023, trade between the […]
Amy Lyon | Staff Writer As the weather cools down, cold and flu season slowly sneaks in and rears its unsightly head. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Protection (CDC), this season ranges from October to May, so Dr. David Springer from Avera Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital in Rock Rapids shared some important […]