Dominique Kooiker | Editor Kevin Virgil, Republican candidate hopeful for U.S. House Iowa District 4, had a town hall meeting at the VFW Club in Rock Rapids Jan. 24 as part of his campaign preceding the Republican primary June 4. Virgil answered questions from those in attendance about veterans’ legislation, the pipeline and more.Vigil graduated […]
Practicing survival skills with conservation
Tristan Taylor | West Lyon Herald Editor Lyon County Conservation hosted its first youth evening of the year Wednesday, Jan. 31. The evening consisted of testing survival skills with ax throwing.The event was hosted by Lyon County naturalist, Emily Ostrander, at the Lyon County Nature Center. In attendance was the youth group from United Church […]
Working for economic success in Lyon County
Dominique Kooiker | Editor The beginning of the year is often a time for change and transitions. One transition that’s happening is the transition of the role of Lyon County Economic Development director from Steve Simons to Jen Smit. Smit started as the new director Jan. 1 of this year. The pair worked in the […]
Junior Dance Team featured during dance showcase
THE FUTURE OF CENTRAL LYON DANCEThe Central Lyon Dance Team hosted a dance clinic for preschoolers through eighth-graders on Saturday, Jan. 27. The Junior Dance Team performed that night at the Central Lyon Dance Team Showcase. The Junior Dance Team also performed at halftime of the boys’ basketball game on Monday, Jan. 29. (Photo/Madalynn Van […]
Planning a future in Lyon County
High schoolers attend career day Dominique Kooiker | Editor On Friday, Jan. 26, freshmen and sophomores from Central Lyon, George-Little Rock and West Lyon High Schools gathered in the Forster Community Center in Rock Rapids for Career Exploration Day. Businesses and organizations from throughout the county presented to groups of students about the diverse opportunities […]
New location for Casey’s
TRANSFORMATION AT JUNCTION 9-75 In early February, Junction 9-75 convenience store will close. Casey’s is buying the store and will move to its new location in early February. When the new location opens, the current Casey’s location at 709 First Ave. will close. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker)Dominique Kooiker | EditorThe junction of highways 9 and 75 in […]
George-Little Rock celebrates homecoming
Dominique Kooiker | Editor In spite of challenging weather conditions, George-Little Rock celebrated homecoming Jan. 16-19. Students, faculty and staff participated in a variety of dress-up days, contests, activities and more.During coronation Tuesday, Jan. 16, Jesus Martinez and Taryn Odens were crowned homecoming king and queen. 2023 homecoming king Brandon Van Briesen was invited to […]
Singing some ‘roaring’ jazz
Central Lyon jazz choir prepares for competitive season Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff Intern On Tuesday and Thursday mornings, a small group of choir students gathers to rehearse for jazz choir. The Central Lyon “Roaring” Jazz Choir is preparing to start its competitive season in February.“Jazz choir is a small choir consisting of 16-19 […]
Lyon County residents gather to caucus
Dominique Kooiker | Editor On Monday evening, Jan. 15, local Republicans met at the Forster Community Center in Rock Rapids to declare their presidential preferences, elect delegates to the county convention and address key community issues. Precinct 3, North Rock Rapids, gathered on the east side of the community center, and Precinct 4, South Rock […]
First snowstorm of the season sweeps across Lyon County
Dominique Kooiker | Editor The first major snowstorm of the 2023-24 winter season swept through northwest Iowa Monday, Jan. 8 into the early morning hours of Tuesday, Jan. 9. Snowfall rates during the storm ranged upwards of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Rapid accumulation of 4 to 8 inches of snow was reported throughout […]