A retired man’s passion for woodworking Amy Lyon | Staff Writer When people walk into the home of Harlan and Karen Van Voorst, they are greeted with a wall full of art adorning slabs of wood. Upon entering and looking around further, one can marvel at a myriad of other masterpieces made by Harlan. The […]
On Thursday, Jan. 2, Brian Hilt of Rock Rapids was sworn in as the sheriff of Lyon County. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Lyon County Courthouse. Hilt was elected to be the new Lyon County Sheriff in November after a close race with the previous sheriff, Stewart Vander Stoep. “I am honored to […]
FORTY YEARS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT On Tuesday, Dec. 31, Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep of Doon retired from his career of 40 years in law enforcement. He worked at the Sioux Center Police Department for a year and a half, from July 1984 to October 1985. In 1985, Vander Stoep began working at the Rock Rapids […]
COOKIES FOR A CAUSE Alayna Popkes, left, and Maria Metzger stand beside the packaged cookies they baked as a fundraiser for the new nonprofit organization Greater Than OK as part of their Family, Career and Community Leaders of America project. (Photo/Submitted) CREATORS OF GREATER THAN OK Cam and Jayne Greenfield are owners of Primrose Market […]
SPACIOUS SHOP Here is the inside of B&B Gates and Supply’s new 180×120-foot shop. The extra space will provide more room for better organization and efficiency, as owners Barry and Patty Pollema plan to move everything from their old location’s warehouse to be under the same roof. (Photo/Amy Lyon) DCIM\100MEDIA\DJI_0443.JPGExpansion project near completion Amy Lyon […]
Brenda Jepsen Christmastime is a time for joy and celebration. Around this time each year, many reflect on memories of Christmases past as they carry on cherished holiday traditions. Lyon County Reporter staff asked members of the community to share their favorite Christmas memories and traditions in order to spread the holiday cheer.The staff also […]
MADE WITH CARE Aubrey Metzger, center, shows Central Lyon TK students Yareli Mendez, left, and Lillian Ramos, right, details on the monster plushies she sewed for them. The Central Lyon High School Single Survival class helped the kids design the monsters, and then the Single Survival class learned basic sewing skills by sewing the plushies. […]
A SIGN TO BE PROUD OF From left to right, Adrienne Thorson and Eniya, Travis and Helen Soodsma pose with their Century Farm Award that they received this August. The Soodsma family has owned the land since 1922, and current owner Travis looks forward to displaying the sign proudly. (Photo/Amy Lyon) Current picture of the […]
BOUTIQUE WITH A PURPOSE Steph Roozenboom, left, and Jess Drewes, co-owners of All Things Renewed in Rock Rapids, stand by their Christmas tree where they are collecting donations of basic essentials for Genesis House, which provides faith-based housing support for women and children impacted by homelessness and domestic violence. By donating items like all-purpose cleaner, […]
DARE ESSAY WINNERS Maddie Engleman and Henry Oedekoven were chosen as the DARE essay contest winners at the Central Lyon DARE graduation ceremony Tuesday, Dec. 10. Students were tasked to write essays about what they learned throughout their 10 weeks in the program. Pictured are Engleman, Lyon County Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep and Oedekoven. (Photo/Dominique […]