DARE OFFICER OF THE YEAROn July 15, Lyon County Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep was named 2024 DARE Officer of the Year at the Iowa DARE State Conference in Dubuque. Vander Stoep has taught DARE to students throughout Lyon County 28 years. Pictured is Vander Stoep and Jason Hoerner, president of the Iowa DARE Association. (Photo/Submitted) […]
Rock Rapids woman starts equine massage service Dominique Kooiker | Editor Growing up, Kenley Fluit always had a love for horses. Now, that love for horses has grown into an equine massage business called Soothing Strides, through which Fluit is able to help horses feel and perform their best.“I got miniature horses when I was […]
Dominique Kooiker | Editor Even though the flood at the end of June meant the Lyon County Fair could not safely be hosted on the fairgrounds in Rock Rapids this year, the fair board and the community alike were determined to gather together as a community and to give 4-H and FFA exhibitors a chance […]
Celebrating Doon Days 2024 Dominique Kooiker | Editor The hot temperatures couldn’t stifle the spirit of celebration in Doon for its annual town festivities.Doon Days 2024 officially kicked off Friday, July 19, with an outdoor movie night followed by a poker run Saturday, July 20. A community worship service was hosted at the city park […]
2024 MISS LYON COUNTY COURT On Monday, July 22, Jade Kruse of Rock Rapids was crowned Miss Lyon County 2024. Pictured are the contestants for 2024 Miss Lyon County. Left to right, Aubree Boender, Miss Doon; Shaylyn Van Veldhuizen, Miss Alvord; Wyleigh Steenhoven, first runner up and Miss Little Rock; Jade Kruse, 2024 Miss Lyon […]
Dominique Kooiker | Editor On Monday, July 22, the Lyon County Fair Board presented the 2024 Friend of the Fair award during the Miss Lyon County Pageant at the Forster Community Center in Rock Rapids. This year’s Friend of the Fair is Sharon DeBoer, prior owner of Country Boutique.DeBoer and her sisters all loved the […]
CREATING A CAST OF CHARACTERS Linda Silvey of Rock Rapids poses with her newest character, Shirley, on Main Street Monday, July 15. Silvey has been creating these mannequins to bring a little bit of joy to people after the June flood. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Dominique Kooiker | Editor Over the course of the past few weeks, […]
Rock Rapids woman offers farrier services Dominique Kooiker | Editor Lilly Henry of Rock Rapids is a hardworking farm girl with a passion for animals. During her high school career, Henry served as FFA president, ending her term when she graduated this May. Now, Henry is applying her industrious nature to a new venture: LH […]
Rock Rapids couple experiences Jamaican hurricane Dominique Kooiker | Editor When Blake and Amy Lyon of Rock Rapids left Iowa June 27 for a week-long stay at a resort in Whitehouse, Jamaica, for their anniversary, they had no idea they would ride out Hurricane Beryl before they came home.During their trip, the couple enjoyed bamboo […]
Rock Rapids women operates in-home bakeryWORKING AT HOMEEsther Zech bakes sourdough bread, treats and more from home. Those interested can make orders through the Sweet N Sourdough Facebook page. (Photo/submitted)Madalynn Van Der Weerd | InternDominique Kooiker | EditorAs Esther Zech kneads and bakes her sourdough breads each week, she is following in the footsteps of […]