Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor In September 1873, the Lyon County Agricultural Society sponsored the first ever fair in Lyon County. According to historical records, the fair featured agricultural displays, horse races and a plowing match. Fast forward 125 years to the 2018 Lyon County Fair which wrapped up last week. Visitors to the fair […]
Jason Hommes | Writer When it comes to marriage anniversary milestones, making it to 50 years is always considered a pretty significant accomplishment, and it’s a milestone a lot of couples don’t reach. Making it to 60 years is even more rare. Making it to 70 years? That’s practically unheard of. But one Rock Rapids […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Carson Schubert | Staff Writer Rain, rain and more rain put area residents on edge last week. Increasing rainfall totals and rising river levels contributed to flooding throughout Lyon County with memories of the devastating flood of 2014 not far from memory. In Rock Rapids, 4.35 inches of rain — […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor As a special education teacher at Central Lyon, Rebekah Hakeman is responsible for more than just lesson plans. She considers the strengths and needs of each of her students to craft and carry out an individualized education plan. She monitors their progress each week, collaborates with teachers to modify class […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor A successful cattle production operation in Iowa can depend on a number of variables, many that often change year-to-year. One local producer is utilizing some more efficient ways and technology to manage some of them. TL and Rochelle Herbert of Rock Rapids came back to TL’s hometown several years ago […]
“Check” and “checkmate.” Those are words students will hear in the Central Lyon school library around 3 p.m. each Tuesday afternoon as various students challenge each other during Chess Club. The club has only been around for about three months, but it has taken off in recent weeks with about 30 students involved in the […]