To my fellow Lyon County voters,If you’ve made it this far in reading through the week’s letters to the editor concerning the coming election for Lyon County Sheriff, thank you. Your interest in local politics and commitment to making informed decisions are key components to the vibrance of our local communities.I’d like to take a […]
Letter to the Editor
To Whom it May Concern,My name is Tom Kunstle, J.D., a practicing attorney, and I have been honored by serving as the County Attorney for Sioux County, Iowa for the past 10 years. My responsibilities include prosecuting all state crimes, serving as legal counsel for county officials, and specifically serving as counsel for the Sioux […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor,I have known Stewart Vander Stoep for many years. I can also vouch for Stewart’s honesty and integrity and his commitment to the DARE program, and his interest in advocating for Lyon County.I firmly believe those who vote for Lyon County Sheriff should vote for the candidate with the best records. Brian Hilt is […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Citizens of Lyon County,I wanted to share with the Lyon County citizens how impressed I have been with your Sheriff, Stewart Vander Stoep. Northwest Iowa sheriffs have met quarterly for the last five years. This is a great opportunity to share with fellow sheriffs the crime trends in our respective areas along with other […]
Letter to the Editor
My name is Wayne Grooters. I’m writing to encourage Lyon County citizens to re-elect Stewart Vander Stoep as Sheriff. I’ve known Stewart since he started working in law enforcement in Lyon County nearly 40 years ago. During that time, Stewart has always prioritized the community and been very involved in community events. We’ve served in […]
Harvest exemplifies Iowa’s status as an agricultural powerhouse
columnHarvest exemplifies Iowa’s status as an agricultural powerhouseRandy Feenstra | District RepresentativeWhile I’ve been out on the road traveling from town to town on my 36-county tour, the sights and sounds of this year’s harvest are on full display. Combines, tractors and grain carts dot the fields, farmers are hauling their crops to market and […]
Breast Cancer – 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed in her lifetime
Q & A with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q: Is early detection and treatment for breast cancer moving in the right direction?A: As a lead sponsor of the bipartisan Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Act of 2000, I’m glad to see measurable strides indicating early detection and breast screenings are helping to lower female death […]
Board of Supervisors approves budget amendment, transfers funds to engineering and economic development
Lyon County Board of Supervisors Isaac Yeager | Staff Writer The Lyon County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 8:30 a.m. to discuss a budget amendment for the engineering and secondary roads departments, make recurring transfers to economic development and engineering and secondary roads and renew the county’s employee health insurance plan.The county […]
Bringing in the Harvest
HARVEST TIME FOR LYON COUNTY FARMERS Farmers south of Rock Rapids work to complete their bean harvest. According to the USDA crop progress report, the corn harvest at 45 percent completed and soybean harvest at 87 percent completed for the Northwest District. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Dominique Kooiker | Editor The leaves are falling from the trees, […]
East High returns to Central Lyon
Students present ‘High School Musical’ Dominique Kooiker | Editor In 2006, the hit Disney Channel Original Movie “High School Musical” released to ecstatic fans. Over the next 18 years, the movie’s popularity has continued to reach new generations, including the Central Lyon High School drama department. This year, they will present their own version of […]