Storm Lake – You may receive a recorded call promising a government grant, flood insurance or help with applications for assistance. Do not respond or provide personal information or payment to these callers. They may be scams trying to get your credit card or...
The Iowa Utilities Board has ruled away property rights to a private for-profit company, Summit Carbon Solutions, so it can build its CO2 pipeline through Iowa to a CO2 landfill in North Dakota. The only saving grace is that two of the three-member board insisted on a...
Community Blood Bank partners up to host community blood drives that will strengthen the local supply throughout the summer months. Residents are asked to consider donating blood in the weeks ahead with an opportunity to give blood at the follow blood drives: Monday,...
Derailment near Alvord Early in the morning Friday, June 21, a BNSF train derailed south of Alvord. No injuries were reported and, while no official cause has been given, it is suspected by be caused by the flood waters. (Photo/Submitted) Under Water The fishing pier...
OVER A DECADE OF SERVICE Lisa Yunker has spent the last 12 years living in Cambodia, working with disabled children to help keep them with their families. She is currently back home on furlough for the next few months, and hopes to share were story with the community....
NEW PROVIDER AT AVERA KaraLynn Kuhn, PA-C, is the newest provider at Avera Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital in Rock Rapids. Kuhn works in primary care in the clinic. She sees a vast range of conditions, ranging from chronic medical conditions to preventative care,...
Brand new collection Treasure Hunter campers show off the rock boxes they had painted. After learning about the different types of rocks, they filled their boxes with different rocks around the Lake Pahoja area. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Editor The Lyon...
Isaac Yeager | Staff Writer The Inwood City Council met on Monday, June 10 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the insurance claim on damage to the community center, building permit regulations, Fourth of July planning and other matters of local governance, maintenance and...
Pet Show Jovi Van Egdom shows off her pet dog to follow campers at the Fuzzy Furry Friends camp. The two-day camp ended off with a pet show where the campers could bring in their own furry friends. (Photo/Submitted Emily Ostrander) Tristan Taylor | Editor The Fuzzy...
Amazed by magic Miles Stensland assists magician Curtis Hed during his magic show at Larchwood City Hall. Holding an apple wrapped in a napkin, Stensland looks in wonder as the apple suddenly produces a red scarf. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Editor The...
Brings Total Infrastructure Funding to $152.5 Million Over Three YearsThe Bureau of Reclamation announced today the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System (L&C) will receive an additional $10 million in FY24 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). This is...
Finding yourself having a little extra time this summer? Summer months can be an ideal time for busy, working adults to launch or resume an educational program. Online courses offer learners flexibility and independence that may align well with a summer schedule.If...
Proud of their community Ron and Donna Bos will serve as parade marshals in this year’s Inwood Fourth of July parade. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Editor After almost 50 years together in Inwood, Ron and Donna Bos are nothing but proud of the community they...
The Siouxland Trikers Members of the Siouxland Trikers, a three-wheeled motorcycle group based out of Sioux City, made a stop at the Lyon County Nature Center while on a tour of the county. From left to right: Matt Moore, Laura Budzinski, Marge Van Voorst and Don Van...
THEY KNOW THE WAY Gracia Poppinga as Sina, Ashlee Koedam as Pua, Maisie Oedekoven as Moana and Hudson Hinrichs as Chief Tui learn wayfinding during the River Valley Players Junior production of “Moana Jr.” The River Valley Players Junior company presented this show...
Letting the creativity flow After having their turn on the 605 Magic Art Bus, this group of kids got the chance to color their own creations on the side of the bus. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Editor The Larchwood Public Library hosted its first summer...
Learning about the sea Mack Stamper presenting Ocean in Motion at the Inwood Library, an educational program put on by the Butterfly House and Aquarium in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. (Photo/Kari Jurrens) Touching the sea Nick Spaans (right) takes his turn touching a...
Isaac Yeager | Staff Writer The Lyon County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, June 11, at 8:30 a.m. to hear a presentation by Friends of Blood Run, accept a bid to revamp the courthouse accessibility ramp, approve the routes in Inwood for its 5K Road Race and...
Lydia Zylstra | Reporter On Thursday, June 13, the Lester Friendly 4-Hers had a meeting. Before the meeting started, the members toured Rosie’s Boutique and Seven Sisters Boutique in Rock Rapids. Then they came back to Lester and their meeting was called to order by...
COMMUNITY FOUNDAITON OF LYON COUNTY GRANT RECIPIENTS On Tuesday, June 11, the Community Foundation of Lyon County had its biennial grant ceremony at Frontier Bank in Rock Rapids. Pictured are representatives of local nonprofits that were awarded grants. Front, left to...