Editor When tragedies occur or disaster strikes, the people of northwest Iowa are well-known for their kindness and generosity, banding together to support each other in times of need. Whether it’s ...

Local agency observes Sexual Assault Awareness Month Dominique Kooiker | Editor April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Centers Against Abuse and Sexual Assault (CAASA) is spreading awareness ...

Central Lyon students make ice cream and learn about states of matter Amy Lyon | Staff Writer To celebrate the last session of Central Lyon Clover Kids, there was a sweet theme: ice cream! During ...

A group of over 30 volunteers gathered at Iva Behrens’ barn west of George March 31 for a work night. Behrens’ husband, Curtis, passed away Feb. 21, and the group helped complete needed renovations he ...

Rock Rapids, IowaApril 8, 2025Owen McDonagh, 83, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at inpatient oncology on the Avera McKennan Hospital Campus in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.Graveside ...

Mary Van Roekel, 88, of Inwood, Iowa, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025, at Fellowship Village in Inwood.Funeral service was Wednesday, April 9, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Inwood, with interment in ...

Nelvina Moser, 79, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025, at Pleasant Acres Care Center in Hull.Visitation will be Tuesday, April 15, from 5-7 p.m. with the family present at Bethel ...

Peter Arlyn Kracht, 59, of Steen, Minnesota, died Monday, April 7, 2025, at Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage, Luverne, Minnesota. Funeral service was Friday, April 11, at Living Rock Church, Luverne, ...

Rock Rapids, Iowa April 11, 2025 Ruth Nester, 90, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, April 11, 2025, at Lyon Specialty Care in Rock Rapids.Funeral services were Monday, April 14, at Apostolic ...

Peek into the Past From the Jan. 16, 1947, edition of the Lyon County Reporter: Members of the Lyon County Fly Control Committee and others interested in the coming campaign are shown above holding ...

Editor The Central Lyon FFA Chapter celebrated its 75th anniversary at the annual banquet the evening of Tuesday, April 8. This banquet recognizes the efforts and achievements of FFA members and to ...

Elementary students at Central Lyon are taught the school’s four core expectations of Respect All, Offer Help, Accept Responsibility and Reach Expectations (ROAR). Staff acknowledge students following ...