lyonreporter, Author at Lyon County Reporter Online

A sneak peek at Spring

SPRING-TIME FUN Area parks were hubs of activity Sunday, March 7 as the spring-like temperatures drew community members out of their homes to enjoy the sneak peek of spring. Huntley Vogl was just one of the many youngsters who enjoyed time on the playground at Island...

People, places, and moments preserved in paint

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Jennifer Kor | Staff WriterRock Rapids is known to many as the City of Murals. Scenes of Rock Rapids’ history and historical figures are located throughout the town as a way to preserve a small piece of history. Maintenance on the murals can be a costly expense, but...

Partnership for learning energy conservation

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GETTING A BRIGHT START ON ENERGY CONSERVATION Central Lyon middle school STEM students, Jessa Vande Weerd and Jayda Pytleski, look over the materials included in the Bright Energy Solutions Power Team kit provided by the Rock Rapids Municipal Utilities and Missouri...

Outdoor seating may soon be option at local businesses

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ATTRACTING MORE BUSINESS The Rock Rapids city council is considering a new ordinance that would allow outdoor seating and service at some Rock Rapids businesses, including Rock River Brewing Company. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Jessica Jensen | Managing EditorThe Rock...

Central Lyon chapter celebrates FFA week

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FLANNEL FRIDAY Students dressed in flannel for the final FFA week dress-up day Friday, Feb. 26. Pictured left to right: CJ Van Holland, Brooklyn Krull, FFA advisor Josh Rockhill, Paige Buchmeier and Ashley Dieren. (Photo/Submitted)Kylee Miller | Staff InternNational...