Take small steps to prevent big problems from freezing pipes

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Jennifer Kor | Staff WriterWith colder temperatures throughout the state, many are facing challenges in keeping water flowing though their homes. Caswell Plumbing, Heating and A/C LLC, Inwood, is working to keep customers’ water flowing freely as temperatures continue...

Better care for patients, more efficiencies for personnel

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Jessica Jensen | Managing EditorWhen someone suffers a possible cervical injury in a crash, accident or fall, how that patient is cared for by emergency medical technicians can make the difference in recovery outcomes. As director of the Lyon County Ambulance, this is...

Lighting project creates long-term savings

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COST SAVINGS Rock Rapids Municipal Utilities, in conjunction with Missouri River Energy Services, provided a rebate for a lighting upgrade to LED lights in buildings on the  Central Lyon school campus. Making the check presentation to Central Lyon superintendent Brent...

Board hears of possible insurance premium increase

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Jennifer Kor | Staff WriterThe Lyon County Board of Supervisors heard of a potential increase to its Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP) property and casualty insurance premium. Local representative, Sam Chase, was at the regular board meeting Tuesday, Feb. 16 to...