Assessing healthcare needs in the county

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Sarah Mulllinix | Staff Writer Before knowing what resources can best help improve the health of community members, providers need to know what the healthcare needs of the community are. In an effort to ultimately help improve the health of Lyon County residents,...

Immunizations important for back-to-school health

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Sarah Mullinix | Staff Writer As families prepare for back to school amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Iowa Public Health and Lyon County Health Services reminds parents to check children’s immunizations before school starts for the year.  The Iowa Department of Public...

To the highest bidder

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Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer In his 26th year of doing consignment sales, Clark Ahders, auctioneer and owner of Ahders Auction Service, conducted his annual auction Monday, Aug. 10, the first public sale he has had since government guidelines forced the postponement of...

Recognizing Water and Wastewater Workers of Iowa Week

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KEEPING THE WATER FLOWING Rock Rapids Municipal Utilities water and wastewater operators have more than 60 years of combined experience behind the water and wastewater plants in Rock Rapids. Pictured left to right are Mark Petersen, Kris Krull, Nick Lupkes and Tanner...

New faces welcomed at Central Lyon for new school year

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Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Three new teachers have joined the faculty at Central Lyon schools for the 2020-2021 school year, which started Wednesday, Aug. 19.  They responded to a list of new teacher profile questions and their answers follow below.  Melia Towne...