lyonreporter, Author at Lyon County Reporter Online

Jay Waagmeester earns all-state academic honors

Academic all-state baseball honors Jay Waagmeester of the Central Lyon baseball team. Waagmeester was selected to the Iowa Baseball Coaches’ Association all-academic all-state baseball team. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Waagmeester had a GPA over 3.75 and was nominated by...

The Sweetest Season

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SWEET SUCCESS Daren Winkowitsch of George readies his sweet corn stand in George to sell corn on the cob to customers Friday, July 31. For 19 years, Winkowitsch has sold the sweet, summer crop from a trailer and says he enjoys the farming side business. (Photo/Jessica...

Remembering fallen officers with unique ride

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SPECIAL REMEMBRANCE Lyon County Sheriff’s deputy Chad Klosterbuer, right, visits with William Schreurs, son of deputy Stephanie Schreurs who died in the line of duty last August, during the End of Watch Ride to Remember event at the Law Enforcement Center in Rock...

Next step in career New superintendent looking forward to new challenge

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Tom Luxford George-Little Rock superintendent Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Beginning his 37th year in education, Tom Luxford said he’s looking forward to the next chapter of his career. Luxford began July 1 as the new superintendent at George-Little Rock schools....

Brewing up favorites for opening weekend

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FIRST DRAW Dan Vander Zee, brewmaster and owner of Rock River Brewery, serves the first beer to a customer during the brewery’s opening weekend Thursday, July 30. The brewery offers five selections of beer brewed by Vander Zee on-site as well as wines from Lyon...