lyonreporter, Author at Lyon County Reporter Online

IHSAA and IGHSAU permit out-of-season strength and conditioning training

Nathan Broek | Sports Editor The Iowa High School Athletic Union and the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, in conjunction with the Iowa Department of Education, announced Friday, June 26, that out-of-season strength and conditioning programs are allowed to resume...

Take me out to the ball game

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LET’S PLAY BALL Abbreviated seasons for high school and youth baseball and softball seasons are underway across Iowa with a number of precautions in place to help prevent the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus. Spectators at games are greeted with signage listing...

More screams for ice cream fulfilled through treat distribution

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MORE THAN JUST BAKING COOKIES Carroll Street Treats recently expanded to become a wholesale distribution operation operating from a commercial kitchen in downtown Rock Rapids. Ayda Vander Zee holds up packaged treats ready to be delivered. Carroll Street Treats...

Not the sweet ending planned for class of 2020

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Joe Tilstra Jarrett Meyer Commencement ceremonies scheduled for Central Lyon seniors Farrah Lewis Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor The motto of the Central Lyon class of 2020, “A sweet ending to a new beginning,” might have been true most any year. But the end of high...

Shoulder widening project underway on county road

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Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Lyon County road A34 that runs east-west near Alvord is undergoing shoulder widening project in advance of a future paving project. During the work, which is anticipated to be complete by month’s end, weather permitting, motorists...