Children’s boutique moves to downtown with more to offer

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Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Sisters behind a local online and pop-up boutique have taken another step in bringing children’s clothing, shoes and accessories to the community. Carrie (Koll) Johnson and Amber Koll have purchased the First Avenue-facing portion of...

Education center project gets the go-ahead

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Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer The conservation education center project at Lake Pahoja is officially a go. After seven years of planning and fundraising, the Lyon County Conservation Board (LCCB) and the Lyon County Board of Supervisors have agreed to get the project...

Lions’ jazz band competes at districts

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Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor The Central Lyon High School jazz band traveled to LeMars High School Monday, Feb. 17 to compete in the Class 2A district jazz band contest.  The group finished in fifth place among a number of northwest Iowa high school jazz bands....

Survival story comes to life

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Kyra Van Berkum (right) and McKayla Smith (left) work on building the walls and placing leaves on the ground of their shelter. Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Finding ways to bring books to life for Central Lyon sixth graders is an easier task thanks to Lyon County...