Miraculous reunion

GESTURE OF THANKS Preston Hulbert was visiting Larchwood in January 2018 and was accidentally shot in the head, suffering a traumatic brain injury. Two years later to the day, on Jan. 26, 2020, Hulbert returned to Lyon County to thank the medical personnel who...

USMCA trade deal a win for Iowa

PORK EXPORTS IMPORTANT Chet Mogler works with the hogs at Mogler Farms. Producers like Mogler Farms will benefit from the USMCA and the signing of the phase one U.S-China trade agreement.  (Photo/Submitted) Sarah Mullinix | Staff Writer On Wednesday, Jan. 29,...

Ribbon cutting celebrates new amenity at Grand Falls

OFFICIALLY OPEN The new Betfred Sportsbook at Grand Falls Casino and Golf Resort near Larchwood opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, Jan. 30. Pictured third from left is Sharon Haselhoff, general manager at Grand Falls with other Grand Falls staff and Lyon...

Oh the places to go during reading month

Reading is the ticket to adventure  Mrs. Metzger’s kindergarten class took part in February Reading Month at the Central Lyon school library by solving puzzles in a breakout box. While learning about natural resources in America, students were able to read, count and...

Final go for annual hoopathon fundraiser

LOOKING BACK After eight years of raising funds and awareness for the Huntington’s Disease Society, organizers conducted their final hoopathon event in Rock Rapids Sunday, Jan. 26. Pictured above are family members and supporters of Gary Waagmeester, whose idea it was...