Lyon County Reporter

01/16/2026

The Kiwanis Club of Rock Rapids has a goal of being more intentional about having a community presence in 2026. Find out how they already are working toward that goal in this week’s Lyon County Reporter, available online, at newsstand or through subscriptions.

FOR THE COMMUNITY’S KIDS On Thursday, Jan. 8, the Kiwanis Club of Rock Rapids presented a $1,000 donation to Kids Club of Rock Rapids. This money was raised during the Kiwanis Club’s community meal during the Central Lyon vs. Sioux Center basketball game Dec. 12. This meal was made possible by a...

01/15/2026

💵Money Matters💵
Don’t miss a guide to saving and spending in this week’s Reporter!

01/14/2026

“The summer of 1933 feels like Armageddon. Crops are dead, jobs are gone and hope is dying. Even breathing grows difficult in zero-visibility dust storms called black blizzards. Worse, Lyon County Sheriff Billy Rhett Kershaw finds his young deputy murdered. About the same time, his friends and neighbors begin killing themselves.”
This teaser comes from “Black Blizzard,” the first book in a two-novel Lyon County mystery series by Gene Jurrens. Read about the “Lyon County mystery rooted in history” in this week’s Lyon County Reporter, available online, at newsstands or through subscriptions!

“Black Blizzard” is the first book in a two-novel Lyon County mystery series by Gene Jurrens. Set in 1933, the story follows fictional Lyon County Sheriff Billy Rhett Kershaw as he investigates a murder as dust storms and hardship grip the county. “Murder in Purgatory” is the sequel to Lyon ...

01/12/2026

Before the second edition of the 2026 year comes out soon, don’t forget to check out these stories in the current edition of the Reporter, available online, at newsstands or through subscriptions:
🪐Nature Center hosts first Starlab sessions
🦁Central Lyon Community School District FIRST LEGO League teams compete
📷2025 Year in review

LINKS:
🪐 https://www.lyoncountyreporter.com/exploring-the-wonders-of-outer-space/
🦁 https://www.lyoncountyreporter.com/building-a-great-season/
📷 https://www.lyoncountyreporter.com/2025-the-year-in-review/

January 1 For 40 years, Stewart Vander Stoep of Doon has served in the law enforcement field. He officially parked his patrol vehicle for the final time and took off his badge Dec. 31, 2024, marking the beginning of his retirement. He entered law enforcement in 1984 at the Sioux Center Police Depart...

01/12/2026

Be sure to check out the Wake Up Wednesday special and register with the QR Code each week for your chance to win 2 free coffees. Congratulations to this week's winner, Becky Metzger, who receive 2 free coffee's at Rosie's "sit-a-minute" Wednesday.

01/09/2026

Frontier Insurance & Real Estate of Rock Rapids recently welcomed Lisa Dieren as the new manager. Read about her “stepping into this new role” in the current Lyon County Reporter, available online, at newsstands or through subscriptions!

NEW MANAGER AT FRONTIER INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE Lisa Dieren, left, took on the role of manager at Frontier Insurance & Real Estate Oct. 1. Dieren has been a real estate broker and insurance agent at this agency 18 years. She took over this position from George Schneidermann, right, who served as man...

01/07/2026

⛪Faith Baptist Church in Rock Rapids just celebrated its 50th anniversary! Read how this milestone is “a reminder of God’s faithfulness” in this week’s Lyon County Reporter, available online, at newsstands or through subscriptions!

A HALF-CENURY OF MINISTRY Faith Baptist Church marked its 50th anniversary during Sunday morning worship Jan. 4. The church traces its roots to Pastor Bert Itterman and members of First Baptist Church in George, who began outreach efforts in Rock Rapids in 1974. (Photo/Kylee Miller) LOOKING BACK ON....

01/05/2026

Congratulations to the four students from George-Little Rock High School who were selected as finalists in the Iowa State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division Know Your Constitution Project. Read more about their accomplishment in the current edition of the Lyon County Reporter before the next edition comes out soon!

G-LR STUDENTS SELECTED AS KNOW YOUR CONSTITUTION FINALISTS Four students from George-Little Rock (G-LR) High School have been selected as finalists in the Iowa State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division Know Your Constitution Project. Students (above, left to right) Obadiah Sternke, Kara Whita...

01/02/2026

🎉We wish everybody the best in their New Year’s resolutions! Read what a few members of the community shared about their resolutions or something they are looking forward to in the new year in this week’s Lyon County Reporter, available online, at newsstands or through subscriptions!

New Year’s greetings from the community Leah Lupkes, Central Lyon 7-12 Administrative Assistant: “For year 2026 I would like to focus on gratitude. Write down one thing I’m grateful for every night before bed, and just be more intentional in growing my relationship with God.” Brian Eben, Fro...

01/02/2026

🥳Happy New Year! As you look forward to 2026, don’t forget to check out all our pictures from the last month of 2025 on SmugMug and available for purchase! 📸

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01/01/2026

The Lyon County Reporter wishes you Happy New Year. 🎉Thank you for your continued support this past year! Bring on 2026 ! 🥳