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Larchwood, Iowa — The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office investigated a two-vehicle accident that happened on May 17, 2012 at approximately 4:40 p.m. at the intersection of Chestnut Avenue and Fell Street in Larchwood. James Faber (83) of Inwood was southbound on Chestnut Avenue when Brandon P. Snyder (17) of Larchwood pulled out from a stop sign on Fell Street and the two collided. Faber’s 2004 Mercury received $3500 damage and Snyder’s 2004 Pontiac received $2500 damage. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Larchwood Fire and Rescue and the Lyon County Ambulance.

Rock Rapids, Iowa — “Bread of Life” is having their monthly food distribution on May 24th.

The location is changing this month — it will be at the Forster Community Center instead of at the ATLAS office.

George, Iowa — On May 9 the Lyon County Sheriff’s office investigated a two vehicle accident in the 2500 block of Jackson Avenue. Gerald Grave age 53, of George was driving a 2005 Caterpillar Road Grader that received no damage. Keith Hansman age 79, of George was driving a 2011 Honda Accord that received $1500 damage. Read The Full Story…

Rock Rapids, Iowa — On May 14 about 08:00 AM the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office investigated a one vehicle accident in the 1100 block of Goldfinch Avenue. Driver of the vehicle was Natalie Sinnett age 17, of Rock Rapids. She was driving a 2003 Pontiac Bonneville that received $3000 damage. Read The Full Story…

The Lyon County Historical Society is sponsoring a bus trip to the Des Moines area, June 19-21.

They’ll take a tour of the Iowa Capitol complex and see other interesting sites in Des Moines.

The trip is open to anyone interested. Contact Phyllis Te Slaa at 472-3865 for the cost of the trip and more information. Deadline to sign up is June 6.

Rock Rapids Municipal Utility personnel will be flushing the rock rapids city water lines starting on Wednesday, May 23rd at noon, and they hope to be finished by Friday, May 25th at noon.

Water department personnel advise that water users should exercise care in laundry operations during this time, as water could be discolored for a short time.

If you have any questions, you can call the utility office at 472-2511.

Lost- a wheel off of a John Deere planter east of George — on a gravel road.  If you find it please call Ron at 712-348-2931.

People are just naturally attracted to the sight and sound of water. A water feature in the yard is often the center of attention. Constructing a water garden may seem like a big project, and in some cases it is, but water features come in all sizes and levels of complexity. They can range from a simple pot with one plant to an elaborate structure with a waterfall or fountain. So if you are not quite ready to build a waterfall cascading down into a huge pond filled with exotic-looking plants and colorful fish, here is a simpler option. Create a container water garden. Read The Full Story…

Rural Inwood, Iowa — The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to solve a burglary case.

The Sheriff’s Office reports that on Friday (5/11), their deputies investigated a rural residential burglary northeast of Inwood. The burglary occurred during the daytime hours of Friday, May 11. Taken from the house were firearms and electronics. Anyone with information on this or anyone who may have seen a suspicious vehicle or person in this area on that day is asked to contact the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office at 712-472-8300.

Rock Rapids, Iowa — A Rock Rapids teen has been sentenced to a suspended jail term, probation, and community service after he was convicted of criminal mischief.

Lyon County Attorney Carl Petersen reports that 18-year-old Louis James Reuvers of Rock Rapids was convicted of Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree.

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