Eric Stuerman, Men 19-49, first place; Kegan Kruger, Men 18 and under, first place; Kim Roth, Women 19-49, first place; ...

August is National Wellness Month, which means it’s time to make self-care a priority and build healthy routines by making a blood donation with LifeServe Blood Center this month. Each blood donation ...

American Pickers recently announced their intent to return to Illinois and Iowa. They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout the area in September 2026.

State Treasurer Roby Smith is encouraging families in Lyon County to step up to the plate and enter the ISave 529 Summer Giveaway for a chance to receive a $529 contribution toward a child’s future ...

Iowa Capital Dispatch iowacapitaldispatch.com Though Iowa will not be the one to file court action, Gov. Kim Reynolds said she hoped the federal government will appeal a federal judge’s June decision ...

Two boys hurry to put on their shoes during the Boot Scramble on Monday night, July 20. (Photos/Lily Jurrens, Madalynn Van ...

Iowa Capital Dispatch iowacapitaldispatch.com Iowa’s Annual Sales Tax Holiday will take place Aug. 7-8, exempting clothing and footwear purchases under $100 from the state’s 6 percent sales tax and 1 ...

CHRISTMAS IN JULY The Doon Women’s Club drove a golf cart decorated for Christmas in July through the Doon Days parade ...

District Representative For Iowa families and small businesses, financial security means having the freedom to handle life’s biggest moments without sacrificing economic stability. That’s why I have ...

H LEADER OF THE YEARAaron Metzger of the CALL Lyons 4-H Club was named the 4-H Leader of the Year at the Lyon County 4-H ...

OLDEST VETERAN IN LYON COUNTY Clarence Stubbe holds the flag during the national anthem at Rapid Speedway in Rock Rapids ...

Rock Rapids, Iowa July 17, 2026 Douglas “Doug” D. Herda, age 66, of Rock Rapids, IA died Friday, July 17, 2026, near Royal, ...