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Yahoo
21-05-2025
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Nonprofit funds Lyon Co. Sheriff's Office trip to D.C.
ROCK RAPIDS, IA (KELO) — The Lyon County Sheriff's Office is reflecting on a trip to the nation's capital to honor one of their own during National Police Week. It's been nearly six years since Lyon County Deputy Stephanie Schreurs died from her injuries in a patrol car crash. Report: New law will add to more prison needs 'She was never afraid to back you up anywhere you went,' Lyon County Chief Deputy Mark Dorhout said. Deputy Schreurs was honored in 2020 during National Police Week in Washington, D.C., but, due to the pandemic, the ceremony looked a lot different. 'It was all done virtually, so nobody had the opportunity to be down there at that time,' Dorhout said. 'It was a lot different watching it just on TV than being there in person.' So, Lyon County Sheriff Brian Hilt reached out to the Iowa Concerns of Police Survivors Association (COPS) for help. The nonprofit offers resources to surviving families of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. And last week, Lyon County law enforcement received an opportunity they'd been waiting on for years— the chance to travel to D.C. to honor Schreurs and thousands of other fallen officers. '[Iowa COPS] are the ones that funded the trip. They basically paid for the airfare and the hotel and stuff like that for us to go down there and line everything up for us to be there,' Dorhout said. A group of 12 Lyon County law enforcement officials took part in the candlelight vigil, a memorial service and various grief classes while in D.C. 'It was very relatable being surrounded by plenty of other people in our shoes and who are currently going through the same things that we had gone through back in 2019,' Lyon County Deputy Sheriff Alex Waagmeester said. Like the many moments of support, also came moments that hit home. 'It was emotional, obviously, seeing her name engraved on the wall. They gave us pieces of paper at the wall that you could trace her name on,' Dorhout said. It was an emotional but healing opportunity to honor Lyon County's first female deputy, taken too soon. 'It was a good, cathartic experience to finally help kind of get some more closure on that,' Waagmeester said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
Card skimming device found at George, Rock Rapids Dollar Generals
LYON COUNTY, Iowa (KCAU) — If you've recently visited one of the Dollar General locations in Lyon County, you may want to keep an eye on your card statements. According to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office, they were called to the Dollar General in George to look into what employees believed to have been a card-skimming device found at the store. Officials confirmed that the device was a card skimmer and made contact with the Dollar General location in Rock Rapids and located another card skimmer. Officials said that they have been reviewing video and continue to look into when the card skimmers were put into place and how many people may have been affected by the card skimmers. Officials are also still investigating the capabilities of the devices themselves to gauge how much damage they may have caused. Story continues below Top Story: Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra confirms bid for Iowa governor Lights & Sirens: Sioux City firefighter taken to hospital following Mayday call during Morningside fire Sports: Hawarden native Hunter Dekkers signs with New Orleans Saints The Lyon County Sheriff's Office recommends keeping a close eye on any transactions made with a card that may have recently been used at one of these locations. They also recommend contacting your bank or institution. The Lyon County Sheriff's Office said that they hope to provide more information as they continue to investigate the situation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
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Lyon County Sheriff's Office reminds public of woman's cold case murder
LYON COUNTY, Iowa (KCAU) — Authorities in Lyon County, Iowa, are reminding the public about a murder cold case as they search for more information. The Lyon County Sheriff's Office reported that in 1978, a dead woman was discovered in a rural part of the county. In 2006, she was identified as Wilma Nissen. Officials believe Nissen was murdered, and they're still investigating her death. Story continues below Top Story: Catholic Diocese of Sioux City comments on first American Pope Crime: Sioux City man sentenced for stealing keys, taking off in car Sports: South Dakota softball advances to Summit League semifinals On Thursday, authorities released a press release to remind the public the case is still open and being investigated. They're encouraging anyone who knows anything about her death to come forward and help her family get closure. If you know anything about Wilma Nissen's murder, call the Lyon County Sheriff's Office at 712-472-8300. You can also email sheriff@ with tips regarding the case. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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18-04-2025
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Crash closes westbound Highway 50 near Emporia
EMPORIA (KSNT) – Sheriff's deputies are responding to a crash on Highway 50 near Emporia on Friday. The Lyon County Sheriff's Office reported on social media at 9:30 a.m. on April 18 that a crash has resulted in an increase in law enforcement and Kansas Department of Transportation personnel on Highway 50. Westbound Highway 50 is closed between Overlander Road and County Road G. KDOT reports the highway will be closed for an unknown amount of time as the crash is cleared. People are advised to take caution when approaching the area or take an alternative route at this time. $80 million plan approved for KBI to move out of problematic area in Topeka to new home For more local eats news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
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Friends of Joshua Riibe, witness in case of missing American student, say the community 'stands behind' him
A key witness in the case of missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki has the support of his community, according to a statement released by friends of his family on Sunday evening. Konanki, a 20-year-old Virginia resident, was last seen walking on the beach outside the Riu Republica Resort in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic in the early hours of March 6, according to authorities. The lone known eyewitness in the case, 22-year-old Joshua Riibe, of Iowa, has been questioned by authorities from various agencies as they seek answers in Konanki's disappearance. He was the last person seen with Konanki while they were staying at the resort with their friends for spring break. Friends of the Riibe family released a statement affirming their support for the college student, who has been described as a "key element" in the missing person investigation. He has not been named a suspect, nor has any crime been alleged. Dominican Attorney General Grills Witness In Missing American Case At His Resort In Person "The Rock Rapids community stands behind and supports Joshua Riibe and his family," the statement, which was released by the Lyon County Sheriff's Office on behalf of friends of the Riibe family, said. "The Riibe family moved to town in 2015 and has been active in various school and community events and organizations. They are well known and loved." Read On The Fox News App "Josh has an unwavering devotion to his faith and a genuine kindness towards others," the statement continued. "He exemplifies the values of compassion, respect and integrity that are fundamental to our church and our community." The friends who wrote the statement urged the public to respect the Riibe family's privacy "during this difficult time of uncertainty." "While Josh focuses his efforts to help find Sudiksha Konanki, his family at home is providing support to their loved ones in the Dominican Republic. Please help us respect those priorities," the statement concluded. American College Student Disappears In Dominican Republic: Timeline Riibe has been joined in the Dominican Republic by his parents. Authorities revealed Saturday that his passport had been article source: Friends of Joshua Riibe, witness in case of missing American student, say the community 'stands behind' him
