Lyons News

07/24/2024

Aug. 1

PK-12 Enrollment at LHS

7 A.M. - 7 P.M.

06/16/2024

Recently there has been a series of books published on the history of Mexican American baseball/softball in Kansas and Missouri. Rod Martinez, a native of Newton and a co-author of some of the books, will be coming to Lyons on July 13 for the purpose of collecting photos, newspaper clippings and personal recollections of Mexican American baseball/softball in Lyons from the 1930s and 40s to the present time.

All information collected will be used in a new book to be published in 2025 highlighting the two sports in small Kansas towns and will feature a chapter on Lyons. The game of baseball/softball played a big part of the lives of Mexican Americans in Lyons since the early part of the 20th century and it was especially useful in integrating two entirely different cultures into the city I am proud to call home.

If you have any photos, newspaper clippings or personal accounts please consider attending the meeting on July 13 or contact me at the Lyons News or on messenger. Mexican-Anglo relationships were strong in fortifyng the friendships between both cultures as is evidenced by the B & W team of the 60s that was formed and was quite successful. I will post more information as the meeting time gets closer. Thank you for your consideration. Manuel Gomez.

11/22/2023

Park Elementary had fun night on Tuesday, Nov. 7, celebrating Math and STEAM. We highlighted a Lego challange room, minute to win it games, escape room and a mad scientist show.

10/12/2023

Theresa Anne "Baby Doll" Baker, 57, of Lyons, Kansas, passed away October 7, 2023, at her home. She was born November 2, 1965, in Auburn, California, the daughter of David and Leslie Lynn (Mize) Hawkes. Theresa has resided in Lyons for the past year, formerly of Smith Center, Kansas, and Denver, Colorado. She graduated from Mapleton High School, Denver, Colorado, with the class of 1984, and received her master's degree in criminology from Kaplan University. Theresa was a retired criminologist and homemaker. She lettered in track, during high school. Theresa enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. On August 8, 1984, Theresa was united in marriage with Thomas Baker in Denver, Colorado. She is survived by her husband, Thomas of Lyons, KS; father, David Hawkes of Denver, CO; son, Daniel Baker and wife Autumn of Westminster, CO; two daughters, Katelynn Aul and husband Danny of Brighton, CO, and Brianne Baker and fiancé Jake Tomlin of Lyons, KS; sister, Catherine Richardson and husband Jon of Denver, CO; seven grandchildren, Jacob, Austin, Taylor, Thomas "Mathew", Emily, Eden "Alix", and Dustyn; and one great-grandchild, Isabelle. Theresa is preceded in death by her mother; brother, Timothy Hawkes; and sister, Kristie Hawkes. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Brighton, Colorado. Memorials may be given to Theresa Baker Memorial Fund in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.

10/12/2023

Ralph Robert "Bob" Barker, 78, of Lyons, Kansas, passed away October 6, 2023, at Sandstone Heights Nursing Home, Little River, Kansas. He was born November 28, 1944, in Covina, California, the son of Ralph and Loretta Duarte Barker. Bob has resided in Lyons since 1964, formerly of West Covina, California. He graduated from West Covina High School, with the class of 1962. Bob was a farmer and carpenter. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing slow pitch softball, and watching sporting events. In 1963, Bob was united in marriage with Toni Chewning. They later divorced. She preceded him in death on April 15, 2017. He is also preceded in death by his parents; and a niece, Rebecca. Bob is survived by his three children, Kim Miller and husband Rick, Jennifer Barker, and Bobby Barker, all of Lyons; brother, Bill Barker and wife Susan of Lyons; sister, Jeanie Berger of Tucson, AZ; seven grandchildren Nick Miller, Luke Miller, Lauren Jones, Jesse Hursey, Ella Darling, Lyndsey Barker, and Lexey Barker; two great-grandchildren, James Joseph Miller and Braylynn Jones; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at the Lyons Municipal Cemetery, with Pastor Joel Grizzle officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Memorials may be given to the Lyons Recreation Commission (for the baseball and softball program) or North Pole Fire and Rescue in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.

09/26/2023

As many of you know, Manuel was sidelined at last Friday’s game. He had surgery Monday evening and is recovering. We appreciate his dedication to the newspaper and to the community of Lyons. His friends have started a go fund me for him. We invite you to share your thoughts and prayers with him during this time of healing. 

Hello, my name is Cody Luck and I am wanting to help a family in our town of Lyons KS. Manuel Gomez … Cody Luck needs your support for Rally around our own!

09/20/2023

2023 Chase High School Fall Homecoming candidates: (Front Row) left to right Abigail Blackburn, Falyn Spangler, Haylie Schroeder (Back Row) Braidyn Christansen, Luke Miller, Walton Belk, Rhyan Vise. Crowning Thursday, 9/21, 6:30, Chase Hugh School.

08/11/2023

The Rice County Council on Aging Monthly Board meeting will be on Aug. 17 at 9:30 a.m. It was incorrectly published in the Aug. 10 edition of the Lyons News as being on Aug. 10.

06/05/2023

Shortly before the school year ended, Park Elementary First
Grade Teacher Tawanna Berry and her students wrote a book and had it published. These are some of the children and Mrs. Berry with the fruit of their labor. Great job, they should be proud!!

05/27/2023

Well done LHS Seniors!! Well done!!

01/26/2023

11/03/2022

Halloween in Lyons and Geneseo

10/20/2022

2022 Lyons High Senior Night: Football, Cross Country

07/08/2022

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Lyons, Rice County

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Lyons public water supply system located in Rice County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the distribution system. A failure to maintain adequate pressure can result in a loss of chlorine residuals and lead to bacterial contamination.

Public water suppliers in Kansas take all measures necessary to notify customers quickly after a system failure or shutdown. Regardless of whether it’s the supplier or KDHE that announces a boil water advisory, KDHE will issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.

Laboratory testing samples collected from the City of Lyons indicate no evidence of bacteriological contamination and all other conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be resolved.

For consumer questions, please contact the water system or you may call KDHE at 785-296-5514. For consumer information please visit KDHE’s PWS Consumer Information webpage: kdhe.ks.gov/waterdisruption

When a public water supply system experiences a disruption in service there are precautions that consumers may need to take during and after the incident to insure water is safe to use.

07/07/2022

A great time was had at Boom Fest!! A thank you to all the sponsors, volunteers and the pyro tech crew who put together a wonderful nightwork display!! Photos by Gladys Espino.

07/02/2022

Lyons High Shool grad Dawson Stover recently signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Sterling College beginning fall semester 2022. Attending the signing were: (Back Row) Brian Friess. Daci Stover, Randy Stange (Front Row) George Stover, Dawson Stover, Trisha Stover.

03/17/2022

This picture is courtesy of Lyons News employee D'Ann Dorris of Geneseo. It was taken approximately 2 weeks ago after our last snowfall. These beautiful animals usually gather many times a week in her front yard to feast on the corn she leaves for them.

12/24/2021

Christmas in Lyons. Santa was busy this year. Thans to Tori Tipp for sharing group Santa photos.

12/24/2021

Just some of the damage done during last Wednesday's wind storm. For those who will be traveling in southwest Kansas over the holiday weekend, high winds with gusts as strong as 60 mph are being forecast for Sunday. Be careful and have a wonderful Christmas.

11/25/2021

Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends!
We thank you for your continued support.

11/20/2021

:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
City Crews, APAC and other Assisting Agencies have been making repairs all day to our municipal water lines. As these repairs have been made we have had consistently low pressure in the system in some parts of town and other areas have experienced high pressure. There are 4 main areas left to make repairs and they are in the higher pressure areas. We have no good way of relieving the pressure without total system depressurization. What this will mean is shutting down our wells completely, letting all the water out of the system, making the repairs and refilling the entire system. At 10:00PM, November 19th we will totally shut down the system and will not have any water for use. We will be starting those repairs in the morning around 8:00AM. The reason for this is allowing time for the entire system to drain before repairs can be made. Once repairs are completed the system will be brought back up and we will let everyone know when water is back on. The boil water advisory will still continue to be in effect until further notice. Once water is restored, you could experience air in your system when
turning on water appliances, so please do so slowly and carefully. Please take needed precautions if your heating systems requires water and plan accordingly. Please note damage can occur to water heaters when water systems are drained. We understand the inconvenience this has and will cause but want to make sure it’s done safely and correctly. Thank you for your understanding and patience through this process.
Mayor Dustin Schultz

11/18/2021

You always know the holidays are near when you see two guys hanging around at the top of the water tower.

09/23/2021

Tune in or drive to Hutchinson tomorrow night to watch the game at Trinity High School. Coach Nolan has the kids highly motivated and they are a fun group to watch.

LHS Football Friday night vs Trinity Catholic will be broadcast on Ad Astra Radio 100.3 KNZS.

07/30/2021

06/30/2021

Fr. Rick Kotrba last day at St.Paul's is today, June 30. He is pictured here after he received a Kindness Award from Tori Tipp. He served the Parish for four years.

04/23/2021

Central Elementary School students pose with with Cocoa. Principal Terri Glass said she brings Cocoa to school once a week and he is great with the kids.

04/15/2021

Kids enjoying soccer on the weekend. The games are part of the Lyons Recreation Commission's spring soccer program.

04/12/2021

The Rotary Clubs of Lyons and Sterling recently met at the Lyons High School football field concession area for an evening cookout and a round of disc golf on the school disc golf course. Cool weather and breezy conditions kept attendance down but a good time was had by all.

Members and spouses present were Rod Lloyd, Phil Green, Erna David, Bill Day, Donetta Birzer, Tim Birzer, Debbie Serrault, Bob Friesen, Robin Stafford, Matt Stafford, Larry Dumler, Beth Nusser, Debbie Dumler and Kelly Nusser.

04/01/2021

Happy birthday D'Ann Dorris!! We appreciate all that you do. D'Ann is the Lyons News office manager. Just in case anybody wants to know, she is one year older today than she was yesterday. Have a wonderful day, D'Ann!!

03/25/2021

County vaccination clinics

Thursday evening

The Rice County District Hospital will be vaccinating individuals in Phases 3 and 4 Thursday, March 25 from 5 to 7:30 p.m.at the Sterling Medical Center.

This clinic will be a drive through clinic and all participants will be asked to remain in their vehicles for the duration of their visit.

All Rice County residents over the age of 18 who are in phases 1-4 are invited and no appointment is necessary.

This is for first doses only and boosters (or second doses) will not be available.

Vaccines will be given on a first-come, first-served basis until vaccine supply is exhausted.

Participants will enter the medical center parking lot from the alley off of Adams Street. From there, they will travel through the medical center parking lot to receive their vaccine.

After receiving the vaccine, participants will be instructed to park in the lot of the First United Methodist Church until their prescribed waiting period is over.

For questions, please call the Rice County District Hospital at 620-257-5173.

Friday afternoon, Lyons

The Rice County Health Department will be hosting a vaccination clinic for Rice County residents who have not yet received their first COVID-19 vaccine. This includes those ages 18 and up with medical conditions.

The clinic will be held Friday, March 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Celebration Centre.

No appointment required. and there will be no charge for the vaccine.

If transportation is needed, please call Quivira Transit at 620-257-5153 to schedule a free ride.

For questions call the Rice County Health Department at 620-257-2171.