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Athlete of the Week: Ethan Luck, Lyons Football

Wednesday, September 25

LYONS Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is recognizing outstanding athletes from high schools we cover. The Athlete of the Week for 9/22-9/28 is Lyons High School senior quarterback Ethan Luck.The week: Luck was on Lyons’ side as the Lions and Luck had a strong game... Read More.

KS4Vets to Host Large Statewide Resource Fair in Lyons, Registration Open for Interested Businesses and Organizations

Tuesday, September 17

LYONS, Kan. — KS4Vets received grant funding to host a large statewide Veteran Resource Fair in Lyons, KS.If you or a business or organization you know in Kansas has something to offer veterans and their caregivers, please register at this link: https://form.jotform.com/242566453136155Your business... Read More.

Lyons City Council Approves 2025 Budget that Trims Property Tax Levy but Exceeds RNR

Tuesday, September 17

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — A 2025 budget that trims the property tax levy by .28 of a mill but exceeds the Revenue Neutral Rate was approved by the Lyons City Council Monday following hearings on raising more revenue from property taxes for 2025... Read More.

New Salt & Art Mural in Lyons Completed

Wednesday, September 4

By Rice County Community Foundation RICE COUNTY, Kan. — The Rice County Community Foundation is thrilled to announce the completion of the Salt & Art Mural, a vibrant addition to our town’s landscape. Located on the south side of the H&R Block building, this stunning... Read More.

Area Football Preview: Rice County

Wednesday, September 4

Ad Astra Radio is previewing our area high school football teams based on county. Today, we will preview Rice County.Previous previews:Sedgwick County.Kingman County.Stafford County.Pawnee County.Edwards County Rush County.Marion County.Harvey County.Chase KatsCoach: Chase Wintholz, first seasonClassification: Six playerDistrict:... Read More.

Lyons Designated a Purple Heart City

Tuesday, August 20

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — The City of Lyons has been designated a Purple Heart City. The designation was made through a proclamation read by Mayor Dustin Schultz during Monday's City Council meeting.The Purple Heart is an award given to a member of the... Read More.

Lyons Council Adopts Resolution Ordering Repair or Demolition of Structures at 608 West Main and 526 North Grand

Tuesday, August 20

Lyons Council Meeting 08/19/24 Highlights By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — A representative of Austin Peters Group met with the Lyons City Council during Monday's meeting to discuss the search process for a new City Administrator.Austin Peters president Beth Tatarko provided an overview of the process... Read More.

Lyons City Council Discusses City Administrator Search Timeline, City Staff Turnovers Addressed

Tuesday, August 6

Lyons City Council Meeting 8/5/24 Highlights By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — Prior to a discussion on timelines related to the search for a new City Administrator Monday night, three citizens addressed the Lyons City Council on the extremely high turnover of city staff in recent... Read More.

Lyons City Administrator Eddy Truelove to Retire, Effective Sept. 30, 2024

Tuesday, July 16

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — When the Lyons City Council went into an executive session at the end of Monday’s meeting at the request of City Administrator Eddy Truelove to discuss a personnel matter, they had no idea what it was about.When the Council... Read More.

Lyons City Council Meeting Highlights 07/15/24

Tuesday, July 16

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council at Monday's meeting authorized the official notice to the Rice County Clerk of the city's intent to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for the 2025 budget. As adopted the notice carries a maximum levy of... Read More.

Lyons City Council Approves Residential Solid Waste Fee Increase

Tuesday, July 2

Lyons City Council Meeting Highlights 07/01/2024 By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — Partly to catch up with something that wasn't done a year ago, The Lyons City Council Monday approved residential solid waste fee increases, to take effect with the August billing. Under the city's contract... Read More.

Lyons and Macksville Among Recipients of Emergency HEAL Grant Funding to Restore Damaged Community Buildings

Tuesday, June 18

TOPEKA, Kan. — It was announced today by David Toland, Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of the Kansas Department of Commerce that $390,000 in Emergency Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (E-HEAL) grants were awarded to five recipients.According to the Kansas Commerce, more than $770,000 private local... Read More.