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Welcome to Lyon County, Iowa

Lyon County was formed in 1872 from sections of Woodbury County. It's home to eight communities, four school districts, and 11,934 residents. The County is administered by a five-member Board of Supervisors who are elected for four-year terms. Other elected officials include the Attorney, Auditor, Recorder, Sheriff, and Treasurer.

What's Happening

Jun
23
Board of Supervisors Meeting 8:30 am
Lyon County Courthouse · 206 S. 2nd Ave. · Rock Rapids, IA
Jun
23
2026 Water Warrior Camp - June 23 & 24 (9-11:30am) 9:00am
Lyon County Nature Center · 1651 180th St · Inwood, IA
Jun
23
Canceled: 2026 Water Warrior Camp - June 23 & 24 (12:30-3pm) 12:30pm
Lyon County Nature Center · 1651 180th St · Inwood, IA
Jun
25
2026 Operation Satellite Down Camp - June 25 & 26 (1-3 pm) 1:00pm
Lyon County Nature Center · 1651 180th St · Inwood, IA
Jun
30
Summer Reading - Doon Public Library, June 30th, 2026 10:00am
Doon Public Library · 612 Rice Ave · Doon, IA
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Lyon County Recreation

Lake Pahoja

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Lake Pahoja Recreation Area is a 300 acre highly developed multi-use recreation area. It offers a wide variety of activities for all seasons.

A few of the features at Lake Pahoja include 6 open picnic shelters with modern restroom facilities and drinking water available, three playgrounds, two volleyball courts, a basketball court, and horseshoe pits. Two enclosed lodges are also available - each containing four to six picnic tables, a fireplace, and outdoor pedestal grills.