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

Apr

Board of Supervisors Meeting 8:30 am
206 S. 2nd Ave. · Rock Rapids, IA

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Things to Know

Job Opening: Motor Vehicle Clerk

posted 4/11/25

News from the Sheriff's Office

posted 4/10/25

Job Opening: Deputy Sheriff

posted 4/9/25

Job Opening: Summer Help

posted 3/27/25

Job Opening: Administrative Assistant - Collections

posted 3/17/25

IT'S TIME TO RENEW YOUR BOAT REGISTRATION

posted 1/7/25

FEMA Assistance Can Help Repair or Replace Furnaces

posted 10/7/24

FEMA Approves $61 Million for Iowans

posted 8/7/24

FEMA Assistance Available for Self- Employed Survivors

posted 7/31/24

FEMA Teams Visit Local Neighborhoods to Help Flood Survivors

posted 6/25/24

Sioux River Flood Response

posted 6/25/24

News Employment Bid Notices Notifications

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.

Welcome to Lyon County, Iowa

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Lake Pahoja

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