Lyle, Minnesota is surrounded by Lyle Township, in southwestern Mower County, on the Iowa border and not far from the South Dakota state line. US Highway 218 runs north-south through the center of the city, leading south through Mona, Iowa, and north to Austin, Minnesota. Other nearby communities include the Minnesota localities of London and Myrtle, as well as the Iowa towns of Deer Creek, Otranto, and Toeterville. Lyle was platted in 1870 and incorporated in 1875, named for Lyle Township. The first settler in the township was J.D. Woodbury, who are in the fall of 1853 to settle on the banks of Red Cedar River, within the current limits of the city. Woodbury Creek, which borders his claim, and the Woodbury School District, were named for him. His son-in-law, Pinkerton, soon joined him and, before long, two other sons-in-law had moved to Lyle Township. Woodbury sold his land someone named Sprague, who sold it to Judge Robert Lyle, for whom the township and city were named. Lyle Township was organized in 1858. The city's peak population was 607 in 1960. Topics related to either the city or township are appropriate in this category.
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Made up of boys, from first to fifth grade, Pack 120 is part of the Cedar Valley District of the Boy Scouts of America youth organization. Chartered by American Legion Post 105 in 1980, its meeting schedules, a calendar of events, leadership, and contact information are put forth, along with a general profile of Cub Scouting, advancements, and membership requirements.
http://www.twinvalleybsa.org/Pack-120-Lyle-MN/
The Lyle, Minnesota company specializes in custom home construction, remodeling projects and additions, light commercial construction, and custom cabinets, moldings and trim. A profile of the company, its services, qualifications, and client testimonials are posted, along with a blog giving tips and other relevant information.
http://www.hansoncsc.com/
The official web site for the city of Lyle, Minnesota offers a profile and brief history of the community, along with a new resident guide, the city code, council agendas and minutes, and information about local services and facilities, schools, churches, organizations, and businesses.
http://www.lylemn.org/
In operation for more than thirty years, the Lyle, Minnesota organization raises funds for cancer research. Fundraising activities are published to the site, and participants may register online, or find contact data for further information or assistance. A calendar of events is included.
http://www.lyleareacancer.org/
On the Society site, you will find an overview of the organization, meeting schedules, and project reports, as well as potential projects, historical photographs, a copy of the Lyle Centennial book, relating the history of the community from 1870 to 1970, in PDF format, as well as other documents.
http://www.lyle.mn/
Affiliated with District 5M1 of Lions International, the Lyle, Minnesota club was founded in 1958. Club leadership are identified, and contacts are put forth, along with meeting dates, times and location, as well as an overview of the parent organization, its projects and purposes. Announcements are posted to the site.
http://www.lions5m1.org/lyle/
The PK-12th grade public school district operates Lyle Elementary School and Lyle Junior/Senior High School, both of which are highlighted here, along with a district calendar, faculty and staff directory, announcements, parent-student handbooks, and other documents and reports.
http://lyle.k12.mn.us/
