Putting consignment back on the rack
New owners on the block Sisters Carissa and Caitlin Fluit are two of the newest business owners on Main Street Inwood with Back on the Rack. This consignment store hopes to bring modest clothing and cheaper prices, as well as foster a family-friendly zone for people to shop with their children. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) New business opens in Inwood Tristan...
Behind the Disney Magic
Kohen Rockhill, Jacob Morgan, Alyssa Hoogestraat and another FCCLA member enjoy their time in Anaheim, California. Morgan and Hoogestraat along with Emersyn Rentschler traveled...
Honoring those who served
HONORED FOR HIS SERVICE Clarence Stubbe of George poses with his Atomic Veterans Service Certificate and Medal for his service in an atomic war zone during World War II. During...
Current News
Current News
Area schools to host annual Veterans’ Day programs
Tristan Taylor | Editor Veterans’ Day is Monday, Nov. 11. It is a day for remembering and honoring...
West Lyon FFA attends national convention
All nine students in front of the Indianapolis Colts stadium where the convention was held. From...
A murder mystery with a twist
ON THE CASE Amy Lyon as Detective Casey Neptune and Josh Allen as Warwick the Butler look through...
Calling for Christmas generosity
TEAMING UP Aston Van Beek, Dustin Rodger, Julian Timmer and Adelinne Ditsworth hold donated gifts...
Completing my fourth biannual 36-county tour
Randy Feenstra On Thursday, Oct. 24, I officially completed my fourth biannual 36-county tour —...
Wildcats Auditions for All State Choir and Band
The students pictured auditioned for Northwest Iowa Honor Band this year. The students pictured...
West Lyon Speech Begins Their Season with Kickoff
By Malison Rentschler On Friday, October 25, some students and staff at West Lyon hosted an event...
Hispanic Heritage Month Mural
By Kyndra Gramstad This year, West Lyon did something special in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month....
Girls on the Run
The girls above attend Girls on the Run to learn about wellness and practice for a 5k. By Kayla...
Students of the Month for October
The September Students of the Month are pictured above. Front row: Juan (Andres) Lopez Delgado...
WL wheels past WC
West Lyon sophomore running back Daxtyn Metzger (14) holds on tight to the ball as he’s tackled to...
Comeback attempt falls short
Senior libero Kyndra Gramstad (1) looks to bump a ball in the air during a West Lyon point. Hinton...
Obituaries
Lorraine Niemeyer
77 Sioux Falls, South Dakota October 25, 2024 Lorraine Niemeyer, 77, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024, at The Inn on Westport. Celebration of life was Friday, Nov. 1, at First Reformed Church, Sioux Falls, with interment in Richland...
Linda Mews
77 Inwood, Iowa October 16, 2024 Linda Mews, 77, of Inwood, Iowa, died Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, at Fellowship Village of Inwood. Funeral service will be Tuesday, Oct. 22, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Inwood, with interment in Richland Cemetery, Inwood. Linda Sue...
Don Ovre
78 Larchwood, Iowa October 14, 2024 Don Ovre, 78, died unexpectedly Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, at his home. Visitation was Monday, Oct. 21, at Anderson Funeral Home, Canton, South Dakota. Don was born Nov. 23, 1945, in Canton to John and Mary (Pullman) Ovre. He attended...
Donald De Jager
87 Rock Valley, Iowa October 8, 2024 Donald De Jager, 87, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, at Whispering Heights in Rock Valley.Funeral service was Friday, Oct. 11, at Calvin Christian Reformed Church with interment in Valley View Cemetery, Rock...
Katherine Woelber
81 George, Iowa October 4, 2024 Katherine Woelber, 81, of George, Iowa, passed away Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society in George. Funeral service was Tuesday, Oct. 8, at United Presbyterian Church, Boyden, Iowa, with interment in Sheridan Township...
Peter Vande Stroet
84 Rock Valley, Iowa October 5, 2024 Peter “Pete” Vande Stroet, 84, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, at RiverView Ridge Senior Living in Rock Valley. Funeral service was Thursday, Oct. 10, at First Reformed Church, Rock Valley, with interment in Valley...
Gertrude Vande Stouwe
91 Rock Valley, Iowa October 10, 2024 Gertrude Vande Stouwe, 91, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at Avera Health in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, at Porter Funeral Home,...
Eileen Veenis
90 Canton, South Dakota September 24, 2024 Eileen Veenis, 90, of Canton, South Dakota, died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, at Sanford Canton-Inwood Hospital. A celebration of life was Saturday, Sept. 28, at Anderson Funeral Home, Canton. Eileen Mae Kock was born Jan. 9,...
Sports
WL wheels past WC
West Lyon sophomore running back Daxtyn Metzger (14) holds on tight to the ball as he’s tackled to the ground. The Wildcats defeated Western Christian 42-7 to advance to the quarterfinal round of the Class 2A football playoffs. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) West Lyon...
Comeback attempt falls short
Senior libero Kyndra Gramstad (1) looks to bump a ball in the air during a West Lyon point. Hinton stifled a comeback bid from the Wildcats, defeating them 3-1 Monday, Oct. 28, at home to advance to the final round of the regional postseason. (Photo/Andrew Buckman)...
JV Volleyball ends their season with a game against the Warriors
By Sophia Niemeyer On Thursday, October 17, the JV volleyball team had one last home game against Sioux Center, ending the night 2-0 with scores of 18-21 and 11-21.The Wildcats battled hard for their last two games, put-ting the work in at practice. Coach Kadie Bakker...
The JVR volleyball girls end their season
By Opal Niemeyer The West Lyon JVR volleyball season ended with a 2-0 loss against Sioux Center. Although they might have lost this game, their coach is still unbelievably proud of them.The girls came out ready to play, but the game did not go the way they planned. In...
Wildcats advance
West Lyon’s defensive line prepares for the snap of the ball Friday, Oct. 25, in Inwood. The Wild-cats defeated Garner Hayfield Ventura 42-0 to advance to the second round of the Class 2A play-offs. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) West Lyon Football Jorden Meyer’s three-phase...
WL wins final home match
Jordyn Aeschliman (10) waits to bump up a ball for West Lyon volleyball against H-M-S. The Wildcats defeated the Hawks 3-0 Wednesday, Oct. 23, in Inwood. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) West Lyon Volleyball ‘Cats advance to 2A regional semifinals with sweep of Hawks Andrew...
Season ends at Landsmeer
Junior Alec Kock runs for the final time this season Thursday, Oct. 24, in Orange City. Kock finished the Class 2A state-qualifying meet in 76th with a time of 21:04.95. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) West Lyon’s girls’ cross-country runners compete in a Class 2A...
’Cats swept by Dutch
West Lyon senior Annie Metzger (12) aims to split two Sioux Center blockers Thursday, Oct. 17, in Inwood. The Warriors defeated the Wildcats 3-0 in the final regular-season matchup for the home side. (Photo/Dan Wolfswinkel) West Lyon Volleyball Tight, pivotal first...