Making it real for the students

Making it real for the students

A Crowd of Thank You’s The elementary students of West Lyon singing “Veterans March” during their Veterans Day Program. The students previously designed signs in appreciation of veterans, which they vigorously waved during their song. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) 10 Years of Dedication Elementary school counselor, Leah Twedt, was recognized for 10 years of...

Soup and pie, oh my!

Soup and pie, oh my!

COMMUNITY AND PARENTAL SUPPORT Lori and Jerry Rens were in charge of the bidding numbers handed out to people at the FFA soup supper and auction Thursday night. Funds earned from...

Man’s best hunting friends

Man’s best hunting friends

PARTNERS IN THE HUNT Eric Harrold shows off his red-tailed hawk named Whiskey with his German Shorthaired Pointer dog named Daisey at his side. Harrold has been a falconer 35...

Current News

Current News

FCCLA

Gratitude Series By Malison Rentschler For this month of November, Mass Media students will take...

FFA

Gratitude Series By Sophia Niemeyer Something that I am grateful for is the FFA organization that...

Obituaries

Arlene Bakker

84 Sioux Falls, South Dakota November 9, 2024 Arlene Bakker, 84, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, died Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at Washington Crossings in Sioux Falls. Funeral services were Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Valley Springs Reformed Church, Valley Springs, South...

Carla Hepp

61 Sioux Falls, South Dakota November 11, 2024 Carla (Hawkins) Hepp, 61, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, at Ava’s House, Sioux Falls. Celebration of life was Friday, Nov. 15, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Sioux Falls.Survivors include...

Noah Wanamaker

4 Harrisburg, South Dakota November 12, 2024 Noah Wanamaker, 4, of Harrisburg, South Dakota, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at Sanford Children’s Castle of Care Hospital, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Memorial services were Saturday, Nov. 16, at Miller Southside...

Roger Van Maanen

69 Rock Valley, Iowa November 8, 2024 Roger Van Maanen, 69, of Rock Valley, Iowa, passed away Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, at Hegg Health Center in Rock Valley. Celebration of life service was Tuesday, Nov. 12, at Trinity Christian Reformed Church, Rock Valley, with...

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...

Sports

Defending champs no longer

West Lyon wide receiver Carson Hoogeveen carries the ball in his right hand in a game against fourth-seeded Van Meter. The Wildcats defeated the defending 2A champs 49-24 in the state semifinal contest Friday, Nov. 16, at the UNI-Dome. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) West Lyon...

Langenhorst signs with SDSU

West Lyon softball standout Ella Langenhorst rocks a uniform and holds a flag at her official SDSU visit. Langenhorst signed with the Jackrabbits on Wednesday, Nov. 13. (Photo/Courtesy of Alexis Severson) West Lyon Softball Wildcat catcher, third baseman inks letter...

Vander Sanden to be inducted into football hall of fame

CEDAR FALLS – The Iowa High School Athletic Association recently announced 2024 honorees of its Football Hall of Fame and Officials Hall of Fame, to be recognized at the UNI-Dome during the finals Nov. 21-22.One official will be inducted at halftime of the Class 4A...

Back to the Dome

Carson Hoogeveen (12) holds the ball tight to his body as he’s tackled to the ground. Defensively, Hoogeveen had a massive day, finishing with three interceptions for West Lyon in its 49-14 win. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Mason McCarty (24) runs with the ball in his right...

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)...

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...