Putting consignment back on the rack

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

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

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

Girls on the Run

Girls on the Run

The girls above attend Girls on the Run to learn about wellness and practice for a 5k. By Kayla...

WL wheels past WC

WL wheels past WC

West Lyon sophomore running back Daxtyn Metzger (14) holds on tight to the ball as he’s tackled to...

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)...

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...