Learning about our history (right) Tyler Sullivan visits the Lyon County Historical Society in Rock Rapids on his journey to see the 99 counties of Iowa. He said he loves to learn about the history of small towns at museums like this. (Photo/Submitted) Tristan Taylor...
Practice Makes Perfect Garrit Vreeman takes his turn to practice his trapping skills at Lake Pahoja. He and other young kids took part in the workshop put on by the Iowa DNR. (Photo/Madalynn Van Der Weerd) Professional Advice Local nuisance trapper, Jason Bakker, was...
Mission to Jackson Members of Seeds of Faith Community Church in Lester spent a week this past June in Jackson, Mississippi, on a mission trip. While there they helped at an organization for domestic violence victims, as well as helping one of the local churches....
Tristan Taylor | Editor The Granite Threshermen’s Association will be hosting the 32nd annual Swap Meet Friday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 14, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. The event will take place on the Threshing Bee grounds and is free for all...
4-H HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE Robyn Metzger of Lyon County was posthumously inducted into the 2024 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 18. Pictured are Emily Saveraid, Iowa 4-H Foundation executive director;...
Q & A with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q: What made you start doing your annual 99-county meetings?A: People often ask why I started my tradition of holding a meeting with Iowans in every county, every year. When I was first elected to the U.S. Senate, I remember...
Rep. Randy Feenstra | Iowa District 4 When I was first elected to Congress, I promised I would focus my energy on finding solutions to the challenges facing our families, farmers, businesses and rural communities. Nearly four years later, my mission hasn’t changed. I...
A Welcome Back and Hello Jerod Reinking, secondary principal for West Lyon Community School, introduces himself to his junior and senior high students on the first day of school. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Editor Some children may groan and some parents...
Tristan Taylor | Editor Two new teachers will be joining the Inwood Christian School team for the 2024-2025 school year. Each were asked questions about their new jobs at Inwood Christians, and were also asked to share about their personal lives as well. Their answers...
Tristan Taylor | Editor For the 2024-2025 school year, West Lyon Community School is welcoming in six new members to its teaching staff. Three will be in the elementary wing, and three will be working with junior and senior high students.Each of the new teachers were...
LEARNING HOW IT’S MADE Leroy Stuerman of LVO Manufacturing in Rock Rapids explains the workings of a donut-hole maker to Sen. Chuck Grassley Tuesday, Aug. 20. Grassley visited LVO Manufacturing as part of his annual 99-county tour. After the tour, Grassley answered...
The Iowa State Fair took place Aug. 8-18, and several Lyon County 4-H and FFA members competed in the livestock and static events.Results are as follows.Beef ShowKyra Knoblock – Market Beef, Chianina – Purple, Second PlaceKorey Moser – Breeding Beef, Angus – Purple,...
DES MOINES — Iowa homeowners and renters affected by the flooding June 16 through July 23, 2024, now have until Oct. 22, 2024, to apply for FEMA assistance.This does not mean you should delay applying — the sooner you apply, the sooner FEMA can process your claim.If...
Shawn Kreman | Superintendent The West Lyon Community School District takes great pride in providing a high quality 21st Century Learning Environment for our students! This learning environment includes outstanding facilities, technology and transportation for the...
Daughter and Father West Lyon marching band member Veda Rentschler plays her flute as her father Mark attempts to copy her moves at the parent preview night. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Editor The West Lyon marching band hosted its parent preview showcase...
Cruising in style Lester Parade Marshals Ed and Judy Martin. They ride in the back of Ed’s convertible after years of being the ones who drove other people through the parade. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Vintage tractors Nathan Knapp drives his Allis-Chalmers tractor...
Ready to leadJerod Reinking, new secondary principal at West Lyon Community School, has been prepping for his first school year amid much construction and changes to the school itself. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) West Lyon welcomes new secondary principal Tristan Taylor |...
Arts under construction The new auditorium under construction on the north end of West Lyon. It is planned to be fully enclosed by snowfall of this year. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) A Rooftop View A look at where a new wrestling room and weight rooms will be located from...
A walk down memory lane RIGHT: Sandy Poe and Ruth Van Roekel looking through photo albums together at New Life Assembly of God Church’s 50th anniversary celebration. Poe was also the youth minister at New Life 30 years. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Editor...
Jack O’Connor | Iowa Capital Dispatch Iowa’s unemployment rate remains at 2.8 percent for the fourth-consecutive month while labor participation in the state fell slightly from 66.5 percent to 66.4 percent.Iowa’s unemployment rate puts the state well below the new...