Agriculture is a unique industry because children can be exposed to potentially dangerous situations 24 hours a day. The farm is both a work and a home environment for many families. Without a separation between these two environments, children can be exposed to...
Shane D. Johnson |Editor The importance of practicing farm safety is a highlighted need throughout the agricultural seasons but is especially highlighted during National Farm Safety Week Sept. 15-21.Farm safety is also ever-present on the minds of Hull fire chief,...
The 2024 All State Chorus Participants are pictured above. Back Row: Cooper Carolan, Ava Van Dyke, (Director) Joshua Nobles, and Alex Meemkan. Front Row: Zoe Kellenberger, Sophia Niemeyer, Kiann Blomgren, and Erica Meendering By Zoe Kellenberger The West Lyon...
By Opal Niemeyer The Wildcat Marching Band showcased two movements at the first home football game of the year on Friday, August 30. The band has been practicing tirelessly for four weeks preparing for this game.This year the marching band, directed by Jade Bolin, is...
By Sophia Niemeyer The Wildcat Marching Band finished their 2024 season off with a jam packed Friday and Saturday. On October 12, the band completed their season at the top of their class at both Dutchman and IHSMA.They started Friday with a performance during the...
The 2024 West Lyon Homecoming Court is: Olivia Feucht, Jordyn Asechilman, Kyndra Gramstad, Kiann Blomgren, Annie Metzger, Gage Blauwet, Bryson Childress, Tate Hawf, Carson Hoogeveen, and Carson Meyer. By Sophia Niemeyer As West Lyon approaches homecoming week, the...
Ready to Perform The West Lyon Wildcat Marching Band prepares to take the field for their performance, led by director Jade Bolin. This year’s show is entitled “Eyes Wide Open.” (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Jackson Doorneweerd, Senior, Trumpet, Field Commander“Marching band...
2024 Homecoming Court Pictured is the 2024 West Lyon Homecoming Court. Bottom row (left to right): Olivia Feucht, Jordyn Aeschliman, Kyndra Gramstad, Kiann Blomgren and Annie Metzger. Top row (left to right): Gage Blauwet, Bryson Childress, Tate Hawf, Carson Hoogeveen...
Isaac Yeager | Staff Writer On Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 3 p.m., a public hearing was held at the Lyon County Courthouse to determine whether Brian Hilt’s objection to Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep’s nomination as Libertarian candidate for the upcoming general election was...
LOOKING BACK AT 52 YEARS OF SERVICE Brenda Vis holds a picture of herself during her first year as a registered nurse. Vis served the Rock Rapids community as an RN from 1974-91 and PA from 1993-2024. She plans on retiring after 52 years of service, and her last day...
A night of food and fellowship Members of the community enjoying a spaghetti dinner as part of a fund-raiser to send West Lyon students to see the presidential inauguration. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Editor On Wednesday, Sept. 4, a spaghetti feed...
Isaac Yeager | Staff Writer The Lyon County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 8:30 a.m. to hear Lyon County Veterans Affairs director, Ned Hodgson, on applying for a Lyon County Riverboat Foundation grant to put up a new flagpole at the veterans service...
DES MOINES — Governor Kim Reynolds recently announced that Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg is stepping down from his position to pursue a career opportunity that allows him to focus more on his family.“Adam has been a tremendous partner and an important part of my team over the...
4th District In 2017, Congress passed, and President Trump signed into law, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) — the single largest and most comprehensive reform of the tax code in decades. As promised, this legislation boosted our economy, strengthened our global...
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...