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...
Isaac Yeager | Staff Writer The Inwood City Council met Monday, Aug. 12, to discuss enforcement of the four-way stop at the intersection of Highways 18 and 182, the renewal of the contract with the sheriff’s department and a planned report to the Iowa DNR on the...
The American Red Cross offers this checklist you can follow to help make sure your student is safe as they go back to the classroom.If your student is younger or going to school for the first time, teach them:-Their phone number, address, how to get in touch with...
Celebrating with the community New Life Assembly of God Church will be celebrating its 50th anniversary Aug. 18 with an open house at 2:30 p.m. Pictured from left to right are Jessica Van Roekel, board member; Larry Wanamaker, pastor; Mike Ver Steeg, board member; and...
TOSSING DOUGH Esther Zech of Rock Rapids prepares dough for her in-home bakery, Sweet N Sourdough. (Photo/submitted) WORKING AT HOME Esther Zech bakes sourdough bread, treats and more from home. Those interested can make orders through the Sweet N Sourdough Facebook...
Last Minute Summer Fun With summer vacation almost over for many, now is the time to get out for some last minute summer fun. Pictured is the Splashpad in Larchwood’s City Park, which will be operational until Labor Day. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Places throughout West...
Offering counseling services locally Danielle Raveling, Therapist with Rising Hope Counseling in Rock Rapids. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Rising Hope Counseling offers services in Rock Rapids Dominique Kooiker | Editor Processing grief can be one of the most difficult...