By Sam Feikema Leighton Scott Dorhout was born October 7th 2005. He was welcomed by his parents of Dawn and Mark. Leighton has three sisters Marah (15) Raenen (13) and Macy (8). Leighton’s biggest role model is his dad, Mark Dorhout. Leighton says he’s a great father...
By Samantha Feikema Mea Maureen DeWit was born on November 7, 2005. Mea is part of a large family. Her family includes her mom Lora and her stepdad Mark as well as her dad Steve and her stepmom Angie. As for her siblings, she has three brothers (Jack who is 8, Ben who...
In honor of National Poetry Month, the Mass Media class will run a 5-week series featuring the poems of Mrs. Bahnson’s fourth grade class. The third week of poems are below. I am… PoemBy Rylie DreckmanI am Rylie.I wonder if I will move to Florida.I hear ocean waves...
Back row, left to right: Mathias Knoblock, Ellen Roemen, Sydnee Kammrad, Emma Evans, Lucy Doorneweerd, Brody Martin, Petter Rens, Colt Metzger, Mason Knobloch, Hayden Mulder, Tay-ton Knobloch, Hayven Hollingshead Front row, left to right: Taylor Bruggeman, Kiann...
Ellen Roemen receives a plaque for being a Star Award finalist in Production. (Photo/Lisa Miller) Angie Knapp was a proficiency finalist and received second place in dairy production. (Photo/Lisa Miller) Sophia Niemeyer accepts the silver national chapter award for...
“It was an honor to receive my state degree. It marked an end-ing to my FFA career in high school, and it was a symbol of the hard work that I have put in these last four years. It closes a chapter of my life but motivates me to take the final step of receiving my...
Johannah Boote and her prom date Javier Padilla flex for the crowd as they make their way through the grand march ceremony last weekend. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Editor On the evening of Saturday, April 13, West Lyon Community School had its annual prom...
Securing a Career West Lyon student Cole Balster, center, signed to work with Richarz Repair in Larchwood after graduation. Michael Moe, left, and Lee Richarz, right, explained they gave Balster the nickname “Pockets” after seeing him with his hands in his pockets...
More than a food pantry Manna Market Food & More Pantry has been open for over a month now and has been serving guests from Inwood and surrounding area. These pieces of art that welcome guests in to the building were created by volunteer and Dream Team member...
Park Improvements As part of the many improvements to Lake Pahoja the Lyon County Conservation Board has been hard at work on, new floating docks have been installed around the lake. (Photo/Submitted) Tristan Taylor | Editor As the park staff at Lake Pahoja prepare...
Continued from featured story Olivia Feucht escorted by Ryker Metzger Keira Stensland escorted by Lawrence Hillman Sophia Niemeyer escorted by Jacob Morgan Jenna Bullerman escorted by Jackson Ver Meer Malison Rentschler escorted by Jorge Padilla Jana TerWee escorted...
DEDICATING THE BLOOD RUN NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARKER Pictured are those who attended the Blood Run National Historic Landmarker ceremony Thursday, April 4. Pictured (left to right); Dustin Lovejoy (Omaha Tribal Council), Jacob Schaben (Iowa Department of Natural...
The Inwood Public Library hosted an open house on Tuesday, April 9, in celebration of Nation Library Week. Snacks and drinks were available to all who came. Pictured from left to right are library director Laura Olson and library board members Mary Stai and Hennie...
By Samantha Feikema Hayven Wayne Hollingshead was born on June 27, 2005. His lovely family consists of his parents Luke and Courtney Irwin. Hayven is also the older brother to his siblings Brennan (11), Evan (9), and Ivy (1). Hayven’s role model in life is his...
By Evy Knoblock Macey Ann Jones was born on June 7th, 2006. She was welcomed home by her loving parents Curtis and Nola Jones. However, older sister Kara (21) was not too thrilled, but she found out in the end it all worked out because they are now each other’s best...
By Tessa Boysen On January 6, 2006 Tara Beth Hoogendoorn was given life by her parents Andrea and Dustin Hoogendoorn. She is the youngest of her siblings. Her two older brothers are Trent (22) and Grant (20).In high school Tara kept very busy. She is involved in color...
Lauryn Martin Mathias Lee Knoblock was born on September 8, 2005 to his lovely parents Thadd and Wendy Knoblock. Mathias is proud to be a middle child in his family. He has an older brother, Adam (22), an older sister, Adrienne (20), and two younger brothers, Mitchell...
The April Students of Month are: Front row: Aidan Jennings (Arts), Kayla Knoblock (Service), Carter Kruse (Vocational), Ryker Metzger (Academics), and Elliot Snyders (Sportsmanship) The Sanford Students of the Quarter are Hayven Hollingshead and Jana Ter Wee The April...
In honor of National Poetry Month, the Mass Media class will run a 5-week series featuring the poems of Mrs. Bahnson’s fourth grade class. The second week of poems are below.I am… PoemBy Braylee KoedamI am a younger and older sister.I wonder what will happen in the...
Letter to the Editor By now, if you drive through Lyon County you have likely seen campaign signs for the office of Sheriff for the upcoming primary election. I, Brian Hilt, am seeking the Republican nomination, and so is the incumbent, Stewart Vander Stoep.I am...