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...
Scammers are getting better at what they do all the time. According to the Data Book, Americans reported losing $10 billion to scams in 2023, a full $1 billion more than in 2022. While anyone can be a victim, elderly people are often targeted, as they are presumed to...
Supporting our grieving community members Since 1956, Porter Funeral Home is Inwood has been supporting members of the community through the grieving and funeral processes. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Editor The loss of a loved one is an...
Shane D. Johnson | Editor Philip De Koster of De Koster and De Koster Law of Hull knows first-hand how best to navigate opening up the discussion on end-of-life estate planning with the clients he sees on a daily basis.“One of the first steps we would take is to...
Toni Morrison’s “The Bluest Eye” are among those most commonly targeted by school book bans around the country. (Photo by Max McCoy/Kansas Reflector) Robin Opsahl | Iowa Capital Dispatch The Iowa law prohibiting school libraries from having books containing sexually...
Lifetime in Lester Ed and Judy Martin have been named this year’s parade marshals for Lester Days. The pair have lived together in Lester over 50 years, and have been there for some of Lester’s biggest moments throughout the years. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Couple named...
Tristan Taylor | Editor The West Lyon FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) chapter attended the national leadership convention June 29-July 3 in Seattle, Washington. West Lyon had six students competing in STAR events and five others competing in...