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Miss and Little Miss Inwood 1983

A Peek into the Past (Left) Miss Inwood, Sandra Faber, and (Right) Little Miss Inwood, Sandra Doherty, crowned in 1983 and sitting in the Queens Chairs.

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Taking care of your teeth early

Helping you smile Laura Pranks DDS works at Canton Dental Clinic, where she and the rest of her team can help with your child’s oral health journey and get them on track for good habits to last them a lifetime. (Photo/Submitted) Tristan Taylor | Editor t an early age,...

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How to get kids more engaged in their dental health

Murphy Family Dentistry offers tips for children's dental health Dominique Kooiker | Editor ental health should be a priority at any age and is especially important for children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than half of children between...

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Tiny Teeth Big Impact

IN PRACTICE SINCE 2010 Dr. Sam Koth inspects the teeth of Meredith Martinez at Rock Valley Dental. Koth has been in dentistry practice since 2010, obtained his mastership with the Academy of General Dentistry in 2019, earned diplomate status with the American Board of...

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Protecting the Second Amendment from government overreach

Randy Feenstra Earlier this month, I joined more than 120 of my colleagues in introducing H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. In 1791, the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified by Congress. One of our great Founding...

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Kendra Jean Van Regenmorter

By Zoe Kellenberger Kendra Jean Van Regenmorter was welcomed into this world on the beautiful spring day of May 19, 2007 to her loving parents Brent and Lisa Van Regenmorter. She was also welcomed by her older brother, Ethan (20). The family then welcomed her younger...

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Lance Taylor Klarenbeek

By Malison Rentschler Lance Taylor Klarenbeek, also known as Lancer Prancer, was born in the summer of 2006 on August 14. His family includes his guardians, Rod and Sue, and his older brother Alex (19).Throughout Lance’s high school career, he participated in FCCLA...

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Korey Robert Moser

By Olivia Feucht Korey Robert Moser, also known as KMO, was born on August 5, 2006. He was welcomed by his parents Keith and Julie Moser. Korey completed the Moser clan, joining his two older brothers, Lucas and Jude. When asked if Korey wanted any other family...

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Taylor Jean Anderson

By Opal Niemeyer Taylor Jean Anderson was born on July 31, 2007 to her parents Rosalee and Matthew Anderson. Taylor was soon joined by her brother Trenton Anderson (15). She also has a stepmom named Annie and 4 step siblings: Alexis, Brecklyn, Collin, and Drew...

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Madalyn Joy Van Roekel

By Sophia Niemeyer On January 11, 2007, Madalyn Joy Van Roekel also known as Madaly, was welcomed into the world by her parents, Chuck and Jessica, and her grandparents, Ruth and Loren. Madalyn finished her family being the youngest to her three older siblings:...

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Close up with history

Ready for the Big Event | The group of West Lyon students attending the inauguration watch party in Washington, D.C. The event was hosted by Close Up, an organization that gets kids close-up to the government. Left to right: Miles Christiansen, Jackson Doorneweerd,...

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Looking back and ahead

Inside the collapse The northern end of the Inwood gym following its roof collapse in 2023. (Photo/Submitted) Two-year anniversary of Inwood gym roof collapse Tristan Taylor | Editor On Jan. 28, 2023, at approximately 7:15 p.m., part of the roof over the Inwood...

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A new space for the community

Larchwood explores options for new community center Tristan Taylor | Editor A new committee has been meeting in Larchwood these recent months to discuss ideas for a new community center in town. This New Community Center Committee is led by city council members, Ned...

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Lyon County team honored with Disaster Relief Special Award

On Jan. 14, Laura Beyenhof (second from left), Jill Postma (second from right) and Carly Herum (right) from Lyon County were awarded the Disaster Relief Special Award during the 2025 Northwest ISU Extension and Outreach Awards Event in Le Mars Jan. 14. This award...

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Peek into the Past

Inwood Public Pool This photo shows the original Inwood Public Pool, circa 1970, after it had been originally built. The open space in the background is where the modern day community center will one day stand, not having been constructed yet at this time.

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West Lyon Community School honor roll

4.0 Honor RollSeventh Grade – Brystol Berentschot, Cora Froelich, Marissa Mogler, Kenli MyrlieEighth Grade – Aubry Erpenbach, Brecken Mogler, Emersyn Moser, Hannah Snyders, Trenton Anderson, Eric BooteNinth Grade – Jessa Ciesielski, Rowyn Knoblock, Matthew MoserTenth...

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District large group speech results

Tristan Taylor | Editor Nine teams from West Lyon Community School competed in the District Large Group Speech meet on Saturday, January 25. The competition was hosted in Sheldon, Iowa. Seven out of the nine groups received a rating of I during the contest, and have...

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Pruning 101

Learn how to prune like a pro Amy Lyon | Staff Writer After cleaning up the mountains of leaves autumn provides, people don’t always think about tree care for quite some after that. However, winter and early spring are the best times to consider an important process:...

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Donald Trump is sworn in as president of the United States

Jennifer Shutt, Shauneen Miranda | Iowa Capital Dispatch WASHINGTON — Donald Trump took the presidential oath of office for the second time Monday during an inauguration ceremony inside the U.S. Capitol rotunda.The swearing-in marked the culmination of a four-year...

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