DIGGING OUT THE HYDRANTS Local fire departments are reminding city residents to locate the fire hydrant that services your block and remove snow and ice from the hydrant. It’s important to clear an area approxi-mately 3 feet around the hydrant and to clear a path from...
Tristan Taylor | Editor Despite the colder weather getting many people down, the Lyon County Conservation Society is planning a wide variety of activities and pro-grams throughout the next three months to get people out of the house and learn about nature.One of the...
In front, Everclear founder and lead Art Alexakis. Behind are band members Freddy Herrera, Davey French and Brian Nolan. Tristan Taylor | Editor Area residents are invited to a night of rock and roll as 90’s alternative rock band Everclear is coming to Grand Falls...
West Lyon’s Olivia Feucht (12) dishes the ball in the direction of a teammate Thursday, Jan. 11. The Wildcats defeated Western Christian 53-41 in the matchup. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Squad avoids monumental collapse in area’s only basketball game of snow-filled week...
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Morningside University announces fall 2023 dean’s listSIOUX CITY, IOWA – Morningside University provost and vice-president for academic affairs, Chris Spicer, announced the 432 students named to the dean’s list for the fall semester of the 2023-24 academic year. The...
Lydia Zylstra | Lester Friendly 4-Hers The monthly meeting of the Lester Friendly 4-Hers was called to order by president Erica Metzger at 6:45. Roll call was “Would you rather sing to everyone you talk to or dance while you talk?” We also talked about our individual...
Tristan Taylor | Editor As we head into the new year, for some it can be a time of rejuvenation and learn-ing new skills to help them in the new year. But for others, it can be a definite time of stress as the yearly tax season gets closer and closer. Stress about...
Many Americans look forward to a significant income tax refund each year and may be eager to file their tax returns as quickly as possible. Before rushing to your computer or your tax preparer, consider these tips from Barb Wollan, a human sciences specialist with...
Average land values in Iowa rose 3.7 percent nominally, 0.5 percent after adjusting for inflation AMES – Iowa’s farmland values rose again, albeit at a slower pace than the last two years. The annual Iowa State University Land Value Survey found that farmland values...
STARTING THE NEW YEAR WITH GOOD MONEY MANAGEMENTAs people begin a fresh start in the New Year, Frontier Bank offers assistance to help people reach their financial goals. From checking and savings accounts to investing and college planning, Frontier Bank offers many...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The turn of the new year brings on new experiences and expectations, especially in relation to a family’s finances and finan-cial goals. Those at American State Bank in Hull have worked since 2004 to daily come alongside those who want...
New City Council The Inwood City Council from left to right: Mark Timmerman, Shannon Faber, Jordan Huyser, Mayor Becca Bixler, Chad Evans and Rick Rozeboom. (Photo/Submitted Carol Vander Kolk) Inwood City Council has first meeting of the new year Tristan Taylor |...
Beat Boredom during National Hobby Month Tristan Taylor | Editor After what was a peculiarly warm Christmas and holiday season, 2024 has been welcomed in by winter weather those in the Midwest have come to know. Though with the joyfulness of the Christmas behind us,...
Zavyr Metzger signals something as she holds up a pair of fingers in the air in the national championship Dec. 5, 2023, in Sioux City. Northwestern College lost to Indiana Wesleyan 3-2 to come up just short of its first-ever NAIA title win. (Photo/NWC Athletic...
Members of Lester Friendly 4-Hers receiving awards for record books. From left to right: Allie Martin, Lilly Mogler, Hope Mogler, Emily Moser and Evie Moser. (Photo/Submitted Lydia Zylstra) Lester Friendly 4-Hers Kylee Riebling, Meredith Moser and Hadley Ageson...
Favorite Community TreeThe Christmas tree decorated and sponsored by McKenney Trucking was voted to be the favorite of visitors to the Lake Pahoja Nature Center. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Editor As part of the Lyon County Conservation Society’s new...
Avera recommends prioritizing cancer screenings in JanuaryAt the beginning of the New Year, it’s natural to consider health improvements. Nothing puts your well-being in the spotlight better than scheduling essential cancer screenings.Screenings aid in the early...
Dear Editor,My name is Jordan Halma, I am a resident of Inwood. I am writing to address heard concerns around the cost of a special election. The purpose of the election is a stand of principle. The principle in which the recent council members have negated in years...
Dear Editor,I remember touring a sewage treatment plant with my 4-H club when I was in middle school. It was impressive to learn how waste is processed after we flush our toilets. I’ve always been a fan of using animal manure as a soil supplement in my home gardens....