Holiday Column Tristan Taylor | Editor Dear readers,It’s that magical time of year where a young and hardworking business woman visits her small hometown, meets the handsome owner of the local tree farm, and falls madly in love over the course of several...
By Malison Rentschler On September 17, 2006, Jaci May Stubbe was born. Her family, includes her dad, Luke Stubbe; her mom, Alisha Roozenboom; her stepdad Danny Dammer; her older brother, Carter Roozenboom (22); and her younger brother Dirk Vanderwal (12). Jaci’s role...
By Kayla Jenson Emma Marie Evans, also known as Em, entered this world on December 28th, 2006. Her mother Angie and father Chad welcomed her along with her brother Tate and sister Adison. Later in Emma’s life her brother married Megan and then they welcomed her nieces...
By Opal Niemeyer Sophia Rochelle Niemeyer, also known as Soph or Peanut, was born on January 12, 2007 to her parents Grant and Jane Niemeyer. Sophia joined the world 6 minutes after her twin sister Opal. 22 months later her little sister Hazel was born. 10 years later...
By Kyndra Gramstad Cole Michael Moser, also known as Coke, was born on February 1st, 2007 to parents Jesse and Melissa Moser. Cole rounded off the Moser family behind his older siblings, Taylor (23), Jamie (21), and Martin (19).Cole says his mother, Melissa, who...
By Zoe Kellenberger Bryson Victor Childress, also referred as B-Chill, was welcomed into this world March 25, 2006 by his parents Jeremey and James Childress, a couple years after his older sister, Randi (20). Bryson also has twin brothers, Kyler and Kacen who are...
Ridge Kramer (6) and Carson Meyer (5) hold up West Lyon’s state championship banner Friday, Nov. 22, at the UNI-Dome. On their way to securing their program’s sixth Iowa-wide title in football, the undefeated Wildcats blew out Spirit Lake 42-7 in the championship...
Food and FunMembers of the community enjoy a turkey dinner as part of the annual West Lyon Band Turkey Supper Concert this past Tuesday evening. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Getting in the Spirit Trombone players Erica Meenering and Cody Snyders donned Santa hats along with...
A Dream Come True Devorah Fennema takes a close look at Lottie the axolotl during this month’s Nature Tales program. With axolotls as the theme, she happily came wearing a shirt covered in drawings of the different axolotl types. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Nature center...
Left to right, Katherine Severson and Kiann Blomgren stand with Chad Ter Wee, commissioner with Lyon County Soil and Water, as Blomgren is presented with the award for her submission in the 2024 Conservation Districts of Iowa Poster Contest. (Photo/Submitted)...
Students Thomas Blauwet, Mitchell Knoblock, Abby Knobloch, Luca Knoblock, Matthew Moser, Luke Stokely and Alexander Meemken all competed in the Iowa Youth Swine Judging Contest at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. (Photo/Submitted) Luca Knoblock West Lyon FFA...
Presenting banker Holly Horstman, mortgage lender at Security Savings Bank in Larchwood, and Tate Hawf of West Lyon High School in Inwood, the 2024 Iowa Bankers Association Student Athlete Achievement Award winner for Class 2A. (Photo/Submitted) Tate Hawf of West Lyon...
Avera Health will end participation as an in-network provider with Humana Medicare Advantage Dec. 31, 2024, due to ongoing issues that negatively affect the patient experience.Among issues that are creating difficulties for patients are delays in care due to long...
AMES – Summit Carbon Solutions announced Nov. 19 the submission of its permit application to the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC), marking a milestone in its effort to develop a transformative infrastructure project that benefits landowners, agriculture...
BIG Challenge contest winner Abby Carter with CA Performance Horses & Marketing (center). Along with judges (L to R) Lori French, Erika Vonk, Ken Beekley, and Kelly McCarty. (Photo/Submitted) People throughout northwest Iowa gathered in Le Mars, Iowa at the Wells...
Randy Feenstra On Nov. 5, the American people elected President Trump and Republican majorities in both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives to deliver conservative victories for our country and put America first. With over 76 million Americans...
Q & A with Chuck Grassley Q: How can Iowans check their Social Security benefits online?A: The Social Security Administration offers free and secure online access for workers of all ages and current recipients to check their benefits. Individuals may create a...
By Zoe Kellenberger Kiann LaVonne Blomgren, also known as Bonnie or Ky, was welcomed into this world on October 21, 2006 by her parents Jon (52) and Tricia (52) Blomgren. Kiann’s mother is her role model because in her image she is the most amazing woman, and is so...
By Olivia Feucht Kyra Catherine Knoblock entered the world on January 30th, 2007, and she was welcomed by her parents Marti and Martha Knoblock. Kyra was also welcomed by her four older siblings, Riley, Kary Ann, Kendon, and Kortlin. A couple years went by and her...
By Sophia Niemeyer Addison Mae Brower, also known as Addi, was born on October 27, 2006 to her parents, Janelle and Jermey Brower. She was followed by her two younger brothers, Chase (15) and Tyler (13).Addison has stayed very involved throughout the band program at...