Happy to be at Camp Payton Dieters, Alexis Leuthold and Kamara Koedam are all smiles during Outdoor Adventures Camp. They take a moment for a photo while waiting their turn in line at the archery range. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Absolute Amazement Shayla Singsaath looks...
Inwood community center committee discusses next steps Tristan Taylor | Editor The Inwood Community Center Committee met Tuesday, June 17, to discuss the future direction of the new community center building and review possible schematics of what the building will...
BUBBLE TRAPPED Bryson Gacke blows a bubble out of the bubble surrounding him during the B-Town Bubble Show at the Inwood Community Center June 19. (Photo/Amy Lyon) Inwood Public Library hosts B-Town Bubbles Amy Lyon | Staff Writer Valarie with B-Town Bubbles...
Balloon Creations The Larchwood Public Library sponsored a balloon show from Mr. Twister as part of the summer reading program. Pictured are the lucky kids who were chosen to help out during the show. (Front Row) Callie McKenny, Bob Anderson (A.K.A Mr. Twister) and...
The Inwood Rescue Squad demonstrates how a heart monitor works. (Left to Right) Mark Nelson, Kathy Beer and Paul Aslesen.
Brian Hilt | Lyon County Sheriff The month of May was an exciting month internally at the sheriff’s office. One highlight of the month, which I don’t have space to really address here, was for members of the team to be able to go to Washington, D.C., during National...
To the Citizens of Lyon County,As you may have heard, in the early morning hours of Feb. 2, 2025, I was charged with Operating While Intoxicated, First Offense, following a traffic stop that began because I was speeding. I entered a plea of guilty to that charge on...
The Wonders of Alaska Marae Gerber, Kayla Knoblock, Ellie Metzger and Kayla Knoblock pose in front of the mountains during their agri-tourism trip to Alaska. (Photo/Submitted) On the High Seas Abby Knobloch and Kayla Knoblock show off their big catch while on a...
DECORATING THE BUS Kids use special crayons to color on the 605 Magic Art Bus outside Larchwood City Hall June 12. Marlo Arp, owner of the 605 Magic Art Bus, organized many art-related activities to boost kids’ creativity. (Photo/Amy Lyon) PLAY-DOH MASTERPIECE Paisley...
The Big Finale Lane Blankespoor holds up the dollar bill, nicknamed “Daredevil George,” that was part of the final act in Jonathan May’s magic show at Inwood Public Library. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Inwood Public Library hosts weekly summer reading program Tristan...
Kiann Blomgren Ava Phillips Raelynn Ita Sydney Arnold Meet this year’s Miss Lester and her Little Miss Lesters Tristan Taylor | Editor Miss Lester 2025, Kiann Blomgren, was officially crowned Wednesday, June 11. She was alongside her Little Miss Lesters, Sydney...
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Averie Renner of George enjoys a day of kayaking. Averie’s parents, Jake and Arielle Renner, own and operate Lazy Frog Kayak Rentals, through which people can rent kayaks for $50 per day per kayak, including life jackets and paddles....
DISCOVERING AN ISLAND PARADISE Noah McMahon as Marty the zebra, Jackson Groen as Alex the lion, Johnalin Schipper as Melman the giraffe and Gracia Poppinga as Gloria the hippo discover a paradise on the island of Madagascar during the River Valley Players Jr....
Dominique Kooiker | Editor Lyon County Attorney Nolan McGowan pled guilty and was sentenced for operating while under the influence May 29. His guilty plea and subsequent sentencing stemmed from a Feb. 2 incident when McGowan was pulled over by an Osceola County...
Inwood Fire and RescueInwood Fire and Rescue received $2,960 from the Canton-Inwood Area Health Foundation to purchase tables and chairs for the meeting room of its new building. (Photo/Submitted) The Healing RoomThe Healing Room received $1,959.50 from the...
Tristan Taylor | Editor Inwood American Legion Thorson Post 310 is wishing good luck to a local student it is sending to Boys State. Mark Leusink, a student at Western Christian, is being sponsored by the Inwood Legion to be a representative at Boys State at Camp...
PROGRESSIVE AGRICULTURE SAFETY DAY 2025On Thursday, June 12, ISU Extension and Outreach of Lyon County again partnered with Central Lyon FFA to organize, plan and present Progressive Agriculture Safety Day for youth in grades preschool-second grade of Lyon County. The...
4.0 Honor RollSeventh Grade: Brystol Berentschot, Cora Froelich, Hadassah Harmon, Aisley Kellenberger, Winslow Kerkvliet, Marissa Mogler, Evie Moser, Kenli Myrlie and Lily RummelEighth Grade: Aubrey Erpenbach and Hannah SnydersNinth Grade: Trenton Anderson, Eric...
FISHING AND FAMILY Corinne Van Engen is participating in the fishing competition with her grandpa at the west shelter located at Lake Pahoja Saturday, June 7. The competition started at 9 a.m. and ended at 11 a.m. (Photo/Madalynn Van Der Weerd) Kiwanis Club hosts...
Sandy CompetitionThe competition was fierce and competitors even fiercer during the sand-volleyball tournaments as part of this year’s Alvord Days. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Fun in the ParkThis young girl comes sliding out of a bouncy house in the Alvord city park. There...