By Savannah Smith On November 27th, 2007, Sidney, known to many as Sid, entered the world. She was welcomed by proud parents Jordan and Bonnie Huyser, and her older siblings Dylan (27), and Jaxan (19). A little while later Mylie (15) and Tysan (13) came along to join...
By Alyssa Hoogestraat On February 20th, 2007, Jack Kelvin Carolan was welcomed into the world by his loving parents, Jamie and Sherry Carolan. Jack, known to many as Hambone, Gibby, and Jackiemoon is a great brother to his siblings Maddie, Kaden, and Ava. Jack has two...
By Eliana Kooi Maggie, also called “Meg” or “M-A-ggie,” was born on September 25, 2008, completing her family of 7. She was brought home by her parents, John and Susan Kooi, and is the youngest among her four siblings: Austin (27), William (25), Joshua (22), and her...
Hitting the Right Notes Scarlett Grevengoed, fifth-grade student at Inwood Christian School, plays the French horn during the school’s annual Christmas program. It was both Grevengoed’s and her fellow fifth graders first time performing with their band in a concert....
DONUT DUTY Alvord firefighters consult the instruction manual to perfect the art of making mini donuts Thursday Dec. 11, during the town’s Winterfest and Santa Day. (Photo/Amy Lyon) Families gather to support Alvord Fire and Rescue Amy Lyon | Staff Writer...
Santa’s Elves Breanna and Ayla Faber were Santa’s elves for the day during Inwood’s Santa Day at the community center. The two helped hand out goodie bags to the excited kids there to meet Santa. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Family Time with Santa (Left to right) Olivia...
CRAFTING WITH CARE Caynen Poeckes carefully places a pompon to decorate a wooden ornament during the Lyon County Nature Center’s first critter Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 13. (Photo/Amy Lyon) LITTLE DECORATOR Lauren Maassen hangs an ornament she made at the Lyon...
Kiersten Knueven | Chapter Reporter On Thursday, Dec. 11, the Lester Friendly 4-Hers had their annual Christmas party and awards night. The night was a huge success with every member there except for five. The girls had brought their parents, and they all ate...
Peek into the Past Pictured are the members of the freshman JV Basketball team at West Lyon during the 1985-86 school year.
The Scoop Q&A with U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley Q: What prompted your oversight of Afghan evacuees paroled into the United States since 2021? A: Following the disastrous withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan, 13 American families will mourn forever the loss of...
House Democratic Leader Brian Meyer and Senate Democratic Leader Janice Weiner It’s time to deliver for working Iowa families. That means all legislators working to find common ground and move past nearly a decade of single-party policymaking that has left too many...
Kim Reynolds | Governor of Iowa When the legislature returns to Des Moines in 2026, one issue will cut across every community and every income level: property taxes. Whether you live on a farm, in a small town, or in a growing suburb, Iowans’ property taxes are rising...
Randy’s Roundup Randy Feenstra | District Representative On Wednesday Dec. 10, I voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed, the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This annual legislation sets defense policy,...
Fist Bumping Santa Santa gives a fist bump to one of the local children in Lester at this year’s Christmas in the Village celebration. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Flipping the Switch Family members of Charlie and Linda Metzger flip the switch at Lester’s Christmas in the...
Santa Claus is Coming to Town Despite parts of Larchwood’s Christmas Lane on Main needing to be canceled due to the weather, Santa Claus was still able to make it to town to meet with all of the children of Larchwood, including the young girl pictured here....
Holiday Cheer Pictured is Alvord’s Winterfest from last year, with community members going through line for a chili meal. Residents can expect a similar night this year on December 11! Previews of West Lyon town holiday events Tristan Taylor | Editor...
The Wildbots The Wildbots, West Lyon’s FIRST Lego League team, competed at their first competition Saturday, Dec. 6, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. They took home the award for best robot design. Front row: (Left to right) Levi Twedt, Arya Eiesland, Delaney Van...
Hung With CareKindergarten student Jake Zomer adds an ornament to the Christmas tree at the Lyon County Courthouse along with his fellow West Lyon students. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) The Perfect Spot Mario Vargas Hernandez chooses the spot to place her ornament on the...
At the Tri-State Marker On Thursday, Dec. 4, football state champions from West Lyon, Brandon Valley, South Dakota, and Hills-Beaver Creek, Minnesota, met at the tri-state marker to celebrate each other’s state title. (Photo/Submitted) Leading Them to Greatness (Left...
Peek into the Past Pictured are Amy De Smet and Brianna Snyders dressed up in costume, seemingly for a school play.