By Sophia Niemeyer On November 18, 2006, Jaxan Jay Huyser was welcomed into the world by his parents, Bonnie and Jordan Huyser, and his older brother, Dylan (26). Jaxan was followed later by his three younger siblings: Sidney (17), Mylie (14), and Tysan (12)....
By Kyndra Gramstad On the beautiful day of May 25, 2006, Olivia Grace Feucht, better known as Liv, blessed her family with her warm presence. She was welcomed by her parents Josh and Lyndsey and her older sister Lily, who Liv claims is the favorite child. One of the...
By Olivia Feucht Kyndra Lin Gramstad, known to many as Ken, was born on a brisk fall day of October 7, 2006. Kyndra was welcomed by her parents Kjert and Michelle Gramstad as well as her older siblings Korbyn (Amber), Jalyn, and Mallory. When she was born she stole...
Can I Pet the Dog? (Bottom to Top) Preschool students Daxton Koedam, Brooks Banister, Declan Antrim and Leo Suess pet Grace Boeke’s rescue dog, Sadie. (Photo/Submitted) All Kinds of Pets Emili Martinez Maldonado reaches out to pet Bob the painted turtle. She and her...
Welcoming Our New NHS Members New National Honor Society members, inducted Monday, March 24, at West Lyon. Bottom Row: Jonathan Leuthold, Daxtyn Metzger, Dawson Klarenbeek, Easton DeJong, Carter Metzger, Micah Van Beek. Top Row: Olivia Metzger, Erica Knapp, Lucy...
Singer and Songwriter Chloe Klarenbeek performs an original song on her guitar entitled, “Finding Myself Not Missing You,” at West Lyon’s Fine Arts Night. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Learning the Different Cultures Madilyn Arp shows off her repurposed hand fan she...
The state of Iowa observed Severe Weather Awareness Week March 24-28. This was a joint effort between The Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the National Weather Service.“Iowa is familiar with extreme weather and flooding. Last year, we...
Elayna Vlastuin puts together her care package at this month’s Clover Kids meeting. Each care package will be sent to different nursing homes in the county. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Clover Kids meet for March program Tristan Taylor | Editor On Tuesday, March 25, a group...
Pictured here is the gate house at Lake Pahoja post-opening in 1974. The lake celebrated its 50th anniversary last year. Immediately behind the gate house you can notice a distinct lack of trees, which have yet to be grown at this point.
Q&A with Chuck Grassley Q: What is Sunshine Week?A: The nation’s fourth president is best known as the Father of the Constitution and is considered the defender of open government. During the anniversary week of James Madison’s birth, we honor his legacy by...
By Malison Rentschler Holden James Elshere, better known as Elshere, was born in the very first minutes (12:02 AM, to be exact) of the cold wintry day of January 17, 2007. His family includes his mom, Sarah Umsheid; dad, Scott Elshere; younger brother, Flyn (13); and...
By Sophia Niemeyer On May 19th, 2007, Luca Marie Knoblock was welcomed into the world by her parents Travis and Kathy Knoblock. She is the 5th girl out of 8 including Tyra (Brady), Kiana (Brooks; they have two kids who Luca adores: Jaelyn and Reese), Dayra (Thad),...
By Zoe Kellenberger Jackson James Doorneweerd, known as JD to most, blessed his loving parents, Curtis and Cathy Doorneweerd with his presence on December 14, 2006. Then almost two years later, his little sister, Lucy (16) stole the spotlight from him. Jackson’s role...
By Olivia Feucht Kayla Raye Jenson, also known as KK, was born on April 14, 2006. Kayla was welcomed by her parents Marc and Jennifer, along with her older sister Kortni. When Kayla was born she became what you would call “the main character” in the Jenson family, but...
Ms. Lindaman and Mr. Nobles pose with several of their students whose talents were showcased at the Fine Arts Night. By Kayla Jenson On March 25, the art and music departments at West Lyon collaborated to create a Fine Arts Night. This night featured many art projects...
Randy Feenstra Meeting with Iowans, listening to their ideas and talking about policy proposals that can benefit our families, farmers, businesses and manufacturers is a top priority for me. It’s why I travel to all 36 counties in the 4th Congressional District at...
Musical Mastery Colt Metzger performs a solo on his alto saxophone during this year’s Encore Concert at West Lyon. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Making Music Together Eric Boote and Cooper Carolan sing together in the high school mixed choir at the Encore Concert Monday,...
Getting Some Direction Arie Rens (left) receives some guidance from director Joshua Nobles (right) during their musical rehearsal for “Hang Ten.” The production takes the stage on Thursday, April 3. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Junior high students rehearsing for musical...
Growth and Decay Pictured here is the hill directly across from the Lyon County Nature Center, which has been recently burned by conservation members. Naturalist Dayton Buntjer explained during the monthly Coffee with Conservation program that they do it to help...
TOURING THE NEW FACILITY On Tuesday, March 18, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, representing Iowa’s 4th Congressional District, toured the new facility at Diversified Technologies Inc. in George. Pictured left to right are Chuck Sjogren, DTI president, and Feenstra....