By Opal Niemeyer Miles Richard Christiansen entered this world on a spring April day. The 12th of April, 2006 he was welcomed by his mom Brandy Morris and his grandma Sheryl Braden.Miles was able to earn his Academic letter for academics this year. He gives the great...
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Elliot David Snyders
By Kyndra Gramstad On the chilly day of January 19th, 2007, the one and only Elliot David Snyders, better known as Zeke, was born. He was welcomed into this world by his parents Aric and Jessica. Elliot was the only child for a while until his younger brother Reece...
Jersey Jane Hawf
By Olivia Feucht Jersey Jane Hawf, also known as “Jers” or “J”, was born on a cold winter’s day. On January 19, 2006 Steve (aka Bubba) and Cassidy Hawf welcomed their second daughter. Also to welcome Jersey into the family was her twin brother Tate who arrived several...
Thirteen Wildcats Selected for Wayne State Honor Choir
Several West Lyon students (pictured right) were selected to sing in the Wayne State Honor Choir this January. By Malison Rentschler On Friday, January 31, 13 West Lyon students traveled to Wayne State to participate in their Honor Choir. “Our program has never...
January Students of the Month
The Students of the Month for December are: Front row: Malison Rentschler (Service), Erica Meendering (Arts). Back row: Chloe Klarenbeek (Academics), Alec Kock (Vocational). Not pictured: Evan Erpenbach (Sportsmanship). By Opal Niemeyer In the month of January, five...
A Natural Fit
New Face at Pahoja Dayton Buntjer of Little Rock was recently hired as naturalist with Lyon County Conservation. She officially starts her new job Feb. 10, and plans to host a Coffee with Conservation program Feb. 18. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Editor A...
Honored for environmentalism
Award Winner Inwood farmer, Mike Ver Steeg, received the 2024 Iowa Pork Industry Environmental Steward Award at this year’s Iowa Pork Congress. (Photo/Submitted) Tristan Taylor | Editor Local farmer, Mike Ver Steeg, was recently honored at the 2025 Iowa Pork Congress....
Choosing to be better, not bitter
Author Talks Michelle Cowan, Sioux County resident and author of “Better Not Bitter,” spoke in Inwood last week about her journey of grief and forgiveness, and listening to the individual journeys of community members. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Iowa author visits Inwood...
Brad Meyer Honored as 2024 Master Pork Producer
2024 IOWA MASTER PORK PRODUCER Brad Meyer, center, accepts the 2024 Master Pork Producer Award from the Iowa Pork Producers Association. Meyer, along with his wife Trinda, pictured left, and their eight children, operate Meadowview Pork in Rock Rapids. As a...
Breakfast for dinner
Cooking up a Storm Members of the Inwood Cadets cooked supper for many of the community members in Inwood Wednesday night. Each of these Cadets manned their own griddle, diligently watching over their pancakes. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Editor On...
Miss and Little Miss Inwood 1983
A Peek into the Past (Left) Miss Inwood, Sandra Faber, and (Right) Little Miss Inwood, Sandra Doherty, crowned in 1983 and sitting in the Queens Chairs.
Taking care of your teeth early
Helping you smile Laura Pranks DDS works at Canton Dental Clinic, where she and the rest of her team can help with your child’s oral health journey and get them on track for good habits to last them a lifetime. (Photo/Submitted) Tristan Taylor | Editor t an early age,...
How to get kids more engaged in their dental health
Murphy Family Dentistry offers tips for children's dental health Dominique Kooiker | Editor ental health should be a priority at any age and is especially important for children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than half of children between...
Tiny Teeth Big Impact
IN PRACTICE SINCE 2010 Dr. Sam Koth inspects the teeth of Meredith Martinez at Rock Valley Dental. Koth has been in dentistry practice since 2010, obtained his mastership with the Academy of General Dentistry in 2019, earned diplomate status with the American Board of...
Protecting the Second Amendment from government overreach
Randy Feenstra Earlier this month, I joined more than 120 of my colleagues in introducing H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. In 1791, the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified by Congress. One of our great Founding...
Kendra Jean Van Regenmorter
By Zoe Kellenberger Kendra Jean Van Regenmorter was welcomed into this world on the beautiful spring day of May 19, 2007 to her loving parents Brent and Lisa Van Regenmorter. She was also welcomed by her older brother, Ethan (20). The family then welcomed her younger...
Lance Taylor Klarenbeek
By Malison Rentschler Lance Taylor Klarenbeek, also known as Lancer Prancer, was born in the summer of 2006 on August 14. His family includes his guardians, Rod and Sue, and his older brother Alex (19).Throughout Lance’s high school career, he participated in FCCLA...
Korey Robert Moser
By Olivia Feucht Korey Robert Moser, also known as KMO, was born on August 5, 2006. He was welcomed by his parents Keith and Julie Moser. Korey completed the Moser clan, joining his two older brothers, Lucas and Jude. When asked if Korey wanted any other family...
Taylor Jean Anderson
By Opal Niemeyer Taylor Jean Anderson was born on July 31, 2007 to her parents Rosalee and Matthew Anderson. Taylor was soon joined by her brother Trenton Anderson (15). She also has a stepmom named Annie and 4 step siblings: Alexis, Brecklyn, Collin, and Drew...
Madalyn Joy Van Roekel
By Sophia Niemeyer On January 11, 2007, Madalyn Joy Van Roekel also known as Madaly, was welcomed into the world by her parents, Chuck and Jessica, and her grandparents, Ruth and Loren. Madalyn finished her family being the youngest to her three older siblings:...