Celebrating with the community New Life Assembly of God Church will be celebrating its 50th anniversary Aug. 18 with an open house at 2:30 p.m. Pictured from left to right are Jessica Van Roekel, board member; Larry Wanamaker, pastor; Mike Ver Steeg, board member; and...
TOSSING DOUGH Esther Zech of Rock Rapids prepares dough for her in-home bakery, Sweet N Sourdough. (Photo/submitted) WORKING AT HOME Esther Zech bakes sourdough bread, treats and more from home. Those interested can make orders through the Sweet N Sourdough Facebook...
Last Minute Summer Fun With summer vacation almost over for many, now is the time to get out for some last minute summer fun. Pictured is the Splashpad in Larchwood’s City Park, which will be operational until Labor Day. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Places throughout West...
Offering counseling services locally Danielle Raveling, Therapist with Rising Hope Counseling in Rock Rapids. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Rising Hope Counseling offers services in Rock Rapids Dominique Kooiker | Editor Processing grief can be one of the most difficult...
Scammers are getting better at what they do all the time. According to the Data Book, Americans reported losing $10 billion to scams in 2023, a full $1 billion more than in 2022. While anyone can be a victim, elderly people are often targeted, as they are presumed to...
Supporting our grieving community members Since 1956, Porter Funeral Home is Inwood has been supporting members of the community through the grieving and funeral processes. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Editor The loss of a loved one is an...
Shane D. Johnson | Editor Philip De Koster of De Koster and De Koster Law of Hull knows first-hand how best to navigate opening up the discussion on end-of-life estate planning with the clients he sees on a daily basis.“One of the first steps we would take is to...
Toni Morrison’s “The Bluest Eye” are among those most commonly targeted by school book bans around the country. (Photo by Max McCoy/Kansas Reflector) Robin Opsahl | Iowa Capital Dispatch The Iowa law prohibiting school libraries from having books containing sexually...
Lifetime in Lester Ed and Judy Martin have been named this year’s parade marshals for Lester Days. The pair have lived together in Lester over 50 years, and have been there for some of Lester’s biggest moments throughout the years. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Couple named...
Tristan Taylor | Editor The West Lyon FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) chapter attended the national leadership convention June 29-July 3 in Seattle, Washington. West Lyon had six students competing in STAR events and five others competing in...
DARE OFFICER OF THE YEAR On July 15, Lyon County Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep was named 2024 DARE officer of the year at the Iowa DARE State Conference in Dubuque. Vander Stoep has taught DARE to students throughout Lyon County 28 years. Pictured is Vander Stoep and...
Recognized for his work Former West Lyon Secondary Principal Doug Jiskoot and Iowa State Education Association president, Joshua Brown. Jiskoot was awarded the association’s 2024 TEAM Award (Photo/Submitted) Jean Hessburg | Iowa State Education Association Doug...
Isaac Yeager | Staff Writer The U.S. Small Business Administration (a federal agency that provides support to small businesses) put out a press release Thursday, July 25 to inform people of low-interest disaster loans available to businesses and residents of Buena...
Road Work in Inwood Inwood saw some road work done on its streets Tuesday, July 30, as part of a larger county project. Pictured are crews laying asphalt on the road on Jefferson Street between Maple and Main Street. Crews had begun work in the morning on the corner...
Mike Naig | Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Over the past few months, following the devasting storms and floods that have affected so many Iowans, I have traveled to communities, visiting farms, businesses and homes that have endured the worst of Mother Nature’s power....
DES MOINES— FEMA disaster assistance is available for self-employed survivors, including farmers, ranch hands, artists, musicians and mechanics, affected by the flooding, severe storms and tornadoes in 27 Iowa counties.Self-employed survivors in Adair, Adams, Buena...
Tristan Taylor | Editor Many people’s summer breaks may be rapidly coming to an end, but Lester is getting ready to host one last summer celebration with its 2024 Lester Days. The celebration will be Friday, Aug. 16, and Saturday, Aug. 17, plus a community church...
Jared Strong | Iowa Capital Dispatch Federal health officials are encouraging farm workers who tend livestock and poultry to get vaccinated for seasonal influenza to help prevent a bird flu mutation that might spark a pandemic in people.The U.S. Centers for Disease...
Josh Murray American Red Cross Aug. 5, 2024 — The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat and people head out for final summer travel plans. Since July 1, the Red Cross national blood supply has...
A big part of making Democracy work is creating a time and place for competing candidates of an office to have an opportunity to share views and display their unique qualities. It’s the work of voters to engage in these opportunities, educate themselves, and make...