Ready for the Big Event | The group of West Lyon students attending the inauguration watch party in Washington, D.C. The event was hosted by Close Up, an organization that gets kids close-up to the government. Left to right: Miles Christiansen, Jackson Doorneweerd,...
Inside the collapse The northern end of the Inwood gym following its roof collapse in 2023. (Photo/Submitted) Two-year anniversary of Inwood gym roof collapse Tristan Taylor | Editor On Jan. 28, 2023, at approximately 7:15 p.m., part of the roof over the Inwood...
Larchwood explores options for new community center Tristan Taylor | Editor A new committee has been meeting in Larchwood these recent months to discuss ideas for a new community center in town. This New Community Center Committee is led by city council members, Ned...
SPIRIT OF CY AWARD Laura Beyenhof (right), the Lyon County K-12 program coordinator for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, was honored with the Spirit of Cy Award during the 2025 Northwest ISU Extension and Outreach Awards Event in Le Mars. This award...
On Jan. 14, Laura Beyenhof (second from left), Jill Postma (second from right) and Carly Herum (right) from Lyon County were awarded the Disaster Relief Special Award during the 2025 Northwest ISU Extension and Outreach Awards Event in Le Mars Jan. 14. This award...
Inwood Public Pool This photo shows the original Inwood Public Pool, circa 1970, after it had been originally built. The open space in the background is where the modern day community center will one day stand, not having been constructed yet at this time.
4.0 Honor RollSeventh Grade – Brystol Berentschot, Cora Froelich, Marissa Mogler, Kenli MyrlieEighth Grade – Aubry Erpenbach, Brecken Mogler, Emersyn Moser, Hannah Snyders, Trenton Anderson, Eric BooteNinth Grade – Jessa Ciesielski, Rowyn Knoblock, Matthew MoserTenth...
Tristan Taylor | Editor Nine teams from West Lyon Community School competed in the District Large Group Speech meet on Saturday, January 25. The competition was hosted in Sheldon, Iowa. Seven out of the nine groups received a rating of I during the contest, and have...
Learn how to prune like a pro Amy Lyon | Staff Writer After cleaning up the mountains of leaves autumn provides, people don’t always think about tree care for quite some after that. However, winter and early spring are the best times to consider an important process:...
Jennifer Shutt, Shauneen Miranda | Iowa Capital Dispatch WASHINGTON — Donald Trump took the presidential oath of office for the second time Monday during an inauguration ceremony inside the U.S. Capitol rotunda.The swearing-in marked the culmination of a four-year...
Randy Feenstra On Wednesday, Jan. 22, I voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the Laken Riley Act, which included my legislation with Senator Joni Ernst — Sarah’s Law — as an amendment. This important bill now heads to President Trump’s desk for his...
Skyler Wheeler | House Representative District 4 It is an honor to once again serve the great people of northwest Iowa! This year I will once again serve as the chair of the house education committee along with serving on the judiciary, higher education and local...
Stop at The Shop The Shop at 803 Holder Street in Larchwood has been servicing resident’s cars for 27 year. They can be reached at 712-477-2953 for your car care needs as the winter weather continues on. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) The Shop in Larchwood servicing the...
The Station provides services and recommendations Amy Lyon | Staff Writer The winter months can be brutal on so many parts of life. Something especially susceptible to the bitter cold and boundless snow is a vehicle. Routine maintenance can help cars run smoothly...
30 YEARS OF AUTO BODY EXPERIENCE Duston Dreesman of Dusty’s Auto Body in Rock Rapids has been doing auto body work over 30 years. Dusty’s Auto Body does insurance work for collision repair, windshield chip repair, windshields and all automotive body work....
By Kayla Jenson Samantha Kathryn Frances De Smet also known as Sammy joined her parents Bridget and Michael De Smet on November 27, 2006. She completed their family and remained the favorite child and only child.During Samatha’s time at West Lyon she participated in...
By Olivia Feucht The one and only Brennan Jude Boltjes was born on July 12, 2006, and ever since then he’s been causing good-natured mischief wherever he goes. His family includes his dad Bryan Boltjes, his mom Kim Metzger, and his step-dad Jesse Metzger. He also has...
By Kyndra Gramstad On a cold wintery night of January 8th, 2007, Alexa Brianne Van Wyk, also known as Lexers and Grimace, was welcomed home by her parents Gregg and Jessie along with her older siblings: Shaela (24) and Logan (21). When asked about her role-model she...
By Zoe Kellenberger Samantha Marie Feikema, known as Sam or Sammy to most, was born on the beautiful summer day of June 19, 2006 to her loving parents Chris (46) and Janet (43) Feikema. Sam’s role model is her mom. Sam explains, “She has always pushed me to be the...
By Kayla Jenson Lane Dawson Stokely, also known as PBR, was born to his mother and father, Laura and Jack Stokely on June 23, 2006. His time to shine as the only child didn’t last long as his younger brother Luke joined him and then his youngest brother Jase shortly...