By Sophia Niemeyer On August 22, 2006, Javier Adrian Padilla Guzman, also known as Javi by his friends, was welcomed into the world by his parents, Sandra Guzman and Arturo Padilla. He was also welcomed by his older brother, Jorge Padilla (20). As he is very close...
By Olivia Feucht Juan Andrès Lopez Delgado was born on January 14, 2006. He was welcomed by his parents Heriberto and Idalia. His family also includes his two brothers Ivan and Erick and his two sister Mayra and Milagros.Andrès’ favorite singer is Natanael Cano who is...
By Opal Niemeyer Evalyn Riley Gana was brought into this world on January 18, 2007 a cold winter’s day. Her family includes her parents Grant and Jane and her four siblings Opal, Sophia, Hazel, and William Niemeyer.Evalyn has accomplished a lot in high school. She has...
By Zoe Kellenberger Brennan Cole Roudybush, known by Rowdy or Bean, was welcomed into this world on August 16, 2007. Brennan is the youngest sibling in the house, as his two brothers Dawson (25) and Christian (20) came before him. The parents to this trio, Brian and...
By Zoe Kellenberger On the late spring day of April 28, 2007, Katie Elizabeth Steen was born to her loving parents, Dustin and April Steen. Katie was also welcomed by her favorite, older brother Blake (19). Katie is grateful to have had her mother as her role model...
BROTHERLY BONDING Members of Alvord Fire and Rescue enjoy time together making pancakes for their annual pancake feed March 8. From left to right, Glen Meyer, Lance Van Roekel, Ross DeJager, Dylan Teunissen and Damon Knobloch. (Photo/Amy Lyon) Alvord Fire and Rescue...
Beholding the Bird’s Nest Kale and Jett Meyer look in awe at a bird’s nest during this month’s Nature Tots program at the Larchwood Public Library. The theme of the month was learning about birds. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Nature Tots program returns Tristan Taylor |...
Colt Metzger | FFA Officer at Large On Feb. 10, officers of the West Lyon FFA chapter attended CTE Day in Des Moines. Armed with the knowledge of their FFA chapter proceedings, meetings and classes, they rose bright and early that morning to educate the public. Inside...
WL Dominates Substate Final, Will be second seed in Des Moines West Lyon boys’ basketball poses for a team photo Saturday, March 1, after qualifying for the Class 2A state tournament in Des Moines. After multiple years of losing their substate final, the Wildcats...
Stoking the Flames Nahla Romero, Allanah Bruggeman and Chyles Meendering huddle around their fire and they try to keep it going with the help of Kyle Ciesielski (left). (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Conservation hosts winter survival day Tristan Taylor | Editor Fifth-grade...
A Welcome Introduction Dayton Buntjer, recently hired-naturalist with Lyon County Conservation, led the monthly Coffee with Conservation program to introduce herself to the community and share her plans for the coming months. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) First Coffee with...
STEP IN TIME | The cast of River Valley Players’ “Mary Poppins” poses after singing “Step in Time.” “Mary Poppins” was presented in the Forster Auditorium in Rock Rapids Feb. 28 and March 1 and 2. Gracia Poppinga stepped in for Maggie McCarthy in this picture....
Tristan Taylor | Editor The Inwood Kiwanis Club met at its regular time Wednesday, Feb. 26, with a meeting starting at 12:30 p.m. After a hymn and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, the secretary’s and treasury’s reports were given from previous meetings. As part of...
Jessa Haahr | Club Reporter The Country Kids 4-H Club met Thursday, Feb. 20, at the Inwood Community Center. The meeting was called to order by Kendra Van Regenmorter. There were 25 members present.After the business meeting, Jayne and Rhonda from Primrose Market in...
Safety Statistics As part of her safe driving project with FCCLA, student Chloe Klarenbeek partnered with Freedom Brew in Larchwood to offer discounts to every wearing their seatbelt. She designed these stickers with safe driving facts to go on every cup handed out....
Peek into the Past An aerial view of Inwood taken from the north with Highway 18 in the background. This photo would have been taken sometime between 1969 and 1974, but the exact date was not listed. The photograph features the original Inwood pool, which was built in...
By Opal Niemeyer Carson Paul Meyer also known as Smalls, was born on the 8th day of a chilly November in 2006 to his parents Wes and Dawn Meyer. He was also welcomed into the world by his two older brothers Logan and Jaxon. Carson’s role models are his dad and his...
by Opal Niemeyer Tayton Roger Knobloch was born to his parents Derek and Connie Knobloch on April 19, 2006. His older brother Talin Knobloch also welcomed Tayton home, completing their family of four. Tayton’s role model is his father. Tayton says, “He is always going...
By Malison Rentschler Tyra Brook Roemen was born on May 28, 2006 to her loving parents Jennifer and Ryan, and her older sister, Claire (22). A couple years later, Tyra’s younger sister, Ashley (16) was born, followed by their younger brother, John (14). Tyra would...
By Kyndra Gramstad On Saturday, February 22, eight West Lyon students had the distinct honor of traveling to Ames, IA to perform at the All-State Large Group Speech Festival.All state is the highest honor any speech student can receive. The Large Group season begins...