Students of Inwood Christian School, along with family and members of the community, gathered outside this past Wednesday to pray together during the See You at the Pole event. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Editor It was a crisp morning Wednesday, Sept. 25,...
Homecoming Court Members of the 2024 West Lyon Homecoming Court. From left to right: Kiann Blomgren, Kyndra Gramstad, Bryson Childress, Carson Hoogeveen, king Tate Hawf, queen Annie Metzger, Gage Blauwet, Carson Meyer, Jordyn Aeschliman and Olivia Feucht....
A THANKFUL WILDCAT TURNED RAIDER Matt McCarty gives a heart-felt thanks at the 2024 West Lyon coronation Tuesday, Sept. 17. He, along with the 1999 West Lyon state championship football team, was inducted into the West Lyon Hall of Fame. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Amy...
Academic MotivationTim Weidenbach, director with High Power Sports, was the guest speaker at this year’s West Lyon ABC Awards. He encouraged students to be proud of their accomplishments today and think about everything they’d talk about 40 years from now....
On the tip of your nose After tagging a monarch butterfly, West Lyon student Taylor Bruggeman delicately places it on her nose before letting it fly free on its migration path. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Gotcha! Naturalist Emily Ostrander helps student Kenzie Koedam with...
A THUMB’S-UP MEAL From left to right, Nevaeh, Matt and Memphis Van Dyke enjoy waffles and sausages during the all-you-can-eat meal served at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Inwood Tuesday night. The proceeds of the free-will donations for the meal were given to support...
NEW STAFF WRITER AT REPORTER AND HERALD Amy Lyon of Rock Rapids has been hired as a staff writer at the Lyon County Reporter and the West Lyon Herald. Lyon started in this position Sept. 3. She enjoys writing and is excited to uncover the stories of community members...
Ready to Perform The West Lyon Wildcat Marching Band prepares to take the field for their performance, led by director Jade Bolin. This year’s show is entitled “Eyes Wide Open.” (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Jackson Doorneweerd, Senior, Trumpet, Field Commander“Marching band...
2024 Homecoming Court Pictured is the 2024 West Lyon Homecoming Court. Bottom row (left to right): Olivia Feucht, Jordyn Aeschliman, Kyndra Gramstad, Kiann Blomgren and Annie Metzger. Top row (left to right): Gage Blauwet, Bryson Childress, Tate Hawf, Carson Hoogeveen...
Isaac Yeager | Staff Writer On Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 3 p.m., a public hearing was held at the Lyon County Courthouse to determine whether Brian Hilt’s objection to Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep’s nomination as Libertarian candidate for the upcoming general election was...
Learning about our history (right) Tyler Sullivan visits the Lyon County Historical Society in Rock Rapids on his journey to see the 99 counties of Iowa. He said he loves to learn about the history of small towns at museums like this. (Photo/Submitted) Tristan Taylor...
Practice Makes Perfect Garrit Vreeman takes his turn to practice his trapping skills at Lake Pahoja. He and other young kids took part in the workshop put on by the Iowa DNR. (Photo/Madalynn Van Der Weerd) Professional Advice Local nuisance trapper, Jason Bakker, was...
Mission to Jackson Members of Seeds of Faith Community Church in Lester spent a week this past June in Jackson, Mississippi, on a mission trip. While there they helped at an organization for domestic violence victims, as well as helping one of the local churches....
A Welcome Back and Hello Jerod Reinking, secondary principal for West Lyon Community School, introduces himself to his junior and senior high students on the first day of school. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Editor Some children may groan and some parents...
Tristan Taylor | Editor Two new teachers will be joining the Inwood Christian School team for the 2024-2025 school year. Each were asked questions about their new jobs at Inwood Christians, and were also asked to share about their personal lives as well. Their answers...
Tristan Taylor | Editor For the 2024-2025 school year, West Lyon Community School is welcoming in six new members to its teaching staff. Three will be in the elementary wing, and three will be working with junior and senior high students.Each of the new teachers were...
LEARNING HOW IT’S MADE Leroy Stuerman of LVO Manufacturing in Rock Rapids explains the workings of a donut-hole maker to Sen. Chuck Grassley Tuesday, Aug. 20. Grassley visited LVO Manufacturing as part of his annual 99-county tour. After the tour, Grassley answered...
Cruising in style Lester Parade Marshals Ed and Judy Martin. They ride in the back of Ed’s convertible after years of being the ones who drove other people through the parade. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Vintage tractors Nathan Knapp drives his Allis-Chalmers tractor...
Ready to leadJerod Reinking, new secondary principal at West Lyon Community School, has been prepping for his first school year amid much construction and changes to the school itself. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) West Lyon welcomes new secondary principal Tristan Taylor |...
Arts under construction The new auditorium under construction on the north end of West Lyon. It is planned to be fully enclosed by snowfall of this year. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) A Rooftop View A look at where a new wrestling room and weight rooms will be located from...