Landon Pottebaum and Lauryn Martin were speakers for the class of 2024 at this weekend’s graduation ceremony. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) The class of 2024 throws their caps into the air in celebration of finally graduating. 62 students walked across the stage on Saturday....
Going above and beyond West Lyon presented four awards to staff members at the school during its graduation ceremony. Pictured are award winners Leanne Ciesielski, Jenny McKenny, Mark Rentschler and Bruce Metzger. (Photo/Submitted) Tristan Taylor | Editor During West...
Leah Blauwet prepares to go down the Seat Belt Convincer, a car seat on a ramp that simulates a minor car crash. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Savannah Smith rides down the Seat Belt Convincer and experiences the sudden stop at the end. The device is built to simulate a...
Jade Bolin directs the West Lyon Symphonic Band during the Senior Showcase Concert. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Miguel Hernandez, Ethan Feikema and Landon Pottebaum all received the Music Merit Award in celebration of their leadership and participation in both band and...
Volunteer of the Year Rob Horstman (left) was presented the 2024 Outstanding Community Service Award by Paul Kippley (right) at the Inwood Community Fair. Horstman is pastor at First Reformed Church and volunteers at multiple organizations throughout Inwood....
Lauryn Martin Landon Pottebaum Tristan Taylor | Editor Seniors of West Lyon High School will soon be saying goodbye to their school. The commencement ceremony will take place Saturday, May 11, at 4 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. Senior speakers for this year’s...
Dakota Van Grouw performing with her classmates at Inwood Christian School’s Spring Program April 22. In her class’s first song, each student held a sign for one of the 12 disciples of Jesus. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) K-K-Kazoo Students of Inwood Christian School...
Going Mobile Brienna Bruggeman, owner of Freedom Brew in Larchwood, stands next to her new espresso cart. She plans to bring it to events throughout Lyon County, as well as other private catered events. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Editor Larchwood’s local...
Alexa Van Wyk on saxophone performing a solo during the song “Such Sweet Thunder.” (Photo/ Tristan Taylor) “I want to thank all of the members of this band for making my last year so fun and memorable. As the only returning member of the rhythm section, I want to also...
REMEMBERING THE LIVES THEY LIVED John Madland speaking at the Inwood Museum during the annual ice cream social. He spoke on the experiences of his father, Dallas “Bud” Madland, in World War II. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Son of local man speaks at Inwood Museum’s Ice...
THE TRUTH ABOUT OUR NATIONAL SYMBOL Naturalist Emily Ostrander hosted this month’s Coffee with Conservation at the nature center. She played a game of “Trueor False?” with the audience over common myths about the bald eagle. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Final Coffee with...
Johannah Boote and her prom date Javier Padilla flex for the crowd as they make their way through the grand march ceremony last weekend. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Editor On the evening of Saturday, April 13, West Lyon Community School had its annual prom...
Securing a Career West Lyon student Cole Balster, center, signed to work with Richarz Repair in Larchwood after graduation. Michael Moe, left, and Lee Richarz, right, explained they gave Balster the nickname “Pockets” after seeing him with his hands in his pockets...
More than a food pantry Manna Market Food & More Pantry has been open for over a month now and has been serving guests from Inwood and surrounding area. These pieces of art that welcome guests in to the building were created by volunteer and Dream Team member...
Continued from featured story Olivia Feucht escorted by Ryker Metzger Keira Stensland escorted by Lawrence Hillman Sophia Niemeyer escorted by Jacob Morgan Jenna Bullerman escorted by Jackson Ver Meer Malison Rentschler escorted by Jorge Padilla Jana TerWee escorted...
Record Breakers The WL Jazz Band gathered around their first-place trophy from the Iowa Jazz Championships. They competed in Ames for their third consecutive victory. Front row: Evan Klarenbeek, Carson DeSmet, Landon Pottebaum, Jo Boote, Ethan Feikema, Miguel...
First Birthday Kellie Stark, owner of Chuds Pub and Grub in Larchwood, is celebrating one year in business. She and her husband, Dan, plan to celebrate with the community with different events all month long. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Editor A local...
Dustin Rodger, director of ATLAS of Lyon County ATLAS director discusses changes, programming Dominique Kooiker | Editor Spring has sprung at ATLAS of Lyon County, based in Rock Rapids, and with this season of rebirth comes several new ideas and programs. Dustin...
Landon Pottebaum. (Photo/ Laura Hinspeter) Jana TerWee. (Photo/ Laura Hinspeter) Jackson Doorneweerd. (Photo/ Laura Hinspeter) Holding their trophy with pride The West Lyon Wildcat Jazz Choir holds up its trophy from State Championships. In front are seniors Anthony...
Local lawncare service Alyssa Van Beek, owner and operator of the new business Just Add Water, is bringing comprehensive lawn care to her home area of northwest Iowa. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Editor With spring officially here, it won’t be long until...