PRESERVING HISTORY Jim Zangger explains a picture of an archaeological excavation site at Blood Run during Inwood Museum’s 10th annual ice cream social March 29. He and Steve Simons presented on the nonprofit organization Friends of Blood Run and their efforts to...
OWNERS OF RICHARZ REPAIRDani Van Beek, Lee Richarz and Michael Moe are owners of Richarz Repair in Larchwood. The diesel repair business celebrated its 15th anniversary with an open house March 28. (Photo/Amy Lyon) SHOWING APPRECIATION Employees of Richarz Repair in...
Practice Makes Perfect Parker Lems, Blair Lems, Jayla Van De Stroet and Taysen Van Beek practice their choreography and actions for “The Music Machine,” the musical for Inwood Christian School’s spring program. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Feel the Groove Maeva Sterns...
Figuring it Out Jett and Kale Meyer work together to decide whether animals are insects or not at this month’s Nature Tales. This conservation program was hosted at the Inwood and Larchwood Public Libraries and were led by Naturalist Dayton Buntjer. (Photo/Tristan...
All-State Participants Ava Van Dyke (left) and Kaitlynn Beldin (right) were given the opportunity to showcase their talent at Iowa All-State Individual Speech. They performed in solo musical theatre and acting, respectively. (Photos/Submitted) Tristan Taylor | Editor...
State Competitors From Left to Right: Hayden Myrlie, Carver Myrlie, Gabby Ripperda, Haddie Dreisen and Audrey Rentschler. These five West Lyon students competed in the Knights of Columbus State Free-Throw Contest last weekend. (Photo/Submitted) Tristan Taylor | Editor...
91 Sioux Falls, South Dakota April 2, 2025 Raymond Bender, 91, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025. At his request, no funeral services are planned. Burial will be in the South Dakota State Veterans Cemetery, Sioux Falls, at a later...
Brian Hilt | Lyon County Sheriff Dear Lyon County,Greetings again from the men and women of the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office. Winter has now passed, and we look forward to spring here in Lyon County.Though only mentioning them briefly, the change in seasons occasions...
Randy Feenstra Opening new export markets for Iowa farmers increases demand for our agricultural commodities and puts more money into the pockets of our producers. This is an especially important mission after four years of indifference and inaction under the Biden...
Q&A with Chuck Grassley Q: What was one of the top issues at your recent county meetings? A: For several years, including at my 12 county meetings in March, Iowans continue to voice their concerns about the high cost of prescription drugs. Iowans depend on...
Ava Van Dyke and Kaitlynn Beldin were selected to perform at this year’s All-State Individual Speech Festival By Malison Rentschler On Monday, March 31, two Individual Speech participants from West Lyon traveled to Cedar Falls to compete at the All-State Individual...
Nix Meemken was born on the fall day of October 7, 2006. Nix was the firstborn of Jackie Bolstad (52), and later Alex (14) joined the family. Orin (72) and Susan Bolstad (74), Nix’s grandparents, are also a very important part of their family.Nix had some good...
By Sophia Niemeyer On November 18, 2006, Jaxan Jay Huyser was welcomed into the world by his parents, Bonnie and Jordan Huyser, and his older brother, Dylan (26). Jaxan was followed later by his three younger siblings: Sidney (17), Mylie (14), and Tysan (12)....
By Kyndra Gramstad On the beautiful day of May 25, 2006, Olivia Grace Feucht, better known as Liv, blessed her family with her warm presence. She was welcomed by her parents Josh and Lyndsey and her older sister Lily, who Liv claims is the favorite child. One of the...
By Olivia Feucht Kyndra Lin Gramstad, known to many as Ken, was born on a brisk fall day of October 7, 2006. Kyndra was welcomed by her parents Kjert and Michelle Gramstad as well as her older siblings Korbyn (Amber), Jalyn, and Mallory. When she was born she stole...
Can I Pet the Dog? (Bottom to Top) Preschool students Daxton Koedam, Brooks Banister, Declan Antrim and Leo Suess pet Grace Boeke’s rescue dog, Sadie. (Photo/Submitted) All Kinds of Pets Emili Martinez Maldonado reaches out to pet Bob the painted turtle. She and her...
Welcoming Our New NHS Members New National Honor Society members, inducted Monday, March 24, at West Lyon. Bottom Row: Jonathan Leuthold, Daxtyn Metzger, Dawson Klarenbeek, Easton DeJong, Carter Metzger, Micah Van Beek. Top Row: Olivia Metzger, Erica Knapp, Lucy...
Singer and Songwriter Chloe Klarenbeek performs an original song on her guitar entitled, “Finding Myself Not Missing You,” at West Lyon’s Fine Arts Night. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Learning the Different Cultures Madilyn Arp shows off her repurposed hand fan she...
The state of Iowa observed Severe Weather Awareness Week March 24-28. This was a joint effort between The Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the National Weather Service.“Iowa is familiar with extreme weather and flooding. Last year, we...
Elayna Vlastuin puts together her care package at this month’s Clover Kids meeting. Each care package will be sent to different nursing homes in the county. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Clover Kids meet for March program Tristan Taylor | Editor On Tuesday, March 25, a group...
