During the week of March 10-15, 10 Iowans joined more than 50 landowners and advocates from eight states traveled to Washington, D.C., to urge their members of Congress to cut the wasteful 45Q U.S. federal tax credit program that underpins the Carbon Capture and...
Emma Evans | Chapter Reporter The last few weeks, the West Lyon FFA Chapter has been busy with competition season. Students have competed at two events: FFA Sub-Districts and District Convention. Listed below are the results from both competitions. Thank you to the...
Peek into the Past First place winners in the Doubles Tournament at the Inwood Bowling Alley, Ken Van’t Hul and Craig Faber, 1983.
By Zoe Kellenberger Annie Grace Metzger was welcomed into this world November 17, 2006 to her loving parents Justin and Jodie Metzger, who are her role-models. Annie stated that everything her parents do in life is for the better of others. They have taught her how to...
By Malison Rentschler Jackson Donald Ver Meer, more commonly known as Lup, was welcomed into this world on March 22, 2007 by his parents Wes and Alicia. Also there to meet their baby brother was Jackson’s older brothers, Jordan (22) and Jayden (19). Jackson’s...
By Opal Niemeyer Hannah Marie TerWee, also known as Han, was born on November 12, 2006 to her parents Chad and Sandi TerWee. Hannah was also welcomed by her brother Chase (22) and her sister Emily (20). Two years later Kaitlyn (16) completed their family of 6. Hannah...
By Kayla Jenson Philip James Pottebaum also known as Phil Up or Phil entered the world on March 5th, 2007 to his mother Alison Pottebaum. He joined his older brother Anthony and they all later welcomed Jayla, the last member of their family.During Phil’s time at West...
By Sophia Niemeyer For the month of February, there were five students that supported the Wildcat community in an outstanding way. Rakel Herman earned herself the Academic Student of the Month; Madalyn Van Roekel acquired the Fine Arts Student of the Month; Tobias...
By Kyndra Gramstad On March 17th, West Lyon’s high school and junior choir and bands hosted their annual concert to display in front of their community. The concert featured JH Choir, Women’s Choir, Mixed Choir, JH Jazz Choir, Wildcat Jazz Choir, JH Jazz Band, WL Jazz...
By Opal Niemeyer On Tuesday, March 18, the West Lyon Jazz choir traveled to the University of South Dakota to perform at the yearly jazz fest and received second place.The group of 18 students faced some familiar competition, like Sheldon and Cheorkee, and some new,...
Randy Feenstra Domestic energy production is a critical component of both our short- and long-term economic growth, bolsters our national security, and strengthens our international competitiveness. From getting to work and heating and cooling homes to keeping the...
Narrator 1 and Narrator 2 Erica Meendering and Justina Bruggeman donned blue wigs as they played Narrators 1 and 2 in this year’s production of “The SeussOdyssey.” (Photo/Tristan Taylor) West Lyon to present spring play Tristan Taylor | Editor What happens when you...
On a MissionPastor Larry Wanamaker (second from right) was part of a mission trip to Tanzania earlier this year. He attended a conference with a group of American pastors to talk about the revival of the church in Africa. (Photo/Submitted) Local pastor visits Tanzania...
SWEARING IN THE NEWEST DEPUTYOn March 3, Deputy Richard Van Den Top, left, of the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office was sworn in by Sheriff Brian Hilt, right. Van Den Top had previously worked in the Lyon County Jail as a full-time jailer 11 years before moving to...
Service with a smileTayton and Mason Knobloch were the two first friendly faces you’d see walking into the CALL Lyons 4-H pork supper this past Friday. Their group was helping raise funds for the Lyon County Fair. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Editor CALL...
Focus on the Board Wildbots members Rex Rentschler, Rayna Knoblock, Lena Nesseth and Kohen Koedam watch on in anticipation as their robot attempts to complete its programmed tasks. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Wildbots West Lyon’s First Lego League team, the Wildbots,...
Tristan Taylor | Editor The Inwood Fire and Rescue Department is currently in the process of constructing a new fire station to better fit personnel and equipment. “Originally it started out to add on to our current fire station. And then eventually the guys just...
Speaking Up First-grade student, Shayla Singsaath, was one of the speakers during West Lyon’s elementary program this past Thursday evening. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Class Choir Students of West Lyon’s third-grade class are pictured singing at their annual elementary...
PRESENTER AT INWOOD MUSEUM John Madland gave a presentation about his father’s military service at last year’s ice cream social at the Inwood Museum. This year the museum will be hosting its 10th annual event Saturday, March 29, at 7 p.m. to raise money to cover...
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds today signed an extension of the proclamation relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, and manure.The proclamation is effective immediately and continues through April 7, 2025. The proclamation allows...
