Born and Raised Linda and Alan Snyders have always called Larchwood home, and this year they are being honored with the title of parade marshals for the 2025 Larchwood Family Days celebration. They will lead the parade Saturday, July 12. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) 2025...
SEA TURTLE SHELL Lyon County naturalist Dayton Buntjer shows off a sea turtle shell for the kids to see and touch during one of their critter corner events at the Lyon County Nature Center June 20. (Photo/Amy Lyon) Preschoolers experience animals close up Amy Lyon |...
A photo from last year’s parade during the 2024 Inwood 4th of July Celebration. Pictured was the 2024 Miss Inwood, Opal Niemeyer, along with Little Miss Inwoods Elle Baumeister, Tayvia Williams and Jurnee Faber. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Preview of Inwood 4th of July...
Decisions, Decisions Sisters Eliza and Lydia Nieuwendorp deciding on what colors they what to put in their tie-dyed T-shirts. The Inwood Public Library hosted a tie-dye day as part of their summer reading program. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Story TimeInwood Public Library...
TRACTOR AND BALER Colin Schreurs, left, and Abel Geardink, right, smile by their accomplishment of making a John Deere tractor and baler June 26 at Larchwood City Hall. (Photo/Amy Lyon) Larchwood Library hosts Miss Tiffany Amy Lyon | Staff Writer On June 26, Larchwood...
Kyle Spaans, ag/business banking officer at Peoples Bank in Rock Valley, recently graduated from the Iowa Bankers Association Leadership Institute. (Photo/Submitted) Kyle Spaans of Peoples Bank in Rock Valley successfully completed the Iowa Bankers Association...
West Lyon Band Director, Curtis Ohrlund, covered head to toe inwhipped cream as part of a band carnival.
Dear Editor,Governor Reynolds vetoed HF 639, which would have restricted companies from using eminent domain for projects like the proposed carbon pipelines unless they qualify as a “common carrier”, and agreement to serve the public fairly by transporting other...
Inwood’s 2025 Parade Marshals Larry and Henrietta Kruse were named this year’s parade marshals for the Inwood Fourth of July celebration. Having lived here since 1965, they both agree they wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Inwood Fourth of...
Happy to be at Camp Payton Dieters, Alexis Leuthold and Kamara Koedam are all smiles during Outdoor Adventures Camp. They take a moment for a photo while waiting their turn in line at the archery range. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Absolute Amazement Shayla Singsaath looks...
Inwood community center committee discusses next steps Tristan Taylor | Editor The Inwood Community Center Committee met Tuesday, June 17, to discuss the future direction of the new community center building and review possible schematics of what the building will...
BUBBLE TRAPPED Bryson Gacke blows a bubble out of the bubble surrounding him during the B-Town Bubble Show at the Inwood Community Center June 19. (Photo/Amy Lyon) Inwood Public Library hosts B-Town Bubbles Amy Lyon | Staff Writer Valarie with B-Town Bubbles...
Balloon Creations The Larchwood Public Library sponsored a balloon show from Mr. Twister as part of the summer reading program. Pictured are the lucky kids who were chosen to help out during the show. (Front Row) Callie McKenny, Bob Anderson (A.K.A Mr. Twister) and...
The Inwood Rescue Squad demonstrates how a heart monitor works. (Left to Right) Mark Nelson, Kathy Beer and Paul Aslesen.
Brian Hilt | Lyon County Sheriff The month of May was an exciting month internally at the sheriff’s office. One highlight of the month, which I don’t have space to really address here, was for members of the team to be able to go to Washington, D.C., during National...
To the Citizens of Lyon County,As you may have heard, in the early morning hours of Feb. 2, 2025, I was charged with Operating While Intoxicated, First Offense, following a traffic stop that began because I was speeding. I entered a plea of guilty to that charge on...
The Wonders of Alaska Marae Gerber, Kayla Knoblock, Ellie Metzger and Kayla Knoblock pose in front of the mountains during their agri-tourism trip to Alaska. (Photo/Submitted) On the High Seas Abby Knobloch and Kayla Knoblock show off their big catch while on a...
DECORATING THE BUS Kids use special crayons to color on the 605 Magic Art Bus outside Larchwood City Hall June 12. Marlo Arp, owner of the 605 Magic Art Bus, organized many art-related activities to boost kids’ creativity. (Photo/Amy Lyon) PLAY-DOH MASTERPIECE Paisley...
The Big Finale Lane Blankespoor holds up the dollar bill, nicknamed “Daredevil George,” that was part of the final act in Jonathan May’s magic show at Inwood Public Library. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Inwood Public Library hosts weekly summer reading program Tristan...
Kiann Blomgren Ava Phillips Raelynn Ita Sydney Arnold Meet this year’s Miss Lester and her Little Miss Lesters Tristan Taylor | Editor Miss Lester 2025, Kiann Blomgren, was officially crowned Wednesday, June 11. She was alongside her Little Miss Lesters, Sydney...
