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...
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Signing for the Future
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...
One month of serving our area
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...
Updates at Lake Pahoja
Park Improvements As part of the many improvements to Lake Pahoja the Lyon County Conservation Board has been hard at work on, new floating docks have been installed around the lake. (Photo/Submitted) Tristan Taylor | Editor As the park staff at Lake Pahoja prepare...
A look at the Grand March
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...
Blood Run National Historic Landmark dedication service held Thursday, April 4
DEDICATING THE BLOOD RUN NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARKER Pictured are those who attended the Blood Run National Historic Landmarker ceremony Thursday, April 4. Pictured (left to right); Dustin Lovejoy (Omaha Tribal Council), Jacob Schaben (Iowa Department of Natural...
Celebrating National Library Week
The Inwood Public Library hosted an open house on Tuesday, April 9, in celebration of Nation Library Week. Snacks and drinks were available to all who came. Pictured from left to right are library director Laura Olson and library board members Mary Stai and Hennie...
Hayven Wayne Hollingshead
By Samantha Feikema Hayven Wayne Hollingshead was born on June 27, 2005. His lovely family consists of his parents Luke and Courtney Irwin. Hayven is also the older brother to his siblings Brennan (11), Evan (9), and Ivy (1). Hayven’s role model in life is his...
Macey Ann Jones
By Evy Knoblock Macey Ann Jones was born on June 7th, 2006. She was welcomed home by her loving parents Curtis and Nola Jones. However, older sister Kara (21) was not too thrilled, but she found out in the end it all worked out because they are now each other’s best...
Tara Beth Hoogendoorn
By Tessa Boysen On January 6, 2006 Tara Beth Hoogendoorn was given life by her parents Andrea and Dustin Hoogendoorn. She is the youngest of her siblings. Her two older brothers are Trent (22) and Grant (20).In high school Tara kept very busy. She is involved in color...
Mathias Lee Knoblock
Lauryn Martin Mathias Lee Knoblock was born on September 8, 2005 to his lovely parents Thadd and Wendy Knoblock. Mathias is proud to be a middle child in his family. He has an older brother, Adam (22), an older sister, Adrienne (20), and two younger brothers, Mitchell...
April Students of the Month and Sanford Students of the Quarter
The April Students of Month are: Front row: Aidan Jennings (Arts), Kayla Knoblock (Service), Carter Kruse (Vocational), Ryker Metzger (Academics), and Elliot Snyders (Sportsmanship) The Sanford Students of the Quarter are Hayven Hollingshead and Jana Ter Wee The April...
Poems from Mrs. Bahnson’s class
In honor of National Poetry Month, the Mass Media class will run a 5-week series featuring the poems of Mrs. Bahnson’s fourth grade class. The second week of poems are below.I am… PoemBy Braylee KoedamI am a younger and older sister.I wonder what will happen in the...
New Leadership Needed at the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office
Letter to the Editor By now, if you drive through Lyon County you have likely seen campaign signs for the office of Sheriff for the upcoming primary election. I, Brian Hilt, am seeking the Republican nomination, and so is the incumbent, Stewart Vander Stoep.I am...
Donations that make life-saving differences
Craig Hohn | Contributor Avera Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital Are you registered?It’s an election year, and voting is important. But we’re talking about organ donation. Registering as a donor is something you can do today that could save a life tomorrow.April is...
I-29 Moo University May 9 webinar to focus on crossbreeding for improved health and profitability on dairy farms
ORANGE CITY, Iowa - The I-29 Moo University 2024 Dairy Webinar Series continues Thursday, May 9 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. CDT. The webinar will feature a discussion on crossbreeding systems to improve profitability of dairy farms.Dr. Brad Heins, Professor of Dairy...
Three-time champions
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...
Celebrating one year in business
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...
Focusing on ministry
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...
Celebrating our local libraries
National Library Week Laura Olson, director of the Inwood Public Library, holds up a flag dedicated to National Library Week. Inwood, along with libraries across the nation, will be celebrating the week from April 7-13. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Editor...