Making Relationships and Memories Kiann Blomgren works on a student’s hair while two other students braid hers. Blomgren recently went on a mission trip to Kenya, where she taught and built relationships with students at Pleasant Hope Academy, like the ones pictured...
Celebrating 100 Years Marion Matzen recently celebrated her 100th birthday alongside her family Feb. 18, marking the monumental achievement. A resident at Fellowship Village in Inwood, she said her secret to a long life has been taking each day as it comes....
CREATING FUN FOR PEDIATRIC PATIENTS Funds from the 2025 Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital golf benefit are being used to create murals in two pediatric exam rooms at Avera Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital and Clinic. Pictured is the space mural, created by artist...
Seniors living in Inwood that attend West Lyon Community School, Western Christian High School, Netherlands Reformed Christian School or Sioux Falls Christian School, or are homeschooled, can now apply for a scholarship through the Inwood Kiwanis Club. Eligible...
Peyton Hinderks | Chapter Reporter The March meeting of the Country Kids 4-H Club was recently held. The meeting was called to order by Hazel Niemeyer and 20 members were in attendance. Demonstrations were presented by Emily Attema on how to make soap, Truett Heyden...
State Representative | Elinor Levin Every Iowan, every human, needs water to survive. Whether to drink, to grow plants, to fish, swim, kayak and paddle, or to uplift amazing local breweries, wineries and cideries, the water we access simply must be healthy and...
Mike Naig | Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Every Iowan deserves clean, safe drinking water. That’s not negotiable. It’s fundamental to our health, our communities and our quality of life. As secretary of agriculture, protecting our natural resources while keeping Iowa...
KidsTalkAboutGod.org By Carey Kinsolving and Friends “Jesus turns your sadness into joy like flipping a pancake,” says Logan, 8. “It might be a little messy at first, but it comes out great on the other side.” That’s a delicious way to describe something that can be...
Robin Opsahl | iowacapitaldispatch.com Iowa Capital Dispatch Iowa House Republicans approved a bill Thursday banning local governments from providing anti-discrimination protections for groups not listed in the state’s Civil Rights Act. Senate File 579 — a measure...
Randy’s Roundup Randy Feenstra | District Representative Historically, Congress would pass a farm bill every five years with bipartisan support. Unfortunately, we are now nearing a decade since the last farm bill and Iowa farmers need congress to act now more than...
By Eliana Kooi This last Saturday, February 28, West Lyon sent 12 students to compete in the Speech Districts at the Sioux City North High School. They participated in 22 events with 18 of them earning a “1” rating. All 12 of the students had at least one of their...
By Alyssa Hoogestraat On April 27, 2007 Tanner Michael Lynott stole the spotlight from his older brothers, Jake, Kade, and Brady. He was welcomed into this world by his loving parents, Jerrod and Wendy Lynott. He was lucky enough to have Summer, his sister-in-law, and...
By Katelyn Berentschot Benjamin Wayne Meyer was born on July 17, 2007 to his parents Wayne and Angela Meyer, a couple years after his older sister Brooklyn (21). He was the final addition to their amazing family. Throughout Ben’s life, his role model has always been...
By Nevaeh Van Dyke On the 27th of June in 2007, Cody Joseph Snyders was born as the oldest child of his parents, Ryan and Laura Snyders. A few years later, his little sister, Hannah, came into the picture. Yes, Cody has a fun family, but he’d have to say his dog,...
By Savannah Smith On a very warm early summer day of June 8th, 2007, Jared was welcomed into the world by his proud parents Leanne and Kyle Ciesielski, along with his very excited older brother Trevor (20). Exactly 2 years later on Jared’s 2nd birthday his younger...
Coming Together Through Music(above right) West Lyon hosted its annual elementary program Thursday, March 5, showcasing its first-, third- and fifth-grade classes. Pictured are students in fifth grade performing during the program. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Coming...
Kylee Miller | Staff Writer Kmiller@ncppub.com Next Level Health and Fitness, a workout gym with locations in Larchwood and Rock Rapids, brought the Olympic competition to the gym. The competition was held Feb. 6- 22. “We like to offer different competitions and in...
After beating Riverside to earn a spot in the state tournament, the Wildcats huddled around West Lyon’s district-winner flag in celebration. (Photo/Kari Jurrens) Christie, West Lyon dominate Riverside to go to state Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com...
CHECKING THE COMMUNITY’S BUILDINGS In recent months, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office has begun doing overnight building checks of the communities’ businesses and public buildings. Deputies are encouraged to walk through the county’s communities, check to make sure...
AWARDS AND PIE State auditor Rob Sand (right) visited Inwood Monday, Feb. 23, to deliver an award for the Public Innovations and Efficiencies (PIE) program, along with an apple pie. Representatives from the city (left-right) Carol Vander Kolk, city clerk, Travis...