Sea of Tents | With Lake Pahoja frozen solid, ice fishing tents dotted the lake this past weekend with families coming out to participate in some ice fishing together. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Winners Marcus Kock (left) won the Kids Ice Fishing Day prize for biggest...
HELPING PEOPLE THROUGHOUT LYON COUNTY Jen Smit has been director of the Lyon County Economic Development for just over a year, beginning Jan, 1, 2024. Her daily tasks include establishing and maintaining relationships with existing business, industry, governmental and...
West Lyon Students Prepare for New Speech Season Tristan Taylor | Editor Especially at a young age, speaking in front of a crowd is something that many people are not a fan of doing. And yet, that is exactly what over 30 West Lyon students have been practicing over...
Open House Larchwood Public Library hosted an open house Saturday, Jan. 11, so show off its many updates and renovations. Pictured are several members of the library board and employees along with Sen. Jeff Taylor. Front Row: Sylvia Vant Hul and Cindy Van Voorst. Back...
A new kind of club The Bakery in Larchwood is starting a new Bake Club, bringing community members together while decorating fresh-baked goods. Pictured is an example of February’s Valentine’s Day painted cookies.(Photo/Submitted Kelly Lynch) The Bakery to start new...
Under Construction Alvord’s new community center will feature a full-sized kitchen off of the gym. Both of which can be rented out for private parties. (Photo/Submitted) The Gymnasium The gym inside of Alvord’s community center. It has a full-length court that...
RUSTIC OAK BRANDS AT RIGHT: The Van Bochove family owns and operates Rustic Oak Brands Coffee and Boutique in Inwood. They opened the boutique portion of the store Nov. 29 and hope to have the coffee shop running soon. From left to right, Rayna, Angie, Brad and Tori...
Community Brought Together Alumni and members of the West Lyon community joined together with the current students to sing the Hallelujah Chorus at the holiday choir concert. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) West Lyon performs at annual holiday choir concert Tristan Taylor |...
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work Wildbots teammates Kohen Koedam and Lena Nesseth work together on the team’s robot during the robot games at a First Lego League competition. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Getting Points Natasha Mejia and Rex Rentschler review their score with a...
A Community Together As is tradition, the community joined Inwood Christian School students at the end of their Christmas Program to sing the Hallelujah Chorus. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Inwood Christian School hosts annual Christmas Concert Tristan Taylor | Editor...
SERVICE WITH SMILES Volunteers from Alvord Fire and Rescue serve soup at Alvord’s annual Santa Day Thursday, Dec. 12 at the Alvord Fire Station. They served Shari’s Kitchen chili soup and cinnamon rolls as well as chicken noodle soup, taverns and bars (Photo/Amy Lyon)...
Three Cheers for SantaAt this year’s Lester Winterfest, Santa Claus was present to talk with all of the town kids. He lets out a cheer while chatting with this group of youngsters. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Pull The Lever! Norma and Wayne Van Wyhe were given the honor of...
SMILES WITH SANTA Kasen and Kenzie Krupke pose for a picture with an elf and Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the Inwood Fire Station during community holiday events Saturday, Dec. 7. (Photo/Amy Lyon) CELEBRATIONS Marlo Arp, owner of Inwood Trading Post along with Bev Arp,...
Sights and Bright Lights This large Christmas float from the Larchwood Community Group welcomed people to the third annual Christmas Lane on Main. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Baked Goods Aplenty The Larchwood Community Group hosted a bake sale as part of Christmas Lane on...
Future Home of Performing Arts Inside of the new West Lyon auditorium. It is currently on track to be completely enclosed by winter time, with heating being installed on the ceiling above. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Building it Up The new bus barn being built to the west...
Ridge Kramer (6) and Carson Meyer (5) hold up West Lyon’s state championship banner Friday, Nov. 22, at the UNI-Dome. On their way to securing their program’s sixth Iowa-wide title in football, the undefeated Wildcats blew out Spirit Lake 42-7 in the championship...
Food and FunMembers of the community enjoy a turkey dinner as part of the annual West Lyon Band Turkey Supper Concert this past Tuesday evening. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Getting in the Spirit Trombone players Erica Meenering and Cody Snyders donned Santa hats along with...
A Crowd of Thank You’s The elementary students of West Lyon singing “Veterans March” during their Veterans Day Program. The students previously designed signs in appreciation of veterans, which they vigorously waved during their song. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) 10 Years...
THE LAND BEFORE THE LAKE Pictured is the original land of what would later become Lake Pahoja. Through the mid-1960s, the Lyon County Conservation Board bought 232 acres of land from six different landowners at a cost of $60,181.53. This land was for the Pioneer...
New owners on the block Sisters Carissa and Caitlin Fluit are two of the newest business owners on Main Street Inwood with Back on the Rack. This consignment store hopes to bring modest clothing and cheaper prices, as well as foster a family-friendly zone for people...