The perfect design Jaden McKenney carefully places his stickers on to his pumpkin so they’re just right. He and his family visited the Lyon County Nature Center and took part in the no-mess pumpkin decorating, using stickers instead of carving. Bryan L. Valentine |...
Telling Our Stories Joshua Werre, graphic designer at the West Lyon Herald, is responsible for putting together the paper every single week before it goes out to readers. “Everything you see on the page is very intentional and put there for a reason.” (Photo/Dominique...
Full of Honey Beekeeper Dean Johnson was the guest speaker at this month’s Coffee with Conservation program. He is pictured showing off a frame filled with honey and wax from one of his bee boxes. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Helping Hand Logan Van Wyhe is helped by...
Homecoming Court Members of the 2024 West Lyon Homecoming Court. From left to right: Kiann Blomgren, Kyndra Gramstad, Bryson Childress, Carson Hoogeveen, king Tate Hawf, queen Annie Metzger, Gage Blauwet, Carson Meyer, Jordyn Aeschliman and Olivia Feucht....
On the tip of your nose After tagging a monarch butterfly, West Lyon student Taylor Bruggeman delicately places it on her nose before letting it fly free on its migration path. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Gotcha! Naturalist Emily Ostrander helps student Kenzie Koedam with...
Ready to Perform The West Lyon Wildcat Marching Band prepares to take the field for their performance, led by director Jade Bolin. This year’s show is entitled “Eyes Wide Open.” (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Jackson Doorneweerd, Senior, Trumpet, Field Commander“Marching band...
2024 Homecoming Court Pictured is the 2024 West Lyon Homecoming Court. Bottom row (left to right): Olivia Feucht, Jordyn Aeschliman, Kyndra Gramstad, Kiann Blomgren and Annie Metzger. Top row (left to right): Gage Blauwet, Bryson Childress, Tate Hawf, Carson Hoogeveen...
Isaac Yeager | Staff Writer On Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 3 p.m., a public hearing was held at the Lyon County Courthouse to determine whether Brian Hilt’s objection to Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep’s nomination as Libertarian candidate for the upcoming general election was...
Learning about our history (right) Tyler Sullivan visits the Lyon County Historical Society in Rock Rapids on his journey to see the 99 counties of Iowa. He said he loves to learn about the history of small towns at museums like this. (Photo/Submitted) Tristan Taylor...
Practice Makes Perfect Garrit Vreeman takes his turn to practice his trapping skills at Lake Pahoja. He and other young kids took part in the workshop put on by the Iowa DNR. (Photo/Madalynn Van Der Weerd) Professional Advice Local nuisance trapper, Jason Bakker, was...
Mission to Jackson Members of Seeds of Faith Community Church in Lester spent a week this past June in Jackson, Mississippi, on a mission trip. While there they helped at an organization for domestic violence victims, as well as helping one of the local churches....
A Welcome Back and Hello Jerod Reinking, secondary principal for West Lyon Community School, introduces himself to his junior and senior high students on the first day of school. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Editor Some children may groan and some parents...
Tristan Taylor | Editor Two new teachers will be joining the Inwood Christian School team for the 2024-2025 school year. Each were asked questions about their new jobs at Inwood Christians, and were also asked to share about their personal lives as well. Their answers...
Tristan Taylor | Editor For the 2024-2025 school year, West Lyon Community School is welcoming in six new members to its teaching staff. Three will be in the elementary wing, and three will be working with junior and senior high students.Each of the new teachers were...
LEARNING HOW IT’S MADE Leroy Stuerman of LVO Manufacturing in Rock Rapids explains the workings of a donut-hole maker to Sen. Chuck Grassley Tuesday, Aug. 20. Grassley visited LVO Manufacturing as part of his annual 99-county tour. After the tour, Grassley answered...
Cruising in style Lester Parade Marshals Ed and Judy Martin. They ride in the back of Ed’s convertible after years of being the ones who drove other people through the parade. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Vintage tractors Nathan Knapp drives his Allis-Chalmers tractor...
Ready to leadJerod Reinking, new secondary principal at West Lyon Community School, has been prepping for his first school year amid much construction and changes to the school itself. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) West Lyon welcomes new secondary principal Tristan Taylor |...
Arts under construction The new auditorium under construction on the north end of West Lyon. It is planned to be fully enclosed by snowfall of this year. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) A Rooftop View A look at where a new wrestling room and weight rooms will be located from...
Celebrating with the community New Life Assembly of God Church will be celebrating its 50th anniversary Aug. 18 with an open house at 2:30 p.m. Pictured from left to right are Jessica Van Roekel, board member; Larry Wanamaker, pastor; Mike Ver Steeg, board member; and...
TOSSING DOUGH Esther Zech of Rock Rapids prepares dough for her in-home bakery, Sweet N Sourdough. (Photo/submitted) WORKING AT HOME Esther Zech bakes sourdough bread, treats and more from home. Those interested can make orders through the Sweet N Sourdough Facebook...