USING HER STORY TO HELP OTHERSBecky Roemen of Larchwood was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2022. She went through surgery and 25 rounds of radiation and has been clear since March. Roemen is a physician assistant at Sanford Clinic in Rock Rapids, and she...
FabulousThe Sharpettes (Ellah Acosta, Ava Van Dyke, Justina Bruggeman) welcome back Sharpay (Tara Hoogendoorn) for another summer at her family’s resort. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer Summer vacation has come early to West Lyon and it’s time to...
Andrew Buckman, who recently graduated from Penn State University, has joined New Century Press as a sports writer for its Northwest Iowa publications. He will cover sports throughout the year for the West Lyon Herald, Sioux County Index-Reporter and Lyon County...
Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer Larchwood will be hosting two community events Saturday, Oct. 28, in conjunction with one another. The Gym Full of Goodies event, the annual craft fair sponsored by St. Mary’s Altar Society, and the Larchwood Parade of Homes, put on by...
No place she’d rather beDave Ranschau, Ella Campeau and Becky Ranschau stand in their corn field one mile north of West Lyon Community School. Campeau drives every year from Washington state to help her nephew with harvest. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor |...
Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer With local elections happening this November, there is a chance to see changes within the different local governments. Inwood, for instance, will see a new mayor elected as the current mayor, Gerald Brands, has decided not to run for...
Family MemoryThe newest addition to Granite, this piano was donated by the Whitwam family and will be preserved in Granite for years to come. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer The Village of Granite recently took in a new item to be preserved on the...
Ready. Aim. Fire.Emily Ostrander, naturalist with Lyon Country Conservation, instructs this group of fifth graders on how to properly use a bow and arrow. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Staff Writerttaylor@ncppub.comFifth-grade students from throughout Lyon...
Diving right inSuzie Feucht, seventh grader, participating in a swim meet. She will be a team member of the newly-organized Tri-State Swim Team. (Photo/Submitted Carla Feucht) Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer For the last 11 years, kids interested in competitive swimming...
Updates in progressThe road from the Lake Pahoja Nature Center to the county blacktop has been under construction the past two weeks with concrete being poured over the existing road. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer Those driving by Lake Pahoja in...
Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer REFLECTING ON 40 YEARS WITH SANFORDKathy Ranschau is celebrating 40 years of working at Sanford in Rock Rapids. Ranschau started working at Sanford Merrill Pioneer Hospital in 1973 as a registered nurse, and today she works at Sanford...
Homecoming RoyaltyPictured are members of West Lyon’s 2023 homecoming court. Front row, left to right: Landon Pottebaum, king Anderson Trejo, queen Jana Ter Wee and Evy Knoblock. Back row, left to right: Carter Ver Meer, Trevor Ciesielski, Ryker Metzger, Lillie...
Newest Hall of Fame MemberDoug Wiltgen was inducted into the West Lyon Hall of Fame during the 2023 homecoming coronation ceremonies for his work behind the scenes, including filming many of West Lyon’s activities. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer...
Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer As part of the upcoming elections this Nov. 7, West Lyon Community School will be on the ballot in hopes to approve a General Obligation (GO) Bond. This $19.8 million bond will be put toward adding new facilities, as well as upgrades,...
Ready for fallThe collection of pumpkins, gourds and squash at Van Grouw Acres inside of their remodeled barn. It is used as both a storefront and a place to host events. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer In 2019, Jessica Van Grouw and her family...
Down in the dirtTaylor Bruggeman and Addie Knobloch mix together a soil sample while trying to find out what it’s made of during principles of ag. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer On Thursday, Sept. 21, schools throughout the country celebrated...
Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer Each week, Paulette DeWeerd makes an informational post for the Rapids Chiropractic Facebook page about various topics pertaining to children and pregnancies. Recently, she wanted to make a couple posts about seat belt safety for...
Dan Meers, mascot for the Kansas City Chiefs, holds up the head to his mascot outfit for K.C. Wolf. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer West Lyon Community School had its annual ABC Awards Monday, Sept. 11, for its junior and senior high students. The...
PROPOSED FUTURE SITE OF COMMUNITY CENTERA committee in Alvord is working on plans to construct a new community center at this location on Main Street. The plans include moving the veteran’s memorial to a location that makes it more visible. (Photo/Jessica Jensen)...
Displaying the pastAmongst the many items available at Granite Swap Meet, this display features many vintage oil cans arranged along the trailer. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Granite hosts its annual Swap Meet Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer The Village of Granite had its...