NOW WITH MORE OPTIONSBrienna Bruggeman serves up a freshly-squeezed lemonade flavored with strawberry through the window at Freedom Brew in Larchwood. Lemonade was one of the items recently added to the menu, along with mini donuts and ice cream. (Photo/Tristan...
Dr. Ed Stone, left, of the Institute for Vision Research visits with Alex Hage, right, who was recently diagnosed with a rare vision loss disorder. Hage and his family have created a non-profit foundation to help raise funds and spread awareness of the disorder which...
Harold Meester of Lester looks at an inscription at the World War II monument in Washington, D.C. as part of Midwest Honor Flight Mission 14. (Photos/Jessica Jensen) Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer Army veteran, Dave Cauley of...
This group of boys is pictured helping shovel out the rocks from in front of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Inwood Friday, May 26. West Lyon junior high students did the work as part of annual service days. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer Before...
PITCHES FLY ON OPENING NIGHTLarchwood Diamond pitcher and West Lyon baseball alum Kael Blauwet fires a pitch during the opening game for the Diamonds on Tuesday, May. 30. The Diamonds opened the 2023 season with a victory at home. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Jessica...
MIDWEST HONOR FLIGHT MISSION 14 COMPLETEPictured above is the group of 82 veterans who were on Midwest Honor Flight Mission 14, sponsored by the Lyon County Riverboat Foundation, on May 16. The group includes a number of Lyon County veterans including Harold Meester...
LILYLOG WILDLIFE AREAThe newest addition to the Lyon County Conservation’s public land is Lilylog Wildlife Area, located one and one-half miles west of Little Rock on Highway 9 between Lily and Log Avenue. This 42-acre area features a 16-acre pond and is available for...
West Lyon’s Wildbots team competes in international competition The Wildbots pose during their blue shirt day with their banner featuring all of the businesses that donated to them. Front Row (Left to right): Haddie Harmon, Cora Froehlich, Noah Simons. Back Row (Left...
Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer In just a few weeks, it will be time for citizens of Larchwood to clean up all of the junk they’ve accumulated over the past year. The annual Larchwood clean-up days will be Friday, June 9, and Saturday, June 10. June 9 will be curbside...
Educator reflects on career of encouraging students Sandy Lantz, Fourth Grade Teacher Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer After 40 years in education, West Lyon elementary teacher Sandy Lantz plans to retire after this school year. Lantz began her teaching career in...
Three decades of helping every student learn Audra Thorson, Special Education Instructor Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer West Lyon teacher Audra Thorson will be retiring from her position after 32 years in education. After graduating from Augustana University, Thorson...
Granite receives grant to help preserve historical house PRESERVATION EFFORTS CONTINUEThe Berdahl-Rolvaag House was moved onto the Granite Threshing Bee grounds last year. A $3,000 grant from the Lyon County Riverboat Foundation will aid in preservation efforts....
The 73 graduating seniors of West Lyon High School toss their caps in the air after commencement exercises. (Photos/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer West Lyon conducted commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 13, with the community gathering to celebrate...
TEACHERS, STAFF AND SUPPORTERS RECOGNIZED Pictured are recipients of awards presented to teachers, support staff and supporters during graduation at West Lyon on Saturday, May 13. From left to right: Ashley Koedam, English teacher, received the secondary Educator of...
West Lyon student art published in magazine PUBLISHED ARTISTSWest Lyon students Evalyn Ghana-Neimeyer and Kaitlynn Beldin, pictured left to right, had artwork published in “Harvest” magazine, an annual publication organized by Northwest Area Education Agency. ...
Inwood to host first tractor pull competition in four years Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer It has been four years since the last time a tractor pull has rolled through the streets of Inwood. 2019 marked the end of a decades-long tradition, due to a combination of lack...
Students earn Seal of Biliteracy PROFICIENT TIMES TWOPictured are the West Lyon High School seniors who earned the Iowa Seal of Biliteracy for 2023. Left to right: Josue Santos Alvayeros, Sam Meester, Madeline Johnson, Madison DeJong, Aide Palma, and Cloe Blom....
Larchwood Baseball Club and Larchwood Diamonds prepare for season BASEBALL SEASON AHEADThe Larchwood ball field is nearly ready for action. The Larchwood Diamonds' first game is slated for Tuesday, May 30. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer The...
Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer It is almost time for 73 seniors to say goodbye to West Lyon one last time. Commencement ceremonies at West Lyon High School will be Saturday, May 13, at 3 p.m. The class motto is “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do...
Spring field work underway in Lyon County Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor A familiar sight — tractors and planters in the fields — has returned across the state in the last few weeks. With several dry days last week, farmers were able to start or resume planting and...