The board of directors of the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System recently awarded two contracts for construction of projects in Iowa. On June 22, a contract for $2,291,000 was awarded to West Branch Construction of Boyden for the Sibley meter building. This...
SO MUCH TO SEE AND DOOne-year-old Rue Vander Bush's parents hope a cochlear implant procedure and advancements in vision treatments will allow her to see and hear all she experiences. The Inwood toddler was born with Usher syndrome Type 1 which causes hearing loss or...
GATHERING FOR FUN, FOOD and DRINKSBecky Majeres, manager of the Sports’ Center, stands in front of the bar with a new selection of drinks recently added. Majeres and her staff look forward to providing a fun place for the community and guests to gather. (Photo/Tristan...
ANOTHER PIECE OF HISTORYDarrel Hansen, president of the Granite Threshermen’s Association, stands aboard the newly-arrived train caboose at Granite. It can be seen, along with other preserved historical items and buildings, at the 39th annual Granite Threshing Bee...
Harley Van Dieren stands at the ready at first base while playing T-ball in Inwood Thursday, June 15. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer Youth in Inwood have had an opportunity to participate in T-ball practice every Thursday throughout the month of...
READY TO RACE AGAINKatie Koedam was among participants in the youth barrel race at Plum Creek Rodeo on Friday, June 9. Organizers are bringing back a barrel race and pole series to the arena on the second and fourth Fridays throughout the summer. (Photo/Jessica...
Local beekeeper and honey maker building his hobby into a business HONEY ON YOUR HONORPictured is the honor-system honey stand located outside of the future JBee Honey store. The stand can be found at 810 Edgerley Street in Larchwood. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan...
Everyone congratulates each other for a good first evening of T-ball practice in Lester. The program will take place Wednesday evenings in June. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer The Village of Lester conducted the first night of its T-ball program...
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....