Inwood Food Bank updates, volunteers BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS ONE GUEST AT A TIMEGene Lampis one of the new faces at the Inwood Food Bank. Volunteers put donations on the shelves, assist guests in finding items and talk to guests in an effort to get to know them....
A new steeple was installed atop Bethel Reformed Church in Lester on Friday, February 10. Look for a story on the steeple’s journey to Lester and why a new steeple was needed for the church in a future edition of the Herald. (Photos/Jessica Jensen)
STEM TEACHER AWARDWest Lyon industrial technology instructor Shane Peterson was the recipient of the 2023 Iowa STEM Teacher Award. He was presented the award during a pep rally at the school on Friday, January 10. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Jessica Jensen | Managing...
CAREER SIGNINGEvan Mogler, center, signs a letter of acceptance into the training program for AgriVision John Deere on Tuesday, January 7. The signing took place in the West Lyon industrial technology shop with Mogler’s parents looking on and a new John Deere tractor...
Tena Leusink holds one of the finished pompom Huskies. Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer The Iditarod is a yearly sled dog race that occurs every March. The competition winds through Alaska, starting in Anchorage and ending in Nome. The event draws fans and support from...
Moon River Auto moves into former Lems Auto facilities A FAMILY AUTO SALVAGE BUSINESSDalton Lems of Doon started Moon River Auto in 2013. In December 2022, he purchased Lems Auto Recyclers, a company his grandfather originally started in 1953, and merged it with Moon...
READYING FOR BATTLE Savannah Van Beek spends time enjoying a book in Mrs. Schillerstrom's classroom during free period at West Lyon High School. The reading time is part of the Iowa High School Battle of the Books. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Writer Along...
PICTURED LEFT: Jana TerWee and West Lyon girls' wrestling coach Tim Negaard give each other a hand shake after TerWee won her first-place match at 190 pounds at the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union Super Regional 2 in Sioux City Friday, Jan. 27. TerWee became...
Shelly Weideman and Kelly Lynch stand outside their new bakery, My Favorite Baked Goods. They plan to open by early March. Tristan Taylor | Writer There is a new store coming to main street Larchwood. My Favorite Baked Goods will be opening as a new bakery. Sisters...
Discussion dominates local Eggs and Issues forum Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor More than half of those attending Eggs and Issues Saturday, Jan. 28 were current or former educators or school administrators. It’s been one of the hot topics in the Iowa state...
Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer At approximately 7:15 p.m. Saturday, January 28, a portion of the roof of the Inwood Community Center unexpectedly gave way and collapsed inward. The roof of the western portion of the building over the gymnasium collapsed, completely...
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor It’s called “riming” by meteorologists but many in Lyon County who woke up Sunday, Jan. 22, to find a picturesque scene of white frost across the landscape simply called it a winter wonderland. The feather-like crystals adorning...
An auger was used for drilling holes through the ice for the annual kids' ice fishing day at Lake Pahoja Saturday, January 21. The auger was purchased with funds from a Lyon County Riverboat Foundation grant. Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer The Lyon County Conservation...
FEENSTRA IMPRESSED BY ROBOTIC MILKING AT STENSLAND DAIRY FARMOn Wednesday, Jan. 18, Congressman Randy Feenstra toured Stensland Family Farm’s dairy operation in Lyon County. He is seen here admiring the robotic milking capabilities at the multi-generational dairy...
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor There are many ways to help a friend, family or neighbor in need. Yet sometimes, not everyone knows what those needs are or how to help. A new group formed via a social media page is aiming to bring the community together to help make...
Hot Shots 4-H shooting sports club in Lyon County meets once a month KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND FUNA group of Hot Shots 4-H club members participate in a target shooting competition during a recent meeting. The shooting sports club focuses on safety first....
A NEW SEASON AND NEW DIRECTOR FOR JAZZ BANDJade Bolin, in her first year as director of bands at West Lyon High School, leads the Jazz I band in the Triton Jazz Festival contest Thursday, January 12. The band finished the contest in first place. (Photo/Submitted) ...
BRING ON THE SKATERSCity crews work to build layers of ice over the basketball court at the city park in Inwood Tuesday, January 10 to create an ice skating rink. The rink had enough ice by Saturday to welcome skaters. (Photo/Kari Jurrens) Tristan Taylor | Staff...
SNOW, SNOW EVERYWHERELarge piles of plowed snow such as the one above on a residential street in Lester and on main street in Larchwood, at right, were a common scene in Lyon County on Wednesday, January 4, after a large winter storm hit the area Tuesday....
New business in Larchwood is described as a flea market/home goods thrift store INVENTORY CHANGES OFTENThe inventory at Tommy’z Binz in Larchwood changes often as new vendors and items are added. (Photo/Submitted) Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer Just off the main...