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...
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Following last week’s winter storm that left more than a foot of snow and some ice across Lyon County, residents got to work digging out cars from driveways, blowing snow from driveways, and clearing a path down sidewalks. But...
FAMILY SUPPORTKorey Kock, pictured second from right, is grateful for the support of his family and his community during his recovery from a traumatic brain injury which was the result of the a car accident in April. Pictured are his dad, Bill, mom, Deb, and sister,...
FROM ACTIVE DUTY TO HELPING VETERANSNed Hodgson of Larchwood is getting familiar with his new role as director of Lyon County Veterans’ Affairs after 25 years of military service. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) After 25 years of military service, Larchwood resident is new...
WHERE IT STARTEDMitchell Smith, a welder at A&R Industries in Inwood, works on a job for a customer. The business started with welding and powder coating and will soon be adding manufacturing and repair services. (Photo/Submitted) Inwood business expands and...
EXPOSURE TO FUTURE PASSIONS OR CAREERSWest Lyon industrial technology instructor Shane Peterson talks to students before introducing them to the plasma cutter, a fabrication machine used to cut metal. The equipment is one of many students are introduced to in an...
The Inwood Kiwanis Club again sponsored a holiday lighting contest for Inwood residents to spread holiday cheer. Judging took place Dec. 17. The first-place winner received $250; second place earned $100, and the third-place prize was $50. First place, pictured...
Some of the best parts of Christmastime include recounting favorite holiday memories or carrying on long-standing traditions. The West Lyon Herald staff asked members of the community to share their favorite memory or tradition or pass on holiday wishes. The...
Northwestern coach Matt McCarty watches from the sidelines during one of the Red Raiders’ football games this past season. McCarty, also a West Lyon graduate, coached in his second National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics National title game Saturday, Dec. 17...
Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer All of Granite was strung in lights in celebration of Christmas for the annual Christmas Drive-Through Saturday, Dec. 17. The event also raised donations for Call to Freedom. SHINE, Granite’s women’s group, collected donations while...
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor The Merriam-Webster dictionary terms the meaning of wonderland as an imaginary place of delicate beauty or magical charm. Last Friday, western Lyon County was not just an imaginary place of beauty as winter weather created a...
SPREADING ART PASSIONMercedes Maltese and Marlo Arp stand outside of the 605 Magic Art Bus in Inwood. The pair takes the all-encompassing art classroom on the road for parties and community events. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer In September...
AVERA’S NEWEST PROVIDERMegan Klapperich, PA-C, began working at Avera Medical Group in Rock Rapids in November. She is originally from Minnesota and works in family medicine and the emergency room. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer Working in...