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...
HOLIDAY CHEER IN ALVORDYoungsters in Alvord came to the Alvord Fire and Rescue station on Saturday, December 10 for crafts and visits with Santa. (Photos/Jessica Jensen) Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Kids in the Alvord area had the opportunity to give Santa their...
BRINGING TRENDY WESTERN APPAREL TO SMALL TOWN STOREFRONTPeyton Johnson, left, is set to open a new clothing and home decor boutique on Main Street in Larchwood. The store features apparel and accessories influenced by Johnson’s love of Western clothing, including...
ILLUMINATION TO COMEThe Granite Implement building will host the Granite Christmas Drive Dec. 17, with baked goods, hot chocolate and coffee for those wanting to stop in and socialize. The Granite Christmas Drive is hosted by SHINE, a women’s group formed in Granite,...
KNOWLEDGE COMPETITION FIRST FOR WEST LYON CHAPTERMembers of the West Lyon chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America who competed in the Knowledge Bowl are pictured. Left to right: Meg Lapka, Jacob Morgan, Emersyn Rentschler, Savannah Van Beek and...
WIGGLES AND GIGGLES TO CONTINUE TO GROWA group of kids at Wiggles and Giggles Childcare Center in Larchwood pose with the grant award check from the Lyon County Riverboat Foundation. The center was the recipient of a competitive grant to use for start-up costs and a...
New K9 unit at Lyon County Sheriff’s Department LAW ENFORCEMENT TEAMDeputy Kyle Munneke poses with his new K9 unit, Versa, at the Lyon County Sheriff’s Department in Rock Rapids. The pair became an officially-certified team Sept. 22. Versa’s main job will be drug...
TRACKS FIT FOR A CABOOSEMembers of the Granite Threshermen's Association work to complete work on a set of train tracks put in around the depot at Granite. A donated caboose will soon be brought to Granite to display on the tracks. (Photo/Submitted) Tristan Taylor |...
School liaison officer offers support to students Katie Olson, West Lyon’s full-time liaison officer Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer Sometimes a push in the right direction is necessary to stay on the right path in life. Other times, it takes someone walking alongside...