By Malison Rentschler Veda Faith, also known as Vay or Beta, was welcomed into this world on November 10, 2006 along with her quadruplet siblings: Xander, Malison, and Ike Rentschler. Not wanting to share the womb with her brothers and sister much longer, Veda was...
By Kayla Jenson Madilyn Jae Arp-Cornell, also known as Maddy, entered into this world on the warm sunny day of August 17th, 2006 in Mount Airy, North Carolina. She was welcomed by her mother Marlo Arp and her father Chris Cornell. She has a long list of siblings...
By Kayla Jenson Kinzie Lynn Warner made her way into the lives of her parents, Wade and Jackie Warner, on the summer day of June 24, 2006. She stole the show from her older brother Dalton and became the “baby” of the family.Kinzie had a lot of good things to say about...
By Zoe Kellenberger Cadence Aletha Berentschot, also known as Scotty or C-Bear, was born on January 4, 2007 to her loving parents, Chad and Erin; she was also welcomed by her sisters Sydney (24) and Alyssa (21). Three years later, Brystol (13), stole the spotlight....
Three Cheers for SantaAt this year’s Lester Winterfest, Santa Claus was present to talk with all of the town kids. He lets out a cheer while chatting with this group of youngsters. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Pull The Lever! Norma and Wayne Van Wyhe were given the honor of...
SMILES WITH SANTA Kasen and Kenzie Krupke pose for a picture with an elf and Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the Inwood Fire Station during community holiday events Saturday, Dec. 7. (Photo/Amy Lyon) CELEBRATIONS Marlo Arp, owner of Inwood Trading Post along with Bev Arp,...
Sights and Bright Lights This large Christmas float from the Larchwood Community Group welcomed people to the third annual Christmas Lane on Main. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Baked Goods Aplenty The Larchwood Community Group hosted a bake sale as part of Christmas Lane on...
DECORATING THE TREE West Lyon kindergarteners Nixon Meendering (left) and Carlos Cahuec Alonso (right) hang their handmade ornaments on the tree at the Lyon County Courthouse in Rock Rapids Thursday, Dec. 5. The four kindergarten classes from West Lyon took a field...
Christmas Time Performance West Lyon’s Jazz Band performed some Christmas classics with a jazzy twist during their annual Christmas concert at Calico Skies. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Editor On the evening of Monday, Dec. 2, the West Lyon Jazz Band hosted...
DES MOINES — Governor Kim Reynolds recently signed an extension of the proclamation relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer and manure.The proclamation is effective immediately and continues through Jan. 7, 2025. The proclamation allows...
Ellie Metzger | FFA Reporter Thank you to all our sponsors for making it possible for the junior FFA class to go on its agritourism trip, summer of 2025. The list of sponsors is included below.Farm Credit Services of America, Great Shots, Scheels, Wonderlust...
By Kyndra Gramstad Sara Dawn Bauder was born on June 7, 2007, making her one of the youngsters of the senior class. She was welcomed by her parents, Troy and Lori Bauder. While Troy and Lori were welcoming home their bundle of joy, her two older sisters Rachel (26)...
By Malison Rentschler Keira Ann was born on October 29, 2006. Her family includes dad, Justin; mom, Stephanie; step-dad, Chris; step-mom, Chelsea; older brother, Kelton; younger brothers, Zylex, Huxley, Braxton, and Corbin; and her little sister, Rainalynn. Keira...
By Olivia Feucht Bailey Marie Bridget Dieters was born on June 15, 2007. Her parents are Ryan Dieters and Jeri Belding. Bailey is an older sister to her siblings Blake, Clayton, and Caden.Bailey has stayed very busy doing traveling cheer out of Sioux Falls for eight...
By Opal Niemeyer Cade Lee Moulton was born on December 24, 2006, on Christmas Eve. His parents are Toni Frahm and Stephen Frahm. Two years after he was born his brother Landen (15) was born. Three years later Jackson (12) joined the family and 4 years later Bentley...
Future Home of Performing Arts Inside of the new West Lyon auditorium. It is currently on track to be completely enclosed by winter time, with heating being installed on the ceiling above. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Building it Up The new bus barn being built to the west...
The Magic of Cast Iron Matt Jurgens, resource naturalist with Osceola County Conservation, led this month’s Coffee with Conservation at the Lyon County Nature Center. He presented on Dutch ovens and the history of cast iron. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Ring the Dinner Bell...
A Thriving Lake Though the first frosts can be seen across Lake Pahoja, 150 new walleyes have been stocked into the lake to be caught in the coming years. One hundred of them of have been given tags, which can be reported at 712-753-2033 or lyonccb@lyoncountyia.com....
WATCHING AND LEARNING Preschoolers observe Moose the hamster in his cage at Nature Tots Wednesday, Nov. 27. The kids enjoyed learning about hamsters and were very excited when they were allowed to pet Moose and watch him run around his cage. (Photo/Amy Lyon) A NEW...
INWOOD - Every day in our community, someone’s parent, child or neighbor needs blood to survive. The Community Blood Bank is issuing a call for donors to help maintain the blood supply that serves 38 local hospitals and patients throughout the Sioux Falls region. West...
