NEW STAFF WRITER AT REPORTER AND HERALD Amy Lyon of Rock Rapids has been hired as a staff writer at the Lyon County Reporter and the West Lyon Herald. Lyon started in this position Sept. 3. She enjoys writing and is excited to uncover the stories of community members...
This sign is posted right outside the unincorporated town of Granite where the two-day Swap Meet was held. Even though the sign says, “Population Low,” hundreds of people showed up for the event to look at antiques. (Photos/Bryan L. Valentine) This was just some of...
Joshua Haiar | Iowa Capital Dispatch A company proposing an $8 billion carbon dioxide pipeline through five states, including Iowa, says the project would be good for the environment.The claim is based on the heat-trapping carbon dioxide emitted by ethanol plants that...
Ready and Steady During an archery class at Lake Pahoja, Tia Palmer takes aim at her target, hoping she can strike the center. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Archery class offered at Lake Pahoja Tristan Taylor | Editor On Tuesday, Sept. 10, area kids gathered at Lake Pahoja...
Isaac Yeager | Staff Writer The Inwood City Council met on Monday, Sept. 9 at 6:30 to discuss regular maintenance, a potential contract with DGR Engineering, the ongoing negotiations with ICAP (Iowa Communities Assurance Pool) and other matters of local government.A...
Junior Emersyn Rentschler strides it out for West Lyon at the Sibley-Ocheyedan Invitational. The younger Rentschler finished the meet in 25th place with a time of 24:42.87. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Malison Rentschler works toward the finish line Tuesday, Sept. 10, in...
4th district For decades, China has threatened our national security through both overt and covert measures. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and affiliated individuals and entities have rapidly increased purchases of American farmland, stolen valuable intellectual...
U.S. Sentator Chuck Grassley Q: What comes to mind with the 9/11 anniversary this month?A: After 23 years, the unprecedented terrorist attacks on U.S. soil serve as a solemn reminder to all Americans. We must never forget the tragic loss of approximately 3,000 people...
KaraLynn Kuhn—Avera Physician Assistant Avera provider discusses farm safety Amy Lyon | Staff Writer This year’s farm safety theme is “Don’t Learn Safety by Accident” which reinforces the fact that workplace incidents are preventable. As someone who grew up on a farm...
Agriculture is a unique industry because children can be exposed to potentially dangerous situations 24 hours a day. The farm is both a work and a home environment for many families. Without a separation between these two environments, children can be exposed to...
Shane D. Johnson |Editor The importance of practicing farm safety is a highlighted need throughout the agricultural seasons but is especially highlighted during National Farm Safety Week Sept. 15-21.Farm safety is also ever-present on the minds of Hull fire chief,...
The 2024 All State Chorus Participants are pictured above. Back Row: Cooper Carolan, Ava Van Dyke, (Director) Joshua Nobles, and Alex Meemkan. Front Row: Zoe Kellenberger, Sophia Niemeyer, Kiann Blomgren, and Erica Meendering By Zoe Kellenberger The West Lyon...
By Opal Niemeyer The Wildcat Marching Band showcased two movements at the first home football game of the year on Friday, August 30. The band has been practicing tirelessly for four weeks preparing for this game.This year the marching band, directed by Jade Bolin, is...
By Sophia Niemeyer The Wildcat Marching Band finished their 2024 season off with a jam packed Friday and Saturday. On October 12, the band completed their season at the top of their class at both Dutchman and IHSMA.They started Friday with a performance during the...
The 2024 West Lyon Homecoming Court is: Olivia Feucht, Jordyn Asechilman, Kyndra Gramstad, Kiann Blomgren, Annie Metzger, Gage Blauwet, Bryson Childress, Tate Hawf, Carson Hoogeveen, and Carson Meyer. By Sophia Niemeyer As West Lyon approaches homecoming week, the...
Ready to Perform The West Lyon Wildcat Marching Band prepares to take the field for their performance, led by director Jade Bolin. This year’s show is entitled “Eyes Wide Open.” (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Jackson Doorneweerd, Senior, Trumpet, Field Commander“Marching band...
2024 Homecoming Court Pictured is the 2024 West Lyon Homecoming Court. Bottom row (left to right): Olivia Feucht, Jordyn Aeschliman, Kyndra Gramstad, Kiann Blomgren and Annie Metzger. Top row (left to right): Gage Blauwet, Bryson Childress, Tate Hawf, Carson Hoogeveen...
Isaac Yeager | Staff Writer On Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 3 p.m., a public hearing was held at the Lyon County Courthouse to determine whether Brian Hilt’s objection to Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep’s nomination as Libertarian candidate for the upcoming general election was...
LOOKING BACK AT 52 YEARS OF SERVICE Brenda Vis holds a picture of herself during her first year as a registered nurse. Vis served the Rock Rapids community as an RN from 1974-91 and PA from 1993-2024. She plans on retiring after 52 years of service, and her last day...
A night of food and fellowship Members of the community enjoying a spaghetti dinner as part of a fund-raiser to send West Lyon students to see the presidential inauguration. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Editor On Wednesday, Sept. 4, a spaghetti feed...
