Arts under construction The new auditorium under construction on the north end of West Lyon. It is planned to be fully enclosed by snowfall of this year. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) A Rooftop View A look at where a new wrestling room and weight rooms will be located from...
A walk down memory lane RIGHT: Sandy Poe and Ruth Van Roekel looking through photo albums together at New Life Assembly of God Church’s 50th anniversary celebration. Poe was also the youth minister at New Life 30 years. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Editor...
Jack O’Connor | Iowa Capital Dispatch Iowa’s unemployment rate remains at 2.8 percent for the fourth-consecutive month while labor participation in the state fell slightly from 66.5 percent to 66.4 percent.Iowa’s unemployment rate puts the state well below the new...
Isaac Yeager | Staff Writer The Inwood City Council met Monday, Aug. 12, to discuss enforcement of the four-way stop at the intersection of Highways 18 and 182, the renewal of the contract with the sheriff’s department and a planned report to the Iowa DNR on the...
The American Red Cross offers this checklist you can follow to help make sure your student is safe as they go back to the classroom.If your student is younger or going to school for the first time, teach them:-Their phone number, address, how to get in touch with...
Celebrating with the community New Life Assembly of God Church will be celebrating its 50th anniversary Aug. 18 with an open house at 2:30 p.m. Pictured from left to right are Jessica Van Roekel, board member; Larry Wanamaker, pastor; Mike Ver Steeg, board member; and...
TOSSING DOUGH Esther Zech of Rock Rapids prepares dough for her in-home bakery, Sweet N Sourdough. (Photo/submitted) WORKING AT HOME Esther Zech bakes sourdough bread, treats and more from home. Those interested can make orders through the Sweet N Sourdough Facebook...
Last Minute Summer Fun With summer vacation almost over for many, now is the time to get out for some last minute summer fun. Pictured is the Splashpad in Larchwood’s City Park, which will be operational until Labor Day. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Places throughout West...
Offering counseling services locally Danielle Raveling, Therapist with Rising Hope Counseling in Rock Rapids. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Rising Hope Counseling offers services in Rock Rapids Dominique Kooiker | Editor Processing grief can be one of the most difficult...
Scammers are getting better at what they do all the time. According to the Data Book, Americans reported losing $10 billion to scams in 2023, a full $1 billion more than in 2022. While anyone can be a victim, elderly people are often targeted, as they are presumed to...
Supporting our grieving community members Since 1956, Porter Funeral Home is Inwood has been supporting members of the community through the grieving and funeral processes. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Editor The loss of a loved one is an...
Shane D. Johnson | Editor Philip De Koster of De Koster and De Koster Law of Hull knows first-hand how best to navigate opening up the discussion on end-of-life estate planning with the clients he sees on a daily basis.“One of the first steps we would take is to...
Toni Morrison’s “The Bluest Eye” are among those most commonly targeted by school book bans around the country. (Photo by Max McCoy/Kansas Reflector) Robin Opsahl | Iowa Capital Dispatch The Iowa law prohibiting school libraries from having books containing sexually...
Lifetime in Lester Ed and Judy Martin have been named this year’s parade marshals for Lester Days. The pair have lived together in Lester over 50 years, and have been there for some of Lester’s biggest moments throughout the years. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Couple named...
Tristan Taylor | Editor The West Lyon FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) chapter attended the national leadership convention June 29-July 3 in Seattle, Washington. West Lyon had six students competing in STAR events and five others competing in...
DARE OFFICER OF THE YEAR On July 15, Lyon County Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep was named 2024 DARE officer of the year at the Iowa DARE State Conference in Dubuque. Vander Stoep has taught DARE to students throughout Lyon County 28 years. Pictured is Vander Stoep and...
Recognized for his work Former West Lyon Secondary Principal Doug Jiskoot and Iowa State Education Association president, Joshua Brown. Jiskoot was awarded the association’s 2024 TEAM Award (Photo/Submitted) Jean Hessburg | Iowa State Education Association Doug...
Isaac Yeager | Staff Writer The U.S. Small Business Administration (a federal agency that provides support to small businesses) put out a press release Thursday, July 25 to inform people of low-interest disaster loans available to businesses and residents of Buena...
Road Work in Inwood Inwood saw some road work done on its streets Tuesday, July 30, as part of a larger county project. Pictured are crews laying asphalt on the road on Jefferson Street between Maple and Main Street. Crews had begun work in the morning on the corner...
Mike Naig | Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Over the past few months, following the devasting storms and floods that have affected so many Iowans, I have traveled to communities, visiting farms, businesses and homes that have endured the worst of Mother Nature’s power....
