Larry Wanamaker Inwood Kiwanis Club President “I look forward to the growth of Kiwanis. Not just in its impact for our community, but also new members who are community-oriented and want to be a part of something great.” Laurel Reinke Security Savings Bank “In...
STARLAB SESSION Lyon County naturalist, Dayton Buntjer, left, stands in front of the Starlab as she welcomes guests to a space exploration program at the nature center Tuesday, Dec. 23. (Photo/Amy Lyon) Nature Center hosts first Starlab sessions Amy Lyon | Staff...
Peek into the Past West Lyon Elementary Student Council members during the 2003-2004 school year, Lanna Schmidgall (Meyer), Dani Suess (Pedersen), Lauren Steers (Van’t Hof) and Shaunae Koltes (Boer).
Q: Why is the national defense bill an annual priority? A: National security is the number one responsibility of the federal government. For 65 years in a row, Congress has passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that shapes defense policies, from nuclear...
Randy’s Roundup Randy Feenstra | District Representative This year, working with President Trump, I was laser-focused on lowering costs for Iowa families, farmers, seniors, workers, and small businesses after four years of the Biden administration’s disastrous...
By Nevaeh Van Dyke On February 22 of 2008, Marah “Marinara” Dawn Dorhout was born to her waiting parents Mark and Dawn. They were so excited, as was Leighton (20) her older brother. Down the line came Raenen (14) and Macy (10). Another important member of her very big...
By Katelyn Berentschot Jorden Lee Meyer, also referred to as Jordy by his friends and family, was welcomed into this world by his parents Merlin and Marilyn Meyer on October 8, 2007. Jorden is the middle child of his six other siblings, Jessica, Erica, Javen, Nicole,...
By Savannah Smith On July 21st 2008, Bailey Jae entered the world. To welcome her were her overjoyed parents Melissa Baartman, Toby Huber and her siblings Alyssa Huber (29), Alexis Huber, (23) Austin Huber, (22) and Presley Aldis (22), making Bailey the youngest...
By Alyssa Hoogestraat On a sunny day of July 20th, 2008, Ellie Susan Metzger was welcomed into the world by her loving parents Ethan and Trixie Metzger. When Ellie was born she stole the spotlight from her older sister, Erica. Three years later Josie came into the...
Dominique Kooiker | Writer dkooiker@ncppub.com During the overnight hours of Dec. 16 into the early morning hours of Dec. 17, the Lyon County Courthouse in Rock Rapids was burglarized. Suspects made entry into the courthouse, and multiple areas of the courthouse were...
Brian Hilt | Lyon County Sheriff Dear Lyon County, Trauma. It is a reality, and I’m going to write about it this month. I have pondered writing this for some time now. I have been considering the value of sharing the content versus the possible risks or...
Dedicated to the Community Shawn Kreman, superintendent of West Lyon Community School, speaks at the dedication ceremony of the new auditorium. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Members of the West Lyon community marvel at the new weight room while taking a tour through the many...
The West Lyon concert choir performing at the annual holiday concert under the direction of Joshua Nobles. They were part of the first concert to take place in the school’s new auditorium. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) West Lyon hosts annual holiday concert Tristan Taylor |...
All Lit Up This nativity scene was donated to Granite this year to be put up with this rest of its Christmas decorations. The nativity scene and the rest of the lights around Granite can be seen through New Year’s Day. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Granite hosts annual...
Coffee, Conservation and Crafts Greg Harson cuts out a snowflake from a design passed around at this month’s Coffee with Conservation. The program’s theme for December was all about snowflakes, and each guest at the nature center got the chance to make their own to...
Lyon County Courthouse burglarized, multiple areas damaged Dominique Kooiker | Editor dkooiker@ncppub.com During the overnight hours of Tuesday, Dec. 16 into the early morning hours of Wednesday, Dec. 17, the Lyon County Courthouse in Rock Rapids was burglarized....
Peyton Hinderks | Chapter Reporter The Country Kids 4-H Club recently met for the December meeting. Hazel Niemeyer called the meeting to order with 21 members in attendance. Sawyer Bakker gave a demonstration on Ayam Cemani chickens and Yoselyn Lopez did a...
Peek into the Past The original school board members of West Lyon Community School after its original dedication in 1967. Front row: Arnold Warner, Virgil Bahnson and Ernst Metzger. Back Row: Dr. Geo Thompson and Winston Nelson.
The November Students of the Month are pictured above. Jorden Meyer (Sportsmanship), Katelyn Berentschot (Academics), Ashley Roemen (Arts), Ellie Metzger (CTE), and Kaitlynn Beldin (Service). By Alyssa Hoogestraat There were five outstanding students doing great work...
West Lyon’s new kitchen gets students through the lunch line much more quickly. By The Mass Media Class One unique trait about communities like West Lyon is that often families go here for generations. That is what made the building tours after the dedication ceremony...