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Celebrating National Library Week

The Inwood Public Library hosted an open house on Tuesday, April 9, in celebration of Nation Library Week. Snacks and drinks were available to all who came. Pictured from left to right are library director Laura Olson and library board members Mary Stai and Hennie...

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Hayven Wayne Hollingshead

By Samantha Feikema Hayven Wayne Hollingshead was born on June 27, 2005. His lovely family consists of his parents Luke and Courtney Irwin. Hayven is also the older brother to his siblings Brennan (11), Evan (9), and Ivy (1). Hayven’s role model in life is his...

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Macey Ann Jones

By Evy Knoblock Macey Ann Jones was born on June 7th, 2006. She was welcomed home by her loving parents Curtis and Nola Jones. However, older sister Kara (21) was not too thrilled, but she found out in the end it all worked out because they are now each other’s best...

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Tara Beth Hoogendoorn

By Tessa Boysen On January 6, 2006 Tara Beth Hoogendoorn was given life by her parents Andrea and Dustin Hoogendoorn. She is the youngest of her siblings. Her two older brothers are Trent (22) and Grant (20).In high school Tara kept very busy. She is involved in color...

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Mathias Lee Knoblock

Lauryn Martin Mathias Lee Knoblock was born on September 8, 2005 to his lovely parents Thadd and Wendy Knoblock. Mathias is proud to be a middle child in his family. He has an older brother, Adam (22), an older sister, Adrienne (20), and two younger brothers, Mitchell...

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Poems from Mrs. Bahnson’s class

In honor of National Poetry Month, the Mass Media class will run a 5-week series featuring the poems of Mrs. Bahnson’s fourth grade class. The second week of poems are below.I am… PoemBy Braylee KoedamI am a younger and older sister.I wonder what will happen in the...

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New Leadership Needed at the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office

Letter to the Editor By now, if you drive through Lyon County you have likely seen campaign signs for the office of Sheriff for the upcoming primary election. I, Brian Hilt, am seeking the Republican nomination, and so is the incumbent, Stewart Vander Stoep.I am...

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Donations that make life-saving differences

Craig Hohn | Contributor Avera Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital Are you registered?It’s an election year, and voting is important. But we’re talking about organ donation. Registering as a donor is something you can do today that could save a life tomorrow.April is...

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Three-time champions

Record Breakers The WL Jazz Band gathered around their first-place trophy from the Iowa Jazz Championships. They competed in Ames for their third consecutive victory. Front row: Evan Klarenbeek, Carson DeSmet, Landon Pottebaum, Jo Boote, Ethan Feikema, Miguel...

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Celebrating one year in business

First Birthday Kellie Stark, owner of Chuds Pub and Grub in Larchwood, is celebrating one year in business. She and her husband, Dan, plan to celebrate with the community with different events all month long. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Editor A local...

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Focusing on ministry

Dustin Rodger, director of ATLAS of Lyon County ATLAS director discusses changes, programming Dominique Kooiker | Editor Spring has sprung at ATLAS of Lyon County, based in Rock Rapids, and with this season of rebirth comes several new ideas and programs. Dustin...

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Celebrating our local libraries

National Library Week Laura Olson, director of the Inwood Public Library, holds up a flag dedicated to National Library Week. Inwood, along with libraries across the nation, will be celebrating the week from April 7-13. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Editor...

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Inwood Museum to host annual ice cream social

Tristan Taylor | Editor On Saturday, April 20, the Inwood Museum will be hosting its ninth annual Ice Cream Social at 6:30 p.m. in the former Methodist church. This event will have a free-will donation with funds going toward the monthly operating costs of the museum,...

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Cutting the cord with cable

Tristan Taylor | Editor Alliance Communications, the area’s telephone, cable TV and internet provider, hosted an informational meeting at the Inwood Community Center Tuesday, April 2. This meeting was held to discuss with local residents the alternatives to cable TV...

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Robbyn Ann Feucht

By Mattie Eliason On November 9th, 2005, Robbyn Ann Feucht blessed this world by being born. She is the daughter of Tim (59) and Carla (51) Feucht, and the sibling of Gabi Sauder (24), Sadie (21), Reed (16), Suzie (12), and her now brother-in-law Logan Sauder (25)!...

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Jana Rebecca TerWee

By Nix Meemken Jana Rebecca TerWee, often called Mama Jay by friends, was born on April 4th, 2006. Born to Andrew and Jennifer, Jana is the youngest of her siblings. Her older siblings include her brother Brendan, sister-in-law Kate, sister Micayla, and brother...

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Lyndsey Lee Sutherland

By Paige Thiessen Lyndsey Lee Sutherland was born on October 15, 2005 to her mother Jodi. Being the baby of the family, Lyndsey stole the spotlight from her older sister Lacey. Lyndsey has many nicknames but most often you can hear her being called Lee Lee or Lynds by...

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Ellen Elizabeth Roemen

By Mattie Eliason As rain fell on the day of May 16th, 2005, not only her parents, but the world was blessed with Ellen Elizabeth Roemen. Ellen’s parents, Mark and Calleen, along with her two older siblings, Molly and Joey, welcomed her into the world on that glorious...

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