“Peace Be With You” was the theme of the Larchwood St. Mary’s float in the centennial parade in that community Saturday evening. The float was one of some 170 pieces in the parade
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On the hunt
I Spy Eggs covered Inwood’s city park this last weekend for an Easter egg hunt, with this young gentleman following a trail down the baseball diamond for some sweet treats. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Filling it Up Bags were stuffed with Easter eggs in Inwood this past...
Congrats to West Lyon Jazz
The WL Jazz saxophone section: Arie Rens, Colt Metzger, Alexa Van Wyk, Hazel Niemeyer and Alex Kock. (Photo/Submitted) The WL Jazz rhythm section: Back Row: Justina Bruggeman, Kameron Linton and Olivia Metzger. Front Row: Easton Robinson. (Photo/Submitted) The WL Jazz...
Benjamin Damon Bahnson
By Olivia Feucht Benjamin Damon Bahnson, also known to many as Ben or Banjo, was a wonderful May Day gift to his parents Seth and Christy Bahnson on May 1, 2006. The rest of Ben’s family includes his siblings Andraya, Ryan, and Nolan. Fun fact: Ben’s middle name came...
Ridge Paul Kramer
By Kyndra Gramstad The one and only Ridge Paul Kramer, better known as RK or Fridge, demanded the world’s attention on March 12th, 2006. There to greet him were his parents, Kully and Jennifer Kramer. We would say his two younger brothers, Brody and Greyson, stole the...
Braeden Allan Otkin
By Kayla Jenson Braeden Allan Otkin also known as Bboy was born May 6th, 2007. His family includes Amy Bosler and his step dad Shawn Bosler as well as his dad Josh Otkin and step mom Stacy Otkin. His siblings include; Landen, Kaitlynn, Treyton, Hudson, Shaelynn, and...
FCCLA Has Success At State Convention
By Opal Niemeyer On March 23 through the 25 the WL FCCLA chapter traveled to Cedar Rapids to compete and showcase their projects at the State Convention.There were many students at the State FCCLA convention and many found great success throughout their few-day stay....
A week in my life representing Iowa in Congress
Randy Feenstra Instead of my usual thoughts on policy debates or various pieces of legislation I have either introduced or supported, I decided I wanted to share a week in my life representing our families, farmers, workers and businesses on Capitol Hill. The week...
Scoops and Stories
PRESERVING HISTORY Jim Zangger explains a picture of an archaeological excavation site at Blood Run during Inwood Museum’s 10th annual ice cream social March 29. He and Steve Simons presented on the nonprofit organization Friends of Blood Run and their efforts to...
The road to success
OWNERS OF RICHARZ REPAIRDani Van Beek, Lee Richarz and Michael Moe are owners of Richarz Repair in Larchwood. The diesel repair business celebrated its 15th anniversary with an open house March 28. (Photo/Amy Lyon) SHOWING APPRECIATION Employees of Richarz Repair in...
Musical Virtues
Practice Makes Perfect Parker Lems, Blair Lems, Jayla Van De Stroet and Taysen Van Beek practice their choreography and actions for “The Music Machine,” the musical for Inwood Christian School’s spring program. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Feel the Groove Maeva Sterns...
A bug-filled time
Figuring it Out Jett and Kale Meyer work together to decide whether animals are insects or not at this month’s Nature Tales. This conservation program was hosted at the Inwood and Larchwood Public Libraries and were led by Naturalist Dayton Buntjer. (Photo/Tristan...
Congrats to All-State Speech Participants
All-State Participants Ava Van Dyke (left) and Kaitlynn Beldin (right) were given the opportunity to showcase their talent at Iowa All-State Individual Speech. They performed in solo musical theatre and acting, respectively. (Photos/Submitted) Tristan Taylor | Editor...
Knights of Columbus free-throw contest
State Competitors From Left to Right: Hayden Myrlie, Carver Myrlie, Gabby Ripperda, Haddie Dreisen and Audrey Rentschler. These five West Lyon students competed in the Knights of Columbus State Free-Throw Contest last weekend. (Photo/Submitted) Tristan Taylor | Editor...
Raymond Bender
91 Sioux Falls, South Dakota April 2, 2025 Raymond Bender, 91, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025. At his request, no funeral services are planned. Burial will be in the South Dakota State Veterans Cemetery, Sioux Falls, at a later...
The S.O. Report
Brian Hilt | Lyon County Sheriff Dear Lyon County,Greetings again from the men and women of the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office. Winter has now passed, and we look forward to spring here in Lyon County.Though only mentioning them briefly, the change in seasons occasions...
Opening new export markets for Iowa farmers and producers
Randy Feenstra Opening new export markets for Iowa farmers increases demand for our agricultural commodities and puts more money into the pockets of our producers. This is an especially important mission after four years of indifference and inaction under the Biden...
Root Out Drug Company Abuses To Lower Rx Prices
Q&A with Chuck Grassley Q: What was one of the top issues at your recent county meetings? A: For several years, including at my 12 county meetings in March, Iowans continue to voice their concerns about the high cost of prescription drugs. Iowans depend on...
Individual Speech Participants Eat Up Their All-State Competition
Ava Van Dyke and Kaitlynn Beldin were selected to perform at this year’s All-State Individual Speech Festival By Malison Rentschler On Monday, March 31, two Individual Speech participants from West Lyon traveled to Cedar Falls to compete at the All-State Individual...
Nix Meemken
Nix Meemken was born on the fall day of October 7, 2006. Nix was the firstborn of Jackie Bolstad (52), and later Alex (14) joined the family. Orin (72) and Susan Bolstad (74), Nix’s grandparents, are also a very important part of their family.Nix had some good...
