REMSEN, IA – Mid-Sioux Opportunity Inc. is accepting applications for two $500 Richard Hatz Scholarships. Recipients of the scholarships are chosen based on service to their community and their plans to further that service through educational advancement....
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Head Start recruits preschoolers
Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Head Start and the Child Development Center are recruiting 3- and 4-year-old children for the 2024-2025 school year.Head Start centers are located in Akron, Cherokee, Ida Grove, LeMars, Orange City, Rock Valley, Rock Rapids and Sioux Center....
Iowa State University announces fall semester 2023 dean’s list
Ames, Iowa – More than 10,800 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the fall semester 2023 dean’s list. Students named to the list must earn a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale...
Local students on NWC dean’s list
Orange City — Local students (see list below) at Northwestern College in Orange City have earned a spot on the academic dean’s list for the fall 2023 semester.The list is comprised of students who have achieved a semester grade point average of 3.50 or above while...
Students named to University of Alabama dean’s list
A total 13,950 students enrolled during fall semester 2023 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). Local students named to the dean’s list...
Iowa Lakes Community College releases fall 2023 honors lists
Iowa Lakes Community College recently released the fall 2023 honors lists recognizing students who achieve the highest academic standards earning inclusion on the president’s list or dean’s list.For the fall 2023 semester, 141 students earned president’s list, an...
Iowa Central Community College announces dean’s list
Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge recently released its fall 2023 dean’s list. In order to be named to the list, students must complete at least six semester hours and maintain a grade point average of at least 3.5. Students from the West Lyon area...
A Great Win for the JV Girls Basketball Against Sheldon
By Mattie Eliason On Friday the 19th, our JV girls basketball team traveled to Sheldon to play the Orabs. The Orabs had limited players and were only able to play two quarters, but it was a great game for the lady Wildcats, ending with the score of 32-4!The game...
Wildcats Pull Through on a Thriller Game
By Evy Knoblock The Wildcat girls JV basketball team had a tough matchup against the Lady Dutch on Tuesday, January 23. However, the Dutchmen were no match for the Wildcats. The West Lyon girls team triumphed over the Dutch in their thriller game, winning 39-31.The...
Four signs it’s time to replace your tires
Inflation has been a hot topic for several years, as the cost of everything from groceries to gas to housing has increased considerably since 2019. Cars are no exception to that phenomenon, and anyone who has purchased a new car over the last half decade likely...
How to protect your vehicle’s paint job
Drivers go to great lengths to ensure what’s under the hood of their vehicles is well taken care of. But it’s equally beneficial to tend to the exterior of a vehicle, including its paint job.According to Popular Mechanics, oxidation can adversely affect iron-based...
What to do in the immediate aftermath of a car accident
Dominique Kooiker | Editor Car accidents happen every day. Though the World Health Organization reports that approximately 1.35 million people die each year as a result of road traffic crashes, many more people walk away from such accidents relatively unscathed. In...
Why regular car washes are important
Taking care of a vehicle involves more than just maintaining the equipment under the hood. There are a number of steps involved in keeping a car or truck in top form, and that includes regular car washes.Car washes keep a vehicle shiny and clean, which can help it...
Iowa 2024 Caucus
Ken Beyer addresses the residents of Inwood and Alvord during the Republican caucus Jan. 15. “DeSantis fill fight the tough fight, deliver wins for the American people, and lead our great American comeback,” he said of candidate Ron DeSantis. Tyler Ballinger spoke on...
Evans keeps seat on Inwood city council
Chad Evans will keep his appointed seat on the Inwood City Council after unofficially winning the special election. (Photo/Submitted City of Inwood) Inwood has special election Tristan Taylor | Editor The City of Inwood had a special election Tuesday, Jan. 16, in...
50 years of banking
Local banker celebrates retirement after 50 years of service Tristan Taylor | Editor For Lyle Impecoven, there are two major reasons for him to be celebrating this month. First, Impecoven is celebrating 50 years working in banking, 44 of which have been with Security...
Inwood Kiwanis induct new member
New InducteeInwood Kiwanis Club President, Laurel Reinke, inducts its new member, Pastor Sue Sinclair. (Photo/Submitted) Tristan Taylor | Editor The Inwood Kiwanis Club recently inducted its newest member, Sue Sinclair, pastor at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. She was...
Cardiovascular health on the Farm
Family hands holding red heart with stethoscope, heart health, health insurance concept, World heart day, world health day Whether you call it hypertension or high blood pressure, this health condition is often called the “silent killer.” That’s because, frequently,...
Kids’ ice fishing day update
Tristan Taylor | Editor Lyon County Conservation’s annual Kids’ Ice Fishing Day, originally scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 20, was postponed due to poor weather conditions.The new date will be this Saturday, Jan. 27, from 3-5 p.m. Registration will begin at 2:30 p.m. in...
ANEW Nutrition brings health-conscious treats to Hull
Shane D. Johnson | Editor Since 2021 when ANEW Nutrition set up shop in Hull, the business has been ever-increasing its product lines for those who want a more health-conscious and nutritious drink offering. Owner Shelly Van Otterloo is proud of her accomplishments...