Service with a smileTayton and Mason Knobloch were the two first friendly faces you’d see walking into the CALL Lyons 4-H pork supper this past Friday. Their group was helping raise funds for the Lyon County Fair. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Editor CALL...
Focus on the Board Wildbots members Rex Rentschler, Rayna Knoblock, Lena Nesseth and Kohen Koedam watch on in anticipation as their robot attempts to complete its programmed tasks. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Wildbots West Lyon’s First Lego League team, the Wildbots,...
Tristan Taylor | Editor The Inwood Fire and Rescue Department is currently in the process of constructing a new fire station to better fit personnel and equipment. “Originally it started out to add on to our current fire station. And then eventually the guys just...
Speaking Up First-grade student, Shayla Singsaath, was one of the speakers during West Lyon’s elementary program this past Thursday evening. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Class Choir Students of West Lyon’s third-grade class are pictured singing at their annual elementary...
PRESENTER AT INWOOD MUSEUM John Madland gave a presentation about his father’s military service at last year’s ice cream social at the Inwood Museum. This year the museum will be hosting its 10th annual event Saturday, March 29, at 7 p.m. to raise money to cover...
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds today signed an extension of the proclamation relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, and manure.The proclamation is effective immediately and continues through April 7, 2025. The proclamation allows...
Mike Knobloch, captain; Dick Schemmel, assistant chief, and Herb Hage, Chief, members of the Inwood Fire Department in the late 1980s.
Brian Hilt | Lyon County Sheriff The month of February has continued to be a busy month at the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office. In this month’s S.O. Report, I will share some of the things that have taken place behind the scenes.Multiple members of the team have had the...
Dominique Kooiker | Editor Nolan McGowan, recently-appointed Lyon County attorney, was arrested in Osceola County Feb. 2 and was charged with OWI (operating while intoxicated). On Feb. 27, McGowan entered a not-guilty plea in Osceola County District Court. No trial...
By Kyndra Gramstad On a brisk, fall day of October 10, 2006, the one and only Ella Grace Langenhorst was warmly welcomed into the world. There to greet their little princess were her parents Rachel and Deric along with her two big brothers Alex and Mason. When asked...
By Sophia Niemeyer On August 22, 2006, Javier Adrian Padilla Guzman, also known as Javi by his friends, was welcomed into the world by his parents, Sandra Guzman and Arturo Padilla. He was also welcomed by his older brother, Jorge Padilla (20). As he is very close...
By Olivia Feucht Juan Andrès Lopez Delgado was born on January 14, 2006. He was welcomed by his parents Heriberto and Idalia. His family also includes his two brothers Ivan and Erick and his two sister Mayra and Milagros.Andrès’ favorite singer is Natanael Cano who is...
By Opal Niemeyer Evalyn Riley Gana was brought into this world on January 18, 2007 a cold winter’s day. Her family includes her parents Grant and Jane and her four siblings Opal, Sophia, Hazel, and William Niemeyer.Evalyn has accomplished a lot in high school. She has...
By Zoe Kellenberger Brennan Cole Roudybush, known by Rowdy or Bean, was welcomed into this world on August 16, 2007. Brennan is the youngest sibling in the house, as his two brothers Dawson (25) and Christian (20) came before him. The parents to this trio, Brian and...
By Zoe Kellenberger On the late spring day of April 28, 2007, Katie Elizabeth Steen was born to her loving parents, Dustin and April Steen. Katie was also welcomed by her favorite, older brother Blake (19). Katie is grateful to have had her mother as her role model...
BROTHERLY BONDING Members of Alvord Fire and Rescue enjoy time together making pancakes for their annual pancake feed March 8. From left to right, Glen Meyer, Lance Van Roekel, Ross DeJager, Dylan Teunissen and Damon Knobloch. (Photo/Amy Lyon) Alvord Fire and Rescue...
Beholding the Bird’s Nest Kale and Jett Meyer look in awe at a bird’s nest during this month’s Nature Tots program at the Larchwood Public Library. The theme of the month was learning about birds. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Nature Tots program returns Tristan Taylor |...
Colt Metzger | FFA Officer at Large On Feb. 10, officers of the West Lyon FFA chapter attended CTE Day in Des Moines. Armed with the knowledge of their FFA chapter proceedings, meetings and classes, they rose bright and early that morning to educate the public. Inside...
WL Dominates Substate Final, Will be second seed in Des Moines West Lyon boys’ basketball poses for a team photo Saturday, March 1, after qualifying for the Class 2A state tournament in Des Moines. After multiple years of losing their substate final, the Wildcats...
Stoking the Flames Nahla Romero, Allanah Bruggeman and Chyles Meendering huddle around their fire and they try to keep it going with the help of Kyle Ciesielski (left). (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Conservation hosts winter survival day Tristan Taylor | Editor Fifth-grade...
