Award Winner West Lyon student Ellen Roemen won a county and regional poster contest with the theme of “One Water.” (Photo/Tristan Taylor) All connectedEllen Roemen’s winning conservation poster with the theme, “One Water”, shows a dirty stream running into a clean...
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor The 2023 city/school election drew a bit more attention than is typical with West Lyon school district voters being asked to consider a $19.8 million general obligation bond for a school facility addition and renovation project...
Mackenzie DeJong | Human Sciences Specialist, Family Wellbeing, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach The holiday season brings plenty of changes, festivities and time at home for children. How they handle it all is affected by their temperament.Temperament,...
Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer The Lyon County Conservation Foundation will be starting a new tradition this holiday season. “Christmas with Conservation” will encourage various businesses or families throughout the Lyon County area to sponsor and decorate a Christmas...
Danielle Raveling will be offering therapy services at Rising Hope Counselling LLC in its Rock Rapids office. Rising Hope’s mission is to reduce barriers for people to access hope and to provide quality mental health services in rural areas. Rising Hope is fulfilling...
CITY OF INWOOD The city of Inwood was awarded a grant for the renovation of its community center. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) CITY OF ALVORDThe city of Alvord was awarded a grant for construction of a new community and recreation center. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) These...
Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer As the end of the year draws closer, the first semester of this school year is nearing its end alongside it. At this point in the school year, many college freshmen are finally settling into their school life and finding a place after the...
Pictured above are renderings of the proposed Inwood Community Center rebuilding project. (Photos/Submitted) Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer After months of planning and hard work, Inwood’s Community Center Rebuilding Project will be kicking off soon with its first...
Earlier this month, entrepreneurs in northwest Iowa submitted their idea to start or expand a business in The BIG Challenge grant competition and recruited family, friends and customers to vote for their entry. Over 6,500 votes were cast with the top-three vote...
The West Lyon Education Association was awarded $2,500 through five Community Outreach Grants from the Iowa State Education Association. The state association established Community Outreach Grants to collaborate and create opportunities for community service or school...
Trunk-Or-TreatMembers of the Inwood community decorated the trunks of their cars as part of First Reformed Church’s Trunk-Or-Treat event Halloween night. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Community FunThe Inwood Fire department rolled out in their fire truck to join the...
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is asking trappers for help with a study on Iowa’s gray fox population.“We’re asking trappers who happen to catch a gray fox alive to contact me or wildlife technician Dave Hoffman directly so we can make arrangements to equip...
Carol Ehlers | Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Human Sciences Specialist, Family Wellbeing and FinanceWhile inflation has hit many Americans in an already tight pocketbook, many households may also struggle to pay utility bills. Whether you are a...
Devoted to CommunityTim Lugovoy, owner and operator of Devoted Pest Control, hopes to become a familiar part of the community through his pest control business. The Exterminator Crusader, the superhero mascot for Devoted Pest Control. (Photo/Submitted Tim Lugovoy)...
BRINGING IN THE HARVESTFarmers just south of Rock Rapids work to complete their bean harvest. According to Leah Ten Napel, field agronomist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, overall bean yields have been good for the amount of moisture received, and...
Parade of HomesTosha Van’t Hof runs the Larchwood Community Group’s Parade of Homes booth. Five different homes were on display this year, with proceeds going toward future city events, such as Christmas Lane on Main. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Staff...
Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer On Friday, Nov. 10, there will be multiple programs celebrating Veterans Day in the West Lyon area. With programs at both Inwood Christian School and West Lyon Community School, students and community members alike are invited to...
Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer The Alvord Club will be hosting a day full of fall fun Sunday, Nov. 5, with its 86th annual Turkey Shoot. The public is invited to join in on friendly competition for a chance to win one of several different prizes.The turkey shoot is a...
City and school elections will be Tuesday, November 7 Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Several school boards and city councils will see change following the Nov. 7 city and school board elections with a number of members not seeking reelection and some seats being...
Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer The City Council of Inwood has seen its own internal change leading up to local elections in early November. At the beginning of October, council member Kyle Knobloch delivered his letter of resignation as he would be moving out of town....
