Madelyn Mydland shows off the polar bear cookie she made using butter cream frosting. The activity was one of three cookie decorating opportunities in the Cookie Decorating camp in Lester July 7. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer Kids in first...
Jasmin David and Emy Brown work together to build a house out of connector blocks in the Larchwood city park shelter house. They and many others had fun building with blocks during the “Be a Master Builder” event June 29. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Staff...
ROOTS RUN DEEP IN LARCHWOODTed and Cher Underberg will be parade marshals for the 2023 Larchwood Family Days. The couples’ many contributions to the community include Ted’s 23 years on the city council and Cher’s service through the Larchwood EMS squad over 30 years....
Two new additions to Granite, a train caboose and “putt-putt” carts, are ready to be seen during the next Threshing Bee, July 15-16. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer The small village of Granite is about to be filled with people as the 39th Annual...
Friends of Blood Run to host 5K trail run Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer The third annual Friends of Blood Run Trail Run and Walk will be Saturday, July 15, at the Blood Run National Historic Landmark in western Lyon County. The trail run will begin in Granite at...
SIT A SPELL TO READ The Little Lending Library is open any time of day, every day for anyone to come and take or leave a book. Pictured in the corner is a book nook where kids can sit and read their books. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer For a few...
SAY SLIME!These young campers enjoy a snack “dirt cup” full of gummy worms as they take a break from learning about all of the slimy things in nature during SLIME camp hosted by Lyon County Conservation at Lake Pahoja Monday, June 26. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan...
Macy Dorhout uses crackers and pretzel sticks to create a tasty bug snack during the Lyon County Conservation Board’s Bugscout camp at Lake Pahoja Wednesday, June 28. (Photo/Madalynn Van Der Weerd) Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor The tiny creatures that are a menace...
The West Lyon softball starting defense lines up on the field at the recently-renovated Roy Hoogeveen ballfield in Lester Wednesday, June 28, with the other Wildcat players and coaches and George-Little Rock Mustangs lined up near the dugouts before the start of the...
NEW PROGRAMS AT ATLASATLAS of Lyon County has been renovating its Ministry Center in Rock Rapids to have it open soon for community use. ATLAS is planning a variety of new programs, varying from a Foster Closet program to having mentors available in each town...
DEDICATED TO COMMUNITY Deb and Sam Kroger were chosen to be parade marshals for the Inwood Fourth of July celebration this year. In addition to the many hours they have spent serving the community, the two recently received the Volunteer of the Year award....
Two lifeguards at Inwood Aquatic Center start their eighth and final season FINAL SEASONPICTURED RIGHT: Shaela VanWyk and Maddie Hage stand in front of the pool at the Inwood Aquatic Center. This will be their final year working full-time there, both working eight...
Miriam Olson gets some help from her mom Katie while learning how to swing a bat. They’ve been practicing their skills every Wednesday night in June in the Larchwood city park. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer Larchwood has been hosting T-ball at...
The board of directors of the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System recently awarded two contracts for construction of projects in Iowa. On June 22, a contract for $2,291,000 was awarded to West Branch Construction of Boyden for the Sibley meter building. This...
Deputy Kyle Munneke plays with his dog Versa while giving a presentation to local kids. The pair came to the Larchwood city park Thursday, June 22, as part of the library’s Summer Reading Program. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer The Larchwood...
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach hosts baking camp in Lester FUTURE BAKERS IN THE MAKINGParticipants in the Better Batter Bakery camp at the Lester Community Center Friday, June 16 included: (Front row, left to right) Bristol Fluit, Hudson Henrichs,...
ATLAS welcomes new executive director NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT ATLAS OF LYON COUNTYDustin Rodgers of George has been hired as the new executive director of ATLAS of Lyon County. Through his work at ATLAS, Rodgers hopes to provide people with a safe space where they...
SO MUCH TO SEE AND DOOne-year-old Rue Vander Bush's parents hope a cochlear implant procedure and advancements in vision treatments will allow her to see and hear all she experiences. The Inwood toddler was born with Usher syndrome Type 1 which causes hearing loss or...
GATHERING FOR FUN, FOOD and DRINKSBecky Majeres, manager of the Sports’ Center, stands in front of the bar with a new selection of drinks recently added. Majeres and her staff look forward to providing a fun place for the community and guests to gather. (Photo/Tristan...
ANOTHER PIECE OF HISTORYDarrel Hansen, president of the Granite Threshermen’s Association, stands aboard the newly-arrived train caboose at Granite. It can be seen, along with other preserved historical items and buildings, at the 39th annual Granite Threshing Bee...
