MIDWEST HONOR FLIGHT MISSION 14 COMPLETEPictured above is the group of 82 veterans who were on Midwest Honor Flight Mission 14, sponsored by the Lyon County Riverboat Foundation, on May 16. The group includes a number of Lyon County veterans including Harold Meester...
LILYLOG WILDLIFE AREAThe newest addition to the Lyon County Conservation’s public land is Lilylog Wildlife Area, located one and one-half miles west of Little Rock on Highway 9 between Lily and Log Avenue. This 42-acre area features a 16-acre pond and is available for...
West Lyon’s Wildbots team competes in international competition The Wildbots pose during their blue shirt day with their banner featuring all of the businesses that donated to them. Front Row (Left to right): Haddie Harmon, Cora Froehlich, Noah Simons. Back Row (Left...
Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer In just a few weeks, it will be time for citizens of Larchwood to clean up all of the junk they’ve accumulated over the past year. The annual Larchwood clean-up days will be Friday, June 9, and Saturday, June 10. June 9 will be curbside...
Healing Room director earns degree in counseling Healing Room director, Randy Gacke, stands next to the Celebrate Recovery books, detailing the steps to recovery from many struggles. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer After two years of the Healing...
RESOURCES FOR ALL BRAIN HEALTHThe table and rack outside of Sioux Rivers Regional Mental Health Services service coordinator Lisa Rockhill's office, located in the Lyon County Annex building in Rock Rapids, has a number of resources for those facing mental health...
Educator reflects on career of encouraging students Sandy Lantz, Fourth Grade Teacher Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer After 40 years in education, West Lyon elementary teacher Sandy Lantz plans to retire after this school year. Lantz began her teaching career in...
Three decades of helping every student learn Audra Thorson, Special Education Instructor Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer West Lyon teacher Audra Thorson will be retiring from her position after 32 years in education. After graduating from Augustana University, Thorson...
Granite receives grant to help preserve historical house PRESERVATION EFFORTS CONTINUEThe Berdahl-Rolvaag House was moved onto the Granite Threshing Bee grounds last year. A $3,000 grant from the Lyon County Riverboat Foundation will aid in preservation efforts....
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Communities across western Lyon County will observe Memorial Day with a number of services Monday, May 29. Alvord Memorial Day in Alvord will be observed with the Avenue of Flags at the cemetery. Inwood Memorial Day services in...
West Lyon teacher using grant money to promote more recycling Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer Starting next school year, students and staff at West Lyon can expect new ways to help go green around the school. Using grant money received through the West Lyon Education...
Avera in Rock Rapids opens wound care clinic LOCAL WOUND CAREStaff of Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital’s wound care clinic in Rock Rapids started seeing patients March 6. The staff cares for any wound from acute to chronic, as well as venous ulcers, surgical wounds,...
Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer The weather was favorable for a meetup in Granite on the evening of Wednesday, May 17. Over 80 cars pulled through Granite as the Granite Threshermen’s Association hosted the Great Plains Street Rodders for food and socializing. The Great...
The 73 graduating seniors of West Lyon High School toss their caps in the air after commencement exercises. (Photos/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer West Lyon conducted commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 13, with the community gathering to celebrate...
TEACHERS, STAFF AND SUPPORTERS RECOGNIZED Pictured are recipients of awards presented to teachers, support staff and supporters during graduation at West Lyon on Saturday, May 13. From left to right: Ashley Koedam, English teacher, received the secondary Educator of...
West Lyon student art published in magazine PUBLISHED ARTISTSWest Lyon students Evalyn Ghana-Neimeyer and Kaitlynn Beldin, pictured left to right, had artwork published in “Harvest” magazine, an annual publication organized by Northwest Area Education Agency. ...
Inwood to host first tractor pull competition in four years Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer It has been four years since the last time a tractor pull has rolled through the streets of Inwood. 2019 marked the end of a decades-long tradition, due to a combination of lack...
Students earn Seal of Biliteracy PROFICIENT TIMES TWOPictured are the West Lyon High School seniors who earned the Iowa Seal of Biliteracy for 2023. Left to right: Josue Santos Alvayeros, Sam Meester, Madeline Johnson, Madison DeJong, Aide Palma, and Cloe Blom....
Larchwood Baseball Club and Larchwood Diamonds prepare for season BASEBALL SEASON AHEADThe Larchwood ball field is nearly ready for action. The Larchwood Diamonds' first game is slated for Tuesday, May 30. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer The...
Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer It is almost time for 73 seniors to say goodbye to West Lyon one last time. Commencement ceremonies at West Lyon High School will be Saturday, May 13, at 3 p.m. The class motto is “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do...
