CHRISTMAS CHEER THROUGHOUT THE YEARRiver Valley Players presented “Elf the Musical” Friday, February 24-Sunday, February 26 in the Forster Auditorium in Rock Rapids. The story follows Buddy the Elf as he finds his family, spreading plenty of Christmas cheer along the...
Jason Knueven leads the First LEGO League at West Lyon. He tries to instill the core values of discovery, innovation, impact, teamwork, inclusion and fun into all of his students. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer Ask anyone what they used to play...
DOWN THE OLD, UP WITH THE NEWAfter a storm took down the steeple from atop Bethel Reformed Church in Lester, pictured above, church members set out for a replacement. (Photo/Submitted) Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor To an architect, a steeple is simply an elongated...
FIRE STARTINGWest Lyon fifth graders designed and attempted to light a fire during a survival field trip at Lake Pahoja Feb. 7. (Photo/Submitted) (Editor’s Note: The following pieces were submitted by fifth graders at West Lyon Community School.) The fifth-grade...
Inwood Food Bank updates, volunteers BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS ONE GUEST AT A TIMEGene Lampis one of the new faces at the Inwood Food Bank. Volunteers put donations on the shelves, assist guests in finding items and talk to guests in an effort to get to know them....
The circular aquarium in the Lake Pahoja Education Center is now complete after the finishing touches, including a top, were added. The 450-gallon tank is home to fish and other aquatic life native to Lake Pahoja and boasts a self-filtration system to eliminate the...
NEW DOON COMMUNITY CENTERPictured are renderings of what the new Doon Community Center could look like when completed. The new facility will offer a large recreation and event center, one fully-accessible level, a small meeting room, a fitness room, new kitchen...
A new steeple was installed atop Bethel Reformed Church in Lester on Friday, February 10. Look for a story on the steeple’s journey to Lester and why a new steeple was needed for the church in a future edition of the Herald. (Photos/Jessica Jensen)
STEM TEACHER AWARDWest Lyon industrial technology instructor Shane Peterson was the recipient of the 2023 Iowa STEM Teacher Award. He was presented the award during a pep rally at the school on Friday, January 10. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Jessica Jensen | Managing...
CAREER SIGNINGEvan Mogler, center, signs a letter of acceptance into the training program for AgriVision John Deere on Tuesday, January 7. The signing took place in the West Lyon industrial technology shop with Mogler’s parents looking on and a new John Deere tractor...
Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer From left to right: Jeff Kennecke, Olivia Metzger and Angela Kennecke. Metzger delivers the money raised from her project, a total of $202, to the founder of Emily’s Hope and her husband. (Photo/ Submitted) At West Lyon Community School,...
Members of the West Lyon chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America set up in the state capitol for CTE Day at the Capitol Thursday, January 9. (Photo/Submitted) February is recognized as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. In recognition of...
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Kristin Rockhill, current family and consumer sciences instructor and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter advisor at West Lyon High School, was recognized as the Master Adviser at the FCCLA National...
The Knights of Columbus sponsors a free-throw contest throughout the State of Iowa annually. The area district conducted a contest on January 27 at West Lyon School for boys and girls, ages 9 to 14 from both Central Lyon and West Lyon schools. Participants competed in...
Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer On the north end of Inwood, five new commercial lots have been opened up the city and made available to purchase. These new lots will be located between the north end of Main Street and Oak Street. Inwood city council members...
River Valley Players to present ‘Elf the Musical’ NORTH POLE FUNThe cast of River Valley Players’ production of “Elf the Musical” is hard at work preparing for their performances Feb. 24 and 25 at 7 p.m. and Feb 26 at 2 p.m. on the Tom Gaspar Stage in the Forster...
Tena Leusink holds one of the finished pompom Huskies. Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer The Iditarod is a yearly sled dog race that occurs every March. The competition winds through Alaska, starting in Anchorage and ending in Nome. The event draws fans and support from...
Moon River Auto moves into former Lems Auto facilities A FAMILY AUTO SALVAGE BUSINESSDalton Lems of Doon started Moon River Auto in 2013. In December 2022, he purchased Lems Auto Recyclers, a company his grandfather originally started in 1953, and merged it with Moon...
READYING FOR BATTLE Savannah Van Beek spends time enjoying a book in Mrs. Schillerstrom's classroom during free period at West Lyon High School. The reading time is part of the Iowa High School Battle of the Books. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Writer Along...
Cooperative Energy Company recently announced the hiring of Stacey Moser as manager for Wildkat Junction in Larchwood. According to Rachel Sirola, retail manager for Cooperative Energy Company, Moser “has excellent retail experience and will be a tremendous asset to...
