Jennifer Shutt, Shauneen Miranda | Iowa Capital Dispatch WASHINGTON — Donald Trump took the presidential oath of office for the second time Monday during an inauguration ceremony inside the U.S. Capitol rotunda.The swearing-in marked the culmination of a four-year...
Randy Feenstra On Wednesday, Jan. 22, I voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the Laken Riley Act, which included my legislation with Senator Joni Ernst — Sarah’s Law — as an amendment. This important bill now heads to President Trump’s desk for his...
Skyler Wheeler | House Representative District 4 It is an honor to once again serve the great people of northwest Iowa! This year I will once again serve as the chair of the house education committee along with serving on the judiciary, higher education and local...
Stop at The Shop The Shop at 803 Holder Street in Larchwood has been servicing resident’s cars for 27 year. They can be reached at 712-477-2953 for your car care needs as the winter weather continues on. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) The Shop in Larchwood servicing the...
The Station provides services and recommendations Amy Lyon | Staff Writer The winter months can be brutal on so many parts of life. Something especially susceptible to the bitter cold and boundless snow is a vehicle. Routine maintenance can help cars run smoothly...
30 YEARS OF AUTO BODY EXPERIENCE Duston Dreesman of Dusty’s Auto Body in Rock Rapids has been doing auto body work over 30 years. Dusty’s Auto Body does insurance work for collision repair, windshield chip repair, windshields and all automotive body work....
By Kayla Jenson Samantha Kathryn Frances De Smet also known as Sammy joined her parents Bridget and Michael De Smet on November 27, 2006. She completed their family and remained the favorite child and only child.During Samatha’s time at West Lyon she participated in...
By Olivia Feucht The one and only Brennan Jude Boltjes was born on July 12, 2006, and ever since then he’s been causing good-natured mischief wherever he goes. His family includes his dad Bryan Boltjes, his mom Kim Metzger, and his step-dad Jesse Metzger. He also has...
By Kyndra Gramstad On a cold wintery night of January 8th, 2007, Alexa Brianne Van Wyk, also known as Lexers and Grimace, was welcomed home by her parents Gregg and Jessie along with her older siblings: Shaela (24) and Logan (21). When asked about her role-model she...
By Zoe Kellenberger Samantha Marie Feikema, known as Sam or Sammy to most, was born on the beautiful summer day of June 19, 2006 to her loving parents Chris (46) and Janet (43) Feikema. Sam’s role model is her mom. Sam explains, “She has always pushed me to be the...
By Kayla Jenson Lane Dawson Stokely, also known as PBR, was born to his mother and father, Laura and Jack Stokely on June 23, 2006. His time to shine as the only child didn’t last long as his younger brother Luke joined him and then his youngest brother Jase shortly...
By Kayla Jenson For the month of December five students were chosen to be recognized for their work at West Lyon. Ava Boote for academics; Miles Christiansen for arts; Annie Metzger for service; Cadence Berentschot sportsmanship; Abby Knobloch vocational.Ava has...
Sea of Tents | With Lake Pahoja frozen solid, ice fishing tents dotted the lake this past weekend with families coming out to participate in some ice fishing together. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Winners Marcus Kock (left) won the Kids Ice Fishing Day prize for biggest...
HELPING PEOPLE THROUGHOUT LYON COUNTY Jen Smit has been director of the Lyon County Economic Development for just over a year, beginning Jan, 1, 2024. Her daily tasks include establishing and maintaining relationships with existing business, industry, governmental and...
West Lyon Students Prepare for New Speech Season Tristan Taylor | Editor Especially at a young age, speaking in front of a crowd is something that many people are not a fan of doing. And yet, that is exactly what over 30 West Lyon students have been practicing over...
Snow Covered Street | Snow covers Main Street in Inwood as Lyon County saw snowfall and below-zero temperatures Monday, Jan. 13. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Temperatures drop and rebound in Lyon County Tristan Taylor | Editor Lyon County and surrounding areas had the first...
Isaac Yeager | Staff Writer The Lyon County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 8:30 a.m. to hear from Cindy Harpenau, a representative of Mid-Sioux Opportunity (a nonprofit dedicated to fighting poverty in northwest Iowa), talk with Melissa Stillson,...
Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Head Start and the Child Development Center are recruiting 3- and 4-year-old children for the 2025-2026 school year.Head Start centers are located in Akron, Cherokee, Ida Grove, Le Mars, Orange City, Rock Valley, Rock Rapids and Sioux Center....
Robin Opsahl |Iowa Capital Dispatch Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, delivering her Condition of the State message last Tuesday, said the state needs to take action on disaster recovery in the wake of 2024 floods and tornadoes, in addition to laying out policies she said can...
NEXT LEVEL HEALTH AND FITNESS Kayla Engleman is founder and owner of Next Level Health and Fitness, located in Rock Rapids and Larchwood. Engleman is a certified personal trainer, nutrition coach and registered nurse. (Photo/Submitted) REROOTED WELLNESS Dr. Jess Daale...
