Dr. Ed Stone, left, of the Institute for Vision Research visits with Alex Hage, right, who was recently diagnosed with a rare vision loss disorder. Hage and his family have created a non-profit foundation to help raise funds and spread awareness of the disorder which...
Harold Meester of Lester looks at an inscription at the World War II monument in Washington, D.C. as part of Midwest Honor Flight Mission 14. (Photos/Jessica Jensen) Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer Army veteran, Dave Cauley of...
This group of boys is pictured helping shovel out the rocks from in front of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Inwood Friday, May 26. West Lyon junior high students did the work as part of annual service days. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer Before...
PITCHES FLY ON OPENING NIGHTLarchwood Diamond pitcher and West Lyon baseball alum Kael Blauwet fires a pitch during the opening game for the Diamonds on Tuesday, May. 30. The Diamonds opened the 2023 season with a victory at home. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Jessica...
These youngsters listen quietly as Lyon County Conservation naturalist Emily Ostrander reads, “The Honeybee and the Robber” for story time. The activity was part of the first session of the weekly Mini Critters camp at Lake Pahoja. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan...
Courtney Haahr, the daughter of Kyle and Christina Haahr, was crowned Miss Inwood 2023 during the Miss Inwood pageant Friday, June 2. She is a 2023 graduate of West Lyon High School and plans to attend Northwestern College to study psychology and participate on the...
MISS AND LITTLE MISSES TO REPRESENT LESTERPictured left to right are Miss Lester and the Little Miss Lesters for 2023: Ella Leuthold, Bentley Moser, Bristol Banister, Jovi Van Egdom, Vivian Myrlie, Everly Moser and Olivia Folkens. (Photos/Submitted) Ella Leuthold,...
Pictured are all of the prize winners during the Kids’ Fishing Day. Tristan Taylor | Staff Writer The Lyon County Conservation Board hosted the annual Kiwanis Kid’s Fishing Day at Lake Pahoja Saturday, June 3. The event featured a fun day of family fishing for kids...
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,...
