Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer At the beginning of July, the Iowa Department of Public Health released Iowa’s State Health Assessment for 2021-22. The assessment is released every five years and identifies the most important factors that shape health for...
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor The 2022 Lyon County Fair is in the books and organizers say it was as good as it’s been in a number of years. “I think it’s fair to say this year’s fair was as good as any of us (on the current fair board) remember,” said Wes De...
Miss Lester, Shelby Kellenberger, is crowned Miss Lyon County 2022 during the queen pageant at the Lyon County Fair Monday, July 18. The 2021 queen, Katrina Lombard, places the queen sash over Kellenberger’s shoulders. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Sarah Mullinix | Staff...
Inwood makes plans to expand path Sarah Mullinix | Staff Writer The city of Inwood has planned the next phase of the walking trail project. To help financially with this portion of the trail, there will be a free-will fundraiser supper Tuesday, August 2 at Foote Park...
Visitors take in the recently-renovated 4-H and Open Class Exhibit Building at the Lyon County Fairgrounds during the Lyon County Fair July 18-21. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) 4-H building at fairgrounds gets upgrade Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer Upon opening the door...
FORMER FAIR BOARD MEMBER NAMED FRIEND OF THE FAIRThe family of the late Orvis Peters received the Friend of the Fair plaque honoring their husband, father and grandfather during the Lyon County Fair Monday, July 18. Peters was a former fair board member and was...
Joel DeJong Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Joel DeJong has been a dedicated Iowa State University Extension and Outreach employee since Nov. 1, 1981, beginning his work in Greenfield. Three years and one wedding ceremony later, DeJong and his wife moved to Woodbury...
National Junior High Rodeo FinalsEmma Poppens recently competed in Perry, Georgia, in the National Junior High Rodeo Finals in goat tying. She finished 63rd out of 167 in the event. (Photo/Submitted) Sarah Mullinix | Staff Writer ighth grader, Emma Poppens has been...
A total 10 Minneapolis-Moline UDLX tractors, manufactured from 1938-1941, like the one pictured above were on display at the 38th annual Granite Threshing Bee July 16-17, setting a record for the most of the model on display at one time. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) 38th...
Eric Van Nieuwenhuyzen and Lane Blankespoor get a close look and the opportunity to touch the albino corn snake at the library program in Inwood on Tuesday July 12. (Photo/Sarah Mullinix) Sarah Mullinix | Staff Writer Lyon County Conservation intern, Mel Harson made...
The bus barn at West Lyon houses many different vehicles and equipment needed for the various jobs done at the school. As it is now, it is very hard to work in the bus barn because of the lack of space and other areas, like a wash bay, are needed to make the job of...
These runners make the steep climb up the trail at the Blood Run 5K trail run Saturday, July 16. The trail took runners past the Martin Johnson Farmstead among other significant landmarks in the National Historic Landmark. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) The second annual...
Members of the West Lyon High School class of 1972 gathered for their 50th class reunion at the Larchwood Sports Center July 2, 2022. Pictured are classmates who were in attendance. Front row, left to right: Jeff Williams, Karen Ranschau Hulstein, Elaine DeSmet...
County board of supervisors hear about project Mecinze Sittig | Staff Writer Sudenga, Dur-A-Lift … these companies fall under the umbrella of Diversified Technologies Inc. located near George. Employing over 200 people, most of whom live in Lyon County, DTI is one of...
Bill and Karen Hood will be Straw Bosses for the 38th annual Granite Threshing Bee July 16 and 17. They are touched and humbled by the recognition but say there are so many people deserving of the honor. (Photo/Sarah Mullinix) 38th annual Granite Threshing Bee Sarah...
Sarah Mullinix | Staff Writer An open house and community forum at West Lyon are scheduled for Thursday, July 14, at 6 p.m. Superintendent Shawn Kreman is eager to show those in the district the areas in need of improvement and receive feedback from the community. The...
Dominique Kooiker Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Lyon County native, Dominique Kooiker, has joined the New Century Press staff as a writer for the West Lyon Herald and Lyon County Reporter. Kooiker, a 2017 graduate of Central Lyon High School, graduated with an...
Something for everyoneVendors selling an array of handmade goods and local small businesses set up in the park for shopping during the annual 4th of July celebration in Inwood.
The Mayor Dean Snyders and his family dress the part as they stroll down the parade route during Larchwood’s 150th anniversary celebration. From left: Ryan Strabbing, Jessica Strabbing, Dean and Karen Snyders, Dan Schonhardt, Jenny Snyders, and Julie Schonhardt. ...
Dr. Marji DeBoer of Lyon County Chiropractic uses the Webster’s technique on an expecting mom. The technique is aimed primarily at ensuring optimal function for pregnant and post-partum women. DeBoer recently completed certification to provide the care to her...
