RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY Ignite Gym & Fitness had a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house Jan. 13. Pictured, left to right, Arlan Moss, mayor; Braxton, Kadence, Nate and Allie Van Kley; AJ, Rowan, Shanae and Stevie Vander Waal; Shelly Van Otterloo; Don and Mary...
By Olivia Feucht Jovie Lucinda Stensland made her way into the world on a nice summer day of July 12th, 2007. She was adored by her parents Katie Pieschke and Jason and Paige Stensland. A few years went by and the family kept growing. Jovie is now an older sister to...
By Malison Rentschler Rakel Mardell Herman, also known as Wookie, was born on July 29, 2007 to her parents Carrie and Chris. Rakel rounded off the Herman family, being the youngest of two older sisters, Shelby (21) and Shanah (26). Rakel’s role model is her oldest...
By Sophia Niemeyer Koen Garrett Metzger, also known as Sheep Dog, White Snake, or Coco, was born on August 29, 2006, to his parents, Jordan and Masondra Metzger. Koen was later followed by his six younger siblings: Liam (16), Imena (14), Haislee (10), Geir (8), Naux...
By Sophia Niemeyer On November 2, 2006, Tobias Scott Stensland, better known as Toby to his classmates, was welcomed into the world by his parents, Travis and Chelsea Stensland, and his older brother, Elias (21). Toby was followed later by his two younger siblings:...
By Zoe Kellenberger Patrick John Halma, known as Pat or Patty to most, was born on the beautiful spring day of April 13, 2006 to his loving parents, Loren (44) and Mindy (41). Not long after, his sister, Bailee (17) was born.Patrick’s role model would be Evan Faber...
Open House Larchwood Public Library hosted an open house Saturday, Jan. 11, so show off its many updates and renovations. Pictured are several members of the library board and employees along with Sen. Jeff Taylor. Front Row: Sylvia Vant Hul and Cindy Van Voorst. Back...
A new kind of club The Bakery in Larchwood is starting a new Bake Club, bringing community members together while decorating fresh-baked goods. Pictured is an example of February’s Valentine’s Day painted cookies.(Photo/Submitted Kelly Lynch) The Bakery to start new...
TEAMWORK AND CREATIVITY West Lyon third-grader Carlee Dieters, left, and second-grader Frances Metzger display their zoo entrance sign they made for their Lego zoo at Clover Kids Jan. 7. The girls teamed up and talked through their vision, as Frances made the letters...
Merry FINCHmas West Lyon’s Wildlife and Fisheries class is winner of the Christmas with Conservation Christmas tree vote. Their bird themed tree was titled “Merry FINCHmas,” and decorated with wooden birds. Front row: Alan Vargas, Emma Poppens, Kaitlyn TerWee, Taylor...
Welcomed with a Smile From left to right: Jill Metzger, Anita Van Veldhuizen and Harriet Metzger welcomed people to the Alvord Community Center during its open house celebration. They helped people get signed up for memberships to use the new facilities....
DES MOINES – Starting in December, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) began contacting producers to gather data about land ownership, income, expenses, debt, assets, demographic and landlord characteristics to provide...
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HELPING SMALL BUSINESSES GET STARTED Taylor Klingenberg is an agriculture and commercial loan officer at Frontier Bank in George. Frontier Bank is equipped to help small business startups and help them grow. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Dominique Kooiker | Editor eople...
The start of a new year is the perfect time to look at your finances and make a saving plan for the new year. While many people make a New Year’s resolution to save more money, it’ll take more than a self-promise to make that happen. There are some unique ways to save...
By Opal Niemeyer Angie Sue Knapp was born on May 2nd, 2006 to her parents Kevin and Cari Knapp, although they were not the only people to welcome her. Her brother Nathan Knapp and Tara Knapp were there also. Two years after Angie was born, her sister Erica Knapp was...
By Sophia Niemeyer Justus Paul Leuthold, also known as 3 Tenths or Loopy, was born on November 11, 2006. Justus was welcomed by his parents Mark and Lee Leuthold and his two older sisters, Jenna Leuthold Wagner (22) and Ella Leuthold Meester (19). He was followed...
By Kayla Jenson Chloe Renae Klarenbeek, also known as Cleo or Clo, was welcomed into this world on October 3rd, 2006 by her parents Doug and Crystal Klarenbeek. She joined her three older brothers Cody, Drew, and Jordan. Chloe’s role as the youngest didn’t last long...
By Kyndra Gramstad Claire Nicole Metzger, also known to her family as Lou, made her way into the world on a beautiful summer day on June 6th, 2006. There to meet her were her parents Brian and Angie and her older brother Cade. But she wasn’t the baby for long since...
By Olivia Feucht Jovie Lucinda Stensland made her way into the world on a nice summer day of July 12th, 2007. She was adored by her parents Katie Pieschke and Jason and Paige Stensland. A few years went by and the family kept growing. Jovie is now an older sister to...
