The pictured students auditioned for junior high honor band this year. By Zoe Kellenberger On Saturday, the 19th of October, 16 Junior High students traveled to Storm Lake to audition for the NWIBA JH Honor Band. This is the most students that have auditioned in the...
What sophomore Olivia Metzger will most remember about the year of construction is asking to ride the crane. She never did get an answer. By Malison Rentschler For the last time, the West Lyon Mass Media class is taking on their final article of their Construction...
By Sophia Niemeyer On Thursday, October 17, the JV volleyball team had one last home game against Sioux Center, ending the night 2-0 with scores of 18-21 and 11-21.The Wildcats battled hard for their last two games, put-ting the work in at practice. Coach Kadie Bakker...
By Opal Niemeyer The West Lyon JVR volleyball season ended with a 2-0 loss against Sioux Center. Although they might have lost this game, their coach is still unbelievably proud of them.The girls came out ready to play, but the game did not go the way they planned. In...
I have been asked to clarify some of the statements I made in my Letter to the Editor last week which stated that the county’s insurance paid the settlement and not taxpayer money. This is a true statement. It was pointed out to me that the insurance company will...
Letter to the Editor Dear Lyon County,In God’s providence, this campaign and election journey which started about 7 months ago soon comes to an end. As with all things, the elections this November are in His control, which we can find comfort in regardless of the...
Dear Editor,I have known Stewart Vander Stoep for many years. I can also vouch for Stewart’s honesty and integrity and his commitment to the DARE program, and his interest in advocating for Lyon County.I firmly believe those who vote for Lyon County Sheriff should...
To whom it may concern,I am writing this letter to express my confidence in Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep. I was elected Woodbury County Sheriff and began my first term on Jan. 2, 2021. As a new Sheriff, there are of-ten questions that come up and Sheriff Vander Stoep...
To the citizens of Lyon County,I am voicing my feelings about Stewart Vander Stoep, our awesome sheriff. Stewart is a wonderful family man, a man of truth and honesty, a man that truly is concerned about the citizens of Lyon County and beyond. When my grand-son passed...
To the Citizens of Lyon County,I am writing a letter to you to explain why I endorse Brian Hilt for Sheriff.First, a little background information on me for those that do not know who I am. I have worked as a police officer with the Rock Valley Police Department for...
Citizens of Lyon County,I am writing this letter fully endorsing Brian Hilt for Sheriff.Before anything, a little background about myself. I am a lifelong resident of Lyon County and have worked for the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy Sheriff for the past 3...
To the citizens of Lyon County,I am writing this letter to show my support for Sher-iff Vander Stoep. Many people in the County know me as I have been a Deputy with Lyon County for approximately 27 years. For those of you that do not know me, my wife and I live in...
To the Citizens of Lyon County:My name is Rob Ver Meer. I’ve worked at the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office the last 22 years and have served as the Chief Deputy the last six years. I am writing to express my full support for our current Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep.I...
Dear Lyon County Citizens,I have been a deputy for the Lyon County Sheriff’s department for 9 years. I have worked other roles throughout my career and my experience in law enforcement spans over 20 years. My wife and I have made our home in Rock Rapids and have 3...
Dear voters of Lyon County,I am writing this letter to extend my support and full en-dorsement for Brian Hilt as the next Sheriff of Lyon County. My name is Nathan Rozeboom. I currently live in Larch-wood with my wife and two kids. I have lived in Larchwood for the...
To the citizens of Lyon County, Iowa:My name is Dayna Korthals and I was a Lyon County resident for most of my life up until 2023. I graduated from Central Lyon in 2016 and worked for the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office from 2019 to 2022 as a dispatcher. During my time...
My name is Wayne Grooters. I’m writing to encourage Lyon County citizens to re-elect Stewart Vander Stoep as Sheriff. I’ve known Stewart since he started working in law enforcement in Lyon County nearly 40 years ago. Dur-ing that time, Stewart has always prioritized...
Dear Lyon County CitizensI am writing this letter of support for Brian Hilt for Lyon County sher-iff because I believe he is the best candidate to lead the Lyon County sheriff department.I would like everyone to consider and ask yourself why over 75% of the current...
To Whom it May Concern,My name is Tom Kunstle, J.D., a practicing attorney, and I have been honored by serving as the County Attorney for Sioux County, Iowa for the past 10 years. My responsibilities include prosecuting all state crimes, serving as legal counsel for...
I am writing to express my opinion relative to the up-coming election of the Lyon County Sheriff. As the retired Plymouth County Sheriff of 30 years and current Plymouth County Supervisor, I have been fortunate to work with and have known Sheriff Wander Stoep for many...
