West Lyon Herald

12/18/2024

Congratulations to the West Lyon Community School District's First Lego League Team, the Wildbots, who competed in their first competition this past Saturday! Read about their experience in this week's West Lyon Herald, available at newsstands or online!

Teamwork and Respect Dec 17, 2024 | Community, Features, Front Page News, News Teamwork Makes the Dream Work Wildbots teammates Kohen Koedam and Lena Nesseth work together on the team’s robot during the robot games at a First Lego League competition. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Getting Points Natasha M...

12/16/2024

Be sure to check out the new Wake Up Wednesday special and register with the QR Code each week for your chance to win 2 free coffees. Congratulations to this week's winner, Carmen Van D**e, who received 2 free coffee's at Freedom Brew Wednesday.

12/16/2024

What do we have in store for this week's West Lyon Herald, you ask? Wildbots Competition, ICS Christmas Concert, Alvord Winterfest and so much more! Get a copy at a local newsstand or online!

Building the Future Future Home of Performing Arts Inside of the new West Lyon auditorium. It is currently on track to be completely enclosed by winter time, with heating being installed on the ceiling above. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Building it Up The new bus barn being built to the west of the West....

12/11/2024

🎅So many holiday events are happening this time of year! Check out this week's edition that covers events in Lester, Inwood and Larchwood, available at newsstands or online!

Lester hosts Winterfest Dec 10, 2024 | Community, Features, Front Page News, News Three Cheers for SantaAt this year’s Lester Winterfest, Santa Claus was present to talk with all of the town kids. He lets out a cheer while chatting with this group of youngsters. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Pull The Lev...

12/09/2024

A sneak peek of this week's edition shows highlights from community holiday celebrations kicking off the Christmas season, Wildbots competition, West Lyon Community School District jazz band at Calico Skies Vineyard and Winery and much more! Get a yearly subscription, purchase a copy at a local newsstand or subscribe for an online version!

Building the Future Future Home of Performing Arts Inside of the new West Lyon auditorium. It is currently on track to be completely enclosed by winter time, with heating being installed on the ceiling above. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Building it Up The new bus barn being built to the west of the West....

12/09/2024

Be sure to check out the new Wake Up Wednesday special and register with the QR Code each week for your chance to win 2 free coffees. Congratulations to this week's winner, Adrienne Knoblock, who received 2 free coffee's at Freedom Brew Wednesday.

12/04/2024

The West Lyon Community School District is making lots of progress on their building project! Read all about it in this week's edition of the West Lyon Herald, available at newsstands or online!

Building the Future Dec 3, 2024 | Community, Features, Front Page News, News Future Home of Performing Arts Inside of the new West Lyon auditorium. It is currently on track to be completely enclosed by winter time, with heating being installed on the ceiling above. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Building it...

12/02/2024

🎄In this first December 2024 edition of the West Lyon Herald, there are stories about West Lyon school construction updates, coffee with conversation, walleye stocking program and more, including a new fun holiday column you won’t want to miss! Get a subscription today or get a copy at local newsstands!🎄

Making it real for the students A Crowd of Thank You’s The elementary students of West Lyon singing “Veterans March” during their Veterans Day Program. The students previously designed signs in appreciation of veterans, which they vigorously waved during their song. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) 10 Y...

12/02/2024

Be sure to check out the new Wake Up Wednesday special and register with the QR Code each week for your chance to win 2 free coffees. Congratulations to this week's winner, Tricia Blomgren, who received 2 free coffee's at Freedom Brew Wednesday.

11/28/2024

11/27/2024

Congratulations again to the West Lyon Community School District Football team and six-time state champs! See the special commemorative edition to the West Lyon Herald, available at newsstands or online!

Six-Time State Champs Nov 26, 2024 | Community, Features, Front Page News, News, Sports Ridge Kramer (6) and Carson Meyer (5) hold up West Lyon’s state championship banner Friday, Nov. 22, at the UNI-Dome. On their way to securing their program’s sixth Iowa-wide title in football, the undefeated...

11/25/2024

Happy Thanksgiving week! In this week's edition of the West Lyon Herald, read about the West Lyon Community School District Football Championships, Band Turkey Supper, Nature Tales and more!

Making it real for the students A Crowd of Thank You’s The elementary students of West Lyon singing “Veterans March” during their Veterans Day Program. The students previously designed signs in appreciation of veterans, which they vigorously waved during their song. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) 10 Y...

11/22/2024

Congratulations to West Lyon football, Class 2A state champions!

The Wildcats defeated Spirit Lake 42-7 at the UNI-Dome to cap a perfect season.

11/22/2024

As the weather gets colder, who doesn’t love some soup and pie? That wasn’t the only thing West Lyon FFA served up at their annual soup supper on Nov. 14. Read about all the fun they had for guests in this week’s edition of the West Lyon Herald, available at newsstands or online!

Soup and pie, oh my! Nov 19, 2024 | Community, Features, News COMMUNITY AND PARENTAL SUPPORT Lori and Jerry Rens were in charge of the bidding numbers handed out to people at the FFA soup supper and auction Thursday night. Funds earned from the auction will go toward future agritourism trips taken b...

11/20/2024

Although Veterans Day is November 11, we should celebrate veterans throughout the year! This week's top story features Inwood Christian School and West Lyon Community School District and their Veterans Day programs. Read about how they honored veterans in this week's edition of the West Lyon Herald, available at newsstands or online!

Making it real for the students Nov 19, 2024 | Community, Features, Front Page News, News A Crowd of Thank You’s The elementary students of West Lyon singing “Veterans March” during their Veterans Day Program. The students previously designed signs in appreciation of veterans, which they vigor...