Joan Kathryn Syse, 95, Northwood, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at the Lutheran Retirement Home. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 26, at Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home, Albert Lea, Minn. Fr.
Lake Mills Park and Rec has placed a new dog waste station at the elevator park on N. Mill St. Residents are asked to clean up after their pets and make use of these dog waste stations; keeping our parks clean and beautiful.
With temperatures soaring into the 90s this month, and little precipitation, many have been seeking to cool off at the Lake Mills aquatic center. The morning water aerobics class has also had more than its usual participants. Rain is in the forecast for and temperatures are expected to fall into...
Continued dry conditions allowed farmers 6.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 13, 2021 according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. In addition to planting, field activities included spraying post emergence herbicides, side dressing nitrogen, and...
With the hot temperatures continuing, air conditioners are working harder to keep homes cool. Alliant Energy is offering the following tips to help customers stay cool and reduce their energy usage.
• Turn up the thermostat a few degrees: Setting the thermostat as high as possible while staying...
The Winnebago County Community Foundation announced $102,357.50 in grant funding to 29 projects of organizations serving Winnebago County as part of its 2021 grant cycle.
The Community Foundation will not hold its annual award celebration this year. Grant checks will be mailed directly to the...
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield will offer new Medicare Advantage plans to Iowans and South Dakotans this fall, pending approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS). Our new affiliate, Wellmark Advantage Health Plan, will offer the new Medicare Advantage options during...
Starting Thursday, June 17, Winnebago County Public Health will offer walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday afternoon from 1-4 p.m. No appointment necessary. No insurance needed. No charge to patient.
Vaccines available are Moderna( two-dose series) and Johnson and Johnson (one dose)....
The recent warm weather has many people wondering if they need to water their lawns to combat the dry conditions. This week’s “Yard and Garden” from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach tackles questions about watering home lawns with expert advice from Adam Thoms, assistant professor in...
Baseball vs GHV
The LMHS baseball team was handed a 2-8 loss by the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Cardinals on Friday, June 4, the third loss of the 2021 season for the Bulldogs.
Casey Hanson had a rough time on the mound as the Bulldogs’ pitcher. Pitching a complete game, Hanson did get 11 strikeouts...
Small business entrepreneurship is a key source of job creation for rural counties. These businesses generate economic activity that can multiply throughout the community.
But, they also face many challenges, including difficulty in accessing capital and acquiring training for business planning...
