Shirley Christianson, 82, Lake Mills, passed away Monday, Sept. 16, 2019 at her home. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at Bethany Lutheran Church, Joice, with Pastor Bill Peters officiating.
The Mohawks swam against Waukee Warriors last Tuesday, Sept. 10, in the John Adams Middle School pool.
The Mason City Mohawk girls swim team, just like last year, have no divers on their team. For every meet, home or away, this puts them at an immediate disadvantage with points already scored...
by Tyler Gasper
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Despite the humid conditions last Tuesday, Sept. 10, the LMHS cross country teams put forward a strong showing at the meet in Belmond-Klemme, with many members showing improvement in their times from the first meet.
Carson Rygh once again took first place,...
by Tyler Gasper
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The LMHS football team recorded their first loss of the 2019 season last Friday night, as they fell to Bishop-Garrigan 22-6.
Initially, the Bulldogs looked strong, as they scored right away on an 85 yard kick return by Bennett Eaton to take a 6-0 lead. However...
by Tyler Gasper
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The LMHS volleyball team had a decisive victory last Friday night, easily defeating their opponents from Eagle Grove in three sets (25-7, 25-7, 25-9).
“I was pleased with our focus tonight,” said Head Coach Jim Boehmer. “Our goal was to take advantage of every...
by Bonnie Kay Baldwin
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On the Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health website, it states that “In 2010, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the ag industry ranked third in the rate of recordable injuries . . .” Farming is a dangerous occcupation.
Brian Blodgett,...
People who live in cities, exurbs or suburbs may not come across farms very frequently. But millions of people, including children, still live on farms. In fact, in 2009 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted that more than one million children under the age of 20 lived, worked or had...
The family automobile is not the only piece of equipment that requires routine upkeep to ensure it is operating properly.
Life on a farm can come to a screeching halt if farm equipment is not properly maintained. Farmers invest hundreds of thousands of dollars on agricultural equipment, such as...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, agriculture is among the most hazardous industries. Fatal and nonfatal injuries pose a significant threat to farmers, including the many young people who work on farms. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, in an...
Winnebago Industries, Inc., recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Newmar Corporation, a leading manufacturer of Class A and Super C motorized recreation vehicles (RVs) for total consideration valued at approximately $344 million, based on the closing price of...
LMCS is celebrating Homecoming this week, Sept. 16-20. The pep rally will begin at 2:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, in the high school gymnasium, with the parade to follow at approximately 2:45 p.m. The community is encouraged to attend both Homecoming events.
Homecoming royalty candidates are pictured...
