The community of Thompson will have a new mayor at the start of the new year, as Mike Hauan won the write-in vote for the position during the Nov. 2 election.
The long wait is almost over. For an expected, 55-60,000 deer hunters, the shotgun deer seasons are right around the corner and before they head to the timber, it’s important that everyone go through their gear to make sure everything still fits and still works and takes time to review their...
The community of Thompson will have a new mayor at the start of the new year, as Mike Hauan won the write-in vote for the position during the Nov. 2 election.
Hauan is a native of Lake Mills, but he says he’s lived in the Thompson area since third grade, when his folks started farming out west of...
Despite the pandemic continuing in full swing, Forest City local, Allyson Wilson, with the help of her husband, Brett Wilson, fought to fulfill her dream of opening up a gym.
The couple opened the 24-hour gym located in Forest City in July of 2020, but the pandemic was not the only obstacle in...
The Lake Mills wrestling program is currently on a school record streak of six straight trips to State. Four was the previous record, also held by the wrestling program from 1997-2000. The Bulldogs had their best record in program history of 29-1 and finished fifth at the 2021 State Dual Tournament...
Last week, Kate Edgerton signed her letter of intent to swim for the Huskies at St. Cloud State. She is pictured above with members of her family (front to back): Isabelle Schoonover (cousin), Kate Edgerton, Cam Edgerton (dad), Amy Edgerton (mom), Sue Kemp (grandma), Molly Edgerton (sister), and...
Mayo Clinic Health System joins the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices in strongly recommending children ages five to 11 be vaccinated for COVID-19.
Parents and legal guardians of children ages five to 11 can now schedule COVID-19...
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has authorized boosters of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for all adults age 18 and over. Prior to this authorization, eligibility had been limited to individuals age 65 and older and those who lived or worked in high risk environments.
Those who...
State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald wants all holiday shoppers to know about a truly meaningful gift they can give their loved ones with disabilities—a contribution to their account with Iowa’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (IAble) plan. “Before ABLE plans, individuals living with...
Farmers Trust and Savings Bank (FTSB) sponsored four area football games this fall. Students at North Iowa, West Hancock, Lake Mills, and United South Central were able to get into the football game free and received a treat, hot dog, nachos, or other food item at the concession stand—all paid for...
Diamond Jo Casino is making the season of giving brighter with the holiday competition, “Wreaths of Hope.” Six local charities will compete in Wreaths of Hope, as Diamond Jo Casino awards a prize pool of $6,500 to the participating non-profit organizations.
As part of Boyd Gaming’s national...
