Charles Clifford Callahan, at the age of 59, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 11, 2023, from complications of leukemia. A private burial and Celebration of Life will be held this summer.
by Tyler Cardarella-Gasper
Lake Mills Graphic
Softball
West Hancock
The LMHS softball team got their 2023 season off to a fantastic start last Monday, May 22, as they soundly defeated the West Hancock Eagles 12-0.
A large part of the Bulldog victory can be credited to Dottie Byars, who pitched...
The Ryan Peterson Citizenship Award is presented each year to a LMCS male and female student based on characters such as displaying respect for themselves and others; modeling acceptable social behaviors, such as language and manners; taking responsibility for their actions and for the actions of...
Iowa residents can try fishing without buying a license on June 2-4 as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) free fishing weekend. All other regulations remain in place.
Free fishing weekend is a great time to share the fun of fishing with a kid, your family or a friend. Outdoor...
The LMHS Marching Band has done it again. They won first place at the North Iowa Band Festival in class 2A for the 18th straight year, and also an eighth consecutive win of the Meredith Willson grand champion award. Pictured left with their awards are band director, Bethany Zenk, drum majorettes,...
A large crowd attended the Dedication and Salute to Veterans held Monday at Emmons Veterans Memorial Park. Al Larson and Gary Honsey, purple heart recipients, unveiled the monument (pictured above). Featured speakers were 1st District Vice Commander Cole Cox and Pastor Ryan Henkel of Emmons...
The local Girl Scouts held their Awards Night and Bridging Ceremony last Wednesday, May 24, in the LMCS foyer. This was the first time since the pandemic that the event had been held. Those Girl Scouts that were able to attend are pictured above, seated in front (L-R): Brianna Thompson, Bailey...
Liz Vajgert, Lake Mills, resident of Lake Mills Care Center, has had a passion for collecting Betty Boop memorabilia for decades. Her (late) husband, Gene, ignited her passion by purchasing them as gifts for her.
“I’ve collected Betty Boop for a long time. My husband Gene found all sorts of Betty...
Lake Mills Area Ministerial Association (LMAMA) is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the...
Mary Jane Skogen Hagenson has been named a 2023 recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award, the highest honor given to alumni by Iowa State University through the ISU Alumni Association. Hagenson grew up on a family farm in rural Thompson, Iowa and now resides in San Antonio, Texas.
An inventor...
The LMHS girls track and field team competed in what ultimately ended up being their final meet of the 2023 season last Thursday, May 11, as they finished ninth out of 12 teams at the 2A-5 State Qualifying Meet, with a team score of 33. This showing was, unfortunately, not enough to qualify them to...
