“a little, short, plump, cute, snuppy-uppy puppy who was white and soft and just the size to cuddle…” What toddler could resist a story about this adorable little pup, who went by the name Pinky Pup?
The Winnebago County Conser-vation Board will be hosting their annual Monarch Tagging program Thursday evening, Aug. 30, at the Thorpe Park shelter house. A short program about the Monarch will be given beginning at 6 p.m., with the actual tagging running from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thorpe Park is located...
By Chris Vrba
Two Lake Mills softball players have earned postseason accolades.
Jessa Gasteiger heads the Bulldog contingent with a spot on the Top of Iowa Conference’s Second Team.
The junior was the club’s standout with the bat, finishing as the team leader in runs (13), hits (23), doubles (6...
The Lake Mills boys’ basketball program held its annual youth camp from June 18-21. The camp was open to students entering fourth through eighth grade. The Bulldog coaching staff led the camp and was assisted by several members of the varsity team.
“It was a very fun week for our basketball...
By Steph Stevens
Library Director
Sweet, sweet summertime is almost over, but we’re going out with a bang at the Lake Mills Public Library. But first let’s look back at the fantastic summer reading program we just wrapped up. The kids of our community really outdid themselves this year. Check out...
Brian Budach (top photo) and Joe Lair (bottom photo) were chosen as winners of the Singelstad Hardware $500 Shopping Giveaway. They were selected at random from entries submitted at the store over the past several months. Budach and his wife picked out several items for their home. Lair chose a...
Do you sometimes wonder what that bright star is that you keep seeing in the nighttime sky? Maybe it’s not even a star at all. To find out what you’re seeing, plan to attend the Winnebago County Conservation Board’s Summer Stargazing program at the Pilot Knob State Park tower. The program will be...
by conrad bascom
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Borderfest 2018—Emmons’ preeminent summer fete—is due to kick off Friday night, Aug. 10, on Main Street in Emmons, Minn.
This year, Borderfest will be graced by the presence of two visiting dignitaries, both of whom have been designated as the Border Parade’s...
by Bonnie Kay Baldwin
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A little over one month ago, 11 youth and four adults from the area, experienced a life-changing event. High school students and chaperones from One In Christ Lutheran Parish and Salem Lutheran Church attended the 2018 Evangelical Lutheran Church in...
State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald encourages Iowa State Fair visitors to stop by the College Savings Iowa booth and register for a chance to win the College Savings Iowa Giveaway for their child or grandchild. “Be sure to visit our booth in the Varied Industries Building and register to win $1,000...
The Lake Mills High School wrestling team participated in the 2018 Luther College Team Wrestling Camp in Decorah, Iowa.
The Luther wrestling camps, directed by Luther Head Wrestling Coach Dave Mitchell, have grown into some of the largest and most recognized athletic camps in the Midwest. More...
