Darla Ann (Monson) Thorson, 62, Lake Mills passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Lake Mills. A memorial visitation will be held Friday, Oct. 23, from 4-7 p.m. at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, Lake Mills.
The Mohawk girls swimmers met up with the girls from Ames High School at their last regular meet of the season last Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Kate Edgerton, a junior at LMHS, swam in three relays and the 100 backstroke.
The MCHS A medley relay team of Edgerton (back), Cole (breast), Litterer (fly),...
The football postseason kicked off with a decisive win for the Bulldogs last Friday, Oct. 16, as Lake Mills defeated their opponents from Algona-Garrigan, 63-34, to advance to the second round.
The Bulldog offense came out firing, establishing a commanding 44-13 lead in the first half. By the end...
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The LMHS cross country team hosted their first home meet of the 2020 season Monday, Oct. 5, with several members of both the high school and middle school teams setting personal records that day.
“It was great to have a home meet this year,” commented Head Coach Whitney Spies. “I...
As of 10:45 a.m., Monday morning, Oct. 19, Minnesota has tested 1,681,318 individuals. Of those tested, 122,812 tested positive and 2,234 deaths have been recorded in the state. Numbers by surrounding counties: Freeborn–631 positive, four deaths; Mower–1,471 positive, 12 deaths; Steele–716 positive...
State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald has joined other state treasurers around the country in approving a resolution on minimizing student debt for the next generation.
“One of the most important parts of my job is making sure families are financially prepared for education costs,” said Fitzgerald. “...
Thousands of students across Iowa will cast ballots for their preferred presidential and congressional candidates in the upcoming Iowa Youth Straw Poll. On Tuesday, Oct. 27, one week before Election Day, Secretary of State Paul Pate will poll students on their preferred choices. More than 250...
The League of Women Voters of Iowa proudly presents the General Election Voter’s Guide to National and Statewide Offices, featuring questions and answers from numerous candidates of all political ties for the General Election. The Guide is now available on the VOTE411.org website and the League’s...
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The LMHS volleyball team traveled to Hampton-Dumont last Tuesday, Oct. 13, where they took on Nashua-Plainfield and North Butler. The Bulldogs were able to triumph over both of their opponents in two sets apiece, improving their overall season record to 21-8.
The Bulldogs first...
Halloween is one of the most anticipated holidays for youngsters every year (as well as some adults), but this year, the pandemic has made some people skeptical, as to whether it should be celebrated at all.
In this season of COVID-19, area officials are leaving it up to town or city residents,...
Last Friday, Oct, 9, an area 4-H group from Winnebago County, the Logan Loganeers, delivered 47 uniquely decorated pumpkins to the Lake Mills Care Center; one for each resident.
Activity Director Lisa Sunkle, received them in honor of the residents, with a mask covering her smile.
“When I...
