Bob McLaughlin, Lake Mills, and his grandson, Owen, celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in style, putting on their kilts and tam-o-shanters for the occasion. Owen is the three-month-old son of Curran and Skye McLaughlin, Garner.
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Looking for a haunted place to visit in Iowa this Halloween weekend? Try one of these 10 sites suggested by TravelIowa.com.
1. The Villisca Ax Murder House, Villisca
Visitors have reported everything from a door opening and closing on its own, feeling chills and being pinched to hearing children...
With the temperatures on the rise, air conditioners are working harder to keep homes cool. Alliant Energy is offering tips to help customers stay cool and reduce their energy usage.
• Turn the thermostat up a few degrees: Setting the thermostat as high as possible, while staying comfortable, will...
Few summertime holidays elicit as much excitement as the Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day in the United States. Each year, family, friends and revelers anticipate the arrival of the holiday so they can host barbecues, enjoy the sun, listen to their favorite summertime tunes, and...
Making the important decision to get married can fill couples with joy and excitement as they imagine spending the rest of their lives together. Naturally, brides- and grooms-to-be are anxious to share the good news with others and include family and friends in the festivities. One way couples...
Local vendors are often a go-to choice when couples are planning their wedding ceremonies and receptions. As the “shop local” movement grows in popularity, weddings present a prime opportunity to embrace this movement.
Couples may have different ideas regarding where to tie the knot, but local...
Once couples become engaged and share the good news with their friends and families, the next step is to begin planning their weddings. While couples must make a myriad of decisions during the wedding planning process, perhaps none is more significant than where to tie the knot.
According to The...
• Shopping Group. Keep your “yes” crew small. Sometimes, too many opinions can make the appointment overwhelming. If you can’t imagine yourself saying yes without all of your besties, it’s okay to bring them all—but before you go, make sure you have a deep conversation with them about what you are...
Weddings can be expensive. Various sources estimate the average cost of weddings is anywhere from $26,000 to $31,000. Couples and their parents may bear the brunt of wedding expenses, but those who have accepted a role in the wedding party also can expect their share of expenses.
Taking into...
BY BONNIE KAY BALDWIN
LAKE MILLS GRAPHIC
From an absolutely ideal marriage proposal to a perfect wedding day, Brooke Hagen and Nick Rice had 10 months to prepare for the biggest day of their dreams.
Brooke and Nick, (both LMHS grads), began dating Nov. 28, 2014, and became engaged, December 23,...
The Lake Mills Public Library hosted the Martika Daniels and her Fire and Circus Show last week, as part of the Summer Reading Program. Martika entertained more than 145 people with her fire breathing and gymnastics, and also invited members of the crowd to join her on stage and try out the fans...
