One of our most loyal “regulars” at the Lake Mills Public Library is John Grunhovd. He can be seen walking in our doors weekly (if not more) and we welcome his presence every single time he does.
Tickets for Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, produced by BrickStreet Theatre, went on sale Monday, March 25. The show will be performed April 26-28 and May 3-5, in BrickStreet’s 1305 Hwy. 69 S. location in Forest City. The curtain opens at 7 p.m.
Tickets for Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, produced by BrickStreet Theatre, went on sale Monday, March 25. The show will be performed April 26-28 and May 3-5, in BrickStreet’s 1305 Hwy. 69 S. location in Forest City. The curtain opens at 7 p.m.
Heidi Thompson of Forest City was honored at BrickStreet Theatre’s first Volunteer Recognition event on Tuesday, March 12. She was their board of directors’ unanimous choice for the newly established Mary Beth Wooldridge Volunteerism Award.
Representative Jane Blooming-dale (R-Northwood) has announced her re-election bid for Iowa House District 60.
With an invitation in hand to a wedding in India, Al and Willie Skellenger, Lake Mills, decided to partner with their four adult kids (and one spouse), to take a once in a lifetime trip together.

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The LMHS Class of 1986 held a reunion Happy Time Resort, Saturday, July 10. Pictured above, front row (L-R): Rich Hengesteg, Dean Michealson, Karla (Hartman) White, Tammy Kelly, Clarice (Brudvig) Olsen, Al Brunsvold, Mike Kloster and Craig Rosen. Back row: Jeff Skogen, Dana Benson, Lynn Ullestad,...
The LMHS Class of 1952 held a class reunion Saturday, July 10, at Main Street Pizza. Pictured above, seated in front (L-R): Bill Ouderkirk, Darlene Peterson Kittleson, Doris Anderson Tweed, Phyllis Thompson Moen, Shirley Cleven Brackey, Dorothy Quisling Fjelstad, Joan Johnson Haroldson, Faye...
As we drive along our Iowa highways in the summer time, we can’t help but notice the growing crops, the roadside sweet corn stands, and the signs for county fairs. But, we often overlook that which is closest to us . . . our beautiful roadside wildflowers. Those flowers add color and beauty to our...
We know you are hungry for fair food, it’s been a LONG time since the 2019 Fair. Maybe you are hungry for your old favorites or maybe you want to see what is new and different this year? Well, you won’t have to wait until Aug. 12 to find out the new foods. The 2021 New Foods list is below, but...
Some of life’s best ideas come out of food and fellowship with good friends. Former pastor at Salem Lutheran Church, Roger Dykstra, and his wife Kathi, had a couple of good friends, Bill and Deb Georgia (also formerly of Lake Mills), over for dinner in October 2000. How did they come up with the...
The Izaak Walton League clubhouse was the site of a recent meeting between 45 concerned Rice Lake outdoor enthusiasts and the Iowa Dept. of Natural Reesources. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss possibilities of controlling an over abundance of underwater plants that are covering Rice Lake,...
The Little Miss/Mr. July Jubilee contest was held Friday evening, with emcee Day Peace. Cowen Tenold, 7, and Hannah Hobbs, 5, were crowned Little Mr. and Little Miss. Cowen is the son of Kate and Andy Tenold. Hannah is the daughter of Heather Goldtrap. All participants received a goodie bag.
This year’s Winnebago Co Fair is shaping up to be a fair with a lot of “firsts,” commented fair manager, Darla Thompson. “There is a lot of excitement because of all the changes.” The pandemic put a stop to the 2020 Winnebago Co Fair except for the livestock shows. “Many new and fun events have...
Are you looking for a quick breakfast or lunch on weekdays? Something fast, yet healthy and delicious? Maybe you didn’t take the time at home to provide yourself with breakfast or lunch? Perhaps now, there is an answer to your dilemma. Try visiting the new business that just recently opened in...
Much needed rainfall limited farmers to 4.2 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 11, 2021, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. There were scattered reports of crops lying flat due to strong winds and hail. Field activities included hauling grain,...

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