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 Center for Rural Affairs applauds the U.S. Senate for passing the Growing Climate Solutions Act. The legislation was recently passed on a 92-8 vote. “Carbon payment programs offer a financial opportunity for farmers voluntarily implementing important conservation on their farms,” said Kayla...
The Lake Mills Fire Dept. responded to a barn fire last Thursday afternoon, June 24. The acreage, located just south of Lake Mills on 225th Ave., is owned by Brian Sterrenberg. The fire spread quickly and the building and contents were a total loss.
Alma Gravley celebrated her 100th birthday, Monday, June 14. Fifty-two members of her family came to honor her at a birthday party held at Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church, Joice. Alma currently resides at the Lake Mills Care Center. She was married to Richard Gravley and was a life-long resident of...
Local veteran, Anthony Linnen, recently was presented with his appreciation quilt from the Top of Iowa Quilt Club. Anthony “Tony” Linnen served six years in the Army, right after the Vietnam War era. He served from 1976-1982. Tony went off to basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C. He spent time...
State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald recently awarded a $529 College Savings Iowa contribution to the Grunhovd family of Forest City. Isla was randomly drawn as the Winnebago County winner for the 2021 College Savings Iowa 529 Day Giveaway. State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald also recently awarded a...
The 2021 Winnebago County Fair, a fair two years in the making, is almost here. The fair runs July 15-18 in Thompson and there are a number of much improved line-up of events. For the first time in over two decades there will be a carnival. Next Generation Shows, an Iowa-based, family-run carnival...
With only spotty rains across most areas of the State, farmers had 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 20, 2021 according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included spraying post emergence herbicides, side dressing nitrogen, and...
TJ Hanson, a graduate of LMHS, proposed to his girlfriend, Bethany Gentz, last week at the Worth County Fair. Bethany was taking part in the barrel racing portion of the rodeo, when TJ got down on one knee and asked her to marry him. TJ’s sister, Hannah, is pictured in the background, recording the...
Bill and Jean Rondeau, owners of Rolling Prairie Alpacas, rural Scarville, invited the Graphic to view an annual alpaca shearing, Sunday of Memorial weekend, May 30. They are in their 10th year of raising alpacas in this area. Jean is originally from the area. She was formerly a Sprecher, and her...
Lake Mills Park and Rec has placed a new dog waste station at the elevator park on N. Mill St. Residents are asked to clean up after their pets and make use of these dog waste stations; keeping our parks clean and beautiful.

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