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.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) opened applications on Sept. 21 for the new Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2). This program will offer payments to farmers and ranchers who may have suffered economic impacts caused by the coronavirus.
Many farmers and ranchers are eligible to...
Bobbie Gostout, M.D., president of Mayo Clinic Health System, will retire at the end of the year after 24 years of excellence in clinical practice, research, and education, as well as administration.
As president of Mayo Clinic Health System for the past five years, Dr. Gostout set the strategic...
Kellie Steele has opened a new business in Albert Lea—EJ’s Mercantile—located at 102 W. Clark St. (former Albert Lea Convention and Visitors Bureau). Renovations on the building began in August and the business was ready to open mid-September.
The mercantile focuses on gifts for families or new...
The Iowa deer hunting tradition will be passed on to about 10,000 young hunters who are participating in the youth deer season, which opened Sept. 19. The season is designed as a mentor-styled hunt, matching young hunters with a licensed adult to teach proper deer hunting techniques, wildlife...
Iowa’s recently completed annual pheasant survey is great news for hunters–statewide, Iowa averaged 20.2 birds per 30-mile route, up significantly from 2019, with six of the nine survey regions averaging more than 20 pheasants per route, the most since 2007.
“Pheasant hunters should expect...
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a free virtual workshop to teach skills needed to hunt, field dress and cook pheasant to individuals who have little to no pheasant hunting experience.
This virtual workshop consists of two separate online knowledge and skills building...
The Worth County Beautification Board is pictured above with the completion of statues at the Worth County Fairgrounds, representing all of the towns in Worth County. All seven communities are represented with statues at the fairgrounds and various locations in each of their towns. Pictured with...
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WGO) has announced that it has appointed Huw Bower as president, Winnebago Outdoors, effective Oct. 12. Mr. Bower will report to president and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Happe, and will be based in the Company’s Eden Prairie, Minn. office.
Bower joins...
Steve Bendickson, Lake Mills, stopped by the Graphic last Friday, introducing his friend, Robby the Pirate, who was safely seatbelted in the back seat (social distancing) and donning a face mask.
Bendickson wanted to let the Graphic know a little about his friend (no bones about it), and shared...
The Lake Mills Fire Department has four new firefighters on their roster (L-R): Dawson Van Ryswyck (Northwood Class of 2016), Nick Peterson (LMHS Class of 2012), Logan McCormick (LMHS Class of 2015), and Nick Honsey (LMHS Class of 2015). Honsey has previously been a volunteer on the Lake Mills...