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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Due to COVID-19, the following area summer celebrations and events have been cancelled—
Top of Iowa Car Show, Joice (July 26)
Scarville Fourth of July Parade (there will be fireworks at dusk July 4)
Garner Duesey Days
Forest City Puckerbrush Days
Clear Lake Fourth of July Celebration
Albert...
The map above pictures the number of COVID-19 confirmed cases in each Iowa county as of 9:30 a.m., May 26, 2020.
Winnebago County has now had 10 confirmed cases, with six cases recovered. The most recent cases were diagnosed May 20 and 21. The chart above can be seen at coronavirus.iowa.gov, and...
The Center for Disease Controls (CDC) offers the following general considerations to help communities of faith discern how best to practice their beliefs while keeping their staff and congregations safe. Millions of Americans embrace worship as an essential part of life. For many faith traditions,...
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced that summer athletic seasons may be conducted for high school baseball and softball following a two-month activities suspension due to COVID-19.
The announcement approved the reopening of school facilities and the start of practices for Iowa Girls High School...
Norsemen Specialized Division, Inc. Flatbed Division, was recently presented with another ACUITY 2019 Safety Award for Outstanding Fleet Safety Performance. This Award is given to businesses that are exemplary in their partnership with ACUITY to help ensure a safe workplace.
Jay L. Steffens,...
Lake Mills Area Ministerial Association (LMAMA) is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the...
At this time, mass gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited in Iowa. Under Governor Reynolds current proclamation, “planned large gatherings and events must be cancelled or postponed until after termination of this disaster.” This proclamation prohibits parades, festivals, conventions, and...
Members of American Legion Otto Chose Post #235 held their annual Memorial Day Salute to the Dead at four area cemeteries, May 25. They are pictured here at Sunnyside Cemetery, located on the south side of Lake Mills off Lake Street. Bob Schreiner (right) played taps, Legion commander Dave Anderson...
Four candidates are running for Winnebago County Supervisor-District 2 in the Primary Election, to be held Tuesday, June 2.
Dan Kirschbaum
Dan Kirschbaum was born and raised in the Forest City and Crystal Lake area. He has lived most of his life, residing in Lake Mills.
Kirschbaum has three...
by Bonnie Kay Baldwin
Lake Mills Graphic
Dennis and Sandi Peterson, owners of Peterson Sanitation, Lake Mills, are marking 35 years in the business of garbage collection, this year 2020.
Dennis, originally from Lake Mills, married Sandi (Keough), Forest City. They have two adult children: Jason...