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 polling location for the June 2, 2020 Primary Election will be at the Lake Mills High School Gym,
102 S. 4th Ave. E., Lake Mills, for persons who live in the City of Lake Mills, Center, Eden, Logan, Norway Townships City of Scarville, and Mt. Valley Township (except parts of Sections 30 and...
These projects are scheduled to begin in late July and include cold in-place recycling of the existing pavement and a new three inch asphalt overlay. The projects will close one to two mile segments at a time keeping access for residents. No detours are established, but alternate routes will be...
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has relaxed social distancing restrictions put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19. His new measure means some businesses can reopen their doors and there will be fewer restrictions on Minnesotans’ movements during the public health crisis.
The stay-at-home order...
Winnebago County Relay For Life has a new approach for 2020 with “Ride For Relay”. While the traditional face-to-face Relay For Life event has been suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Ride For Relay provides everyone in the community the ability to participate while safely social distancing in...
Iowa’s top academic students have been chosen for the 2020 Governor’s Scholar Program. The Governor’s Office, the Iowa High School Athletic Association, and its title sponsor, the Iowa Farm Bureau, are presenting this recognition which began in 2003.
The 425 seniors being honored were selected by...
Shanan Redinger was recently appointed to the Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association (WCTA) Board of Directors, at the April board meeting of the cooperative, according to Mark Thoma, WCTA CEO.
Redinger assumes the term of Jerry Ouverson, who retired from the board in April, after serving the...
Nonprofits may now apply for grants from the Winnebago County COVID-19 Disaster Response Fund with the Winnebago County Community Foundation (WCCF), an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa (CFNEIA). Nonprofits serving Winnebago County that are providing basic needs services and/...
by Bonnie Kay Baldwin
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Darwin Lee, Scarville (native of Fertile), entered the Navy, April, 1967. He served for three years and eight months.
Lee left for basic training at Naval Air Station (NAS), San Diego, Calif.; and then school at NSA Mid-South (Naval Support Activity)...
The Lake Mills Fire Dept. served 777 meals Saturday evening, May 16. The cars lined up down Main Street, and in one hour and 15 minutes, the fire department provided many families in the community with a heart-filled meal.
by Bonnie Kay Baldwin
Lake Mills Graphic
This Friday, May 22, is National Poppy Day for the American Legion, Sons of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary.
The red poppy became widespread after World War I in Europe, perhaps due to the amount of lime-rich soil left from the...