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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Vernon Okland’s flag was placed in Arlington Veterans’ Memorial Park on the 50th anniversary of his death. Okland was the last Lake Mills veteran killed in action, May 5, 1970, at the age of 21. Pictured above posting the colors are Legion members, Bill Clark, Dave Anderson and Duane Gudmonson, who...
Members of Local American Legions will be making their traditional visits to nearby cemeteries, Monday, May 25.
The Otto Chose Post American Legion will perform a salute to the dead at the following cemeteries: Salem Memorial (Hwy. 69 N.), 9:30 a.m.; Hinman Cemetery (old Salem on N. Lake St.), 10...
The Lake Mills Graphic office will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Deadline for ads and news for the May 27 issue will be Noon, Thursday, May 21.
Two new colorful signs have appeared on the lawn of the Lake Mills Care Center, recognizing their hard-working employees during this COVID-19 pandemic.
Iowa history offers countless examples of Iowans who rose to the challenges of their times, but few of us have experienced anything like the current Covid-19 pandemic.
To capture the stories of this extraordinary time, the State Historical Society of Iowa invites Iowans to submit materials that...
he U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), recently awarded $4,767,221 to 14 health centers in Iowa, to expand COVID-19 testing. Across the nation, nearly $583 million was awarded to 1,385 HRSA-funded health centers in all...
The Corona virus outbreak and subsequent measures have shut down much of the economy and continues to impact our community and our organization. All revenue from the Diamond Jo Casino ceased on March 16 due to the closure of all Iowa casinos.
The Worth County Development Authority has suspended...
Lake Mills City Hall has officially moved to its new location at 200 N. 1st Ave. W. City staff have been busy setting up, organizing, and learning the new phone/computer system. The first council meeting in the new building will be held Monday, May 18. Due to the Coronavirus, the meeting will be...
As part of the U.S. Army’s ongoing operational requirements, several Iowa National Guard units will deploy overseas in the coming months.
North Iowa’s “Ironman” battalion is headed to the Middle East.
The 1st Battalion, 133rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division,...
by Bonnie Kay Baldwin
Lake Mills Graphic
In September 2007, entrepreneur Heather Yeoman, set up her Jazzercise franchise, located at the Lake Mills Fitness Center. It wasn’t long before her and business partner, Rachel Olson, decided to relocate, moving to the upstairs of the American Legion...