Lance Helming and Brynn Rognes were crowned 2024 LMHS prom king and queen after the Grand March, Saturday evening, April 20.
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Dec. 28, 2018–Wilma H. Groe, 97, Burlington
Dec. 30, 2018–Joel L. Back, 70, Lake Mills
Jan. 6–Dean W. Linde, 86, Lake Mills
Jan. 10–James L. Tweeten, 93, Lake Mills
Jan. 12–Gene A. Haugo, 82, Lake Mills.
Jan. 18–Audrey A.E. Groe, 86, Lake Mills
Jan. 28–Erma Gettis, 84, Lake Mills,
Jan. 31–...
The name Liam is recognized as a strong-willed warrior and protector. If that’s the case, the Albert Lea and Austin area will be well taken care of, as Liam was the top boy’s name—and top name chosen overall—by parents who delivered in Albert Lea and Austin in 2019. Not only is Liam the most...
For the fifth straight year, Iowa’s Office of Ombudsman fielded more complaints and information requests than the year prior, reaching a total of 5,406 contacts during fiscal year 2019. If the trend continues in FY2020, the office will set an all-time record on contacts received in a 12-month...
The annual Lake Mills Chamber Development Corporation meeting was held Monday night at Ole’s Office on N. Mill St. The meeting was catered by David’s Marketplace.
The LMCDC Board for 2020 was elected. The board includes: Cassie Johnson, Executive Director; Becky Thorson, president; Krystal Thoe,...
by Bonnie Kay Baldwin
Lake Mills Graphic
The Lake Mills Police Department is finally at full staff again, since the retirement of former Police Chief Dave Thomas last May, and the resignation of Officer Jon Wacha.
In May, Officer Todd Thorson was sworn in as the new police chief, with remaining...
FTSB recently sponsored a coloring contest for LMCS second grade students and the public was encouraged to vote during the bank’s open house, Dec. 13.
Winners are pictured with Lory Groe of FTSB.
4-H provides a positive environment in which youth can grow and develop confidence, a sense of accomplishment, and a greater level of competence. This environment is created in part by the recognition offered to 4-H members as acknowledgement and affirmation of their growth, development, and...
The Silver Lake Huskers 4-H Club collected donations and Bryce and Brayden Eden took them to the Lake Mills Care Center for the residents to receive at Christmas. They are pictured with Lisa Sunkle, LMCC activities coordinator.
The Silver Lake Huskers also assisted Pastor Bill Peters with packing...
Pictured left is the collection of gifts from the 2019 Giving Trees. One hundred ninety-one gifts were distributed, plus each child received a gift certificate for the movie theater. Trees were located at area churches and banks and had to be “refilled,” thanks to the generosity of the community.
Lory Groe and Candy Hanna, representing the Ley Foundation, presented several grants last month.
The 1901 Victorian House and Gardens received $500 for garden maintenance (L-R): Lory Groe, Rosemarie Almelien, Bonnie Rodberg, Candy Hanna, Regina Adams, and Leann Hagen.
The Lake Mills Fire Dept....
