The Lake Mills FFA Chapter held its Annual Banquet, Sunday, April 7, at the Lake Mills High School.
The FFA recognized outgoing Chapter Officers, top 10 fruit sellers, and academic achievement with a 3.5-4.0 GPA.
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Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group will meet Tuesday, March 21 at 6:30 - 7:30pm. This group offers support and understanding to each other, helping individuals know they are not alone in suffering their tragic loss. Friends and family are welcome! The group meets monthly, every 3rd Tuesday at...
The annual National Honor Society ceremony was held Sunday afternoon, March 12, in the LMCS auditorium. Inductees are pictured above, front row to back row: Dana Baumann, Morgan Fritz, Faith Christenson, Brady Heagel, Ashley Groe, Mallory Wilhelm, Joel Fonseca, Lily Thompson, Gabe Irons, Ethan...
Last week, Rep. Tedd Gassman (R-Scarville) met with students from Lake Mills High School. The group was visiting the Capitol to talk with legislators about state government. Pictured here are students from Lake Mills High School and Rep. Tedd Gassman (Scarville).
The Lake Mills Girl Scout troop toured the office of Secretary of State Paul Pate this week. The troop was at the Capitol for Iowa Girl Scouts Day on The Hill. The troop was provided an informational tour of the office by Secretary of State Paul Pate’s staff, which included examining the original...
The 2017 LMCS Invention Fair was held Tuesday afternoon, March 7, in the Library Media Center. Thirty-four students, in third through sixth grade, participated this year, making 21 inventions. Winners are pictured above and were as follows: Third grade—First place, Avah Klebsch, Goodbye Un-Tie;...
With many in our area gearing up for summer biking season, and RAGBRAI later this summer, we are exploring a bike rider who went way beyond RAGBRAI, culminating a a cross country trip on his bike. In this three part series, we will explore Dennis Olson’s first experiences in biking, his cross...
While this typically represents the time of year when districts and teachers unions begin to negotiate contracts for the following year, this season has proved to be different than recent years, due to several legislative actions. First, both parties know how much state aid will be increasing for...
The emerald ash borer (EAB), an exotic species of beetle that attacks and decimates ash trees, has been confirmed in Greene and Wayne Counties. Native to Asia, EAB has now made its way to forty-three counties in Iowa.
Both recent detections occurred in rural areas. In Greene County, the insect was...
This past February was the second warmest in Iowa on record. The warm start to the year is prompting vegetation to come out of dormancy sooner than usual and could intensify the dry conditions across south central and southeast Iowa due to early evapotranspiration.
Hydrologic conditions and...
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Black Hawk Lake
Water temperatures are around 43 degrees. Bluegill - Fair: Use small tube jigs or hair jigs tipped with bait fished under a bobber in Town Bay and around Ice House Point. Try also near the inlet. Most fish are 6.5-7.5 inches. Channel Catfish - Fair: With these water...
