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.
Tickets for Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, produced by BrickStreet Theatre, went on sale Monday, March 25. The show will be performed April 26-28 and May 3-5, in BrickStreet’s 1305 Hwy. 69 S. location in Forest City. The curtain opens at 7 p.m.
Tickets for Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, produced by BrickStreet Theatre, went on sale Monday, March 25. The show will be performed April 26-28 and May 3-5, in BrickStreet’s 1305 Hwy. 69 S. location in Forest City. The curtain opens at 7 p.m.
Heidi Thompson of Forest City was honored at BrickStreet Theatre’s first Volunteer Recognition event on Tuesday, March 12. She was their board of directors’ unanimous choice for the newly established Mary Beth Wooldridge Volunteerism Award.
Representative Jane Blooming-dale (R-Northwood) has announced her re-election bid for Iowa House District 60.
With an invitation in hand to a wedding in India, Al and Willie Skellenger, Lake Mills, decided to partner with their four adult kids (and one spouse), to take a once in a lifetime trip together.

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Winnebago County Veterans Affairs and Winnebago County Commissioners have announced that the search to fill a commissioner vacancy has begun. “It is my privilege to serve the veterans in Winnebago County and the Commissioners play an integral role in providing support and guidance to my office as...
As thousands of Iowans and Minnesotans head off to college this fall, one of the most important things needed isn’t on any shopping list. There are lots of new freedoms when entering college, and when it comes to creating strong routines and habits—especially healthy eating, exercise and sleep—it’s...
State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is reminding parents and loved ones about the importance of saving for a student’s education. “Just as summer always seems to slip away, so do the years before your student pursues their higher education dreams,” said Fitzgerald. “With the school year starting...
What’s new? We know a new school year is quickly approaching. A new grade level for students? A new teacher? A new experience for parents sending their first child to school? Sometimes it is a new start in middle school or high school. A new athletic team? A new field show for the marching band?...
The Emmons High School Class of 1982 held their 40th class reunion, Saturday, July 16, at the Emmons American Legion. Pictured above, kneeling in front: Kary Marpe and Shelly (Attig) Pansch. Middle row (L-R): Marie (Renchin) Haynes, Nancy (Johnson) Archer, Michelle (Flaskerud) Vangen, Ann (Beers)...
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is providing a $1,000 grant to every county in the state to improve voter access ahead of the 2022 general election. The grant is intended for counties to partner with local advocacy organizations and self-advocates to receive feedback on how polling places can be...
Sydnee Lindeman (left) brought home two awards from the 2022 Iowa State Fair 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event. She was in the top five for constructed garment and received the top award by the American Sewing Guild.  Sydnee is the daughter of Joe and Randee Lindeman, Lake Mills, and a senior at LMHS.
Ground has been broken on the new mini golf course, to be located east of the Aquatic Center on S. Lincoln St. In the picture above, taken last Thursday morning, Aug. 11, sand had been poured and was being leveled. Disc golf holes 4-7 will be closed while construction is ongoing and the east...
Wednesday, July 6, was Scott Christenson’s first day as the new Lake Mills Director of Public Works. Christenson, a 2011 graduate of Lake Mills High School and a 2015 graduate of South Dakota State University, has a bachelor’s degree in biology. Since his college graduation, Christenson has lived...
This past April, the Mike and Jolene Piper family adopted their dog, Max, from the Humane Society of North Iowa. The family often discussed ways to “give back” to such a good cause. On Aug. 2, their daughters, Joella and Claire, along with their friends, Ellie and Caleb Mondt, and Kenley Helgeson,...

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