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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This group of elementary students participated in the Timberwolves GetFit program. The GetFit program promotes students to embrace an active and healthy lifestyle. After completing various activities outside of school, students earned a free pass to a Minnesota Timberwolves game. Picturd above,...
Come enjoy a “friends day out” in Lake Mills and attend the Lake Mills Chamber’s Second Annual Galentine’s Day Out, Saturday, Feb. 10. Take a stroll down the streets of Lake Mills and shop the local participating businesses and restaurants. The event is free to the public and all are welcome.
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For nearly a decade, imposter scams have been by far the most reported type of scam in Iowa. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), for nine consecutive years, imposter scams—defined as scams where thieves pretend to be someone else to steal your money—rank as the TOP scam in Iowa. How do...
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff provide updates on recently completed hunting seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting rules and regulations, and address other topics as requested.
Locally, the Iowa DNR will be at...
Laurian VanCannon, Emma Taft, Chike Ikefuama, Kaylee Taft, and Aidan Benny (pictured above) were selected to the Meistersinger Honor Band Music Festival. The two-day event was held on Wartburg College’s campus, and students engaged in rehearsals with directors Dr. Devan Moore and Dr. Lia Snead....
Three Lake Mills High School chorus students recently performed at the 2024 Meistersinger Honor Choir Festival. The festival was held Jan. 21-22 at Wartburg College, Waverly. Students had the unique opportunity to work with world-renowned composer and conductor, Craig Hella Johnson. Dr. Johnson, a...
By Andrew Shaw, Editor
Buffalo Center Tribune
A big change could be coming to North Iowa Community Schools as soon as this fall. Administrators and the North Iowa School Board are exploring the idea of changing the school calendar from a five-day school week to a four-day week beginning with the...
Auditor of State Rob Sand recently released a report on property tax levies, that indicates individuals and entities in wealthier areas carry a lower property tax burden than those in less economically well-off places in Iowa. By calculating overall levies for every tax district, the Auditor’s...
The Albert Lea Convention & Visitors Bureau is excited to announce the details of the much-anticipated annual winter festival, The Big Freeze, taking place Saturday, Feb. 10, in various locations throughout Albert Lea. This event promises a day full of winter fun, community spirit, and family-...
The Lake Mills Alumni FFA Chapter hosted a fundraiser Friday, Jan. 19, during the half-time of the boys varsity basketball game.
Eight pies were made by local, talented, home bakers. Flavors ranged from strawberry to sour cream raisin, to apple. The pies were auctioned off to the highest bidder....
