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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Across Iowa and the U.S., flu vaccinations are significantly lower than a year ago. This is concerning to MercyOne physicians, who advise all eligible people age 6 months and older to receive a flu shot.
With COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations once again rising, controlling flu cases is expected...
Employees across the nation saw a significant impact during the COVID-19 pandemic, but a recent study by an Iowa State University sociologist shows it may have been the self-employed who were hit the hardest.
Samuel Mindes, adjunct assistant professor in rural sociology and sociologist with Iowa...
Diamond Jo Casino awarded a prize pool of $6,500 to six local charities that participated in the property’s holiday competition, “Wreaths of Hope,” at a celebratory check presentation ceremony held on Friday, December 17. Non-profit organizations that decorated wreaths at Diamond Jo Casino received...
FTSB held their annual Christmas coloring contest for second grade students. Pictured above are the winners in each class with Lory Groe of FTSB (L-R): Katelyn Petersburg, Anna Menke, and Kinley Laudner.
Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association (WCTA) and Aureon recently presented a $3,000 grant to the Lake Mills Parks and Recreation Department to support their project in raising funds for an 18-hole Mini Golf Park. Their goal is to allow community members to participate at no cost and also...
At the final council meeting of the year, outgoing Mayor Candy Hanna was presented with a key to the City and a Certificate of Appreciation for her service to the City.
Hanna was a council member from 2006-2015 and served as mayor from 2016-21. She is pictured above with City Clerk Dorene Holstad.
In 2019, Mary Wise and her husband transformed their family auctioning business in Manly into a venue called Lanterns and Lace.
Throughout their time in the auction business, people suggested that she open the building up for venue reservations. When she and her husband were ready to retire, they...
Farmers State Bank (F$B) celebrated their 100th anniversary, Nov. 15, 2021. Like many businesses, the bank went through many challenges over the past century, including surviving the Great Depression.
F$B is an independent community bank, owned and operated by individuals who grew up in the...
Kyra Reps, Northwood, is a semifinalist for the 2022 American Quilter’s Society (AQS) Quilt Week® to be held Feb. 23-26, 2022, at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Krya has been chosen to display the quilt, Aurora (pictured above), along with 240 others in this contest.
First, second and...
After more than 16 years in business in Buffalo Center, Bison Laserwash has a new owner who will continue to provide a convenient service to motorists on Hwy. 9.
Brian Abele purchased the car wash in October from the group of five owners who opened the business in the summer of 2005, including...