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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Staff Sergeant Ernest Hanson, Northwood, served in the Army Dec. 1944-Nov. 1946.
Son of Emil and Clara (Kvale) Hanson, Hanson was born Aug. 2, 1926, in Albert Lea, Minn. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Northwood High School in 1943.
Hanson was drafted into the service, heading to...
The local city/school elections were held last Tuesday, Nov. 2.
Lake Mills School Board results were as follows. District 1—Stephanie Storby received 597 votes and there were six write-ins. District 3 (fill a vacancy)—Kari Osheim received 334 votes; Amanda Jensen (incumbent) received 179 votes;...
Duck hunters who hunt from a boat are encouraged to include boating safety as part of their hunting plan. Waterfowl hunters use boats on some of the coldest days of the year. Not only is the water deathly cold on these days, but the hunter is likely wearing enough layers to make themselves heavy...
The Albert Lea Main Street Program’s third annual Deer Widows Big Buck Hunt Shopping Event will be taking place all over town Friday and Saturday, Nov. 5-6.
This shopping event is geared around shopping local, with a fun “hunting” twist, with the main attraction being the mega prize basket a lucky...
Creating a safe environment in response to the COVID-19 pandemic often means additional expenses for farmers, farmers markets, food processors, and distributors.
A new U.S. Dept. of Agriculture program may be able to help. The Pandemic Response and Safety Grants program provides funding to help...
New options for crop insurance for small grains
As farmers start to wrap up harvest and think about next year’s crop, the Center for Rural Affairs has released a new resource guide to inform producers who grow small grains about crop insurance options.
“Many farmers are familiar with their...
Widespread precipitation slowed or halted harvest across much of Iowa and limited farmers to just 2.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 31, 2021, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities, when possible, included harvesting and fall...
Boards of Directors for Farmers Win and Five Star have agreed to no longer proceed with unifying the cooperatives after two voting periods. Iowa Law requires that both cooperatives must each achieve a 50 percent plus one quorum and then reach a two-thirds majority to approve merging. Five Star...
Below is the latest news on the COVID-19 status at the Lake Mills Care Center. As always, do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Please direct your inquiries to Krystal Thoe at 641-592-4900.
There are currently 32 confirmed Coronavirus cases in the Lake Mills Care...
Officially known as Winnebago and Worth Counties Betterment Council, Winn-Worth Betco has strived to improve the quality of life of those residing in Winnebago and Worth Counties for nearly 30 years.
In 1992, residents of the two counties banded together to form the council, formally based in...