Jack Edward Erkkila, 69, Babbitt, Minn., formerly of Lake Mills, passed away Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025 at St Luke’s Hospital, Duluth, Minn., with his sisters by his side. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. with a Memorial Service to follow at 11 a.m.
The LMCDC held their annual meeting Monday evening, Jan 6, at the Truman Helgeson Civic Center. After official business was taken care of, awards were presented and are pictured here.
The 2024 qualifying businesses for the New Business of the Year included: Bulldog Laserwash, Mill Street Wine...
In December, Green View, Inc. and the Minnesota Department of Transportation presented the crew at the Albert Lea rest area with the 2024 Top I-35 Interstate Highway Award (Excellence in Maintenance), in recognition of outstanding effort to the traveling public. Pictured above, front row (L-R):...
Lake Mills had a successful night in a Top of Iowa Conference quad in Sheffield, Thursday, Jan. 9. The Bulldogs rolled over rival Forest City to begin with, 63-12. In the win, the team picked up five pins and two technical falls.
“Our kids wrestled really well against Forest City,” said Coach Alex...
Girls
North Iowa
After a rough start in the first quarter of last Tuesday’s game against the North Iowa Bison, the LMHS girls basketball team was able to claw their way back and claim a narrow 39-35 victory.
“This was a game that took every minute to get the win,” commented Head Coach Beth Van...
Worth Co 4-H State Recognition Workshop
The Worth County Extension Service will host State 4-H Recognition Workshops, Saturday, Jan. 11 and Jan. 25 from 10:30 a.m.-Noon at the Worth County Extension Community Room.
All ninth through 12th grade 4-H members are welcome to participate in learning...
Winter is a wonderful time to spend the long, dark nights listening for owls. Find out why that is, as well as other fascinating facts about owls, during the Winnebago County Conservation Board’s “Owls of Iowa” program. The program will be held at the Hanson Nature Center (41600 Hyw. 69, Leland)...
All boys and girls ages nine to 14 are encouraged to participate in the local level of competition for the 2023 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The local competition will be held Sunday Jan. 19, , at 1 p.m. in the Forest City Civic Auditorium.
The Knights of Columbus Free Throw...
Iowa State Trooper Bennett Eaton recently graduated from the 51st DPS Basic Academy. He is assigned to District 7 (Fort Dodge).
Growing up with two energetic and competitive brothers, Trooper Eaton developed his skills in various sports, including weightlifting, track, and football. His parents...
Girls
St Ansgar
The LMHS girls’ basketball team came out of the holiday break with a big win over #12 ranked Saint Ansgar last Thursday, Jan. 2, defeating the Saints 55-43 in what Head Coach Beth Van Roekel called “an amazing game.”
“The girls battled hard against a tall lineup, and the key was...
