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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Area businessman, long-time Lake Mills resident, and Green Bay Packers fan, Don Grothe, was honored with a parade last week. More than 300 vehicles, including the Lake Mills Police Dept., Fire Dept., and Ambulance Service, drove past the Grothe home on S. Mill St. last Tuesday evening, to offer...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recently awarded $7,588,530 to Iowa to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in rural communities. Specifically, this funding was awarded to the Iowa Department of Public Health as an...
Now, more than ever, people helping others is worth celebrating! Communities throughout North Central Iowa are stronger thanks to the time and talent shared by Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) volunteers. RSVP of North Central Iowa is honored to recognize its members and highlight the...
Due to the Coronavirus, birthdays are being celebrated in a different style—drive-by parades. Scout Storby (top photo) turned six years old, Monday, April 27, and family, friends, and a few neighbors, drove past her home in the afternoon, dropping off gifts and cards. Her parents posted signs in...
By Kate Hansen,
policy assistant
Center for Rural Affairs
The deadline for Iowa farmers and ranchers to apply to the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is quickly approaching. Interested producers should apply by May 29 and be aware of new safety procedures in place due to coronavirus....
A fairly new technology in agricultural conservation is gaining some attention in Freeborn County. Larry Bidne, who lives and farms near Emmons, Minn., recently decided that controlled drainage would be beneficial on a field he rents just west of Bear Lake. Controlled drainage is a great way to...
by Bonnie Kay Baldwin
Lake Mills Graphic
A national project originally initiated by a realtor in Connecticut who wanted to sell houses, has been turned into a new phenomena. Professional photographers are capturing Covid-19 moments with their area families outside their homes (i.e. front porches...
by Chad Kohagen
LMCS Superintendent
LMCS wants to share with our community how we are working through the educational process during COVID-19. The overwhelming support and kindness in this community is second to none. As I am writing this article, we just received $700 worth of donations to...
The City of Lake Mills and Hanson Foundation have come together to establish a COVID-19 Business Relief Fund to help ease economic struggles of Lake Mills entrepreneurs and business organizations.
The Lake Mills COVID-19 Business Relief Fund will award grants of $500-$2,500 to applicable...
The 51st Winnebago Grand National Rally in Forest City originally scheduled for July 13-17, 2020, has been cancelled in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the cancellation, opening registration was postponed for the event because of the crisis.
“The health and safety of our owners,...
