LMHS FFA holds banquet/awards night

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.

LMHS FFA holds banquet/awards night

Maddox fills iconic Stage Manager role in BrickStreet’s Our Town

It’s rare for a young actress to get the chance to play an iconic role like Emily Webb in Thornton Wilder’s Our Town. Lauren Maddox, who moved to Forest City last fall, enjoyed that opportunity when attending high school in Tennessee.

FFA members earn Iowa FFA degree

This spring, three Lake Mills FFA members earned the Iowa FFA degree. The Iowa FFA degree is the highest rank that can be achieved by active members. These students have received their degrees from the State Committee.

Hanson Nature Center now open to the public

The Hanson Nature Center, located two miles north of Leland, is now open for public viewing and will allow visitors to learn about the natural lands and species of Winnebago County.

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Waldorf University to host 24-hour Read-A-Thon

Waldorf University will be hosting a 24-hour Read-A-Thon starting at 5 p.m., Monday, Feb. 5, and ending at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 6, in the lounge of the Luise V. Hanson Library. The event is co-sponsored by the Warriors Writing Club and the Waldorf Library. “The Read-A-Thon is a fun way to...

Gassman votes for water bill

Last week, Rep. Tedd Gassman (R-Scarville) voted in support of Senate File 512, a bill that provides a sustainable, long-term funding source for water quality improvement projects in Iowa. The bill provides a multi-year funding plan to support water quality improvements across the state. It...

Sauer changing seats in the courtroom

BY TERRY GASPER LAKE MILLS GRAPHIC “I will have to get used to people saying ‘Your Honor’ when I am being addressed in the courtroom,” Adam Sauer joked of his new role as Associate District Court Judge for Iowa’s 6th District. “It hasn’t quite set in yet.” While the appointment was made several...

Fritz awarded Cooley Scholarship

BY TERRY GASPER LAKE MILLS GRAPHIC Thanks to her academic and athletic efforts while attending Lake Mills High School, Morgan Fritz was recently awarded the E. Wayne Cooley scholarship from the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. The scholarship award is $15,000. Fritz, was selected from a...

Changes at the Lake Mills post office

BY BONNIE KAY BALDWIN LAKE MILLS GRAPHIC Welcome to Daryl Chapin, Lake Mills’ newest postmaster, who transferred here in November 2017, following Dave Kading’s retirement. “I’m a 1979 graduate of LMHS, so I know a lot of people in Lake Mills, and I even see some of my old teachers,” said...

“In honor of our veterans”

For the month of January, Arlen Pals is being honored for his service to our country. Arlen Pals served from 1957-1959. He served those years during peacetime. Some may not realize, even though there was no active war going on at that time, these men still trained like all the rest; to be ready,...

Albert Lea Community Theatre (ACT) donates $2,490 to local women’s groups

Albert Lea Community Theatre (ACT) recently donated $2,490 to the local branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services. The donations were made honoring a pledge of ticket proceeds from ACT’s November 2017 play, “Love, Loss and What I...

Mayo welcomes new family medicine provider

Jordan Buendorf, certified nurse practitioner, recently joined the Family Medicine Department at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea, Minn. “Working in family medicine gives me the opportunity to see a variety of patients and form relationships with patients over time,” says Buendorf. “I look...

Charise Schwarm named 2018 “Friend of the School”

Each year, the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) provides “Friend of the School” awards to allow schools to honor an individual who supports school activities in her respective school district and enjoys working on behalf of students. This year, Lake Mills Community School is honoring...

Otto Chose Post #235 receives recognition

The Lake Mills American Legion Otto Chose Post #235 has been recognized with a Certificate of Appreciation from the 8th District Commander for outstanding performance and advancement of programs and activities in the Lake Mills community. Legion members Paul Sorenson (left) and Dick Bowman (right)...