Each year, the Iowa High School Athletic Association provides the “Friend of the School” award, allowing member schools to honor an individual or group, who consistently supports school activities in their district and enjoys working on behalf of
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COVID Recovery Iowa has launched free Virtual Santa visits just in time for the holidays. These safe and convenient visits are an ideal alternative as Iowans find new ways to honor holiday traditions during the pandemic.
The Virtual Santa visits run through Dec. 22. People of all ages are...
“I got the idea (of collecting socks) online from a lady in Albert Lea that was doing it for the homeless shelter up there,” said Robin Grunhovd, Lake Mills. Every year, she said, she tries to do something like this; looking for a need—wanting to help out somewhere each Christmas.
Not knowing how...
Angie Thompson and Kevin Hanson were chosen as winners of the Singelstad Hardware $500 Shopping Giveaways. Thompson and Hanson were selected at random from entries submitted at the store from Aug. 30-Nov. 10, 2020. Pictured with the winners is owner, Kermit Singelstad, who stated that “Our store is...
by Bonnie Kay Baldwin
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Okay, Lake Mills High School alumni, and community, are you up for a challenge? Graduate Norm Johnson, class of 1966, has set up one for you.
Johnson, who splits his time between Maples, Fla. and Boulder, Colo., has sent a letter to the Lake Mills...
As of 8 a.m., Tuesday morning, Dec. 8, Iowa has tested 2,609,049 individuals. Of those tested, 2,332,637 tested negative and 266,208 tested positive. There have been 168,057 individuals who have recovered and 2,898 deaths have been recorded in the state. Numbers by surrounding counties: Winnebago–...
Asbury United Methodist Church once again served a free Thanksgiving day meal to members of the community. Twenty-four volunteers helped cook and “serve” 353 people as they drove past the church to pick up their meal. Food was donated by Lund Food Holdings, Don’s Motor Mart and Word of Faith...
One In Christ Lutheran Parish recognized Pastor Randy Baldwin for his 35th Anniversary of Ordination, Tuesday evening, Nov. 24, while recording the Thanksgiving Eve Service. One In Christ President, Korin Peterson, was on hand to present a Certificate of Recognition and a letter of congratulations...
Get in the holiday spirit, enter the annual Lake Mills Christmas Lighting Contest. To compete in one of the following categories, fill out an entry form online at: www.lakemillsia.org/christmas-lights-contest. Faith-Based display—Best display with a faith-based theme.
Nostalgic display—Best old-...
As of 8:20 a.m., Monday morning, Nov. 30, Iowa has tested 1,211,060 individuals. Of those tested, 979,932 tested negative and 228,973 tested positive. There have been 132,212 individuals who have recovered and 2,400 deaths have been recorded in the state. Numbers by surrounding counties: Winnebago–...
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is dedicated to helping prevent the spread of COVID-19. Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the area, the following care location updates are being implemented on a temporary basis to ensure all who are in need continue to receive personalized, excellent...
