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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As of 9 a.m., Tuesday morning, Nov. 24, Iowa has tested 1,177,283 individuals. Of those tested, 959,650 tested negative and 215,570 tested positive. There have been 119,684 individuals who have recovered and 2,224 deaths have been recorded in the state. Numbers by surrounding counties: Winnebago–...
The annual Pro Ag Outlook and Management meetings will be held virtually this year due to COVID-19 concerns. With a virtual format, participants will be able to hear from five Iowa State University Extension and Outreach economists. There will be one speaker each day from 1-2 p.m., Dec. 7–11. ...
Heritage Park of North Iowa, is having its fifth Annual “Holiday Tour of Lights.” Heritage Park has constructed brightly lit holiday displays throughout the park for people to drive thru during the holiday season beginning Friday, Nov. 27, and will run Friday, Saturday, Sunday evenings from 6-8 p.m...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has mailed ballots for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country. To be counted, ballots must be returned to the local FSA county office or postmarked by Dec. 7.
“FSA has over 7,000 county...
By DeeDee Stiepan
Mayo Clinic
The COVID-19 surge in cases continues across much of the U.S., and it is affecting every Mayo Clinic location across the Midwest. Testing volumes and positivity rates are increasing, and the number of patients who are hospitalized is rising, especially at Mayo Clinic...
State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is spreading the news about College Savings Iowa across the entire state with a year-end giveaway. College Savings Iowa is giving away a $529 plan contribution to a family in each of Iowa’s 99 counties, and one grand prize winner, from all entrants, will win a $1,...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the 2021 signup periods for general Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and CRP Grasslands offers. General signup for CRP will be open from Jan. 4, 2021 to Feb. 12, 2021; signup for CRP Grasslands runs from March 15, 2021 to April 23,...
Yaneidi Albino, a senior at Lake Mills High School, and Allison Rygh, a sophomore, have attained the highest individual honor available to Iowa high school vocalists by being selected as members of the 2020 Iowa All-State Chorus. Yaneidi is the daughter of Heidi Vazquez and Juan Albino. Allison is...
The Lake Mills boys’ basketball program held its 21st annual youth free throw contest, Saturday, Nov. 7. Third and fourth graders shot from 12 feet, while fifth and sixth graders shot from the standard distance of 15 feet. Trophies were awarded to the top four shooters in each division.
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Seven local veterans that reside in the Lake Mills Care Center were treated to an extra special Veteran’s Day, last Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Lisa Sunkle, LMCC activity director, headed up a wonderful way to honor these brave men. The staff were encouraged to wear their patriotic scrubs, in red, white...
