Rice Lake Golf Course wrapped up their annual Junior Golf Camp last week by playing the golf course and celebrating with a pizza party afterwards. They had 39 kids participate over the course of the five-day camp.
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Madeline and Cameron Peterson, West St. Paul, Minn., are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Ivette “Ivy” Rosemary, born Sunday, June 1, 2025. She weighed 7 lbs., 14 ozs. and measured 21” long. Grandparents are Rob and Mary Pasch, and Brian and Noella Peterson.
Q: Why did you convene a Judiciary Committee hearing about 23andMe?
A: More than 15 million Americans are customers of 23andMe, a genetic testing company whose services include analyzing one’s DNA to provide ancestry information and insights on inherited genes that may reveal predispositions for...
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is reporting the state’s third measles case of 2025 and is notifying the public due to potential exposure in public areas. The investigation has determined this measles case is not related to the first two cases in Iowa.
The third case is in...
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is excited to announce a new introductory English as a Second Language (ESL) class launching this summer. This free course is designed for individuals at all English skill levels, from beginner to advanced, and will be delivered online to offer greater...
The Lake Mills Police Dept. responded to 201 calls from May 19-June 11, 2025.
Civil Paper 28
Open/Misdial/Info Non 1
911 Hang Up With Loc 3
Hit and Run Accident 2
Fire Alarm 1
Ambulance Code 3 Emer 20
Animal Calls 2
Controlled Burn 1
Emergency Committal 1...
The Lake Mills Graphic, The Globe Gazette, The Albert Lea Tribune, The Des Moines Register . . . you name it, this month’s “Reader of the Month” reads it. I’m honored to introduce you to, not only our June Reader of the Month, but also my mother-in-law, Shirley Brackey.
I’ve tried to highlight...
This is just the beginning of an exciting summer full of creativity and community. Upcoming workshops include a Yarn Workshop and a Patriotic Workshop, Tuesday, June 17; Crochet for Beginners, Wednesday, June 18; Doormat Workshop, June 26; and Exploring Art, June 30. Contact the Extension Office at...
The LMHS Band and Chorus presented awards at their concert held early in May. The LMHS Band and Chorus programs award students for involvement in classroom ensembles and special events beyond the classroom. Earning a letter is the entry-level award given for eight semesters of participation, or the...
For 50 years the Earned Income Tax Credit has been providing a financial boost for U.S. taxpayers with low to moderate income. The EITC reduces their taxes, leaving them with more money to cover basic needs, pay debts, save for emergencies or invest, says Jeannette Mukayisire, a health and human...
Megan Knudtson graduated May 17, Summa Cum Laude from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Resources Development and a Minor in Organizational Leadership.
She was president of the Equestrian Team and competed all across the southern United States. She was also vice...








