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Businesses and community supporters were recently recognized for their part in providing an on the job learning experience for students at Lake Mills High School.
The Work Experience Program provides real-life experiences for students who may not otherwise have the opportunity to take part in on-...
Before Sunday's commencement ceremony, Lake Mills graduates were recognized during 2026 Awards Night.
Following are the awards handed out and announced that evening:
Booster Club Senior Awards
LMHS Choral Director's Award- Avah Klebsch
National School Choral Award -Ava Menke
ICDA Outstanding...
Nolte, Cornman & Johnson P.C. recently released an audit report on the Lake Mills Community School District in Lake Mills.
The District's revenues totaled $10,744,330 for the year that ended June 30, 2025, a 0.72% increase from the prior year. Expenses for District operations for the year that...
On Tuesday, May 12, Black Hills Energy employees, Lake Mills city employees and fifth graders at Lake Mills Elementary volunteered at the Power of Trees planting located at the Leonard Fjelstad Memorial Sports Complex.
Jeff Jensen with Trees Forever, Sarah Paulsen with Black Hills Energy and...
With Independence Day on the way, organizers are currently preparing for and collection donations for the annual fireworks display. And organizers are also sharing their appreciation for another longtime fireworks organizer and fundraiser who passed last year.
This year’s fireworks supporters are...
An annual tradition included a unique honor this year for a retired N-K teacher, veteran and Twins fan.
For the past three or four years, Mike Reindl, wife Barb and a group of friends has traveled to Target Field to enjoy a Twins game together.
This year, as Reindl was arranging the group outing...
At their regular meeting on April 27, the Worth County supervisors received an update on county road and project plans from county engineer Rich Brumm.
At the meeting, Brumm presented and discussed reports that the County submits to the Iowa Department of Transportation annually.
Amongst the...
On Tuesday, June 2, Iowa voters will choose who will represent the Democratic and Republican parties in the November general election. Absentee voting in person at auditor’s offices began on May 13.
Offices on primary elections include national, state and county elected offices.
County offices...
This Sunday, the 41 members of the Northwood-Kensett class of 2026 will celebrate their graduation.
N-K’s commencement ceremony will be held this Sunday, May 17, at 1 p.m. in the N-KHS gymnasium.
The class flower is the white rose. The class song is “Daylight” by Maroon 5. The class quote is: “I...
The Northwood-Kensett Athletic Hall of Fame will host its inaugural fundraiser and silent auction on July 2, at Worth Brewing Company in Northwood. The event will help kick off the community’s July 4th festivities, with all proceeds supporting ongoing Hall of Fame programming and recognition...