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Lake Mills, Iowa Patch AM: a 3 min read

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Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 54.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 6
  • MCHS Volleyball Camp
    Mason City Comm School District Mason City High School Main Gym
    8:00 am
  • Paint the Waves Day Camp, August 6
    Girl Scout Camp Tanglefoot, 14948 Dogwood Ave, Clear Lake
    9:00 am
  • Golf Croquet
    Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Central Gardens of North Iowa
    10:00 am
  • Hydro Heroes
    Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Clear Lake Public Library 200 N 4th St
    10:30 am
  • Ag/Industry Tour 2026: SkyView Market
    Mason City Chamber of Commerce 1175 Balsam Ave, Nora Springs, IA 50458
    2:00 pm
  • LINC Bags Tournament
    Mason City Chamber of Commerce Georgia Hanford Park 2215 S Jersey Ave Mason City, IA 50401
    5:30 pm
  • Jazz Night at Reserve 173°
    Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Reserve 173 Bar & Grill, 306 1st Ave. N.
    6:00 pm
  • Thursdays on Main
    Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Downtown Clear Lake
    6:00 pm
  • The Whitesidewalls — Surf Ballroom Tickets
    Surf Ballroom & Museum, 460 N Shore Dr, Clear Lake
    7:00 pm
  • Friday August 7
  • CLASS Car Show & Summer Dance Cruise
    Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce 205 Main Ave, Clear Lake, IA 50428
  • Fresh on Fridays
    Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Central Gardens of North Iowa
    9:00 am
  • White Sidewalls Concert
    Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce 460 N Shore Drive, Clear Lake, IA, 50428
    7:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.


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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • WM posted a job opening for Gas Operations Supervisor in Lake Mills. Apply here.
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Northwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Mills here.

🗞 Nearby News

Forest City

  • Winnebago County supervisors move nuisance ordinance toward final approval, table DNR agreement (northiowatoday.com)
  • Sei Investments Co. Buys 40,429 Shares of Winnebago Industries, Inc. $WGO (marketbeat.com)

Clear Lake

  • Buddy Holly, Valens, and Big Bopper honored with new statues in Clear Lake (kimt.com)
  • Clear Lake's Bank Iowa is 1 year in a half century legacy (clreporter.com)
  • Meservey man identified in fatal Clear Lake boat collision (clreporter.com)

Ok Lake Mills! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lake Mills

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lake Mills

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.