City of Lake Mills, Iowa

06/24/2026

The City of Lake Mills is accepting applications for a Deputy City Clerk. This position requires accounting experience, strong computer skills, and excellent public relations skills. Responsibilities include accounts payable, payroll, and general clerical duties. The salary range is $30–$34 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. The benefits package includes insurance, retirement, paid leave, and holidays.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. A job description and application may be picked up at the Lake Mills City Hall at 200 N 1st Ave W, or the website at www.lakemillsiowa.gov. Please call (641) 592-3251 with questions.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

06/23/2026

The City of Lake Mills will experience a scheduled power outage on Saturday, June 27th, beginning at 5:30 AM due to repair and maintenance work. The outage could last approximately 2 hours. If you have any questions, please call 641-592-2441.

06/17/2026

Notice to Lake Mills Residents: The City of Lake Mills will spray for mosquitoes as needed until further notice.

06/12/2026

The City of Lake Mills is accepting applications for certified Journeyman Lineman. The line crew is responsible for the construction and maintenance of the overhead and underground distribution, as well as assist in the generation plant as needed. Applicants must have or be able to obtain a Class B CDL within 6 months, CPR Certified preferred, and able to work weekend rotation. Pre-employment drug test and background check are required. Salary range is $35-$42, dependent upon qualifications and experience. Benefit package including insurance, retirement, paid leave, and holidays.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. A job description and application may be picked up at the Lake Mills City Hall at 200 N 1st Ave W, or the website at www.lakemillsiowa.gov. Please call (641) 592-3251 with questions.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

05/22/2026

The City of Lake Mills is accepting applications for City Clerk/Treasurer. This position requires experience in accounting and finance. Responsibilities include knowledge of city daily operations, municipal finance, budget, computer skills, and public relations. Salary range is $36-$43, dependent upon qualifications and experience. Benefit package including insurance, retirement, paid leave, and holidays.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. A job description and application may be picked up at the Lake Mills City Hall at 200 N 1st Ave W, or the website at www.lakemillsiowa.gov. Please call (641) 592-3251 with questions.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

04/15/2026

CITY OF LAKE MILLS SPRING CLEAN-UP 2026

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS:
All appliances and brown goods (electronics) need to have a sticker on them. Each garbage paying household will be given two free stickers for appliances or brown goods, except for monitors and TVs. Computer monitors and televisions will require a special $100 sticker each. Stickers are only available at City Hall at 200 North 1st Ave W during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. If you plan to bring appliances or brown goods to the disposal site, you need to get stickers ahead of time.
• Additional stickers will cost $15.00 each
• Only empty, major appliances will be picked up at the curb on regular garbage pickup day
• Please have them at the curb by 7:00 AM of your regular garbage day

No small items will be picked up at the curb. Anything at the curb, other than major appliances, must be in the City issued garbage container.

We do NOT accept oil, paint, batteries, household chemicals, cleaners, or tires.

ITEMS NEED TO BE BROUGHT TO 308 SOUTH 4th AVENUE WEST:
SATURDAY, MAY 9: 7 AM - 5 PM (OR UNTIL FULL)
SUNDAY, MAY 10: CLOSED
MONDAY, MAY 11-WEDNESDAY, MAY 13: 7 AM - 7 PM

Call City Hall at 592-3251, or the Director of Public Works at 592-2441, prior to May 9th to make arrangements for pick up if unable to haul large items to the disposal site.

Leaves and brush may also be brought to the disposal site. Do not leave leaf bags or containers. If the gate is locked, you must wait until the next working day to unload. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Watch the Northwood Anchor for a clean-up date on a Saturday in the Fall.

Spring clean-up is for garbage paying Lake Mills residents only!

04/14/2026

The City of Lake Mills will be flushing fire hydrants from April 20th - May 2nd. You may experience temporary pressure loss while they are flushing in your area. The water is safe to drink. Thank you for you cooperation.

04/13/2026

Good reminder with the active Tornado Watch.

The severe weather siren will activate for tornado warnings and/or extreme winds. If you do not feel safe in your home, the Tornado Safe Room on the southwest side of the school will be open as an option. If you are in the downtown area and unable to get to the school, the west entrance of the Lower-Level of the Community Center located at 227 West Main Street is open as an alternative.

CITY OF LAKE MILLS OUTDOOR SIREN USE POLICY
DEFINITIONS:
• Trained spotter: Police, Fire, Winnebago County Emergency Management who have attended spotter training hosted by their agency.
• NWS: National Weather Service
• PSAP: Public Safety Answering Point (Winnebago County Emergency Communications located in Forest City, Iowa)

PROCEDURES:
Severe Weather Siren Activation: These two events will trigger siren activation for severe weather.
• Tornadoes (NWS tornado warning and/or trained spotter reported)
• Extreme Winds (NWS measured or imminent at or above 70 MPH and/or reports of whole trees being blown down)

Sirens will sound in a cycle of approximately 3-4 minutes. Additional activations may occur depending on ongoing threats and/or multiple severe weather threats (example: multiple tornado events). The outdoor siren will NOT provide an “all clear” activation.

03/16/2026

Peterson Sanitation will be operating Monday, March 16th, however routes will start 2 hours late due to weather conditions.

Thompson Sanitation will not be running today due to weather and road conditions. All routes will be pushed back one day this week.

03/11/2026

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