Community
Rain pulled pork, polka indoors
Aug 31, 2017
Bethany Lutheran Church’s annual block party and hog roast moved inside the fellowship hall Saturday because of rainy weather, but that didn’t stop hundreds from turning out for food, music and prizes.
Hudson plays Friday at the Railhouse
Aug 31, 2017
Singer-songwriter Dave Hudson will perform Friday, Sept. 1, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Railhouse Grill in Lake City. The Minnesota native whose sound has been likened to Neil Diamond and U2 keeps up an extensive performance schedule in venues large and small, from private parties to cruise ships...
Construction firm donates backpacks
Aug 31, 2017
Kraus-Anderson Construction, the company working with Lake City Public Schools on the district’s proposed Bluff View Elementary School expansion, has donated 50 backpacks filled with school supplies to the district. The backpacks will be distributed to families who need them at the beginning of the...
Junk Crush returns Sept. 9-10
Aug 31, 2017
The Lake City Chamber of Commerce’s annual celebration of repurposing, upcycling and wine returns to downtown Lake City on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9-10.
Also back this year are upcycle gurus The Barndogglers, who will do demonstrations at 11 a.m. each day.
The Junk Crush market, food and wine...
Spree is over; Black and Orange Gala is on the way
Aug 31, 2017
The aisles at Fiesta Foods in Lake City were calm Monday morning, mostly.
Lynnette Matzke was shopping fast and hard in an effort to collect as much food as she could up to a maximum of $500 worth in three minutes.
The shopping spree was one of the auction items at the Lake City Education...
Student flag art takes 3rd in state auxiliary contest
Aug 31, 2017
The Lake City VFW Auxiliary 8729 sponsored a patriotic art contest for sixth grade students at Bluff View Elementary in April.
The theme was “So proudly we hail, the history of the United States flag.”
Riley Forbes won first place.
His art advanced to the first district competition, which it also...
Parenting class to be offered at Valley View
Aug 30, 2017
Valley View Assembly of God Church in Lake City will be offering the “Parenting from the Tree of Life” series each Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. beginning Sept. 6. A free will offering will be received to cover costs. People may decide after the first introductory night if they would like to...
Hiawatha Animal Humane Society - Pet of the Week
Aug 30, 2017
This adorable little kitten is named Lil Beans. When she was rescued by the Hiawatha Animal Humane Society, she was barely alive. She suffered from exposure and starvation. It was touch and go for quite awhile, but with large amounts of loving care from her temporary foster mom, she is now well and...
Class of 1972 celebrates 45 years
Aug 30, 2017
The Lincoln High School class of 1972 held their 45th class reunion Saturday, Aug. 26 at the Lake City Sportsman’s Club. Seated, front row, from left: Sue (Schumacher) Halder, Bonnie (Mickelson) Fuhrman, Rita (Holst) Cronin, Pat (Mountain) Van Houten, Diane (Peters) Burfeind, Dave Tackmann, Rick...
Openings remain for ‘living well’ class
Aug 30, 2017
There are still openings for The Living Well with Chronic Conditions class to be held Wednesday, Sept. 13 through Wednesday, Oct. 18. Participants will meet each Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The Bluffs of Lake City, 480 West Grant Street. The class is interactive with group discussion,...
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