business

Lake City’s Anytime Fitness celebrates 20 years with open house

Oct 29, 2025

Anytime Fitness celebrated its 20th Anniversary on Oct. 25 with an Open House, “marking two decades of helping people in the community lead healthier lives,” the club said in a news release. When the club first opened its doors in 2005, the 24-hour fitness center was a new concept. Lake City was...

City’s Facade Improvement Program helps businesses look their best

Sep 3, 2025

The City of Lake City, through its Port Authority, has assisted two businesses with exterior upgrades this year, and Port Authority Director Doug Grout is trying to create awareness of the program that enabled it and to encourage more businesses to use it. Whitewater Canvas got a loan from the...

Iconic sign taken down

Jun 11, 2025

Longtime Old Bank Bar and Grill owner Brian Walker (left) watches as Ed Flueger and another man remove the sign from the corner of the building. Flueger bought the sign. It was sold at auction, along with the rest of the contents of the bar. Walker and his wife Karen closed the bar last year after...

Lange recognized for 20 years at Acrotech

May 28, 2025

Acrotech, a Lake City-based manufacturer of custom urethane products and rolling machines, recently recognized Brendan Lange for 20 years of service, the company said in a news release. Brendan began his career with Acrotech in May of 2005 as a urethane technician. “Over the past two decades, his...

Ballymore Safety Products acquires Lake City-based Valley Craft

Apr 9, 2025

Valley Craft Industries in Lake City has a new owner. Ballymore Safety Products announced April 1 that it had completed the acquisition of the company. Based in Coatesville, Pa., Ballymore bills itself as “a leading designer and manufacturer of vertical access equipment (e.g., aerial work...

Forward Bank representatives speak at Kiwanis

Apr 9, 2025

Guests at Kiwanis this week were Doris Schurhammer and Andrea Hazard of Forward Bank that purchased Lake City Federal Bank last year. Andrea explained that Forward Bank was started in Marshfield, Wis., over 70 years ago and Lake City is their 12th branch bank, with the headquarters remaining in...

Dr. Grace Boyle joins Eagle Valley Chiropractic

Jan 29, 2025

Dr. Grace Boyle has joined the staff at Eagle Valley Chiropractic and will serve patients in both Wabasha and Lake City, according to a news release. “My passion lies in providing individualized, patient-centered care that truly makes a difference and helps you meet your health goals,” she said...

New generation takes on leadership of John Hall’s Alaska

Jan 22, 2025

John Hall’s Alaska has announced the promotion of two of founder John Hall’s children into senior leadership roles in the company, a “family-owned tour and motorcoach operator specializing in one-of-a-kind travel experiences in Alaska, Minnesota and around the world,” according to a news release....

Chamber welcomes Lake City Dental

Jan 22, 2025

On Friday, Jan. 17, Lake City Chamber of Commerce staff and ambassadors joined with Lake City Dental to welcome this new business to Lake City at their location, 210 N. Lakeshore Dr., the chamber said in a news release. “Dr. Tom Lewis believes in helping every patient take an active role in their...

As the closure of their shop nears, owners encourage people to shop local first

Nov 13, 2024

Wow, I respect the small shops in this town! They’re full of hardworking, creative people that I’m glad I got to know. It’s been great banding together with the Shops of Lake City and the Chamber to promote the downtown to Lake City residents and visitors. About 2 years ago, my husband and I...