City of Lake City
Large tree adorns pier concourse
Dec 2, 2020
City of Lake City Public Works employees placed and decorated a large holiday tree in the government pier concourse Tuesday. Concourse Christmas trees are a long-standing tradition in Lake City. This year’s tree came from the yard of Cody and Michelle Dammann at 220 S. 6th St., according to city...
Food distribution planned Friday
Dec 2, 2020
A second, larger, pop-up food distribution event is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 4.
From 10 a.m. to noon while supplies last, anyone negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can pick up 30-pound food boxes filled with milk, fruits, vegetables, and protein.
There’s no charge and no paperwork to...
Limited space and high cost spur compost site discussions
Nov 25, 2020
The City of Lake City’s compost site on Territorial Road closed for the season Wednesday, Nov. 25. When it opens again in the spring there could be new policies in place.
Costs and space have become an issue at the compost site.
City Public Works Director Scott Jensen told the City Council on Nov...
City seeks bids on trail to Hok-Si-La
Nov 25, 2020
The City of Lake City has advertised for bids for a multi-use recreation trail from Central Point Road to the Hok-Si-La Park entrance.
Bids for constructing the trail are due by 11 a.m., Dec. 10, when they will be opened and read aloud at City Hall.
Officials had planned for construction of the...
Surprising demand for free food boxes
Nov 25, 2020
Distribution of 147 boxes of food from Channel One was supposed to begin at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.
But with cars already lining up to receive the boxes at 10 a.m., the volunteers working the food distribution event decided to open early. By about 10:45 a.m., all the food was gone and some people had...
Mast arm arrives, restores city pride
Nov 18, 2020
A traffic signal mast arm that had to be special ordered after a design change on the Highway 61 reconstruction project has arrived. On Nov. 17 a technician was working above Lakeshore Drive on the arm and the traffic lights it will hold aloft at the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Marion...
North side park refreshed
Nov 18, 2020
The City of Lake City has given a new look to the park located on Garden Street about a block north of Monroe Street. The park now features playground equipment targeted at children ages 2-5, another set for older children, and a basketball court. City Public Works Director Scott Jensen said the...
COVID-19 closes in
Nov 18, 2020
As cases of COVID-19 in the area continue to rise, closures and restrictions in an effort to reduce its spread continue to mount.
Lake City City Hall and the Lake City Public Library will be closed to the public beginning Nov. 23, according to City Administrator Rob Keehn.
Services will continue...
Veterans honored in-person and online
Nov 18, 2020
A tribute to veterans took place in Patton Park on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
At 11 a.m., the bell at City Hall across the street from the park tolled 11 times.
Then the American Legion and VFW Color Guard did a rifle salute followed by a performance of taps.
In attendance were a handful of auxiliary...
Lake City election to be finalized
Nov 11, 2020
With the Lake City City Council set to meet Thursday, Nov. 12, at 5 p.m. to certify the Nov. 3 election results, it appears the results haven’t changed enough since election night to affect who won.
The margin between Mark Nichols, who won reelection, and challenger John Redmond narrowed by one...
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