Easter

Chilly weather for second annual Easter egg hunt

Apr 1, 2026

On a chilly Saturday morning, hundreds turned out for the second annual Easter egg hunt in Patton Park. Above, children rush this way and that in search of eggs and other treats. At right, a child holds a golden egg that was able to be exchanged for a prize. Organizers Connie Atkinson and Christy O...

Easter egg hunt returns March 28

Mar 11, 2026

The Easter egg hunt in Patton Park is back and bigger than last year. The candy-filled egg count has grown from over 3,000 to over 5,000. There will again be 100 gold eggs that can be exchanged for prizes. Egg hunters will be divided into three age groups: 0-3 years, 4-7 years, and 8-12 years. The...

Hundreds hunt for Easter eggs in Patton park

Apr 16, 2025

It was a beautiful morning Saturday for the first annual Easter Egg Hunt. Patton Park was filled with an estimated 500-plus kids along with their families. The Easter Bunny made an appearance to take pictures and handed out treats. Along with over 3,000 candy filled eggs there were over 100 prizes...

Patton Park Easter egg hunt announced

Apr 2, 2025

Local businesses have announced the return of an Easter egg hunt to Lake City. “It has been several years since Lake City has had a Easter egg hunt in town,” the group said in a news release. “Some local businesswomen had the idea to bring it back this year. “They, along with their businesses and...

Egg hunt delighted children of all ages

Apr 20, 2022

The saying “there is a child remaining in all grown adults” was evident this past Saturday at the Easter egg event sponsored by The Three Little Men store and the 150th Celebration committee. The event was open to ages one through 10 years. Adults came, holding younger children’s hands who were...

Consider a homeless pet rather than Easter chicks, bunnies

Apr 13, 2022

Spring appears to be taking its time to arrive this year, though in any case, Easter will soon be here. Our volunteers at the Hiawatha Animal Humane Society (HAHS) wish you and your family a love and a joy filled holiday. We also know that although it is often tempting to offer live chicks,...

Easter egg hunt is Saturday

Apr 13, 2022

The Three Little Men toy store and the Lake City 150th Celebration committee are holding a free Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 16. The hunt begins at precisely 11:15 a.m. in the band field across Prairie Street from Lincoln High School. All are welcome, but the suggested ages for the hunt are...

Season is a perfect time to reflect and be grateful

Apr 7, 2021

At this time of year, the world rejoices, perhaps from religious beliefs and traditions or perhaps from the simple appreciation and wonder of nature during spring renewal. Whatever one’s perspective, now is a perfect time to reflect on what is good in the world and be grateful for our many...

Care center staff help families connect

Apr 15, 2020

Sara Thompson and her sons Teddy, 5, and Matthew, 2, visited the boys’ great grandparents Friday at the Lake City Care Center. Orville Hegseth (above, center) is a care center resident. Joyce Hegseth (lives next door at The Bluffs. (at right, center). “We want to give a big shoutout to the nurses...

An Easter parade for cancer-stricken vet