Lake City Kiwanis Club

Letter: Kiwanis toy drive serves 166 children

Jan 3, 2018

To the editor: The Lake City Kiwanis Christmas Project served 64 families with 166 children this year. In recent years the number of individuals, businesses and organizations providing toys, clothing and financial support have increased. Kiwanis could not do this project without the great support...

Looking ahead: Make giving back a goal in 2018

Jan 3, 2018

Often with a new year comes a goal for change and/or self improvement. I’d like to encourage everyone to consider having a goal to help improve the lives of other people. One of the best ways to accomplish this is through community service. Lake City offers many opportunities to give back and...

Letter: Rose sale a success

Nov 2, 2017

To the editor: Thank you to the Lake City community for supporting the annual Kiwanis Rose Sale. We sold 325 Dozen roses. Proceeds from this fundraiser go to support projects that benefit children in our area. These include books to preschoolers, dictionaries to 4th graders, and scholarships to...

Punt, Pass and Kick is no more

Jul 27, 2017

On May 1, 2017 the National Football League (NFL) announced the formal termination of the Punt, Pass and Kick (PPK) competition program after 56 years. The league said the decision was made to develop a better way in reaching the football youth. The emphasis will be towards team and school-based...

Kiwanis donates $1,000 to clay target shooters

Mar 2, 2017

The Lake City Kiwanis Club recently presented a check for $1,000 to the clay target team at Lincoln High School. Pictured with members of the team is Bob Walker of the Lake City Kiwanis Club.

Students join toy drive

Dec 15, 2016

St. John’s Lutheran School students Caden Fischer and Wyatt Rodman display two of the items donated through the school’s participation in the annual Kiwanis toy drive. Roots to Wings Learning Center participated as well. “It is a wonderful way for our students to express their Christmas joy and...

Cold weather ski club holds summer bonfire

Jul 28, 2016

Lake City Nordic met recently for a summer campfire last week as well as to take a picture holding the donation check from the Frontenac Sportsmen’s Club. Lake City Nordic is a group of seventh-12th grade students who participate and promote cross country skiing. Last year the Frontenac...

Kiwanis pancake breakfast

Apr 14, 2016

Lake City Kiwanis Club is hosting a pancake breakfast Sunday, April 24, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake City. Tickets prices: Adults - $8 ($6 in advance), Children Ages 5-12 - $5 ($4 iun advance). Lake City Kiwanis supports the Lake City Food Shelf, Eagle...

Paul Garry receives Kiwanis Hixon Award

Mar 24, 2016

Paul Garry (center) of Lake City was presented with the George F. Hixson award at the March 9 meeting of the Lake City Kiwanis Club. The Hixson Fellowship was created in 1983 by the Kiwanis International Foundation Board of Trustees. It is named in honor of the first Kiwanis International...

Kiwanis club hosts February students of the month

Mar 2, 2016

Emily Albright (left) and Ben Gardner are the Lake City Kiwanis Club Students of the Month for February. Their nominations came from the Lincoln High School social studies department.