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Lake City School Board: Nathan Schumacher
Oct 21, 2026
I am writing to introduce myself, Nate Schumacher, as a candidate for Lake City School Board.
For those that don’t know me, I am a graduate of Lake City and a lifelong resident of the district. I have two kids currently in school, one at Lincoln and one at Bluff View, as well as a 2026 graduate...
Lake City School Board: Jim Siewert
Oct 21, 2026
Name: Jim Siewert
Age: 59
Occupation: Plant Manager - Medical Device Company
Family: Happily married to my wife Julie with 3 sons and 2 step-daughters
Phone: 651-448-3255
Email: jimmysiewert91167@gmail.com
Why am I running for office?
I have served on Lake City’s school board the last 3.5 years...
Lake City School Board: Keeley Roach
Oct 21, 2026
My name is Keeley Roach, and Lake City is truly my home. Aside from a brief time away to attend college in Bismarck, North Dakota, I have spent my entire life as a proud resident of this wonderful community.
My commitment to our schools is both personal and professional. My husband, Sean Roach, is...
Five file for three seats on Lake City School Board
Jul 29, 2026
Five people have filed for three seats on the Lake City Public Schools School Board that are up for election this fall.
The filers are incumbents Jim Siewert and Jacob Atkinson, as well as Frank Kania III, Nathan Schumacher, and Keeley Roach.
Incumbent Jake Schumacher said he didn’t plan to seek...
School district honors retiring board members Dawn Balow, Kevin Pavelka
Dec 18, 2024
Lake City Public Schools honored two board members with a combined tenure of over 30 years on the Lake City School Board at their final regular board meeting on Dec. 16.
Dawn Balow leaves the school board as its longest-serving member at 24 years.
Kevin Pavelka has served eight years on the board...
Quinn wins mayoral race, incumbents reelected on council, school board
Nov 13, 2024
Voters in Lake City chose City Council Member Brian Quinn to be the city’s next mayor.
He’ll succeed Mark Nichols, who is finishing his second term and did not seek reelection.
It’s Quinn’s first election to office in Lake City. He’s served on city volunteer commissions and was appointed to fill a...
School board candidate written responses available online
Oct 23, 2024
The Lake City Education Association and the Education Minnesota Lake City Paraprofessionals Union held the 2024 School Board Forum at the Lincoln High School Auditorium on Oct. 10.
The unions have posted links to the written responses submitted by the 2024 Lake City School Board candidates at...
Suckow hopes to contribute to community’s educational future on school board
Oct 23, 2024
I am excited to announce my candidacy for an open position on the Lake City School Board.For those who don’t know me, I was born and raised in West Central, Minn., and graduated from Lac Qui Parle Valley High School. I have lived in Lake City for over 12 years. My wife and I met here, were married...
School board candidates share their views
Oct 2, 2024
Becky Laqua
Why are you running for a seat on the Lake City School Board?
I am running for Lake City School Board because I have been involved in various boards and organizations within the district while my children have been in school and I feel this is the logical next step. I have two...
Novak wants schools to reflect fairness, inclusivity, progress
Sep 25, 2024
My name is Justin Novak and I moved to Lake City in 2018 due to my wife wanting to move back to her hometown. In my time here in Lake City, I have been a business owner of a children’s boutique, served on the Lake City Fire Department, served on the Lake City Planning Commission, and served as a...
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