Lake City VFW

VFW announces Voice of Democracy contest

Aug 25, 2021
Commander Joe Kehren of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8729 in Lake City has announced the kick-off of this year’s VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship competition. Local high school students in grades nine through 12 have the opportunity to compete for scholarships and a trip to Washington, D.C...

Local post to host district VFW, Auxiliary meeting

Jul 28, 2021
First District Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Auxiliary will hold their August meeting in Lake City on Saturday, Aug. 7, to work on their programs for the upcoming VFW year. First District Commander, Tom Brown of Lake City and First District Auxiliary President, Linda Henry of Rochester, will...

VFW donates many flags

Jun 3, 2021
If you saw an American Flag in a public park, cemetery, or on a light pole downtown over Memorial Day Weekend, there’s a good chance it was donated by the Lake City VFW. The cost of two flags and flag holders each for the 71 light poles downtown came to about $5,000, according to VFW Quartermaster...

VFW donation covers fees for public library’s wi-fi hotspots

Apr 14, 2021
For the third year, Lake City VFW Post 8729 has paid for the fees associated with the Lake City Public Library’s mobile hotspots. A mobile hotspot device enables users to connect to the internet. The device itself emits a Wi-Fi signal to which users can connect their personal devices, like a...

Round-up raises over $1,000 for accessible swings

Dec 9, 2020
Fiesta Foods shoppers contributed $1,005 to a fundraiser for handicap-accessible swings for public playgrounds in Lake City by rounding up their grocery bills in October. Campaign organizer Sharon Eggenberger said the campaign has nearly reached its $5,000 goal, but there’s still time to donate. “...

VFW Auxiliary announces Patriot’s Pen winners

Nov 18, 2020
The Lake City VFW Auxiliary has announced the local winners of the Patriot’s Pen essay contest. Lori Meyers, the auxiliary’s scholarship chairperson, led a committee to select the winners. First place, and a $100 prize, went to Ethan Stehr. Second place, and $50, went to Lydia Harteneck. And third...

Shop with Santa canceled

Nov 18, 2020
The annual December Shop with Santa event at the Lake City VFW won’t take place this year “due to the governor’s restrictions placed on bars and restaurants,” according to a news release. “We will be back next year for the event. Stay safe and healthy.

Pandemic continues to not be very good

Oct 28, 2020
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wabasha and Goodhue counties continued their accelerated rise over the past week, impacting several local organizations. Wabasha County added 70 confirmed cases between Oct. 20 and Oct. 27. Goodhue County added 110. Bluff View Elementary School recently notified...

‘Patriotism through Literacy’ at Bluff View school

Aug 19, 2020
The Lake City VFW Post 8729 Auxiliary extended funds for the purchase of books for youth at Bluff View Elementary School through the VFW Patriotism Through Literacy program. The program provides an opportunity for youth to read about America through both fiction and non-fiction books. Pictured here...

UPDATED: Program will celebrate suffrage, aviation pioneers

Jul 29, 2020
The VFW Auxiliary is planning a special event to celebrate women’s suffrage and honor women pilots who aided the war effort at the Lake City Sportsman's Club on August 20 at 5:30 p.m. with a speaker at 6:30 p.m. The event is in conjunction with women’s suffrage and to honor Women’s Airforce...

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