Philanthropy

Randy Breuer Golf Open held

Aug 17, 2017

The fifth annual Zumbro Falls Lions Club Randy Breuer Golf Open took place Aug. 12 at Zumbro Falls Golf Course in Zumbro Falls. Among the players this year were Randy and his son. In all, 17 teams participated. Golfers draw for a prize before teeing off. Afterward there is a roasted chicken dinner...

Beloved music teacher honored with matching grant to education foundation

Aug 3, 2017

An anonymous donor has pledged to match the next $1,000 in donations made to the Lake City Education Foundation in honor of Shirley Luettinger. Luettinger, who died June 23 at age 91, taught music in the Lake City School District for over 30 years, 28 of them at Bluff View Elementary School....

Blood drive comes amid shortage

Jul 20, 2017

Lake City’s blood drive is Thursday, July 27 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday, July 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lake City United Methodist Church. The American Red Cross is reporting a severe blood shortage and has issued an emergency call for blood and platelet donations. Right now, blood is...

Ed Foundation announced $9,300 in grants

Jul 20, 2017

On May 31, the Lake City Education Foundation (LCEF) awarded 15 grants to the Lake City school district. LCEF grants will support students in all grade levels throughout the 2017-18 school year and are valued at over $9,300. Multiple corporate and individual partnerships were significant in making...

Freedom Honor Flight  fundraiser nets $2,300

Jul 13, 2017

Thanks to the generosity of the people of Lake City, Swan Jewelers has raised over $2300 for the Freedom Honor Flights, the store said in a news release. This money will be used to send Veterans to Washington D.C. to visit the monuments erected in their honor. With this amount, the program is able...

Liffrig wins Firemen’s Dance grand prize: a Ford Ranger

Jul 6, 2017

Travis Liffrig was the winner of a Ford Ranger donated by Tom Heffernan Ford at Saturday’s Lake City Firemen’s Dance. The pickup was the grand prize of the annual raffle drawing held in conjunction with the dance. Tom Heffernan presented Liffrig with the keys to the truck on July 3. Pictured, from...

Letter: Mission accomplished, Freedom Honor Flight fundraiser marches on

Jun 29, 2017

To the editor: Thank you to the citizens of Lake City for your overwhelming support of our “Raise the Flag” drive to benefit the Freedom Honor Flight. Not only did we exceed our goal, but we also ran out of flag pins. What a great problem to have. So far, we have collected over $1500 to help send...

Letter: Bluffs hungry for more community fundraising

Jun 29, 2017

To the editor: The Bluffs of Lake City noticed the Lake City Fireworks Fund was still looking for donations this past week, having already donated $500 they decided to help more by hosting a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser. On Thursday, June 22 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. nearly 70 people came to enjoy...

Flag pin promotion raise $1,200  for Freedom Honor Flights, so far

Jun 22, 2017

After serving as a guardian for a recent Freedom Honor Flight, Swan Jewelers owner Steve Swan was inspired to raise funds “to help support this great service to honor our veterans.” Veterans are flown to Washington DC to see the monuments that stand in their honor. There is no fee to the veterans...

June 22 spaghetti dinner to raise money for 4th of July fireworks

Jun 19, 2017

An Italian dinner is planned to raise money for an American Independence day tradition. On Thursday, June 22, The Bluffs of Lake City will hold a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The price is $7 for adults and $5 for children. All proceeds will help pay for this year’s fourth of...