volunteerism
Koats for Kids distribution starts soon
Oct 5, 2017
Koats for Kids, an annual winter clothing drive for children of families in need, has announced its 2017 distribution dates.
Distribution will take place in the basement of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake City at the following dates and times: Saturday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m...
More signs of renewal at Wabasha County history museum
Sep 28, 2017
A few years ago, the Wabasha County Historical Society Reads Landing School Museum went through an appearance improvement with the exterior restoration funded by a grant from the Minnesota Historical Society. Now again it is sporting a new look. Through the contribution from Rodney Florin, initial...
Letter: Hog roast a great success
Sep 28, 2017
Bethany Lutheran Church here in Lake City would like to thank the community for coming to our hog roast and garage sale.
Because of your support, we are able to send our youth to a Lutheran Convention next year in Minneapolis and we sent $1,800 to Lumberton, Texas, to help people there with the...
Disabled American Veterans recognizes Pearl of the Lake for service to veterans
Sep 28, 2017
On Sept. 16, the Mayo Southeast Chapter 28 of Disabled American Veterans (DAV) presented a plaque to Pearl of the Lake Paddlewheel Boat owner Larry Nielson “in recognition and thanks for their steadfast commitment and continued generosity.”
DAV provides services to armed forces veterans with...
Friends of the library meet Sept. 14
Sep 7, 2017
The Friends of the Lake City Public Library will have the first meeting of the 2017-2018 year on Thursday, Sept. 14, at the library.
Refreshments will be served at 6 p.m. and the meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. New members are welcome.
The Friends of the Lake Public Library is a group of...
Koats for Kids campaign begins
Sep 7, 2017
Drop-off sites are set up around Lake City for this year’s Koats for Kids clothing drive.
New or slightly used coats can be dropped off at Alliance Bank, Fiesta Foods, Lake City Federal Bank or Lake City United Methodist Church until Oct. 10.
Donated items will go to young people in need in Lake...
Movie-goers gather for Smurfs 2
Aug 24, 2017
People mill around as technicians test the projector at Saturday’s (final?) Movie By Moonlight in Underwood Park. In remarks before the film, organizer Gina Lynch told the audience that it would be the last for her and Becky Laqua. Together they have spearheaded the event the last two years. Movie...
Letter: Let's keep working on Ohuta Park
Jul 20, 2017
To the editor:
Ohuta Park is coming along.
Officer Schneider’s image is very outstanding.
“The Wave” has been touched up and looks very nice.
The new retaining wall is very, very beautiful. The new lawn is coming right along.
The next move would be to get the wall builders to complete their job....
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...
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