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Lincoln Legacy Touchscreen puts school history at students’ fingertips
Sep 16, 2026
I grew up listening to stories of lost Lincoln lore from my dad, Richard Schumann (Class of 1954). He spoke of a lunchroom in the basement and chemistry classes held on the main level of the 1930 Lincoln building. Sealed hallways in the current 1930 building that once connected to other high...
Multilingual program a success
Sep 16, 2026
The Multilingual Summer Program, held from Aug. 10–21, was a resounding success, taking place toward the close of the summer season. Thanks to the generous support of the Greater Lake City Community Foundation (GLCCF), multilingual students were able to participate in meaningful and enriching...
Organizers: Fourth furniture exchange a success with over 100 pieces donated
Sep 16, 2026
The fourth annual Lake City Furniture Exchange completed another very successful pop-up event this past weekend, September 12-13. More than 100 pieces of gently used furniture of all types were donated for selection by anyone in need.
The generosity of Lake City residents is always amazing. Then...
Rural barn becomes concert venue
Sep 9, 2026
Lake City area dairy farmer Jeremy Holst hosted a concert by country musician Jeff Corle at his farm Friday, Sept. 4. The free concert was part of Corle’s “Barnstorming Tour of America” to raise awareness for farmer mental health. Jen Apley of the Lake City Suicide Prevention Coalition, which...
Former Secret Service agent to speak at library
Sep 9, 2026
The Lake City Public Library invites the public to a presentation and Q & A with former special agent Carl Wahl on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 6:30 p.m.
He will share his experiences after serving more than 27 years in the U.S. Secret Service. He will also discuss the evolution and history of the...
Jeri Prigge surprises students with a gift as they return from summer break
Sep 9, 2026
Jeri Prigge has again created the hottest accessory among the back-to-school set at Bluff View Elementary School.
“I made everyone a bag last year to carry books in,” Prigge, a Bluff View paraprofessional, says in an Instagram Reel posted by the school. “But I missed the kids so much over the...
Journalists to discuss book ‘Sea of Grass,’ about the American prairie
Sep 9, 2026
The Lake City Public Library invites the public to a book talk and discussion of “Sea of Grass: The Conquest, Ruin, and Redemption of Nature on the American Prairie” with authors Dave Hage and Josephine Marcotty on Monday, Sept. 21, at 6:30 p.m.
The authors, veteran journalists and midwesterners...
Kennedy throws first pitch at Saints game in recognition of fundraising prowess
Sep 9, 2026
Lake City’s own Craig Kennedy recently traded the pharmacy counter for the pitcher’s mound when he was invited to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at a Saint Paul Saints game.
Kennedy, an Astrup Companies team member at Kennedy Drug in Lake City, was recognized during the game for his...
So much to do this weekend
Sep 9, 2026
There’s a lot going on this weekend, especially if you are interested in running 3.125 miles, local authors, history, live music, or classic cars.
Last Market by the Lake of 2026
In a sign of impending autumn, the Lake City Market by the Lake’s last market of 2026 is Thursday (today) from 5 p.m...
Prairie Street Jazz closes Frontenac concert series on Sept. 13
Sep 9, 2026
Christ Episcopal Church, Old Frontenac, announced the final seasonal performance of their Community Concert Series, featuring Lake City’s Prairie Street Jazz., on Sunday, Sept. 13, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The concert will be held in their outdoor Wakondiota Hillside Chapel/Amphitheater.
Prairie...
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