Community
Lions Club refreshes can collection site
Jun 17, 2026
The Lake City Lions Club recently redesigned and reconstructed its aluminum can drop-off bin at the Napa Auto Parts Store on Lyon Avenue. Pictured are club members who helped with the project. “The Lake City Lions is privileged to provide this drop-off site and use the funds they receive to provide...
Water Ski Days parade route adjusted due to street construction
Jun 17, 2026
The Lake City Chamber of Commerce would like to notify residents, visitors, parade participants, and businesses of a last-minute adjustment to the 2026 Water Ski Days Grand Parade route.
Due to ongoing construction on Garden Street, the Chamber has elected to modify the parade route to avoid the...
Woman’s Club recognizes scholarship recipients
Jun 17, 2026
The Woman’s Club of Lake City held its annual Student Scholarship Luncheon at the Jewel Golf Club on Wednesday, May 20. Scholarship recipients from Lincoln High School this year were Margaret Rol and Claire Schumacher, two outstanding seniors in the Class of 2026. Margaret and Claire were...
Destination Lake City hears about veterans’ plans for America’s 250th anniversary
Jun 17, 2026
Destination Lake City (DLC) held its general meeting on June 10 at the Lake City Graphic’s conference room. It was moved at the last minute to the Graphic’s conference room due to a scheduling conflict. The meeting was well attended by 22 people.
The agenda was very interesting as DLC had a...
Fenstermacher tells Kiwanis about ‘Great Loop’ journey
Jun 17, 2026
Roy Fenstermacher of Lake City was the guest speaker at a recent Lake City Kiwanis Club meeting, telling about his amazing water journey.
He, his wife, who was the boat’s captain, and a 110 pound dog, who got sea sick and was helped by taking doses of CBD, made the journey following the Great...
Friends of Hok-Si-La plan events, recruit members
Jun 17, 2026
The Friends of Hok-Si-La (FOH) is a newly created group of Lake City residents who have come together to accomplish the mission of “working to preserve and enhance the park’s natural beauty and community spaces for generations to come.”
The FOH group has joined with the Parks and Trails Council of...
Giant chalk mandala brings color and collaboration to Lake City
Jun 17, 2026
On Tuesday, June 9, Sandy Forseth was down at Ohuta Park with her chalk and paint, transforming a plain walkway near the splash pad into a community canvas. Forseth, an Eden Prairie-based community mandala artist, was carefully chalking out a circular outline, 18 feet in diameter. Her goal? To...
History events planned over Water Ski Days
Jun 17, 2026
There’s a lot to discover about Lake City beyond our rightful claim as the Birthplace of Water Skiing. The Lake City Historical Society (LCHS) offers a number of opportunities for you to learn more about our past and meet both old and new friends during the annual Water Ski Days Celebration.
We’...
Improved landscaping to surround Ralph statue
Jun 17, 2026
The Lake City Marina Board recently approved the proposed landscaping improvements by Destination Lake City (DLC) to the surrounding area of the Ralph Samuelson statue at Ohuta Park.
According to Eric Meier, DLC’s president: “After several proposals and modifications, the Marina Board and DLC...
Next Common Needs Swap and Supper is June 20
Jun 17, 2026
The next Common Needs Swap and Supper is this Saturday, June 20, located in New Hope Church at 302 N. Prairie St. in Lake City. The swap event encourages the local community to freely “bring what you can and take what you need” while enjoying a free lunch. This month’s swap is encouraging the...
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