employee recognition

School staff recognized for career milestones

Jun 15, 2022

Lake City Public School presented service awards to staff reaching milestones of five-year increments in their employment in the district.

Klees honored for 20 years managing Hok-Si-La Park

Jun 15, 2022

Joanne Klees received recognition June 13 from the Lake City City Council for her contributions to the city as manager of Hok-Si-La Park for the last 20 years. Klees announced her retirement earlier this year and the city has since hired a new manager, Lisa Quest. In his announcement of the honor...

Paraprofessionals recognized  at Lincoln High School

Feb 2, 2022

Gov. Tim Walz has issued a proclamation naming the week of January 24-30, as Paraprofessional Recognition Week to recognize the contribution of the 20,000 paraprofessionals who provide services in multiple settings in Minnesota’s schools. Pictured are Lincoln High School paraprofessionals (front...

City recognizes four long-time employees

Jul 14, 2021

The City of Lake City held a brief employee recognition ceremony at the July 12 Lake City City Council meeting for three employees who have been with the city for 20 years and one 30-year employee. The city recognized Lake City Police Department employees Jeff Daggett and James Iem, both of whom...

Kujawa honored by Lutheran Social Service

Nov 4, 2020

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota recognized 80 honorees with its 2020 Spirit Award at a special online celebration on Sept. 30. Honored from the Lake City area was Asher Kujawa, direct support professional lead. “The award honors employees who demonstrate outstanding commitment and dedication...

Henn receives service award at ProAct event

Oct 11, 2018

Jean Henn of Lake City received a 25-year service award from ProAct at the organization’s 45th annual recognition banquet Friday, Oct. 5, at Treasure Island. She’s pictured at right above with ProAct Designated Coordinator Heidi Befort, who presented the award.

Streets and parks milestones

Sep 13, 2018

The Lake City City Council Monday recognized two city streets and parks employees for their years of service to the city. Brandon Herzig marked five years with the department. Streets and Parks Supt. Bruce Wallerich has been with the city 20 years. From left: Herzig, Lake City Mayor Mark Nichols,...

Lincoln recognizes paraprofesionals

Jan 31, 2018

Gov. Mark Dayton issued a proclamation naming the week of January 22-26, as Paraprofessional Recognition Week. Lincoln High School paraprofessionals are: (front row, from left) Cindy McGrath, Beth Evers, (back row, from left) Jen Halpaus, Jean Sweeney, Elaine Schmidt, and Deb Holmgren.

Bluff View paraprofessionals honored

Jan 31, 2018

In honor of paraprofessionals week Jan. 22-26, Bluff View Elementary School recognized its paraprofessionals. Paraprofessionals work with children ages three through sixth grade at the school. Front row, from left: Karlynn Kuehn, Sara Bannit, Julia Metz, Jean Johnson, Sharon Miller, Amber Robinson...

City celebrates three employee milestones

Dec 13, 2017

One department head and two employees at the City of Lake City’s electric utility were honored Monday, Dec. 11, at the City Council meeting. Public Works Director Scott Jensen marked 10 years, as did Jon Jablonski of the Lake City Electric Utility. Tom Kuchinka of Lake City Electric Utility was...