lake city school board

Five file for three seats on Lake City School Board

Jul 29, 2026

Five people have filed for three seats on the Lake City Public Schools School Board that are up for election this fall. The filers are incumbents Jim Siewert and Jacob Atkinson, as well as Frank Kania III, Nathan Schumacher, and Keeley Roach. Incumbent Jake Schumacher said he didn’t plan to seek...

School district honors retiring board members Dawn Balow, Kevin Pavelka

Dec 18, 2024

Lake City Public Schools honored two board members with a combined tenure of over 30 years on the Lake City School Board at their final regular board meeting on Dec. 16. Dawn Balow leaves the school board as its longest-serving member at 24 years. Kevin Pavelka has served eight years on the board...

Quinn wins mayoral race, incumbents reelected on council, school board

Nov 13, 2024

Voters in Lake City chose City Council Member Brian Quinn to be the city’s next mayor. He’ll succeed Mark Nichols, who is finishing his second term and did not seek reelection. It’s Quinn’s first election to office in Lake City. He’s served on city volunteer commissions and was appointed to fill a...

School board candidate written responses available online

Oct 23, 2024

The Lake City Education Association and the Education Minnesota Lake City Paraprofessionals Union held the 2024 School Board Forum at the Lincoln High School Auditorium on Oct. 10. The unions have posted links to the written responses submitted by the 2024 Lake City School Board candidates at...

Suckow hopes to contribute to community’s educational future on school board

Oct 23, 2024

I am excited to announce my candidacy for an open position on the Lake City School Board.For those who don’t know me, I was born and raised in West Central, Minn., and graduated from Lac Qui Parle Valley High School. I have lived in Lake City for over 12 years. My wife and I met here, were married...

School board candidates share their views

Oct 2, 2024

Becky Laqua Why are you running for a seat on the Lake City School Board? I am running for Lake City School Board because I have been involved in various boards and organizations within the district while my children have been in school and I feel this is the logical next step. I have two...

Novak wants schools to reflect fairness, inclusivity, progress

Sep 25, 2024

My name is Justin Novak and I moved to Lake City in 2018 due to my wife wanting to move back to her hometown. In my time here in Lake City, I have been a business owner of a children’s boutique, served on the Lake City Fire Department, served on the Lake City Planning Commission, and served as a...

Tiger Talk: Summer projects, levy renewal, scoreboards, scorecards, goals and more

Aug 28, 2024

Excitement and energy are in the air as the new school year begins! From Kindergarten Camp to athletic practices to beginning band concerts, open houses and orientation, the schools have been buzzing with activity! It is a joy to see students and staff. Whether welcoming new faces or connecting...

Six filed for school board as deadline nears

Aug 14, 2024

On the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 13, with hours to go until the filing deadline, six candidates had filed to run for the four Lake City School Board seats on the Nov. 5 general election ballot. Filers include incumbents Heath Oeltjen and Michelle Larson, as well as Cathleen Gates, Wayne Peters,...

No filers so far for school board

Aug 7, 2024

As of Tuesday, Aug. 6, a week before the Aug. 13 deadline, no candidates had filed for the four seats on the Lake City School Board up for election this fall. School board members serve four-year terms and oversee school district operations, which include Bluff View Elementary School, Lincoln High...