Approximately 18 children stand in front of a dark brown bookshelf, facing the camera. In front of them, with her back to the camera, is a woman kneeling on the floor, leading the children in song.
28 July 2025

‘What a Mess’ VBS held at Woodlawn Christian Church

Woodlawn Christian Church in Lake City welcomed 30 children for Vacation Bible School on July 20–24, 2025. This year’s theme was “What a Mess” and focused on how Jesus loves messy people.
23 July 2025
Lake City Pickleball Project receives $500 award
The Lake City, Iowa Pickleball Project recently received a $500 IMT Insurance Community Contest Award.
21 July 2025
Santa Claus makes a splash in Lake City
The Lake City Iowa Aquatic Center celebrated Christmas in July on July 16, 2025. Santa stopped by for a splashin' good time.
15 July 2025
Lake City residents involved in fatal car accident
Two people have died and another was seriously injured after a three-vehicle accident in rural Carroll County, Iowa, on July 11, 2025.
15 July 2025
Sunny skies welcomed Lake City's Car and Truck Show
The community gathered on Sunday, July 13, for the fifth annual Car and Truck Show, held at Lake City, Iowa's Town Square. With beautiful weather and sunny skies, the event drew a strong turnout as visitors viewed an array of classic and custom vehicles.
14 July 2025
Lake City Car and Truck Show winners announced
Lake City, Iowa's Town Square was filled with spectators for the fifth annual Car & Truck Show, held on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
11 July 2025
Lake City event shined a light on rural healthcare concerns
A handful of like-minded citizens turned out for the Supporting Rural Healthcare Event at Lake City’s Town Square on July 8.
10 July 2025
Start your engines: The Lake City Car & Truck Show returns for its fifth year

3 July 2025
Western Days 2025: Food, fun, and memories
Lake City, Iowa’s annual Western Days were held June 27-29, 2025. Attendees enjoyed three days packed with events and activities. (All photos by Brittanie Dusenberry)
30 June 2025
Capri Theatre awarded POET grant for building upgrades
In mid-June, Lake City’s Capri Theatre was awarded a $2,000 POET Community Impact Grant. Capri Theatre Board Member Brad Anderson, who is also the superintendent for the South Central Calhoun School District, explains how the theater ended up applying for a POET Community Impact Grant, and what they plan to do with the funds.
29 June 2025
Lake City Police Chief resigns, moving on to new position

17 October 2024
Capri’s marquee lights shine on

By Cassandra Kyser
Calhoun County Phoenix

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