City of Lake City, Iowa

06/22/2026

The City Square looks absolutely amazing thanks to the efforts of the Lake City Square Garden Committee Volunteers. We have so much to be proud of this weekend!

06/16/2026

Don't forget to attend the Customer Appreciation Meal tonight!

06/09/2026

Sign up for the Lake City Western Days Second Annual Pickleball Tournaments!
🗓️Sunday, June 28th at 12:30
📋Sign up forms are below.
😀It’s a great time!
Men’s Sign Up: https://forms.gle/yA6pigsH6RWzPmun8
Women’s Sign Up: https://forms.gle/reLKk37UpB5S4pD57

Thank you for your interest in the 2026 Lake City Western Days Women's Pickleball Tournament! Details regarding the tournament are below. If you have any questions, please reach out to Stacy Corey at 712-210-7045. Check-in starts at 12:00 pm on Sunday, June 28th, at Lake City Goins Park Pickleball C...

06/08/2026

🚫 Seriously, Lake City? 🚫

This is what our park restrooms looked like after recent vandalism and abuse.

Broken toilet seats. Trash scattered everywhere. Glass bottles left behind. Filth that someone else has to clean up.

These restrooms are a public amenity paid for and maintained by the taxpayers of Lake City. Every time they are damaged, city staff must spend time and resources cleaning up messes and making repairs instead of working on other projects that benefit the community.

What's especially frustrating is that while this is happening, the City and generous volunteers are actively investing in improving our parks. We are adding a new ball diamond, painting playground equipment, and developing new pickleball and volleyball courts to create better recreational opportunities for everyone. Vandalism like this directly undermines those efforts and diverts resources away from projects that make our community better.

It's disappointing, unnecessary, and completely unacceptable.

If this behavior continues, we may have to consider additional measures, including increased monitoring or restricted access to facilities. Nobody wants that, but the current situation cannot continue.

Our parks belong to all of us. Take pride in them. Respect them.

Help us protect the investments being made for current and future generations.

If you witness vandalism or know who is responsible, please contact City Hall or local law enforcement.

Do better, Lake City.

06/02/2026

🌳 COMMUNITY REQUEST 🌳

The City of Lake City is continuing its tree planting efforts throughout the community and could use your help!

We are in need of more than 100 fence posts to help support newly planted trees. If you have any old, unused fence posts sitting around your property that you no longer need, please consider donating them to the City.

Donated posts do not need to be new—used posts in serviceable condition would be greatly appreciated and put to good use helping our trees get established and thrive.

If you have posts available or would like more information, please contact City Hall.

06/02/2026

Please note: The pickleball courts are reserved for the city pickleball league throughout the month of June. Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:15-8:00 PM

05/28/2026

Starting on Friday, May 29th, crews will begin planting trees along Main Street in the marked locations. Residents and motorists should expect increased traffic and activity in the area during the work.

Please use caution when traveling through the area and help keep our crews safe. Thank you for your patience as we continue to improve and beautify our community!

05/22/2026

🚨 COMMUNITY SAFETY REMINDER 🚨
We have received reports of an increase in vehicle break-ins in neighboring communities. Residents are encouraged to take a few simple precautions to help protect their property and reduce opportunities for theft.
🔒 Please remember to:
• Lock your vehicles — even if parked in your driveway
• Lock your home and garage doors
• Remove valuables, purses, wallets, fi****ms, and keys from vehicles
• Avoid leaving vehicles running unattended
• Turn on exterior lights at night
• Check that security cameras and doorbell cameras are working properly
If you notice suspicious activity, please report it to local law enforcement immediately. Staying alert and working together helps keep our community safe.
Please help spread the word by sharing this post.

05/22/2026

🌳 NOTICE OF SEALED BID REQUEST 🌳
TREE REMOVAL SERVICES – CITY OF LAKE CITY

The City of Lake City is accepting sealed bids for the removal of dead and/or diseased trees located on parking strips and other city-owned properties.

Bids must include:
✅ Tree removal
✅ Disposal of debris
✅ Stump grinding
✅ Site cleanup
✅ Proof of insurance
✅ Flagging crew for work on Woodlawn Ave and Main Street
✅ Proposed timeline for completion of all work

📅 BID DEADLINE:
10:00 AM on July 2, 2026

📍 Submit Sealed Bids To:
Lake City City Hall
105 N Center St
Lake City, IA 51449

📧 Electronic bids may be emailed to:
[email protected]

The Lake City Council anticipates reviewing bids and awarding the contract at the July 6, 2026, Council meeting.

For a list of trees included in the bid request, contact Public Works at:
📧 [email protected]

Important Notices:
• Incomplete, non-conforming, or illegible bids will not be considered
• The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids
• Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

05/21/2026

City Hall will be closed after NOON today, Thursday, May 21, for carpet cleaning. We will reopen on Friday at 7:30a.m. as usual.