News
Garden Club Announces July Yard of the Month Recipients
The Garden Club has selected Alliant Bank and the home of Keith and Betty Ann Hays as the July recipients of the Yard of the Month awards.
Foot care featured at July Diabetes Support Group meeting
“Pathway to Healthy Feet” is the topic of the July 24 Blessing Diabetes Support group meeting. The meeting takes place from 3-4 pm in the Blessing Diabetes Center on the lower level of the Blessing Health Center, 927 Broadway in Quincy.
Practical Farmers of Iowa Announces Over 60 Field Days Across Midwest
AMES, Iowa (May 15, 2025) — Farmers, landowners and friends of farmers are invited to participate in Practical Farmers of Iowa’s 2025 field day season. This year, more than 60 farmer-led events are happening across Iowa and surrounding states from June through November.
Exploring Northeast Missouri with the 2025 Leadership Academy
In a remarkable showcase of community spirit and collaboration, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Leadership Missouri class journeyed to the Hannibal area in Northeast Missouri for their June stop. As part of this enlightening experience, the Monroe City Chamber of Commerce had the distinct honor of assisting the Academy, presenting them with some Monroe City Swag, and assisting at the charming Sweetwater Distillery, owned by Andy and Heather Utterback.
The Familiar Table Hosts Second Community Dinner for 42 Guests
The Familiar Table welcomed 42 guests for its second community dinner, continuing a tradition that began in January. The event is the realization of a long-held dream for the host, Zach Franklin, who has aspired to create shared culinary experiences since the age of 17 or 18.
Minor Finds the Right Mood—and the Right Moment—to Paint
Some artists paint every day. Others wait for inspiration to strike. For Jay Minor, the first featured creative in The Lake Gazette’s new “Artist of the Month” series, painting is a matter of mood—and magic.
Weekly Challenge: Exercise your Independence in Christ!
What does having Independence in Christ mean?
LORD JESUS, FORGIVE US
Dear precious Lord Jesus, hear a cry from our hearts because we’re helpless to know the right way. We’re a sheep who need a Shepherd to lead us through because we stumble, forgetting each day.
