Calhoun County Phoenix

06/18/2026

This week's Phoenix is out!

Featured in this issue:
➡️ Cyclist John Cleary rolls through Lake City to raise awareness for ALS
➡️ Lytton seeks grant funding for backup well generator
➡️ Lake City takes more proactive approach to code enforcement

In Sports:
➡️ Lady Titans earn long-awaited win
➡️ Rough inning hurts Titans in home loss to WBM
➡️ SCC swim team opens season at home

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06/18/2026

Lake City officials are taking a more proactive approach to code enforcement, with increased focus on nuisance properties, junk vehicles, overgrown lots, and other ordinance violations.

Read more in the comments.

06/17/2026

Happy Birthday Gus!

Wishing a Happy Birthday to our fearless leader, Gus! In celebration, we enjoyed his favorite meal for lunch, followed by a sweet dessert.

06/17/2026

Make plans to come to Lake City, Iowa the last weekend of June! We can’t wait to see ya! 🤠

06/17/2026

Lytton officials are exploring a land swap that could expand Lytton City Park and create more room for future improvements, including recreation space and possible new playground features.

Full story in the comments.

06/16/2026

‼️ Macke Motors Titans of the Game ‼️

Softball: Shannon Melody
Despite a tough night against Alta-Aurelia, senior Shannon Melody provided one of South Central Calhoun's few offensive highlights, collecting the Titans' only hit of the game.

Stat Line vs. Alta-Aurelia:
1-2

Melody continues to provide steady leadership for the young Titan squad.

Baseball: Marshall Bundt
South Central Calhoun picked up a 12-5 road win over Alta-Aurelia on June 15, and Marshall Bundt played a major role in the victory.

At the plate, Bundt paced the Titans with a 2-run home run in the first inning, helping SCC jump out to an early lead. He finished the night with 2 hits, 3 RBI and 2 runs scored. On the mound, Bundt worked five innings to earn the win, allowing just three hits while striking out five.

Stat Line vs. Alta-Aurelia:
2-4, HR, 3 RBI, 2 RS
Pitching — WP, 5 IP, 3 H, 5 RA, 2 ER, 5 K, 3 BB

Bundt's first-inning blast set the tone offensively, while his work on the mound helped the Titans secure one of their biggest wins of the season.

06/16/2026

After fan voting, Lady Titans shortstop Sophie Twyman was voted Titan of the week. 

Congratulations, Sophie!

06/16/2026

Marshall Bundt launched a two-run home run in the first inning to help the Titans jump out to an early lead, then earned the win on the mound as South Central Calhoun defeated Alta-Aurelia 12-5 last night in Alta.

Story in the comments.

06/16/2026

Today in Lake City!

06/16/2026

Here is the Lake City City Wide Garage Sale form!