Spirit Lake Knights donate to Lake Park Dinner Date
Jun 10, 2026 · Lumen MediaCouncil 5043 presented a $500 check to support Lake Park Dinner Date, which delivers meals to elderly and needy residents in Spirit Lake and surrounding communities.
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Spirit Lake KCs recognizes Dennis Kurth
Feb 9, 2026 · Lumen MediaDennis Kurth received a commemorative plaque for 40 years of membership and service to Council 5043, including his regular representation of the council in local Honor Guard ceremonies.
Spirit Lake KCs crown youth free throw champs
Jan 19, 2026 · Lumen MediaCouncil 5043 hosted its annual youth free throw championship at the Bedell Family YMCA, welcoming a record 27 participants from Spirit Lake and Okoboji. Nine division winners advanced to district competition.
Spirit Lake Knights advance new Knights
Jan 12, 2026 · Lumen MediaCouncil 5043 held an exemplification ceremony at St. Mary's Catholic Church to welcome and advance Vance Katzfey, Jason Dahna, and Nicholas Poss in the first three degrees of the Order.
Knights of Columbus achieves Star Council
Dec 23, 2025 · Dickinson County NewsIowa Great Lakes Council 5043 received the prestigious Star Council award for the 2024-2025 fraternal year.
400 attend Iowa Great Lakes KC Soup Supper
Nov 21, 2025 · Lumen MediaMore than 400 people attended the council's Soup and Dessert Supper at St. Mary's Catholic Church, supporting Coats for Kids, regional food pantries, Special Olympics, and other local causes.
Cycling Powers Vocations
October 2025 · Knights of Columbus Knights in Action ReportCouncil 5043 and the Dickinson County Cattlemen grilled meals and sold more than 750 burgers during RAGBRAI, raising $2,200 for local seminarian and council member Zach Steffens' pilgrimage to Italy.
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Approved program dollars$41,756
Approved volunteer hours330 hrs
Beneficiaries22
Operations tracked separately$861.26
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Tootsie Roll Drive
Council volunteers staffed two shifts at Hy-Vee for the annual Tootsie Roll Drive.
Sep 5, 2026 · Community · Special Olympics / Disabilities10 hrsMoney and Time
General Fundraiser
General summer omelet breakfast fundraiser after Sunday Mass.
Aug 16, 2026 · Community · Community Events$987 + 80 hrsMoney and Time
General Fundraiser
General summer pancake breakfast fundraiser after Sunday Mass.
Jul 19, 2026 · Community · Community Events$770 + 80 hrsMoney and Time
Zach Steffens
Send-off support lunch for Zach Steffens before his trip to Rome.
Jul 12, 2026 · Faith · Vocations & Seminarians$6,088 + 80 hrsMoney
Council member family
Family assistance
Jul 6, 2026 · Family · Member / Family Assistance$500Money and Time
General Fundraiser
General summer omelet breakfast fundraiser after Sunday Mass.
Jun 7, 2026 · Community · Community Events$903.25 + 80 hrsMoney
Catholic Daughters Spirit Lake
Confirmation Rosaries
Mar 2, 2026 · Faith · Parish & Sacramental Support$150Money
Free Throw Contest Winners
Annual Free Throw Contest Awards
Feb 2, 2026 · Community · Youth & Education$21.40Browse all 41 approved records in a table
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| Date | Record | Category | Amount / Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | Tootsie Roll DriveCouncil volunteers staffed two shifts at Hy-Vee for the annual Tootsie Roll Drive. | CommunitySpecial Olympics / Disabilities | 10 hrs |
| Aug 16, 2026 | General FundraiserGeneral summer omelet breakfast fundraiser after Sunday Mass. | CommunityCommunity Events | $987 + 80 hrs |
| Jul 19, 2026 | General FundraiserGeneral summer pancake breakfast fundraiser after Sunday Mass. | CommunityCommunity Events | $770 + 80 hrs |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Zach SteffensSend-off support lunch for Zach Steffens before his trip to Rome. | FaithVocations & Seminarians | $6,088 + 80 hrs |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Council member familyFamily assistance | FamilyMember / Family Assistance | $500 |
| Jun 7, 2026 | General FundraiserGeneral summer omelet breakfast fundraiser after Sunday Mass. | CommunityCommunity Events | $903.25 + 80 hrs |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Catholic Daughters Spirit LakeConfirmation Rosaries | FaithParish & Sacramental Support | $150 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Free Throw Contest WinnersAnnual Free Throw Contest Awards | CommunityYouth & Education | $21.40 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Cherish CenterExpectant Mothers | LifeMothers & Pregnancy Support | $500 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Special Olympics IowaDonation | CommunitySpecial Olympics / Disabilities | $2,500 |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Zach SteffensSeminary Support | FaithVocations & Seminarians | $500 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Coats for KidsReimbursement to Jed Skogerboe | CommunityCoats for Kids | $228.92 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Special Olympics Spirit LakeDonation | CommunitySpecial Olympics / Disabilities | $2,500 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Upper Des Moines Food PantryDonation | CommunityFood & Basic Needs | $500 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Coats for KidsPurchased at Bomgaars | CommunityCoats for Kids | $42.35 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dickinson County Hunger CoalitionDonation | CommunityFood & Basic Needs | $1,000 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Iowa Knights of ColumbusBi-Annual Dues | Council OperationsState / Supreme Dues | $417.52 |
| Nov 22, 2025 | Coats for KidsPurchased at Walmart | CommunityCoats for Kids | $300 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Upper Des Moines Food PantryDonation | CommunityFood & Basic Needs | $500 |
| Oct 5, 2025 | Zach SteffensTrip to Rome | FaithVocations & Seminarians | $2,000 |
| Oct 5, 2025 | St. Joseph ChurchReligious Education and Rome Trip | FaithParish & Sacramental Support | $2,000 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Tyson RobinsonScholarship | CommunityYouth & Education | $500 |
| Aug 17, 2025 | Local familyFamily support | LifeHealth / Disability Support | $300 |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Pizza RanchYoung Adult Vocation Discernment Lunch | FaithVocations & Seminarians | $404.25 |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Catholic Daughters Spirit LakeRosaries | FaithParish & Sacramental Support | $150 |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Council member householdHome accessibility support | CommunitySpecial Olympics / Disabilities | $1,070 |
| May 7, 2025 | YMCAYouth Support | CommunityYouth & Education | $500 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Special Olympics IowaLakes Life Skills | CommunitySpecial Olympics / Disabilities | $3,150 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Special Olympics IowaLakes Area Champions | CommunitySpecial Olympics / Disabilities | $3,150 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Hope HavenGeneral Support | CommunitySpecial Olympics / Disabilities | $1,750 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Special Olympics Spirit LakeUniforms | CommunitySpecial Olympics / Disabilities | $350 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Coats for KidsWinter Coats for Underpriveleged kids | CommunityCoats for Kids | $153.01 |
| Jan 6, 2025 | Free Throw Contest WinnersAnnual Free Throw Contest Awards | CommunityYouth & Education | $28.01 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Iowa Knights of ColumbusBi-Annual Dues | Council OperationsState / Supreme Dues | $443.74 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | St. Joseph ChurchYouth Ministry - SWIM | FaithParish & Sacramental Support | $500 |
| Sep 2, 2024 | Spencer Knights of ColumbusFlood Relief | CommunityDisaster Relief | $1,384 |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Spencer Knights of ColumbusFlood Relief | CommunityDisaster Relief | $4,020 |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Pizza RanchYoung Adult Vocation Discernment Lunch | FaithVocations & Seminarians | $206.02 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Catholic Daughters Spirit LakeConfirmation Gifts | FaithParish & Sacramental Support | $150 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Spencer Knights of ColumbusFlood Relief | CommunityDisaster Relief | $1,000 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Partners for PatriotsVeteran Support | CommunityVeterans & Patriots | $1,000 |
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