Jul 19, 2026 9:00 AM
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Pancake / Sausage Breakfast
Pancake and sausage breakfast after Mass.
Council 5043,
Iowa Great Lakes
Charity / Unity / Fraternity
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Aug 3, 2026 5:00 PM
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Summer Social Event
Summer social at Parks Marina, replacing the normally scheduled monthly council meeting. Cost is $25 per person. Adults only; please bring a shareable item. A cash bar will be available. RSVP is required.
Sep 7, 2026 6:00 PM
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Monthly Council Meeting
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Oct 5, 2026 6:00 PM
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Monthly Council Meeting
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In the news
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.
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.
Community impact
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Approved program dollars $33,008
Approved volunteer hours 0 hrs
Beneficiaries 20
Operations tracked separately $861.26
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Council member family
Family assistance
Jul 6, 2026 · Family · Member / Family Assistance $500Money
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 $21.40Money
Cherish Center
Expectant Mothers
Dec 16, 2025 · Life · Mothers & Pregnancy Support $500Money
Special Olympics Iowa
Donation
Dec 11, 2025 · Community · Special Olympics / Disabilities $2,500Money
Zach Steffens
Seminary Support
Dec 6, 2025 · Faith · Vocations & Seminarians $500Money
Coats for Kids
Reimbursement to Jed Skogerboe
Dec 3, 2025 · Community · Coats for Kids $228.92Money
Special Olympics Spirit Lake
Donation
Dec 3, 2025 · Community · Special Olympics / Disabilities $2,500Accessible table view
| Date | Record | Category | Amount / Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | Council member family Family assistance | Family Member / Family Assistance | $500 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Catholic Daughters Spirit Lake Confirmation Rosaries | Faith Parish & Sacramental Support | $150 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Free Throw Contest Winners Annual Free Throw Contest Awards | Community Youth & Education | $21.40 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Cherish Center Expectant Mothers | Life Mothers & Pregnancy Support | $500 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Special Olympics Iowa Donation | Community Special Olympics / Disabilities | $2,500 |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Zach Steffens Seminary Support | Faith Vocations & Seminarians | $500 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Coats for Kids Reimbursement to Jed Skogerboe | Community Coats for Kids | $228.92 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Special Olympics Spirit Lake Donation | Community Special Olympics / Disabilities | $2,500 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Upper Des Moines Food Pantry Donation | Community Food & Basic Needs | $500 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Coats for Kids Purchased at Bomgaars | Community Coats for Kids | $42.35 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dickinson County Hunger Coalition Donation | Community Food & Basic Needs | $1,000 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Iowa Knights of Columbus Bi-Annual Dues | Council Operations State / Supreme Dues | $417.52 |
| Nov 22, 2025 | Coats for Kids Purchased at Walmart | Community Coats for Kids | $300 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Upper Des Moines Food Pantry Donation | Community Food & Basic Needs | $500 |
| Oct 5, 2025 | Zach Steffens Trip to Rome | Faith Vocations & Seminarians | $2,000 |
| Oct 5, 2025 | St. Joseph Church Religious Education and Rome Trip | Faith Parish & Sacramental Support | $2,000 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Tyson Robinson Scholarship | Community Youth & Education | $500 |
| Aug 17, 2025 | Local family Family support | Life Health / Disability Support | $300 |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Pizza Ranch Young Adult Vocation Discernment Lunch | Faith Vocations & Seminarians | $404.25 |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Catholic Daughters Spirit Lake Rosaries | Faith Parish & Sacramental Support | $150 |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Council member household Home accessibility support | Community Special Olympics / Disabilities | $1,070 |
| May 7, 2025 | YMCA Youth Support | Community Youth & Education | $500 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Special Olympics Iowa Lakes Life Skills | Community Special Olympics / Disabilities | $3,150 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Special Olympics Iowa Lakes Area Champions | Community Special Olympics / Disabilities | $3,150 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Hope Haven General Support | Community Special Olympics / Disabilities | $1,750 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Special Olympics Spirit Lake Uniforms | Community Special Olympics / Disabilities | $350 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Coats for Kids Winter Coats for Underpriveleged kids | Community Coats for Kids | $153.01 |
| Jan 6, 2025 | Free Throw Contest Winners Annual Free Throw Contest Awards | Community Youth & Education | $28.01 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Iowa Knights of Columbus Bi-Annual Dues | Council Operations State / Supreme Dues | $443.74 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | St. Joseph Church Youth Ministry - SWIM | Faith Parish & Sacramental Support | $500 |
| Sep 2, 2024 | Spencer Knights of Columbus Flood Relief | Community Disaster Relief | $1,384 |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Spencer Knights of Columbus Flood Relief | Community Disaster Relief | $4,020 |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Pizza Ranch Young Adult Vocation Discernment Lunch | Faith Vocations & Seminarians | $206.02 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Catholic Daughters Spirit Lake Confirmation Gifts | Faith Parish & Sacramental Support | $150 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Spencer Knights of Columbus Flood Relief | Community Disaster Relief | $1,000 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Partners for Patriots Veteran Support | Community Veterans & Patriots | $1,000 |
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