Event brings thousands to enjoy Clear Lake in the winter

 

It takes a lot to keep snowmobile enthusiasts down.  

Despite a lack of snow and brutally cold temperatures, huge crowds of participants and spectators enjoyed the 4th Annual Iowa Lemans Snowmobile Championship Jack Helgren Memorial Race held over the weekend at Clear Lake State Park.

Asbe will retire after 30 years with police force

 

After serving 30 years with the Clear Lake Police Department, Officer Ken Asbe will be retiring on Jan. 31. 

Asbe was hired by the Clear Lake Police Department in May 1983.  Prior to that, the Mason City High School graduate attended North Iowa Area Community College and took classes in law enforcement.  He was 

Fern Zinser celebrates 100 years

 

Family and friends gathering around Fern Zinser talked about their hopes of joining her in a very elite club-- those celebrating 100 years of life.  

“Let me know when you make it!” joked Fern, who turned 100 on Jan. 20.  

Report: Ice may have downed helicopter

 

A preliminary report released by the National Transportation Safety Board about the Mercy Air Med helicopter crash near Ventura indicates icing may have caused the aircraft to go down, killing three staff members on board.

The report released Wednesday, Feb. 16, does not point to a cause of the crash, but details the information that investigators will be using to determine what caused the helicopter to go down in a farm field about a mile north of Ventura shortly before 9 p.m. Jan. 2.   

Sorensen takes oath of office as new City Attorney

 

John Sorensen was sworn in as the new City Attorney for the City of Clear Lake Monday night.  Sorensen replaces Charles Biebesheimer, who has represented the city since 2004.

Sorensen’s selection followed a request for proposals sent to Clear Lake and Mason City law firms and interviews of interested parties.  The Sorensen Law Office and Stillman Law Firm, where Biebesheimer practices law, were the only applicants for the position.

Ronald Smith

 

Ronald C. Smith, 63, of Clear Lake, Iowa, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.

Visitation was Thursday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, and following the visitation he was cremated.   A memorial service was held on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013 at the Clear Lake United Methodist 

Church, Clear Lake, with Reverend Bernie Colorado officiating.  Inurnment will follow later at the Crystal Township Cemetery, Crystal Lake, Iowa. 

Duane Bredlow

 

     Duane Allen Bredlow passed away on Jan. 13, 2013 at Concord Care Center, in Garner, Iowa.  

    A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013 at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, Iowa, with  the Rev. Keith Scott officiating.  Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan. 16, from 3:30 – 7 p.m. at the funeral home.  Interment will be at Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme, Iowa.  Military Honors will be presented at the cemetery.  Memorials may be given to Toys for Tots. 

Pauline Zielie

 

Pauline Lucille Zielie, 85, 161 B Gracious Estates, Mason City, Iowa, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013 at her home.  

     A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013 at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, Iowa, with Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating.  Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 – 7 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke.  Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery.  

Memorials may be given to the Pauline L. Zielie Memorial Fund.

LaVerne Severson

 

LaVerne “Vern” Severson, 78, Clear Lake, Iowa, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Jan. 7, 2013 at the Rockwell Care Center.

     A funeral service for Vern was held on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013 at the Clear Lake Christian Church with Pastor Scott Wilson officiating.  Burial was in the Clear Lake Cemetery with full military funeral honors provided by the Clear Lake VFW Post 4868.

Charles Ford II

 

    Charles “Charlie” William Ford II, 58, Garner, Iowa, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2013 at the Concord Care Center, Garner.

     A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Church of Christ, Clear Lake, Iowa, with Rev. Curtis McGinnis officiating.  Military Honors were provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W.  According to his wishes his body has been cremated.

Memorials may be given to the Charles W. Ford II Memorial Fund.

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