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GONE COLD was missing from her house, which ter children the Clarks adopted, asked Promising lead? Clear Lake Parks &
from page 1 was less than 100 yards from the the same question. Barcus was a self- Recreation Update
apartment building. admitted troubled teen when he met The most promising lead in the
lice Department Chief Lon Walker. No fingerprints and no DNA the Clarks. He’d been in 17 previous case involved a man and a woman that Review this section of the paper for updated information
“Based on this, and the fact that there evidence were found. One of the few foster homes, but, “This was the only had been living at a hotel on Iowa Av- regarding P&R programs, program deadlines and events.
was forced entry into her home, we pieces of evidence found is the object one that I felt more or less taken in enue. The day after the murder, one
are assuming robbery was the motive used to beat Clark. Batterson would by,” Barcus said. “They put me tem- member of the couple (Batterson did by Steven Story, Clear Lake Parks & Recreation Assistant Director
in her murder.” not say what the object was, noting porarily, they said, into Sis’ place but not want to release their names fear-
Police made the grim discovery at that it is one of the few ways to con- I stayed there until I graduated (from ing that would cast unfounded guilt •Youth Basketball: Basket- open gym is held Tuesdays from 7
Clark’s after receiving a 911 phone call firm the truth in a potential confes- high school).” on them. “I’d hate to make their life ball Camp will be held for grades – 9 p.m. at the Middle School gym.
about an injured and unresponsive sion or witness account, but called it a During his four years with the more m iserable,” Batterson said) sud- 3rd-6th. This camp will focus on Any adult (18 & older) may drop
woman. When they arrived, Clark “weapon of opportunity” likely in the Clarks, the three would load-up the denly left for Louisiana. Interviews fundamentals and improving the in and play. There are no set teams,
was dead and they immediately began Clarks’ pick-up camper for weekend conducted with others said that per- skills necessary to be an all-around just come and play anytime you
treating the case as suspicious. house at the time of the break-in. fishing and hunting trips. son was “freaking out” and wanted to basketball player. Third and fourth want. Co-ed Volleyball will begin
Later, Walker did declare the Clues at the crime scene lead Clark not only knew how to use a leave Marshalltown quickly. grade will practice, drill, and scrim- Tuesday, Oct. 27, and run through
cause of death a homicide and the him to believe that at least two people shotgun, but she also could lift or pull Marshalltown Police obtained mage from 6-7 p.m. and fifth and March 8.
Polk County Medical Examiner ruled were in Clark’s house, and possibly a heavy objects, said Shelley VanDras- a search warrant for their car, which sixth grade will practice, drill, and WHEN: Tuesdays 7 – 9 p.m.
Clark had died of multiple head third waited outside in a getaway car. ka, one of Clark’s five grandchildren. Batterson feels may have been in- scrimmage from 7-8 p.m. Players WHERE: Middle School
wounds by a blunt instrument. There were drug busts and loud She recalled Clark helping her hus- volved in the crime. Local officials in will be coached to improve their Gym – use west doors
Finding the suspect or suspects, was parties at the apartment complex band Scott on several occassions. Louisiana did not immediately act on skills and knowledge of successful FEE: $20 Unlimited Open
the job of then-Det. Brian Batterson and a neighboring trailer court, “But “She’d go out with him. After the warrant, and a few days later the team basketball and its principles. Volleyball for Tuesday nights, OR
and team at the MPD. nothing would even come close to he’d shot a deer she’d help him drag it car was involved in a rollover accident. Brian McIntire will be instructing $2 per time
Batterson is now a captain, and this,” Batterson said. out of the timber and get it up in the “Obviously there was blood these camps on keeping kids play- REGISTRATION: All par-
clearly remembers the crime. There were no witnesses. truck,” VanDraska said. from the people in the car, and the ing basketball throughout the year ticipants MUST have completed a
He was on his way to execute a search “Nobody heard anything, no- VanDraska, did not recall how (local police) took all the stuff that and continuing to improve their waiver form before they are allowed
warrant in a drug bust when a divert- body saw anything,” Batterson said. Clark picked up her nickname, but flew out of the car in the accident and overall skill. to participate.
ing call came, said Batterson in a T-R she has a theory. piled it back in the car, which made WHEN: Mondays, Oct. 12 - ONLY INDOOR ATHLET-
story published Aug. 28, 2011. Clark would help anybody “It’s something she had ever since I (the investigator’s) job of looking for Nov. 9 (dates subject to change) IC SHOES ALLOWED.
Another officer was requesting as- was born,” VanDraska said. “I think trace fibers very difficult,” Batterson TIMES: 3rd and 4th grade •Step Aerobics: This class is
sistance after responding to the 911 Clark, who everyone called it was because was kind of a sister to said. 6-7 p.m.; 5th and 6th grade 7-8 geared to all fitness levels. Class
call at 116 Iowa Ave. West. Batterson her “Sis,” was born Sept. 4, 1927 in everybody.” Nothing helpful was found in p.m. begins with warm-up exercises and
entered the house and found an elder- Wright County, according to her T-R Ila Clark, then a widow, hadn’t the mangled car. WHERE: Clear Creek Gym includes toning and step aerobics
ly woman had been beaten to death. obituary. She married Donald Clark, slowed down in her 70s. She spent the One of the most harrowing ex- (enter through west doors) for cardio vascular endurance and
Batterson would soon learn her name her second husband, on April 14, last days of her life canning tomatoes periences of the case, Batterson said, FEE: $23 per player. finishes with a cool down. Register
— Ila Mae Clark — and many other 1962 in Princeton, Mo. She moved for relatives, and preparing for a birth- was calling VanDraska to tell her REGISTRATION DEAD- at your first class.
details about her life. It is the details to Marshalltown where she worked day trip to Meskwaki Casino. about the car but then later making LINE: Monday, Oct. 5 (Add $5 WHEN: Mondays and
of her death, though, that Batterson as a cook at the Iowa Veterans Home She shopped for groceries at a second call to tell her that any evi- late fee after Oct. 5) Wednesdays, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., be-
wishes he knew more about. and at Grandview Heights Nursing Fareway on the 28th a receipt found dence that may have existed was lost. ONLY INDOOR ATHLET- gins Sept 21.
Home. She was also a member of the in her purse was time-stamped 5:21 “There could have been someth IC SHOES ALLOWED. WHERE: Opportunity Vil-
A “cold” case American Legion and Veterans of For- p.m. and hours later someone came ing there. We’ll never know,” Batter- lage Gym
eign Wars auxiliaries. to her house walking past a gas grill, a son said. •Co-Ed Open Volleyball Instructor: Stephanie Kappos
The case remains unsolved. “She was a caring person. She’d red swing and a sign bearing the image Batterson stopped short of calling the Night: The co-ed adult volleyball
Clark, who was less than a week help anybody,” neighbor Sandy Park of a smiling St. Nick and the words couple suspects.
away from her 74th birthday, was said in a T-R story published Sept. 1, “Santa Stops Here” forced open the “We just had circumstantial evi- der. Batterson and another detective VanDraska’s logical side is
killed late on the 28th or early the 2001. “I can’t understand why any- back door and ended Clark’s life. dence,” Batterson said. interviewed him, but he only provid- doubtful justice will be served, but her
29th inside her house. body would do this to her.” One half of the couple died years ed speculation about the couple that emotional side hasn’t closed the door.
Robbery, Batterson believes, was Larry Barcus, one of several fos- ago; the other once lived in Marshall- had refused to talk. “It’s probably never going to happen,
the original motive. town, based on his or her last known “It was just fingerpointing,” Bat- but I hope that it does, if that makes
“She was a feisty old lady, and address, but consistently refused to terson said. “Nothing significant.” sense,” VanDraska said. “I guess I’ve
from what we see inside the (house) speak to the police. kind of accepted it, but I do hope that
she may have confronted the people After 12 months and more than Still waiting somebody would come forward.”
and that confrontation led to her 50 people interviewed, Batterson put “We are again asking if anyone
death,” he said. the file away. It stayed in his desk for a The items found in Clark’s has information about the last few
Clark managed a seven-unit, L- few years until a man who was in a jail house, including the weapon, are days of Mrs. Clark’s life they should
shaped apartment complex. Many of near Chicago told authorities there he boxed up and sitting in an evidence call the police department,” said
the residents paid cash. About $500 had information about Clark’s mur- room at MPD. Walker 14 years ago.
WEATHER
Seven-Day Forecast For Clear Lake
Wednesday Wednesday Night Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday
High: 78º Low: 61º High: 77º Low: 57º High: 74º Low: 55º High: 76º Low: 54º High: 76º Low: 52º High: 75º Low: 51º High: 75º Low: 54º
Isolated T-storms Scat'd T-storms Isolated T-storms Partly Cloudy Mostly Sunny Sunny Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
In-Depth Local Forecast UV Index National Forecast Summary
Today we will see partly cloudy skies with a 30% chance of Statistics for noon The higher the UV index, the greater the The Northeast will see mostly clear skies, with
showers and thunderstorms, near record high temperature of 78º, need for eye and skin protection the highest temperature of 84º in Lincoln, Ill . The
humidity of 73% . South southeast wind 9 to 15 mph . The record Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .High Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .High Southeast will experience mostly clear skies and a
high temperature for today is 81º set in 1984 . Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .High Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .High few thunderstorms, with the highest temperature of
Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .High Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .High 91º in Jackson, Miss . The central United States will
Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .High see mostly clear to partly cloudy skies and isolated
thunderstorms, with the highest temperature of 98º
Sun & Moon Almanac Traveler’s Cities in San Antonio, Texas . In the Northwest, there will
be mostly clear skies, with the highest temperature
Sunrise Sunset Clear Lake for 9/14 - 9/20 Today Tomorrow of 88º in South Big Horn, Wyo . The Southwest will
see mostly clear skies, with the highest temperature
Wednesday 7:02 a .m . 7:08 p .m . Temperature: City Hi/Lo W Hi/Lo W of 102º in Palm Springs, Calif .
Thursday 7:03 a .m . 7:06 p .m .
Friday 7:04 a .m . 7:05 p .m . High/low Sunday . . . . . . . . . . 73º/42º Ames 81/62 pc 78/58 t National Map
Saturday 7:05 a .m . 7:03 p .m . High/low Saturday . . . . . . . . . 69º/46º Atlantic 82/63 s
Sunday 7:07 a .m . 7:01 p .m . High/low Friday . . . . . . . . . . . 68º/50º Burlington 82/58 s 79/59 t
Monday 7:08 a .m . 6:59 p .m . High/low Thursday . . . . . . . . . 79º/65º Cedar Falls 80/60 s
Tuesday 7:09 a .m . 6:57 p .m . High/low Wednesday . . . . . . . 85º/62º Cedar Rapids 82/59 s 81/60 s
High/low Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . 85º/61º Chicago 77/60 s
High/low Monday . . . . . . . . . . 82º/52º Council Bluffs 84/65 s 78/57 pc
Normal high/low . . . . . . . . . . . 74º/50º Dallas 82/64 s
Average temperature . . . . . . . . . . 65 .6º Davenport 81/57 s 80/60 pc
Normal average temperature . . . . 60 .6º Des Moines 82/64 s
Departure from normal . . . . . . . . +5 .0º Dubuque 80/58 s 78/62 s
Fort Dodge 80/63 t
Full Last New First Precipitation: Iowa City 83/57 s 79/62 t
Kansas City 85/66 s
Total for Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Marshalltown 80/61 s 80/60 pc
Total for Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Mason City 78/61 t
Total for Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .07" Minneapolis 75/62 t 81/59 s
Total for Thursday . . . . . . . . . . .0 .07" Omaha 83/65 s
Total for Wednesday . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Orlando 86/73 t 80/60 pc 60s 50s 60s
Total for Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Phoenix 92/75 s
Total for Monday . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Rochester 76/60 t 78/59 pc L 70s
Total for the week . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .14" Sioux City 81/64 pc
9/27 10/4 10/12 10/20 Normal for the week . . . . . . . . . .0 .74" Spencer 80/62 t 76/59 t 80s 70s 60s H
Total for the month . . . . . . . . . . .2 .75" Waterloo 80/60 s
Moonrise Moonset Normal for the month . . . . . . . . .2 .32" 80/58 s L L 80s
Total for the year . . . . . . . . . . . .28 .68"
Wednesday 4:16 p .m . 1:39 a .m . Normal for the year . . . . . . . . . .28 .03" 82/63 pc 90s 80s
Thursday 5:00 p .m . 2:45 a .m .
Friday 5:40 p .m . 3:55 a .m . 78/57 pc H 60s
Saturday 6:18 p .m . 5:09 a .m .
Sunday 6:55 p .m . 6:24 a .m . 77/57 t 70s
Monday 7:33 p .m . 7:40 a .m .
Tuesday 8:12 p .m . 8:55 a .m . 72/59 t
79/62 t
85/73 t 90s
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