Property valuations are up

Published by admin on Fri, 01/09/2015 - 2:08am

In other business Monday, City Administrator Scott Flory said he has received notification that city property valuations are up 4.5 percent.  That will translate to roughly $19 million for the city’s budget.  The number is consistent with trends in recent years.

The valuations will form the basis for the city’s 2016 fiscal year budget.

Flory also said City Hall renovations are nearing completion and should be completed this month.  An open house will be scheduled at a later date to showcase the project.

Rudy Nutz

Published by admin on Fri, 01/09/2015 - 2:02am

    Rudy Nutz, age 88, most recently of Ventura, formerly of Klemme, Iowa, died, Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, at his home in Ventura. 

Funeral services were held on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, at the Klemme United Methodist Church, Klemme.  Burial was in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme. Memorials are suggested to the Opportunity Village, in Clear Lake, in care of Rudy Nutz.  The family also suggests those wishing to express their sympathies through a floral offering to consider sending a plant.  

Ruth A. Tice

Published by admin on Fri, 01/09/2015 - 2:01am

Ruth Alice Tice, 94, Clear Lake, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, at Cedar Health in Charles City, Iowa.

A funeral service for Ruth was held on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, with the Reverend Kirk Wilkie officiating.  Burial was in the Clear Lake Cemetery.   

Robert “Dick” Ballantyne Sr.

Published by admin on Fri, 01/09/2015 - 2:01am

Robert “Dick” Ballantyne Sr., 88, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Friday, Jan. 2, 2014, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 North Delaware Avenue, Mason City, with the Rev. Mark Larenz officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. 

  Memorials contributions can be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church or American Legion #0101.

J. Amelia James

Published by admin on Fri, 01/09/2015 - 2:00am

J. Amelia “Amy” MacNeil James, 90, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, at Wesley Acres, Des Moines, Iowa, where she resided. Funeral services were held on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, at Grace United Methodist Church, Des Moines.  Burial was at Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Van Meter, Iowa.  

Rex P. McChesney

Published by admin on Fri, 01/09/2015 - 1:59am

Rex Patrick McChesney, 52, of 714 9th Ave. North, Clear Lake, died Friday, Dec. 26, 2014, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa surrounded by his loving family.

Services were held on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. John Gossman officiating.  Burial was in the Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake.

Paul L. Hartwell

Published by admin on Fri, 01/09/2015 - 1:59am

Paul LaVerne Hartwell, 83, Clear Lake, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, at the Hancock Regional Health Center in Britt, Iowa.

Marlys L. Christensen

Published by admin on Fri, 01/09/2015 - 1:58am

Marlys Leona Christensen, 93, of Clear Lake, died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014, at the Oakwood Care Center, in Clear Lake. 

     A funeral service was held on Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, at the Ward- Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, in Clear Lake.  Burial was at Memorial Park Cemetery following the service. 

Rick K. Ott

Published by admin on Fri, 01/09/2015 - 1:58am

Rick Keith Ott, 63, 22753 Finch Ave., Clear Lake, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, Minn., surrounded by his loving family, due to injuries sustained from a work accident on Dec. 15, 2014.  

A memorial service was held on Saturday, Dec. 27, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating.  Following the service, there was a “Rick” style celebration at the Hub, Clear Lake.   Memorials may be given to the Rick Ott Memorial Fund.  

Community says good-bye to hometown hero

Published by admin on Fri, 01/09/2015 - 1:56am

Clear Lake Police Chief Rex McChesney was laid to rest Tuesday morning amid a huge outpouring of love from his community.

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