John Overgaard

Published by admin on Wed, 06/04/2014 - 11:08pm

 John E. Overgaard, 71, of Exline, Iowa, formerly of Ventura, died Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City. As per John’s wishes he was cremated, followed by a time of sharing of memories and celebrating his life with family and friends on Sunday June 1, 2014 at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake. A private inurnment was held in Ventura Cemetery, Ventura. Family suggests memorials to Hospice of North Iowa.

Merle Peterson

Published by admin on Wed, 06/04/2014 - 11:08pm

 Merle Wayne Peterson, 72, of Hanlontown, Iowa, died Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City, surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Grace Lutheran Church in Hanlontown on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at 1 p.m., with Pastor Linda Johnson-Prestholt officiating. Visitation will be held at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, from 5 - 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Elmer Vierkant

Published by admin on Wed, 06/04/2014 - 11:08pm

 Elmer Harold Vierkant, 85, of El Cajon, Calif., died May 21, 2014. Elmer, son of Hazel and Harry B. Vierkant, loving husband of Mary Jo Vierkant, passed away at Lakeview Hospice Home in La Mesa, Calif., after a courageous fight with cancer.
He was born in Osage and raised in the Mason City and Rockwell, Iowa, area. He was the eighth of nine children. Elmer joined the 

Gerald F. Carney

Published by admin on Wed, 06/04/2014 - 11:07pm

 Gerald Francis Carney, age 95, of New Hampton, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014 surrounded by his family. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, June 2, 2014 at Holy Family Church, New Hampton, with Rev. Mark Osterhaus 

Gerald F. Carney

Published by admin on Wed, 06/04/2014 - 11:07pm

 Gerald Francis Carney, age 95, of New Hampton, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014 surrounded by his family. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, June 2, 2014 at Holy Family Church, New Hampton, with Rev. Mark Osterhaus 

Veterans propose memorial at Sea Wall

Published by admin on Wed, 06/04/2014 - 11:05pm

 Clear Lake City Council members indicated unanimous consensus Monday night for a plan to construct a veterans memorial at the Sea Wall, located across from the City Park Bandshell.

 

Did you notice?

Published by admin on Wed, 06/04/2014 - 11:03pm

City officials said they are surprised more people haven’t commented (or noticed?) the installation of a new type of light fixture on Main Avenue. The city is 

Demolition makes way for $537,000 building at Lions Field

Published by admin on Wed, 06/04/2014 - 11:03pm

 Buildings have begun coming down at Lions Field in preparation for new team rooms, restrooms and concession stand.

The Clear Lake School Board approved a $24,865 contract with Navratil 

Planting time

Published by admin on Wed, 06/04/2014 - 11:02pm

Employees of Clear Lake Bank & Trust, along with family members, were busy helping Gene and Bobbi Madson plant flowers at the Main Avenue and 8th Street park as a colorful welcome to summertime guests.  Again this year, Bobby 

City Council approves sale of property to Opportunity Village

Published by admin on Wed, 06/04/2014 - 11:01pm

 The Clear Lake City Council approved the sale of city owned residential property Monday night to Opportunity Village.
 Opportunity Village will pay $40,000 for the lot at 1115 and the north half of 1119 S. 3rd St. The Village intends to build a single-story home on the 85 x 130-foot parcel. Four clients will reside in the single story home.

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