Vehicle, foot chase result in arrest

Published by admin on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 12:16am

 

A pair of Mason City residents were arrested after a short vehicle and foot pursuit in Clear Lake Tuesday, Jan. 1.

According to a report from the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Department, an incident started at the intersection of Interstate 35 and  4th Avenue South in Clear Lake just before midnight.  It started when a deputy attempted to stop Michael Bush, 34, for driving while under suspension.  They attempted to pull 

Council sets public hearings for re-zoning, re-financing

Published by admin on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 12:14am

 

The Clear Lake City Council met Monday to set a pair of public hearing dates.

On Jan. 21 the Council invites public input to a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission that the North 35th Street area known as “Green Acres” be re-zoned from light industrial to medium density single family residential. The Council will also consider entering into a loan agreement, in a principal amount not to exceed $1.26 million to refund three outstanding City general obligation bond issues. 

John Bledsoe

Published by admin on Thu, 01/03/2013 - 1:00am

 

John Junior Bledsoe, 84, of 523 10th Ave. N, Clear Lake, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012 at home. 

Due to his wishes he will be cremated and a memorial graveside service will be held at a later time in the Clear Lake Cemetery.  Family suggest memorials to John Junior Bledsoe Memorial Fund in care of his daughter Donna Prescott, 46117 212th Ave., Lake Mills, IA 50450

John was born Oct. 10, 1928 in Hartville, Mo., the son of John Adison and Pearl Gean (Nichols) Bledsoe.

Mildred Anderson

Published by admin on Thu, 01/03/2013 - 1:00am

 

Mildred Merlea Anderson, 99 years, was born in Algona, Iowa, Jan. 13, 1913 and passed away surrounded by family at her winter home in Bradenton, Fla., on Dec. 25, 2012.  She was 19 days short of her 100th birthday.

  She was a longtime resident of Clear Lake, Iowa, and recently had been living with her daughter and family in Urbandale, Iowa, spending summers in Clear Lake at her cottage on Grandview Point.

Marilyn McKenna

Published by admin on Thu, 01/03/2013 - 1:00am

 

Marilyn M. McKenna, age 72, of Clear Lake, most recently of Belmond, Iowa, and formerly of Garner and Livermore, Iowa, a longtime employee of Metal Craft, Mason City, Iowa, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

    Mass of Christian Burial was at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Belmond, with Father Nils Hernandez and Deacon Jerry Temeyer officiating.  Burial was in Livermore.   Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, was in charge of arrangements.

Clifford Stephenson

Published by admin on Thu, 01/03/2013 - 12:59am

 

Clifford Wayne Stephenson, 82, 15 Timberlane Drive, Clear Lake, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.

Clifford, son of William and Lora (Ridout) Stephenson was born July 15, 1930 in Winterset, Iowa. He graduated from Winterset High School in 1948 and continued his education at Drake University in Des Moines majoring in music. Cliff enlisted in the Air Force in 1951 and was honorably discharged in 1955. Cliff was united in marriage to Norma Jean Myhr, and to this union three children were born, 

Lonnie Bosch

Published by admin on Thu, 01/03/2013 - 12:59am

 

Lonnie L. Bosch, 56, of Rockwell, Iowa, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services were held on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Rockwell, with the Rev. Rhea Evanson officiating.  Interment was at the Rockwell Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to the Lonnie Bosch Memorial Fund in care of the family.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.  

Big changes coming for school conferences

Published by admin on Thu, 01/03/2013 - 12:39am

 

School conferences are becoming a numbers game.

On the heels of an announcement that Bishop Garrigan intends to leave the North Central Conference (NCC) and join the North Iowa Conference (NIC), Eagle Grove and Clarion-Goldfield are also considering a change which could spell the end of the 88-year-old NCC.

“Everyone is just trying to figure out what is going on and what will make the most sense,” said Dale Ludwig, activities director for Clear Lake Schools.

Oldies but goodies win Alumni Tournament

Published by admin on Thu, 01/03/2013 - 12:38am

 

The 1995-99 team defeated the two-year reigning champion team in the Clear Lake Alumni Basketball Tournament Saturday, Dec. 22 to claim bragging rights.  The team beat the 2005-06 team in the finals to claim the championship.  The 2005-06 team has won the tournament the last two years.  Nine teams and 70 

Boat ramp damaged

Published by admin on Thu, 01/03/2013 - 12:34am

 

City crews worked to relieve pressure from the ice at the end of the Main Avenue boat ramp Thursday after ice caused a heave in the concrete ramp.  

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