Richard McGowan

Published by admin on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 10:10pm

    Richard G. McGowan, 65, resident of Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake, died Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
    In keeping with Richard’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Eileen Stumme

Published by admin on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 10:10pm

    Eileen Stumme, 72, of Tripoli, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2012, at Cedar Valley Hospice in Waterloo, Iowa from complications of cancer.
     Funeral services were held on Monday, April 9, 2012 at St. Paul Lutheran Congregation, Siegel in Tripoli, with Pastor Larry Feldt officiating. Burial followed in the Washington Chapel Cemetery in rural Cedar Falls.

Carolyn Mahaffey

Published by admin on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 10:09pm

    Carolyn Glee House Mahaffey, 73, 109 N. 16th St., Clear Lake, IA, died Tuesday, April 3, 2012 of injuries sustained in a vehicle/pedestrian accident.  A Celebration of Life Service was held Monday, April 9, at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, with Rev. Dean Hess officiating.    According to her wishes, her body has been cremated.  A private

Two-year agreement reached for CL teachers

Published by admin on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 10:07pm

Re-design of salary schedule results 4.4% package increase

    The Clear Lake Board of Education approved a tentative agreement with the Clear Lake Education Association for a master working agreement for the 2012-2014 school years Monday night.  The CLEA membership had approved the agreement, which provides a 4.41 total package increase, prior to the board action.
    The contract was reached after a redesign of the salary schedule aimed at attracting quality new teachers and recognizing those who pursue National Board Certification.

CLHS Principal Mathis resigns

Published by admin on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 9:57pm

Accepts superintendent position at Eldora-New Providence

Great Lakes starts service to MC Airport today

Published by admin on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 9:55pm

    Great Lakes Airlines begins service at the Mason City Municipal Airport today (Wednesday, April 11) replacing Delta Airlines which is discontinuing service to Mason City.
    According to Airport Manager Pam Osgood, the Mason City Airport Commission approved a lease agreement with Great Lakes Airlines Monday.  The two-year lease has

Opportunity Village sets goal for 43rd annual Walk

Published by admin on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 9:55pm

    Mission:  Possible!  Are you up for the challenge?
    Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join the 43rd Annual Benefit Walk to raise money for Opportunity Village and the people with disabilities who depend on it.  Then walk one, three, or 10 miles on Sunday, May 6, in Clear Lake or Fort Dodge.

Downtown truck-pedestrian accident results in fatality

Published by admin on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 9:54pm

    A Clear Lake woman struck by a vehicle in downtown Clear Lake Tuesday morning, April 3, died as a result of her injuries that evening.
    Carolyn Mahaffey, 73, was struck by a truck at the intersection of Main Avenue and 4th Street shortly before 9:30 a.m.  According to a police report, Mahaffey suffered

Jeffrey Molencamp

Published by admin on Wed, 04/04/2012 - 10:31pm

    Jeffrey D. Molencamp, 51, of Garner, Iowa, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
     Memorial services were held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 31 at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner with Rev. Brian Lund officiating.  Inurnment was at Peace Reformed Cemetery south of Garner.  Cataldo Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Jacqueline Paulson

Published by admin on Wed, 04/04/2012 - 10:31pm

    Jacqueline “Jacque” R. Paulson, 73, of Clear Lake, died Friday March 30, 2012 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.
    A celebration of her life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at the Clear Lake Church of Christ, 2010 14th Ave. N., Clear Lake, with Rev. Curtis McGinnis officiating.  Interment will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery.  Visitation will be held one hour before the service on Wednesday at the church.  Family suggests memorials to

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