Youth for Christ movement comes to Clear Lake

Published by admin on Wed, 11/09/2016 - 4:45pm

The Youth for Christ movement in North Iowa will soon have an active Clear Lake chapter.

Kevin Hook has been named as Clear Lake campus life (middle and high school) director for the organization, which traces its roots to 1944 and Billy Graham.  North Iowa Youth for Christ, based in Mason City, was established in 1987 by a group of parents and church leaders concerned about local teens. Since then, NIYFC has worked with thousands of young people from communities across 10 counties in North Iowa.

Time to vote

Published by admin on Wed, 11/09/2016 - 4:37pm

Voter turnout was steady Tuesday, as residents headed to the polls in Clear Lake.  Workers at City Hall (right) said the voters seemed to be taking a little more time in the voting process this year.

Time to vote

Published by admin on Wed, 11/09/2016 - 4:37pm

Voter turnout was steady Tuesday, as residents headed to the polls in Clear Lake.  Workers at City Hall (right) said the voters seemed to be taking a little more time in the voting process this year.

Group determined to open animal sanctuary

Published by admin on Wed, 11/09/2016 - 4:36pm

A group hoping to establish an animal sanctuary in Clear Lake have experienced a set back, but are still determined to locate a forever home for cats and dogs at risk of unnecessary euthanasia here.

Judy Siems, founder and executive director of the non-profit Glady Mae Animal Sanctuary in Minnetonka, Minn., said the property she had hoped to purchase in Clear Lake for care, rehabilitation, training and end-of-life care for dogs and cats has been sold.  She is continuing to look for a site.

Group determined to open animal sanctuary

Published by admin on Wed, 11/09/2016 - 4:36pm

A group hoping to establish an animal sanctuary in Clear Lake have experienced a set back, but are still determined to locate a forever home for cats and dogs at risk of unnecessary euthanasia here.

Judy Siems, founder and executive director of the non-profit Glady Mae Animal Sanctuary in Minnetonka, Minn., said the property she had hoped to purchase in Clear Lake for care, rehabilitation, training and end-of-life care for dogs and cats has been sold.  She is continuing to look for a site.

Remember When 11-9-2016

Published by admin on Wed, 11/09/2016 - 4:22pm

(Above) CLHS school play, 1991 - Clear Lake High School performed the musical, “Annie,” in 1991.  Pictured above is Miss Hannigan, played by Kara Foehrkolb, doing her best to keep the orphans in line.  Playing the orphans are front (L-R): Jaime Copley, Jill Amundsen and Kari Petersen.  Back (L-R0: Heather Wass, Jessica Thul, Holly Walston and Kendra Prunty.

25 Years Ago

Remember When 11-9-2016

Published by admin on Wed, 11/09/2016 - 4:22pm

(Above) CLHS school play, 1991 - Clear Lake High School performed the musical, “Annie,” in 1991.  Pictured above is Miss Hannigan, played by Kara Foehrkolb, doing her best to keep the orphans in line.  Playing the orphans are front (L-R): Jaime Copley, Jill Amundsen and Kari Petersen.  Back (L-R0: Heather Wass, Jessica Thul, Holly Walston and Kendra Prunty.

25 Years Ago

Kenneth L. Moeller

Published by admin on Tue, 11/08/2016 - 9:36pm

Kenneth L. Moeller, age 68, Naperville, IL - formerly of Clear Lake, passed away Monday, November 7, 2016.  Visitation is Friday, November 11 from 4-8 pm at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville.  A celebration of Kenneth's life will take place on Saturday, November 12, 10 am at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 815 S. Washington St., Naperville.  For more information, visit www.friedrich-jones.com or call 640-355-0213.   

Kenneth L. Moeller

Published by admin on Tue, 11/08/2016 - 9:36pm

Kenneth L. Moeller, age 68, Naperville, IL - formerly of Clear Lake, passed away Monday, November 7, 2016.  Visitation is Friday, November 11 from 4-8 pm at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville.  A celebration of Kenneth's life will take place on Saturday, November 12, 10 am at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 815 S. Washington St., Naperville.  For more information, visit www.friedrich-jones.com or call 640-355-0213.   

Robert Joseph Dankbar

Published by admin on Mon, 11/07/2016 - 7:11pm

Robert Joseph Dankbar, 83, of  Clear Lake, died Friday, November 4, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa in Mason City.  A Mass of  Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Clear Lake. Burial will be in Clear Lake Cemetery, with military honors provided by the Clear Lake VFW Post 4868.Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Tuesday, November 8 at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake  A Scriptural Wake Service will begin at 5 pm and a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Rosary will follow.

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