West Des Moines man jailed for damage to Clear Lake home

Published by admin on Wed, 08/31/2016 - 4:32pm

An arrest has been made in the case of extensive damage caused to a Clear Lake home.

Christopher Larson, 31, of West Des Moines, Iowa was arrested on warrant in Polk County and brought to the Cerro Gordo County Jail on charges of first-degree criminal mischief.  His bond is set at $10,000.

Larson allegedly cut electrical cords, furniture and car tires at 705 South Shore Drive around midnight on April 28, causing nearly $28,000 worth of damage.

Early deadlines in effect for next edition

Published by admin on Wed, 08/31/2016 - 4:30pm

Early deadlines are in effect for the next issue of the Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter due to the Labor Day holiday.  The Mirror-Reporter office will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, in observance of the holiday.  All news and advertising is due by Friday, Sept. 2, for the Sept. 7 edition.

Early deadlines in effect for next edition

Published by admin on Wed, 08/31/2016 - 4:30pm

Early deadlines are in effect for the next issue of the Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter due to the Labor Day holiday.  The Mirror-Reporter office will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, in observance of the holiday.  All news and advertising is due by Friday, Sept. 2, for the Sept. 7 edition.

REMEMBER WHEN 8-31-2016

Published by admin on Wed, 08/31/2016 - 4:29pm

(Above) Enjoying lake activities, circa 1940 - Lake Shore Hotel patrons enjoyng observing lake activities circa 1940.  This photo and more are featured in the Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter’s “Remember When - Around the Lake.” The new pictorial history book is a 78-page, hard-cover coffee table book that is now available at the Clear Lake Reporter.  This book is the first in a series of pictorial history books planned for publication.

REMEMBER WHEN 8-31-2016

Published by admin on Wed, 08/31/2016 - 4:29pm

(Above) Enjoying lake activities, circa 1940 - Lake Shore Hotel patrons enjoyng observing lake activities circa 1940.  This photo and more are featured in the Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter’s “Remember When - Around the Lake.” The new pictorial history book is a 78-page, hard-cover coffee table book that is now available at the Clear Lake Reporter.  This book is the first in a series of pictorial history books planned for publication.

Sumae Herker

Published by admin on Wed, 08/31/2016 - 4:17pm

Sumae Herker, 68, of Clear Lake, died Monday, Aug. 22, 2016 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.

Private graveside services were held in the Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake, with Chaplin Ed Bard of Hospice of North Iowa officiating.

Sumae was born Sept. 6, 1947, in Kagoshima, Japan, the daughter of Jucuch and Kuni Takeyama.

Sumae Herker

Published by admin on Wed, 08/31/2016 - 4:17pm

Sumae Herker, 68, of Clear Lake, died Monday, Aug. 22, 2016 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.

Private graveside services were held in the Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake, with Chaplin Ed Bard of Hospice of North Iowa officiating.

Sumae was born Sept. 6, 1947, in Kagoshima, Japan, the daughter of Jucuch and Kuni Takeyama.

Robert A. Hewitt

Published by admin on Wed, 08/31/2016 - 4:13pm

Robert (Bob) A. Hewitt, 70, of Maple Grove, Minn. died peacefully on Aug. 23, 2016, surrounded by family.

A memorial service was held Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, at Lord of Life Church, 7401 County Road 101, Maple Grove.

Bob graduated from Clear Lake Iowa High School in 1964 and from Drake University in 1968. He married Bonnie Jean Holt in 1969 and soon after left to serve for the U.S. Army in Vietnam.  He was employed 23 years by Allina Hospital and Clinics.

He will be remembered for his sense of humor and contagious smile.

Robert A. Hewitt

Published by admin on Wed, 08/31/2016 - 4:13pm

Robert (Bob) A. Hewitt, 70, of Maple Grove, Minn. died peacefully on Aug. 23, 2016, surrounded by family.

A memorial service was held Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, at Lord of Life Church, 7401 County Road 101, Maple Grove.

Bob graduated from Clear Lake Iowa High School in 1964 and from Drake University in 1968. He married Bonnie Jean Holt in 1969 and soon after left to serve for the U.S. Army in Vietnam.  He was employed 23 years by Allina Hospital and Clinics.

He will be remembered for his sense of humor and contagious smile.

Gary G. Anderson

Published by admin on Wed, 08/31/2016 - 4:12pm

Gary Grant Anderson, 72, of Fertile, Iowa, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, with Pastor Dennis Ganz officiating and military honors provided by Clear Lake VFW Post 4868.  Per Gary’s wishes, his body will be cremated following the service.

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