Betty J. Hedges

Betty Jean Hedges, 85, of Mason City, Iowa, formerly of Clear Lake, died Saturday, April 16, 2016, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Services are pending at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake.

Betty J. Hedges

Betty Jean Hedges, 85, of Mason City, Iowa, formerly of Clear Lake, died Saturday, April 16, 2016, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Services are pending at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake.

Robert G. Satter

Robert Gunn Satter, born Jan. 2, 1947, passed away peacefully April 13.  His struggle with cancer didn’t hamper his zest for life.

Bob grew up in Clear Lake, was an Eagle Scout and a lifeguard at City Beach. He loved the water and spent summers sailing and was a true laker! Bob graduated as a landscape architect from Iowa State University and used his love for the environment and skill in design to improve and create many projects.

John E. Guhl

John Edward Guhl, 77, of Clear Lake, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.

A celebration of John’s life was held on Friday, April 15, 2016, at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Steve Bang officiating.  Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

John E. Guhl

John Edward Guhl, 77, of Clear Lake, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.

A celebration of John’s life was held on Friday, April 15, 2016, at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Steve Bang officiating.  Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Robert G. Satter

Robert Gunn Satter, born Jan. 2, 1947, passed away peacefully April 13.  His struggle with cancer didn’t hamper his zest for life.

Bob grew up in Clear Lake, was an Eagle Scout and a lifeguard at City Beach. He loved the water and spent summers sailing and was a true laker! Bob graduated as a landscape architect from Iowa State University and used his love for the environment and skill in design to improve and create many projects.

Karmen K. McPherran

Karmen Kay McPherren (Mathews), 62, of Clear Lake, died Saturday, April 16, 2016, at the Oakwood Care Center.

A closed service will be held near Thornton, Iowa on Saturday, April 23.  A celebration of life gathering will follow from 5-8 p.m., in the Veranda Room, at the Best Western, in Clear Lake.  All that knew and loved Karmen are encouraged to attend.

New owners plan to continue legacy of the Lake Theater

by Marianne Morf

Aaron Donaldson remembers visiting his aunt in Clear Lake each summer and doing three things: Going to eat at The Ritz, getting a treat at the Bakery, and going to a movie at the Lake Theater.

Two of those options aren’t possible anymore— Donaldson is determined the third will remain.

New owners plan to continue legacy of the Lake Theater

by Marianne Morf

Aaron Donaldson remembers visiting his aunt in Clear Lake each summer and doing three things: Going to eat at The Ritz, getting a treat at the Bakery, and going to a movie at the Lake Theater.

Two of those options aren’t possible anymore— Donaldson is determined the third will remain.

Council tables decision on Main Street sidewalks

Personalized bricks could be impacted by design choice

The Clear Lake City Council tabled a decision Monday night about the look and materials for new sidewalks on Main Avenue downtown.  Four of the five Council members said they needed more information about what might become of personalized brick pavers which were purchased through the Chamber of Commerce if they chose not to re-use the pavers in the new design.

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