Residents reminded to keep sidewalks clear

Published by admin on Fri, 01/09/2015 - 2:10am

Clear Lake residents are reminded that it is a City ordinance to remove snow from sidewalks within 48 hours following a snowfall.  Snow placed on sidewalks by City plows where the sidewalk meets the street is the responsibility of the property owner to remove.

Police Department hiring

Published by admin on Fri, 01/09/2015 - 2:09am

Police Lieutenant Paul Chizek  reported to the Council that the department has begun advertising to hire another police officer.  The deadline for applications is Jan. 25.  

He noted the city has an April 20 slot reserved at the State Academy in the event the person chosen for the position is not already a certified officer. 

Equipment purchase OK’d

Published by admin on Fri, 01/09/2015 - 2:09am

The Council approved the purchase of a new front-end loader-mounted rotary snowblower for its Public Works Deparment.  Road Use Tax revenues will fund the $160,000 purchase.  

Public Works Director Joe Weigel told the Council the city’s newest front-end loader-mounted snow blower was purchased in 2001 and has approximately 527 hours on it. 

Property valuations are up

Published by admin on Fri, 01/09/2015 - 2:08am

In other business Monday, City Administrator Scott Flory said he has received notification that city property valuations are up 4.5 percent.  That will translate to roughly $19 million for the city’s budget.  The number is consistent with trends in recent years.

The valuations will form the basis for the city’s 2016 fiscal year budget.

Flory also said City Hall renovations are nearing completion and should be completed this month.  An open house will be scheduled at a later date to showcase the project.

Rudy Nutz

Published by admin on Fri, 01/09/2015 - 2:02am

    Rudy Nutz, age 88, most recently of Ventura, formerly of Klemme, Iowa, died, Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, at his home in Ventura. 

Funeral services were held on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, at the Klemme United Methodist Church, Klemme.  Burial was in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme. Memorials are suggested to the Opportunity Village, in Clear Lake, in care of Rudy Nutz.  The family also suggests those wishing to express their sympathies through a floral offering to consider sending a plant.  

Ruth A. Tice

Published by admin on Fri, 01/09/2015 - 2:01am

Ruth Alice Tice, 94, Clear Lake, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, at Cedar Health in Charles City, Iowa.

A funeral service for Ruth was held on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, with the Reverend Kirk Wilkie officiating.  Burial was in the Clear Lake Cemetery.   

Robert “Dick” Ballantyne Sr.

Published by admin on Fri, 01/09/2015 - 2:01am

Robert “Dick” Ballantyne Sr., 88, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Friday, Jan. 2, 2014, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 North Delaware Avenue, Mason City, with the Rev. Mark Larenz officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. 

  Memorials contributions can be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church or American Legion #0101.

J. Amelia James

Published by admin on Fri, 01/09/2015 - 2:00am

J. Amelia “Amy” MacNeil James, 90, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, at Wesley Acres, Des Moines, Iowa, where she resided. Funeral services were held on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, at Grace United Methodist Church, Des Moines.  Burial was at Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Van Meter, Iowa.  

Paul L. Hartwell

Published by admin on Fri, 01/09/2015 - 1:59am

Paul LaVerne Hartwell, 83, Clear Lake, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, at the Hancock Regional Health Center in Britt, Iowa.

Rex P. McChesney

Published by admin on Fri, 01/09/2015 - 1:59am

Rex Patrick McChesney, 52, of 714 9th Ave. North, Clear Lake, died Friday, Dec. 26, 2014, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa surrounded by his loving family.

Services were held on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. John Gossman officiating.  Burial was in the Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake.

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