New staff at Clear Lake Schools

Staff at Clear Lake Schools kicked off their school year Wednesday, Aug. 13. During a break from professional development time, new members of the staff posed for this photo. Pictured are: (front L-R) Judy Siesseger, para 

Air Choice One chosen to serve MC Airport

 Monday, the Department of Transportation awarded a two-year EAS contract to St. Louis based airline, Air Choice One.
Air Choice One is set to begin service out of the Mason City Municipal Airport in early November 2014. The area’s new air carrier is also introducing a new hub to the citizens of Mason City – Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Chicago O’Hare is the second largest international airport in the United States.

Police: Theives are looking for openings

 Clear Lake police are encouraging residents to keep all doors locked and remove keys from vehicles in the wake of a rash of burglaries and thefts in the past week
A total of 18 burglaries and thefts have been reported to the Clear Lake Police Department between Aug. 9 and 18, according to Christina Yates, civilian support 

Area bikers participate in Canton Cycling Classic

Three area bike enthusiasts participated in the Canton Cycling Classic bike races held Aug. 9 and 10 in Canton, S.D. The event was part of the Midwest Flyover Series.

Oak Hills hold Junior Open Golf Tournament

 Oak Hills Golf Course, Clear Lake, held a Junior Open Golf Tournament on Tuesday, Aug. 12. Thirty young golfers participated in the nine hole event.
 Results of the tournament are as follows:

Gary Garlinghouse

 Gary Lee Garlinghouse, 58, Mason City, Iowa, went to be with our heavenly father on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014 at the Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa, Mason City.
A Memorial Service was held on, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014 at the Open Bible Church, 609 S. 8th St., Clear Lake, with Rev. Will Hunsaker officiating. Military Honors 

Sailing to success

By Michelle Watson

Dane Waldron wins PGA Junior Tour Championship for third straight year

Dane Waldron, an upcoming senior at Clear Lake High School, defended his PGA Junior Tour Championship for the third straight year at Copper Creek Golf Course, in Pleasant Hill, Iowa, Aug. 6 and 7.

Lions back in action

The sound of whistles were once again heard in Clear Lake, as the volleyball and football teams held

Allen K. Peterson

Allen K. Peterson, 93, of Ventura, died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
 Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 11, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, in Ventura, with Pastor Scott Kozisek officiating.   Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery, in Mason City.

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