Airplane makes emergency landing at MC Airport

Published by admin on Wed, 07/06/2016 - 9:33pm

An American Airlines flight made an emergency landing at the Mason City Municipal Airport around 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 5.

The Clear Lake and Ventura Fire Departments were among those who responded on the report of smoke in the cockpit of an American Eagle jet. The Embraer ERJ-145 twin-jet had taken off from the Joe Foss Field Airport in Sioux Falls, S.D., at 12:30 p.m. and was en route to the Chicago O’Hare International Airport, according to a flight tracking website.

All-Iowa X-Boat Regatta comes to Clear Lake

Published by admin on Wed, 07/06/2016 - 9:28pm

Young sailors recently had a chance to learn from one of the best, then test their skills in races, as Clear Lake hosted an All-Iowa X Boat Regatta Monday and Tuesday, June 27-28.

Thirty-four youngsters, ages 16-years and younger, took part in the event based at the Clear Lake Yacht Club.

All-Iowa X-Boat Regatta comes to Clear Lake

Published by admin on Wed, 07/06/2016 - 9:28pm

Young sailors recently had a chance to learn from one of the best, then test their skills in races, as Clear Lake hosted an All-Iowa X Boat Regatta Monday and Tuesday, June 27-28.

Thirty-four youngsters, ages 16-years and younger, took part in the event based at the Clear Lake Yacht Club.

Alpha Gronfer Okerlund

Published by admin on Thu, 06/30/2016 - 1:47pm

Alpha Gronfor Okerlund, 99, of the Willow retirement center in Mason City, passed away on Tues., June 28, 2016, at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.  A funeral service will be 10:30 am Friday, July 1, 2016, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Frost, Minn.  Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Thursday, June 30 at Ward-Van Slyke Chapel in Clear Lake.

Alpha Gronfer Okerlund

Published by admin on Thu, 06/30/2016 - 1:47pm

Alpha Gronfor Okerlund, 99, of the Willow retirement center in Mason City, passed away on Tues., June 28, 2016, at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.  A funeral service will be 10:30 am Friday, July 1, 2016, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Frost, Minn.  Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Thursday, June 30 at Ward-Van Slyke Chapel in Clear Lake.

Rain Garden rehab

Published by admin on Tue, 06/28/2016 - 9:01pm

(Above) A rain garden designed to help protect the water quality of Clear Lake got some much needed attention last week, as new CLEAR Project Coordinator Jim Sholly mobilized volunteers for action.  The group started removing uninvited weeds in the rain garden near City beach and the Clear Lake Yacht Club in an effort to improve the aesthetics of the site.

Remember When 6-29-2016

Published by admin on Tue, 06/28/2016 - 8:45pm

(Above) 1991 4th of July celebration - The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce combined soaring patriotic feelings and a marketing effort to make the 1991 Fourth of July celebration a record-breaker.  Totals showed that the carnival and parade set records for attendance and revenues.  Police Chief Dan Jackson estimated the crowd along the parade route as 35,000 to 40,000 people.  There were 180 units in the parade.

Remember When 6-29-2016

Published by admin on Tue, 06/28/2016 - 8:45pm

(Above) 1991 4th of July celebration - The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce combined soaring patriotic feelings and a marketing effort to make the 1991 Fourth of July celebration a record-breaker.  Totals showed that the carnival and parade set records for attendance and revenues.  Police Chief Dan Jackson estimated the crowd along the parade route as 35,000 to 40,000 people.  There were 180 units in the parade.

Lions slip to number two in rankings

Published by admin on Tue, 06/28/2016 - 8:44pm

(Above) Clear Lake’s Brad Burns makes a play at first base during the Iowa Falls-Alden.  The Cadets made the Lions work for the 4-2 victory.  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

The Clear Lake boys slipped to number two in the Class 2A rankings this week. The Lions improved their record to 17-4 with six wins and one loss in a week destined to get them ready for post-season play starting on July 12.

Lions slip to number two in rankings

Published by admin on Tue, 06/28/2016 - 8:44pm

(Above) Clear Lake’s Brad Burns makes a play at first base during the Iowa Falls-Alden.  The Cadets made the Lions work for the 4-2 victory.  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

The Clear Lake boys slipped to number two in the Class 2A rankings this week. The Lions improved their record to 17-4 with six wins and one loss in a week destined to get them ready for post-season play starting on July 12.

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