Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

The Ventura City Council has approved a dredging project for the Venetian Village Canal, located on the lake’s north shore.

At its Monday, April 25 meeting the Council heard from consulting engineer Jason Petersburg, of Veenstra & Kimm, as well as members of the Venetian Village Canal Association.

Charles B. Crane, 59, of Clear Lake, died Thursday, May 5, 2016, at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.  Per Charle's wishes, his body has been cremated and services are pending.

Steven Keith Ashland, 65, of Clear lake, died Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City.  Per Steven's wishes, his body has been cremated and an inurnment will be in Clear Lake Cemetery.  Family suggests memorial contributions to Trees Forever or Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation.

The rain and wind didn’t dampen the spirits of about 200 walkers and runners participating in the first Parkinson’s Awareness Event held Saturday at Clear Lake City Park.  Clear Lake teacher Geri Berding, who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s organized the event with the help of many volunteers.  Berding kicked off the run/walk by leading the way with her brother, Chris Terri, mother Dora Lee and father, Dr.