Positive changes at Opportunity Village

Published by admin on Tue, 11/03/2015 - 10:30pm

(Pictured Above L-R) Patricia Biggs, Katie Peck (seated in back), Kristi Gruetzmacher and Charlotte Biggs are roommates in a new home on Logan Avenue in Clear Lake.  In the background are two staff members who assist the residents, as needed.-Reporter photo.

Residents enjoy independence in new housing opportunities

“Who’s the boss of you?” Julie Tofte playfully asked Patricia Biggs.

“I’m the boss of me,” Patricia replied with a smile.

Watershed Management Authority proposal introduced at City Council meeting

Published by admin on Tue, 11/03/2015 - 10:27pm

At its Monday night meeting, the Clear Lake City Council was briefed by Deb Tesar, representing the Association for the Preservation of Clear Lake (APCL), about the idea of a new “Watershed Management Authority.”  The idea would continue the efforts started by the APCL and the CLEAR Project, which was formed in 1995.  Since that time, millions of dollars have been spent on various lake restoration projects, including $12 million on dredging alone.

Watershed Management Authority proposal introduced at City Council meeting

Published by admin on Tue, 11/03/2015 - 10:27pm

At its Monday night meeting, the Clear Lake City Council was briefed by Deb Tesar, representing the Association for the Preservation of Clear Lake (APCL), about the idea of a new “Watershed Management Authority.”  The idea would continue the efforts started by the APCL and the CLEAR Project, which was formed in 1995.  Since that time, millions of dollars have been spent on various lake restoration projects, including $12 million on dredging alone.

Bid awarded in GHV expansion and remodeling project

Published by admin on Tue, 11/03/2015 - 10:25pm

The Garner-Hayfield-Ventura School Board has awarded the bid for an expansion and remodeling project at its high school building to Larson Contracting, of Lake Mills, Iowa.

Larson submitted the lowest of five bids for the work.  Its base bid was $6,211,500.  With alternatives included by the Board, the Larson bid was about $6.48 million.

Bid awarded in GHV expansion and remodeling project

Published by admin on Tue, 11/03/2015 - 10:25pm

The Garner-Hayfield-Ventura School Board has awarded the bid for an expansion and remodeling project at its high school building to Larson Contracting, of Lake Mills, Iowa.

Larson submitted the lowest of five bids for the work.  Its base bid was $6,211,500.  With alternatives included by the Board, the Larson bid was about $6.48 million.

Remember When 11-4-2015

Published by admin on Tue, 11/03/2015 - 10:20pm

(Above) Ventura High School play, 1990 - The Ventura High School Drama Department staged “Once Upon a Mattress” in 1990.  The Saturday performance was a dinner theater.  “Once Upon a Mattress” featured Prince Dauntless (left) played by Troy Meier, Princess Winifred the Woebegon (center) played by Shannon Quinn, and Jester, Jennifer Shaffer.  This was Ventura’s first musical.  A cast of 30 was under the v

Remember When 11-4-2015

Published by admin on Tue, 11/03/2015 - 10:20pm

(Above) Ventura High School play, 1990 - The Ventura High School Drama Department staged “Once Upon a Mattress” in 1990.  The Saturday performance was a dinner theater.  “Once Upon a Mattress” featured Prince Dauntless (left) played by Troy Meier, Princess Winifred the Woebegon (center) played by Shannon Quinn, and Jester, Jennifer Shaffer.  This was Ventura’s first musical.  A cast of 30 was under the v

Sharen Roenfanz

Published by admin on Tue, 11/03/2015 - 10:16pm

Sharen Ann Roenfanz, 66, of Clear Lake, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at her home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Ventura, with Pastor Jesse Burns officiating.  Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Family suggests memorial contributions to the Sharen Roenfanz Memorial Fund.

Sharen Roenfanz

Published by admin on Tue, 11/03/2015 - 10:16pm

Sharen Ann Roenfanz, 66, of Clear Lake, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at her home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Ventura, with Pastor Jesse Burns officiating.  Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Family suggests memorial contributions to the Sharen Roenfanz Memorial Fund.

Russell Schurtz

Published by admin on Tue, 11/03/2015 - 10:15pm

Russell E. Schurtz passed peacefully into history on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, in Aiken, S.C.  A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 7, at St John’s Episcopal Church, 120 1st Street NE, Mason City, Iowa.  A celebration of life will follow from 5-7 p.m. at the MacNider Museum, in Mason City.

Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

12 N. 4th St.
Clear Lake, IA 50428
Telephone: +1 (641) 357-2131

Mid-America Publishing

This newspaper is part of the Mid-America Publishing Family. Please visit www.midampublishing.com for more information.