Heather S. Schoonover

Heather Suzanne Schoonover, of Marion, Iowa, was born to Greg and Kristy Schoonover on Oct. 23, 1991, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  She celebrated her “Golden Birthday” (23 on the 23rd) in October 2014. On Feb. 5, 2015, Heather heeded God’s calling and made the journey home.

Diane L. Buehler

Diane L. Buehler, 62, of Clear Lake, passed away Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at Muse Norris Hospice, Mason City,  Iowa, surrounded by her family.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, at First United Methodist Church, 404 Maple Street, Thornton, Iowa, with the Rev. Crystal Oberheu officiating.  Cremation has taken place.

Diane Lynn Buehler was born July 25, 1952, at Mason City, a daughter of Marius and Mavis (Johnson) Floy.  She was united in marriage to Brian J. Buehler on Oct. 5, 1989, at Las Vegas, Nev.

Franc D. Beach

Franc D. Beach, 76, of Clear Lake, died Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa. 

A celebration of his life service will be held at a later time.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.

Rev. William R. Dilsaver

The Reverend William Richard “Wil” Dilsaver, 83, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, at the Zearing Health Care Center.

Funeral services for William Dilsaver were on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015 at the Central Christian Church, Waterloo, Iowa.  Burial was at the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the family c/o his wife: Barb Dilsaver, 19513 County Highway D-15, Iowa Falls, Iowa 50126.

Dr. Robert C. Landau

Dr. Robert C. Landau, 77, of Waterloo, Iowa, died Friday, Feb. 13, at Friendship Village Health Center.

Services were held on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Central Christian Church with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.   

Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice or Central Christian Music Department.  Condolences may be left at www.hagartywaychoffgrarup.com.

Hattie J. Butenhoff

Hattie Johanna Butenhoff, 93, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held this summer in Clear Lake.  Memorials can be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 2nd St. SE, Mason City, IA 50401. Cards can be directed to Hattie Butenhoff, 925 N. Washington Ave., Mason City, IA 50401.

Council sets budget hearing for March 2

The Clear Lake City Council will hold a public hearing on its proposed 2016 fiscal year budget at its March 2 meeting set to begin at 6:30 p.m.

Clear Lake vet was part of battle history

by Marianne Morf

A Clear Lake man who played an important part in military history is raising awareness of the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima this week.

CL man sentenced to 55 years for crime spree

A Clear Lake man was sentenced to 55 years in prison after a conviction of arson, drug possession and thefts from automatic teller machines in Clear Lake.

Michael Dean Wilson, 25, pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree burglary as a habitual offender, one count of second-degree arson,

 one count of second-degree criminal mischief as a habitual offender, and one count of third offense possession of methamphetamine as a habitual offender. 

Lions claim NCC title; fall in District opener

It was a week of highs and lows for the Clear Lake boys basketball team.  The Lions captured their second straight North Central Conference title on the road Friday, but had their season ended Monday night at the hands of Lake Mills in the District Tournament opener.

CL 56, Webster City 54

The Lions had to earn their NCC title the hard way-- on the road.  They began by defeating Webster City (11-8, 7-6) Tuesday night, 56-54.  

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