Dane Waldron wins PGA Junior Tour Championship for third straight year

Published by admin on Thu, 08/14/2014 - 2:01am

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

Published by admin on Thu, 08/14/2014 - 2:00am

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

Allen K. Peterson

Published by admin on Thu, 08/14/2014 - 1:58am

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.

Melvin Weisbrod

Published by admin on Thu, 08/14/2014 - 1:58am

A funeral service for Melvin Weisbrod, of Ringsted, Iowa passed away Aug. 6, 2014, at the age of 94, at Valley Vue Nursing Home. He was a kind and gentle person.
 A funeral service was held on Aug. 11, 2014, at United Lutheran Church, in Ringsted. Burial followed at South Walnut Cemetery, Graettinger, Iowa. Arrangements were by Henry-Olson Funeral Home with Pastor Lauri Boysen officiating.

Kenneth F. Nelson

Published by admin on Thu, 08/14/2014 - 1:58am

Kenneth F. Nelson, 64, of Clear Lake, died Aug. 5, 2014, at Muse Norris Inpatient Unit, Hospice of North Iowa.
 Kenny was born on Aug. 22, 1949, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to proud parents, Lawrence and Anna Nelson. He was a fun loving father who enjoyed fishing, cruising around the lake, riding motorcycles and spending time with his dog, Buster.

Ralph D. Ott Jr.

Published by admin on Thu, 08/14/2014 - 1:57am

Ralph Daniel Ott Jr., 83, of Excelsior, Minn., formerly of Clear Lake, followed his son, Daniel, in death on Aug. 2, 2014. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, at 2 p.m., at Excelsior Covenant Church, 19955 Excelsior Blvd., Excelsior. Burial will be in Clear Lake at a date yet to be determined.
 In lieu of flowers send memorials to the SIDS Foundation or a favorite charity of the giver’s choice.

Richard Van Slyke

Published by admin on Thu, 08/14/2014 - 1:57am

Richard “Jeff” Van Slyke, 64, of Forest City, Iowa died Aug. 4, 2014, at his home due to natural causes. A gathering of family and friends was held Friday, Aug. 8, 2014, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Chapel, 505 North Clark St., Forest City, with a time for sharing memories. Cremation has taken place and Inurnment will be at a later date.

Daniel K. Ott

Published by admin on Thu, 08/14/2014 - 1:56am

Daniel Kimball Ott, 50, of Batavia, Ill., formerly of Excelsior, Minn., passed away suddenly on July 23, 2014. A celebration of Dan’s life will be held on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Bayview Event Center, 687 Excelsior Blvd., Excelsior. Burial will be in Clear Lake at a date yet to be determined.

Ventura Council votes to dedicate park to Mayor Bob

Published by admin on Thu, 08/14/2014 - 1:54am

 Ventura’s only city park will will be dedicated to the man who has devoted much of his life to the community’s betterment.

IGNITE Clear Lake campaign receives matching grant

Published by admin on Thu, 08/14/2014 - 1:39am

 The IGNITE Clear Lake Fireworks Endowment Campaign has received a $75,000 matching grant from John and Janis Ruan, of the Ruan Foundation. This will help the campaign close out its $150,000 remaining amount of funds needed to successfully end the campaign.

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