James Munson

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James Theodore Munson, 68, of Clear Lake, died March 27, 2013 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason 

City, Iowa.  According to his wishes he was cremated and no services will be held at this time. 

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

Raymond Barlow

Published by admin on Wed, 04/03/2013 - 10:46pm

 

Raymond Louis Barlow, age 71, went to heaven on March 25, 2013 after a battle with cancer.   Funeral services were held on Thursday, March 28, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbus, Neb.  Interment was in Columbus Cemetery in Columbus.  

Clyde Johnson, Sr.

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Clyde L. Johnson, Sr., 76, of Clear Lake, Iowa died Monday, March 25, 2013 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.  

A funeral service was held Friday, March 29, 2013 at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, with Pastor Dean Hess officiating.  Grave side services were held at Evergreen Cemetery, Britt, Iowa.  Memorials may be sent to Ward Van 

Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, IA, 50428.

Margie Anderson Wally Anderson

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Margie Anderson and Wally Anderson of Apache Junction, Ariz., formerly of 605 17th St. W, Clear Lake, passed away within days of each other.  Marjorie D. Anderson, 90, went home to be with her Lord Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Hospice of the Valley in Mesa, Ariz., after suffering a stroke the week prior.  Wallace L. Anderson, 90, went up to meet her just six days later on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at home in Apache Junction. Both were surrounded by family at the end. 

Former NIACC wrestling coach Kaye Young dies at age 78

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The man who started the wrestling program at NIACC died Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Kaye Young, who started the wrestling program in the 1968-69 season and coached the Trojans until the program was dropped after the 1975-76 season, was 78.

Player safety is cause for IHSAA to make pre-season football changes

Published by admin on Wed, 04/03/2013 - 10:43pm

The Iowa High School Athletic Association announced new guidelines for pre-season football practices last week in an effort to increase protection of athletes.

According to Clear Lake Head Football Coach Fred Wieck, the new regulations will not result in any major changes for the successful Lion program.

“ I think all rule changes that are for the safety of the kids are good,” said Wieck.  “We will have to change very little to abide by the new rule changes.”

Volunteers needed for Earth Day Run

Published by admin on Wed, 04/03/2013 - 10:42pm

 

The Earth Day 5k and 10k committee is looking for volunteers for the race on Saturday, April 13.  Race Course Marshals are needed to ensure runner's safety along the course and for directing runners through the course.  Volunteers must be 18-years or older.  A mandatory volunteers meeting will be held at 8 a.m. on race day at the Bandshell in City Park.  

Lake watch begins

Published by admin on Wed, 04/03/2013 - 10:41pm

 

With the promise of warm temperatures this week, all eyes are on the lake with hopes that late season snowfall has helped to lift the lake level.  When the lake was called frozen over on Dec. 11, 2012 the level was 

Making a difference

Published by admin on Wed, 04/03/2013 - 10:38pm

Family believes in the power of positive actions

Can one person really make a difference in this world?

Like a pebble tossed into a calm lake, one person’s action can have an amazing ripple effect.

Council members give themselves a pay raise

Published by admin on Wed, 04/03/2013 - 10:36pm

 

Clear Lake City Council members will be getting a raise, effective Jan. 1, 2014.

The last time the compensation for City Council members was adjusted was in 1999, according to City Administrator Scott Flory.  At that time, pay was increased from $25 per meeting to $50 per meeting.  Flory estimates there are about 30 Council meetings held during the year.

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