Progress at the Wellness Center

Turf arrived last week for the fieldhouse portion of the new Clear Lake Athletics & Wellness Center.  Crews are in the process of painting lines on the multi-purpose courts and are nearing total facility completion. Locker rooms, fitness floor, suspended walking track and group exercise classes are open for operation.  An open house event is in the planning stages for March, according to Executive Director Adam Long. -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.

Snowmobiler plunges into Clear Lake

An Urbandale, Iowa man was taken to the hospital Wednesday night, Feb. 23,  after crashing a snowmobile into Clear Lake.

Snowmobiler plunges into Clear Lake

An Urbandale, Iowa man was taken to the hospital Wednesday night, Feb. 23,  after crashing a snowmobile into Clear Lake.

Something for everyone

There was something for everyone who enjoys the lake early this week.  Ice fishermen were still getting bites from their shacks; the open water attracted waterfowl and even anglers who chose to launch their boat into the open water off the City Beach area could do so. - Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.

Something for everyone

There was something for everyone who enjoys the lake early this week.  Ice fishermen were still getting bites from their shacks; the open water attracted waterfowl and even anglers who chose to launch their boat into the open water off the City Beach area could do so. - Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.

Surf Ballroom will launch pair of restaurants

The Surf Ballroom has announced plans to expand amenities through the creation of The Surfside Hospitality Group, Inc., a sub corporation formed to operate two adjacent restaurants. 

Surf Ballroom will launch pair of restaurants

The Surf Ballroom has announced plans to expand amenities through the creation of The Surfside Hospitality Group, Inc., a sub corporation formed to operate two adjacent restaurants. 

Birders flock to Clear Lake

(Above) The largest member of the falcon family, a hooded gyrfalcon is readied for the hunt.  Long prized for its powerful flight and aggressive hunting ability, the gyrfalcon has been a favorite of falconers for the past 4,000 years.  Most gyrfalcons are year-round residents of the high arctic; only a handful will annually drift as far south as the northern U.S.  File photo by Lowell Washburn.

Birders flock to Clear Lake

(Above) The largest member of the falcon family, a hooded gyrfalcon is readied for the hunt.  Long prized for its powerful flight and aggressive hunting ability, the gyrfalcon has been a favorite of falconers for the past 4,000 years.  Most gyrfalcons are year-round residents of the high arctic; only a handful will annually drift as far south as the northern U.S.  File photo by Lowell Washburn.

Dennis J. Farnan

Dennis James Farnan, 79, of Fort Wayne, Ind., and previously from Clear Lake, passed away Feb. 15, 2022, at St. Anne Home & Retirement Community, Fort Wayne.  

Dennis was born on Nov. 1, 1942, in Mason City, to the late Thornton and Geraldine Farnan of Clear Lake.  

Dennis was known for his constant smile, active Catholic faith, appreciation for family and friends, and being an active part of the community.  

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