Remember When 8-18-2021

Published by admin on Wed, 08/18/2021 - 7:25pm

(Above) Sailboat skier - Yes, Paul Hanson was really skiing behind a sailboat in 1971.  Skippering the Hobie Cat-16 was Dick Minette with Tom Birdsall crewing.  Note how the sailboat is hiked up on one tube as it cut through North Shore waters at a clip fast enough to keep Paul on his skis.

by Michelle Watson

25 Years Ago

August 1996

Remember When 8-18-2021

Published by admin on Wed, 08/18/2021 - 7:25pm

(Above) Sailboat skier - Yes, Paul Hanson was really skiing behind a sailboat in 1971.  Skippering the Hobie Cat-16 was Dick Minette with Tom Birdsall crewing.  Note how the sailboat is hiked up on one tube as it cut through North Shore waters at a clip fast enough to keep Paul on his skis.

by Michelle Watson

25 Years Ago

August 1996

City-Wide Garage Sales!

Published by admin on Wed, 08/18/2021 - 7:12pm

It’s City-Wide Garage Sale weekend!  Be sure to check out all the sales on page 12 in this edition for the location and description of garage sales taking place in the area.  http://clreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CL08182021_A_12_BW.pdf

City-Wide Garage Sales!

Published by admin on Wed, 08/18/2021 - 7:12pm

It’s City-Wide Garage Sale weekend!  Be sure to check out all the sales on page 12 in this edition for the location and description of garage sales taking place in the area.  http://clreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CL08182021_A_12_BW.pdf

Helga Ann Borgman

Published by admin on Wed, 08/18/2021 - 7:05pm

Helga Ann Borgman, 84, of Clear Lake, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, under the care of MercyOne North Iowa Hospice, at Oakwood Care Center, in Clear Lake. She died peacefully with her husband at her side.

A Private Family Celebration of Life will be held at First Congregational Church, 923 Buddy Holly Pl., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Harlan Seri officiating. 

Helga Ann Borgman

Published by admin on Wed, 08/18/2021 - 7:05pm

Helga Ann Borgman, 84, of Clear Lake, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, under the care of MercyOne North Iowa Hospice, at Oakwood Care Center, in Clear Lake. She died peacefully with her husband at her side.

A Private Family Celebration of Life will be held at First Congregational Church, 923 Buddy Holly Pl., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Harlan Seri officiating. 

Gary H. Lowman

Published by admin on Wed, 08/18/2021 - 7:03pm

Gary Hyle Lowman, loving father of four children and former Clear Lake resident, passed away Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, at Dells Nursing and Rehab Center. in Dell Rapids, S.D. at the age of 81.  

Graveside service were held on Tuesday, Aug. 17, at Clear Lake Municipal Cemetery, in Clear Lake.   Online guestbook at georgeboom.com.

Gary H. Lowman

Published by admin on Wed, 08/18/2021 - 7:03pm

Gary Hyle Lowman, loving father of four children and former Clear Lake resident, passed away Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, at Dells Nursing and Rehab Center. in Dell Rapids, S.D. at the age of 81.  

Graveside service were held on Tuesday, Aug. 17, at Clear Lake Municipal Cemetery, in Clear Lake.   Online guestbook at georgeboom.com.

Historic ballgame is a dream come true for local baseball fans

Published by admin on Wed, 08/18/2021 - 7:00pm

(Above) Photo courtesy of Taylor Diehl.

by Marianne Gasaway and Michelle Watson

In the 1989 movie “Field of Dreams,” Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella is inspired by a voice he can’t ignore to transform an ordinary corn field into a place where dreams can come true.

Thursday night, Major League Baseball’s Field of Dreams game took place in Dyersville, Iowa, the setting for the movie.  

Historic ballgame is a dream come true for local baseball fans

Published by admin on Wed, 08/18/2021 - 7:00pm

(Above) Photo courtesy of Taylor Diehl.

by Marianne Gasaway and Michelle Watson

In the 1989 movie “Field of Dreams,” Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella is inspired by a voice he can’t ignore to transform an ordinary corn field into a place where dreams can come true.

Thursday night, Major League Baseball’s Field of Dreams game took place in Dyersville, Iowa, the setting for the movie.  

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