Neighbors take issue with business noise

by Marianne Gasaway

A number of Clear Lake residents are speaking out against a Clear Lake business which they say is too loud.

At its Oct. 4 meeting, North Shore Drive residents Steve Nicklaus, Bill Yohn and Terry Latimer, owner of the Hilltop Motel, addressed the City Council with complaints about loud music coming from Fiddler’s Lounge, 468 North Shore Dr.  

106 years young

Clear Lake resident Carrie Baskett celebrated her 106th birthday Oct. 7. - Reporter photo by Marianne Gasaway.

Clear Lake resident celebrates a milestone

by Marianne Gasaway

If you’re looking for the secret to a long life, just ask Clear Lake resident Carrie Baskett.  That is, if you can catch up to her.

106 years young

Clear Lake resident Carrie Baskett celebrated her 106th birthday Oct. 7. - Reporter photo by Marianne Gasaway.

Clear Lake resident celebrates a milestone

by Marianne Gasaway

If you’re looking for the secret to a long life, just ask Clear Lake resident Carrie Baskett.  That is, if you can catch up to her.

Public health announces flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics

With flu season fast approaching, CG Public Health is urging the community to take advantage of all the vaccines for which they are eligible. Whether it’s for their first or second COVID-19 vaccination, a booster or third dose to combat waning immunity or the flu shot, get vaccinated.

Public health announces flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics

With flu season fast approaching, CG Public Health is urging the community to take advantage of all the vaccines for which they are eligible. Whether it’s for their first or second COVID-19 vaccination, a booster or third dose to combat waning immunity or the flu shot, get vaccinated.

Public forum planned for School Board candidates

The Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter and Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will host a public forum for Clear Lake School Board candidates Thursday, Oct. 28.  Tony Brownlee, Chyrl Bergvig and Greg Southgate have agreed to participate in the hour-long event at the City Hall Community Room.

Public forum planned for School Board candidates

The Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter and Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will host a public forum for Clear Lake School Board candidates Thursday, Oct. 28.  Tony Brownlee, Chyrl Bergvig and Greg Southgate have agreed to participate in the hour-long event at the City Hall Community Room.

Ziedonis “Zeke” Plorins

Ziedonis “Zeke” Plorins, 81, of Clear Lake, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice, in Mason City.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, at the Clear Lake Evangelical Free Church, 1310 US 18, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Tom Gerdts officiating. 

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Ziedonis “Zeke” Plorins

Ziedonis “Zeke” Plorins, 81, of Clear Lake, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice, in Mason City.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, at the Clear Lake Evangelical Free Church, 1310 US 18, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Tom Gerdts officiating. 

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Delton A. Dixon

Delton A. Dixon, 81, of Mason City, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 at MercyOne Medical Center – North Iowa from complications of COVID-19. 

Due to the ongoing pandemic, private graveside services will be held in Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton. Memorials may be directed to Wesley United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

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