Jacqueline A. Ott

Jacqueline Annette Ott, 92, lately a resident of Landmark, of Fridley, Minn., and Benedictine Health Center, formerly of Excelsior, Minn. and Clear Lake, gently took her leave on Feb. 5, 2021 following complications from a fall.  

Services will be announced and held at a later date.

Evan D. Harrenstein

Evan Douglas Harrenstein, 7, of North Mankato, Minn., was ushered from this life to the next by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Feb. 19, 2021.  Evan died at home surrounded by his family from complications of Leigh syndrome.  Those who met Evan came to know a brave, little warrior who shared joy, sweetness, and strength beyond measure.

Evan D. Harrenstein

Evan Douglas Harrenstein, 7, of North Mankato, Minn., was ushered from this life to the next by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Feb. 19, 2021.  Evan died at home surrounded by his family from complications of Leigh syndrome.  Those who met Evan came to know a brave, little warrior who shared joy, sweetness, and strength beyond measure.

Wells Fargo, here we come!

The Clear Lake girls basketball team punched its ticket to the State Tournament Saturday night with a commanding win over Williamsburg.  

Last season the Lions, who have qualified for State four of the past five years, reached the semi-finals.  They begin their quest for a State title Monday, March 1, against Waukon.  

Wells Fargo, here we come!

The Clear Lake girls basketball team punched its ticket to the State Tournament Saturday night with a commanding win over Williamsburg.  

Last season the Lions, who have qualified for State four of the past five years, reached the semi-finals.  They begin their quest for a State title Monday, March 1, against Waukon.  

Residents escape duplex fire

(Above) Smoke was pouring out of an upstairs window at 2101 14th Ave. N. when firefighters arrived.-Reporter photo by Marianne Gasaway.

Clear Lake firefighters were called to a blaze at a residential duplex Monday afternoon, Feb. 22. 

Residents escape duplex fire

(Above) Smoke was pouring out of an upstairs window at 2101 14th Ave. N. when firefighters arrived.-Reporter photo by Marianne Gasaway.

Clear Lake firefighters were called to a blaze at a residential duplex Monday afternoon, Feb. 22. 

Texas has us wondering, would our power stay on?

by Marianne Gasaway

The recent energy crisis in Texas has a lot of people thinking, “Can that happen here?”

According to Alliant Energy, which serves the Clear Lake-Mason City area, North Iowans should rest easy.

“Despite the frigid temperatures recently experienced throughout the Midwest, Alliant Energy has sufficient capacity and is prepared to meet the ongoing energy needs of its natural gas and electric customers, say its leaders.

Texas has us wondering, would our power stay on?

by Marianne Gasaway

The recent energy crisis in Texas has a lot of people thinking, “Can that happen here?”

According to Alliant Energy, which serves the Clear Lake-Mason City area, North Iowans should rest easy.

“Despite the frigid temperatures recently experienced throughout the Midwest, Alliant Energy has sufficient capacity and is prepared to meet the ongoing energy needs of its natural gas and electric customers, say its leaders.

Reynolds backs away from centralized vaccine scheduling

by Travis Fischer

Governor Kim Reynolds explained the decision to not move forward with a centralized scheduling system for COVID-19 vaccines during last week’s press conference.

Previously, the state had been looking at entering into a contract with Microsoft to create a statewide system for matching Iowans up with local vaccine providers. However, it was decided shortly after that the state would be backing away from that idea and leaving scheduling logistics to the individual counties.

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