U.S. Senate race: Ernst challenged by Greenfield

Published by admin on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 3:31pm

The race for a seat in the U.S. Senate pits Republican incumbent Joni Ernst against Democratic challenger Theresa Greenfield, a Des Moines businesswoman. The race is considered one of the most competitive - and expensive- Senate contests in the country. Ernst is seeking a second term, while Greenfield has not previously held elected office.

The candidates graciously responded to a questionnaire prepared by Mid-America Publishing newspapers to introduce themselves to voters and explain their positions on a variety of issues.

U.S. Senate race: Ernst challenged by Greenfield

Published by admin on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 3:31pm

The race for a seat in the U.S. Senate pits Republican incumbent Joni Ernst against Democratic challenger Theresa Greenfield, a Des Moines businesswoman. The race is considered one of the most competitive - and expensive- Senate contests in the country. Ernst is seeking a second term, while Greenfield has not previously held elected office.

The candidates graciously responded to a questionnaire prepared by Mid-America Publishing newspapers to introduce themselves to voters and explain their positions on a variety of issues.

Delores E. Miles

Published by admin on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 3:28pm

Delores “Dee” Estella Miles (Falada), 91, of Clear Lake, died on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, at Oakwood Care Center, in Clear Lake.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1001 9th Ave. S., Clear Lake, with the Rev. John Gossman officiating.  Inurnment will be at Clear Lake Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 1st Ave. N., Clear Lake, where a Scriptural Wake Service will begin at 5:45 p.m.

Delores E. Miles

Published by admin on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 3:28pm

Delores “Dee” Estella Miles (Falada), 91, of Clear Lake, died on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, at Oakwood Care Center, in Clear Lake.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1001 9th Ave. S., Clear Lake, with the Rev. John Gossman officiating.  Inurnment will be at Clear Lake Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 1st Ave. N., Clear Lake, where a Scriptural Wake Service will begin at 5:45 p.m.

Helen L. Klein

Published by admin on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 3:27pm

Helen Louise Klein, age 91, of Ozark, Mo. passed away Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020.

Helen was born June 25, 1929, in Mason City, the daughter of Myron and Olive (Crouch) Baker. She was one of six children. She married Dick Grattidge, in Clear Lake, and they had six children together. She later married Ken Klein from Des Moines.

Helen L. Klein

Published by admin on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 3:27pm

Helen Louise Klein, age 91, of Ozark, Mo. passed away Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020.

Helen was born June 25, 1929, in Mason City, the daughter of Myron and Olive (Crouch) Baker. She was one of six children. She married Dick Grattidge, in Clear Lake, and they had six children together. She later married Ken Klein from Des Moines.

Arnold G. Pueggel

Published by admin on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 3:27pm

Arnold G. Pueggel, 100, of Clear Lake died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2405 260th St., Garner. Arnold’s family will greet relatives and friends one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.  Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery.

Those in attendance are asked to wear face coverings and practice social distancing.

Arnold G. Pueggel

Published by admin on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 3:27pm

Arnold G. Pueggel, 100, of Clear Lake died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2405 260th St., Garner. Arnold’s family will greet relatives and friends one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.  Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery.

Those in attendance are asked to wear face coverings and practice social distancing.

Charlotte M. Kaster

Published by admin on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 3:24pm

Charlotte M. Kaster, 90, of Ventura passed away Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, in Mason City.

A memorial service for Charlotte and Dick Kaster was held on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with Pastor Jan Tjaden officiating. Inurnment was at Concord Cemetery in Garner.

Charlotte was born April 17, 1930, the daughter of Lyle and Alma (Knop) Clapper, in Ventura. She married Dick Kaster on Nov. 19, 1948, and had two children. He preceded her in death on March 11, 2008.

Charlotte M. Kaster

Published by admin on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 3:24pm

Charlotte M. Kaster, 90, of Ventura passed away Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, in Mason City.

A memorial service for Charlotte and Dick Kaster was held on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with Pastor Jan Tjaden officiating. Inurnment was at Concord Cemetery in Garner.

Charlotte was born April 17, 1930, the daughter of Lyle and Alma (Knop) Clapper, in Ventura. She married Dick Kaster on Nov. 19, 1948, and had two children. He preceded her in death on March 11, 2008.

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