John A. Simpson

John Arthur Simpson, 80, of Clear Lake, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, at Good Shepherd Health Center, in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, at the Clear Lake Fire Station, 711 2nd Ave. N., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating, where military honors were provided by the Clear Lake VFW Post 4868 Honor Guard. Burial will be at Clear Lake Cemetery.

Family suggests memorial contributions to the Clear Lake Fire Department.

Julie A. Steinberg

Julie Ann Steinberg, 51, of Clear Lake, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, at her home, surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 301 S. Main St., Ventura, with the Rev. Jesse Burns officiating.  Masks will be required. Burial will be at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, in Whittemore, Iowa. The funeral will be livestreamed on Redeemer Lutheran Church’s Facebook page, and posted on Julie’s tribute at colonialchapels.com.

Julie A. Steinberg

Julie Ann Steinberg, 51, of Clear Lake, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, at her home, surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 301 S. Main St., Ventura, with the Rev. Jesse Burns officiating.  Masks will be required. Burial will be at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, in Whittemore, Iowa. The funeral will be livestreamed on Redeemer Lutheran Church’s Facebook page, and posted on Julie’s tribute at colonialchapels.com.

Richard L. Rieman

Richard Lee Rieman, 75, of Mason City, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. NE, Mason City, with Pastor Gary Werling and Pastor Wendy Musgrave officiating. Burial will be at Elmwood-St Joseph Cemetery, in Mason City.

Richard L. Rieman

Richard Lee Rieman, 75, of Mason City, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. NE, Mason City, with Pastor Gary Werling and Pastor Wendy Musgrave officiating. Burial will be at Elmwood-St Joseph Cemetery, in Mason City.

Christmas events canceled

Chamber, One Vision cancel in-person holiday events Dec. 4-6

by Marianne Gasaway

It’s getting harder and harder to get festive.

Two more long-standing events in Clear Lake have been canceled because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Christmas events canceled

Chamber, One Vision cancel in-person holiday events Dec. 4-6

by Marianne Gasaway

It’s getting harder and harder to get festive.

Two more long-standing events in Clear Lake have been canceled because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

City will pursue purchase of two properties

(Above) Expansion of the Clear Lake Public Library has “not been on the radar” for the City, but Council members called the opportunity to purchase the former Woodford-Wheeler building too good to pass up.-Reporter photo.

by Marianne Gasaway

The City of Clear Lake is considering the purchase of two properties to allow for future expansions to the Clear Lake Public Library and a park.

City will pursue purchase of two properties

(Above) Expansion of the Clear Lake Public Library has “not been on the radar” for the City, but Council members called the opportunity to purchase the former Woodford-Wheeler building too good to pass up.-Reporter photo.

by Marianne Gasaway

The City of Clear Lake is considering the purchase of two properties to allow for future expansions to the Clear Lake Public Library and a park.

School teams with businesses for the ultimate win-win

(Above) CLHS Industrial Arts student Evan Snyder. -Reporter photo by Chris. Barragy.

by Marianne Gasaway

It’s the ultimate win-win.

Clear Lake High School has invested in the realization that apprenticeship programs are providing options for students to choose pathways after high school; businesses are looking for solutions to their workforce needs.

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