Clear Lake begins school year with cautious optimism

Published by admin on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 3:44pm

(Above) Clear Lake Middle School Principal Mike Lester was out front of the school welcoming students on their first day Tuesday.-Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.

by Marianne Gasaway

The first day of school is always a blend of emotions: a little bit scary, intimidating, exhilarating, fun, challenging— and that’s in a normal year.

Clear Lakers lend a hand to clean up derecho devastation

Published by admin on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 3:42pm

(Above) Courtney Doughan was one of the volunteers on Zion Lutheran Church’s clean-up team that traveled to Cedar Rapids.  -Submitted photo

by Michelle Watson

Clear Lakers lend a hand to clean up derecho devastation

Published by admin on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 3:42pm

(Above) Courtney Doughan was one of the volunteers on Zion Lutheran Church’s clean-up team that traveled to Cedar Rapids.  -Submitted photo

by Michelle Watson

Ouverson celebrates 104th birthday Saturday

Published by admin on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 3:39pm

by Katie Behr

To one Clear Lake resident, the COVID-19 global pandemic is just one more on a list of many trials she has lived through.

On Aug. 29 Ellen Mae Ouverson will celebrate her 104th birthday at Apple Valley Assisted Living in Clear Lake.

Ellen Mae was just a toddler during the Spanish Influenza outbreak, and has since lived through World War I, The Great Depression, World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam Conflict and every event in-between.

Ouverson celebrates 104th birthday Saturday

Published by admin on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 3:39pm

by Katie Behr

To one Clear Lake resident, the COVID-19 global pandemic is just one more on a list of many trials she has lived through.

On Aug. 29 Ellen Mae Ouverson will celebrate her 104th birthday at Apple Valley Assisted Living in Clear Lake.

Ellen Mae was just a toddler during the Spanish Influenza outbreak, and has since lived through World War I, The Great Depression, World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam Conflict and every event in-between.

Local firm gets bid for Wellness Center

Published by admin on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 3:34pm

by Marianne Gasaway

The Clear Lake School Board awarded the contract for a community wellness center at its Tuesday, Aug. 18, meeting.

Dean Snyder Construction, Clear Lake, was the low bidder for the project, which is a partnership between the school district and City of Clear Lake.  DSC’s base bid for the work was $10.2 million.  With alternates, the winning bid was just over $10.6 million.

Local firm gets bid for Wellness Center

Published by admin on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 3:34pm

by Marianne Gasaway

The Clear Lake School Board awarded the contract for a community wellness center at its Tuesday, Aug. 18, meeting.

Dean Snyder Construction, Clear Lake, was the low bidder for the project, which is a partnership between the school district and City of Clear Lake.  DSC’s base bid for the work was $10.2 million.  With alternates, the winning bid was just over $10.6 million.

Mary R. Henningsen

Published by admin on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 3:25pm

Mary Rose Henningsen, 93, died Feb. 10, 2020, at the Unity Point Hospice, Villa Care Center, Fort Dodge, Iowa.

A Graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, at the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, with Rev. Dr. Pat Hall officiating.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, is in charge of local arrangements.

Mary R. Henningsen

Published by admin on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 3:25pm

Mary Rose Henningsen, 93, died Feb. 10, 2020, at the Unity Point Hospice, Villa Care Center, Fort Dodge, Iowa.

A Graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, at the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, with Rev. Dr. Pat Hall officiating.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, is in charge of local arrangements.

Bonnie M. Doebel

Published by admin on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 3:24pm

Bonnie Marie Doebel, 88, of Clear Lake, died Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, at her home.

Per Bonnie’s wishes, her body has been cremated and no services are planned.

Bonnie was born Aug. 20, 1932, the daughter of Emery and Velma (Bartusek) Cooper at home in Worth County. She married Marcus Doebel on June 21, 1950, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church parsonage, in Manly. He preceded her in death on March 25, 2005.

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