Six Lions receive post-season honors

by Marianne Gasaway

Six members of the Clear Lake Lions (9-8) baseball team have been tagged for post-season honors.  Leading the way was senior Erik McHenry, who was named as a First Team All-North Central Conference infielder as well as Second Team All-3A Central District as a shortstop.

Faber and Merfeld receive First Team All-North Central Conference honors

by Marianne Gasaway

Clear Lake seniors Julia Merfeld and Sara Faber have been honored as First Team All-North Central Conference selections.

Faber and Merfeld receive First Team All-North Central Conference honors

by Marianne Gasaway

Clear Lake seniors Julia Merfeld and Sara Faber have been honored as First Team All-North Central Conference selections.

Remember When 7-29-2020

(Above) Move over Picasso - There was art for all ages in City Park in 1995 at the Clear Lake Arts Council’s Annual Art Sail.  Here, Christopher Lovell did some creating of his own while his parents, Tom and Jan Lovell, admired his master piece.

by Michelle Watson

25 Years Ago

July 1995

Remember When 7-29-2020

(Above) Move over Picasso - There was art for all ages in City Park in 1995 at the Clear Lake Arts Council’s Annual Art Sail.  Here, Christopher Lovell did some creating of his own while his parents, Tom and Jan Lovell, admired his master piece.

by Michelle Watson

25 Years Ago

July 1995

Robert E. Amosson

Robert Eugene Amosson, 73, of Clear Lake, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice, in Mason City.

A private family graveside service will be held at Clear Lake Cemetery, with Pastor Jane Harris officiating. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of customary remembrances, Bob’s family suggests memorial contributions to St. Peter Lutheran Church, in Rockwell, or MercyOne North Iowa Hospice.

Robert E. Amosson

Robert Eugene Amosson, 73, of Clear Lake, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice, in Mason City.

A private family graveside service will be held at Clear Lake Cemetery, with Pastor Jane Harris officiating. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of customary remembrances, Bob’s family suggests memorial contributions to St. Peter Lutheran Church, in Rockwell, or MercyOne North Iowa Hospice.

Michael A. Phelps

After a three year battle with cancer, Michael Phelps, 50, passed away July 27, 2020, at Kossuth Regional Health center, in Algona, Iowa. He was surrounded by family.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2020, from 4-7 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services, in Titonka. Funeral services will be on Friday, July 31, 2020, at 10 a.m. at First Lutheran Church, in Algona. Social distancing practices will be followed, and the family encourages people to wear masks.

Michael A. Phelps

After a three year battle with cancer, Michael Phelps, 50, passed away July 27, 2020, at Kossuth Regional Health center, in Algona, Iowa. He was surrounded by family.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2020, from 4-7 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services, in Titonka. Funeral services will be on Friday, July 31, 2020, at 10 a.m. at First Lutheran Church, in Algona. Social distancing practices will be followed, and the family encourages people to wear masks.

Robert E. Arnold, Sr.

Robert “Bob” Arnold, Sr. succumbed to injuries received in a single-vehicle car accident on Tuesday, July 21.  Bob was born and raised in Clear Lake, attending Clear Lake Community Schools.  He left school to join the US Army.  In 1960, following his tour of duty, he and his bride settled in Clear Lake.

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