Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

Gerda Elaine Hartwell, 84, of Charles City, formerly of Clear Lake, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, at Chautauqua Guest Home, in Charles City.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church with Pastor David Peterson officiating.  Burial was  at Clear Lake Cemetery, in Clear Lake.

Family suggests memorial contributions to the American Alzheimer’s Association.

(Above) Coming to town in style  - It was a busy day for Santa in 1968.  The man in red arrived in downtown Clear Lake via the city fire truck, which was driven by Joe Scott.  Santa’s reindeer and sleigh were reported to be parked on the north edge of town.  Kids eagerly awaited Santa, who handed out treats and received Christmas gift requests at his home (a Winnebago trailer) parked at the corner of 3rd and Main.

(Above) Mercy Air-Med takes off from the scene of a two-vehicle accident Saturday, Dec. 15, on 300th Street, west of Killdeer Avenue.

Three people were injured in a two-vehicle collision Saturday, Dec. 15, north of the Mason City Municipal Airport.

According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident happened around 3:46 p.m. on 300th Street (County Road B-20), west of Killdeer Avenue.

by Marianne Gasaway

A pair of Clear Lake institutions were the subject of threats in the past week.  In both instances, officials determined there was ultimately no immediate danger to the public.