Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

Douglas James Southwick, 59, of Clear Lake, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, at his home.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake.  Inurnment will be at a later date.

  Family suggests memorial contributions to the Douglas J. Southwick Memorial Fund.

(Above) Loading ice - Pictured are workers loading ice into the ice house, which was located at the present day water treatment plant.  This photo and more can be found in Volume 1 of the “Remember When Clear Lake, Iowa” book.  The book can be purchased at the Clear Lake Mirror Reporter office, 12 N. 4th St..  -Photo courtesty of Fritz Opal

25 Years Ago

November 1992

(Above) Chuck Long, a former University of Iowa quarterback, signed copies of his book at The Other Place in Clear Lake.  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

Former University of Iowa quarterback Chuck Long included Clear Lake on his book signing tour through the state last week.

The Iowa Newspaper Association announced its 2017 All-State Football selections Tuesday.  Selections were made by 105 Iowa Newspaper Association members.

Three members of the Clear Lake Lions were named to the Class 2A All-State Second Team.  Zach Lester was selected as a tight end/wide receiver; senior Joey Monson was honored as a defensive linebacker; Jared Penning, a junior, was picked as an offensive lineman;