Future of local can, bottle recycling program in question

Published by admin on Wed, 07/19/2017 - 3:42pm

(Above) A large dumpster from Absolute Waste has replaced the usual collection bins for cans and bottles at the Clear Lake Fareway Store. The Chamber of Commerce and One Vision will continue to collect cans through RAGBRAI this Tuesday, July 25.  Beyond that date, another plan is being investigated to take care of the can and bottle recycling in Clear Lake.

Village pulls out; Chamber fireworks fund facing loss in revenue

by Alli Weaver

What to expect when RAGBRAI rolls in Tuesday

Published by admin on Wed, 07/19/2017 - 3:39pm

In less than one week Clear Lake will welcome 40,000 plus RAGBRAI participants to town.

Clear Lake RAGBRAI Committee General Chair Diane Thompson and her committee want Clear Lakers to be ready to  enjoy the day and show off our community.

She provided this summary of what you can expect in Clear Lake on Tuesday.

A good time!

What to expect when RAGBRAI rolls in Tuesday

Published by admin on Wed, 07/19/2017 - 3:39pm

In less than one week Clear Lake will welcome 40,000 plus RAGBRAI participants to town.

Clear Lake RAGBRAI Committee General Chair Diane Thompson and her committee want Clear Lakers to be ready to  enjoy the day and show off our community.

She provided this summary of what you can expect in Clear Lake on Tuesday.

A good time!

Newest addition to the M-R family

Published by admin on Wed, 07/19/2017 - 3:37pm

Sybil Loe Finnegan was born Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines.  This little Irish miracle weighed seven pounds, three ounces at birth and was 19-inches long.  She is the first child of Christopher and Stephanie Finnegan and the first grandchild of Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter Owner/Publisher Mike Finnegan and his wife, Sue.  She is also the first grandchild of Stephanie’s parents, Dawn and Van Turner.

Newest addition to the M-R family

Published by admin on Wed, 07/19/2017 - 3:37pm

Sybil Loe Finnegan was born Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines.  This little Irish miracle weighed seven pounds, three ounces at birth and was 19-inches long.  She is the first child of Christopher and Stephanie Finnegan and the first grandchild of Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter Owner/Publisher Mike Finnegan and his wife, Sue.  She is also the first grandchild of Stephanie’s parents, Dawn and Van Turner.

Judith Ann Rinnels

Published by admin on Fri, 07/14/2017 - 6:52pm

Judith Ann Rinnels, 72 of Clear Lake, died Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City  Per Judy's wishes, a graveside service will be 11 am Monday, July 17 at Clear Lake Cemetery.  Family suggests memorial contributions to Hospice of North Iowa.

Judith Ann Rinnels

Published by admin on Fri, 07/14/2017 - 6:52pm

Judith Ann Rinnels, 72 of Clear Lake, died Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City  Per Judy's wishes, a graveside service will be 11 am Monday, July 17 at Clear Lake Cemetery.  Family suggests memorial contributions to Hospice of North Iowa.

Mary Ann Flaten

Published by admin on Fri, 07/14/2017 - 6:49pm

Mary Ann Flaten, 79 of Clear Lake,  died Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at her home.  A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday, July 18 at Clear Lake United Methodist Church.  Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Monday, July 17 at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake.  Family suggests memorial contributions to One Vision (previously Opportunity Village) or to Galilean Church, Clear Lake.

Mary Ann Flaten

Published by admin on Fri, 07/14/2017 - 6:49pm

Mary Ann Flaten, 79 of Clear Lake,  died Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at her home.  A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday, July 18 at Clear Lake United Methodist Church.  Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Monday, July 17 at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake.  Family suggests memorial contributions to One Vision (previously Opportunity Village) or to Galilean Church, Clear Lake.

Robert Klassen

Published by admin on Wed, 07/12/2017 - 4:44pm

Robert L. Klassen, Ventura, died Sunday, June 18, 2017, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital, Britt, Iowa.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 15, 2017, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1001 9th Ave. S., Clear Lake, with the Rev. John Gossman officiating.  Inurnment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery with military honors provided by the Clear Lake VFW Post 4868.

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