Board approves raise in Clear Lake school tax rate

Published by admin on Wed, 04/26/2017 - 3:44pm

Residents of the Clear Lake School District will see the school’s portion of their tax bill rise 80-cents.  The School Board passed its 2017-18 budget unanimously at its April 12 meeting.

Under the budget the district’s tax rate will go from $9.59 in 2016-17 to $10.39 per $1,000 of assessed property valuation.

Board approves raise in Clear Lake school tax rate

Published by admin on Wed, 04/26/2017 - 3:44pm

Residents of the Clear Lake School District will see the school’s portion of their tax bill rise 80-cents.  The School Board passed its 2017-18 budget unanimously at its April 12 meeting.

Under the budget the district’s tax rate will go from $9.59 in 2016-17 to $10.39 per $1,000 of assessed property valuation.

Richard A. Wilcox

Published by admin on Wed, 04/26/2017 - 3:40pm

Richard Allan Wilcox, 65, of Mason City, Iowa, died Sunday, April 23, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.In accordance with Rich’s last wishes, his body has been cremated and no services are scheduled at this time.  He asked that he be remembered as he was in life.

Family suggests memorial contributions to the Richard Wilcox Memorial Fund.

Richard A. Wilcox

Published by admin on Wed, 04/26/2017 - 3:40pm

Richard Allan Wilcox, 65, of Mason City, Iowa, died Sunday, April 23, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.In accordance with Rich’s last wishes, his body has been cremated and no services are scheduled at this time.  He asked that he be remembered as he was in life.

Family suggests memorial contributions to the Richard Wilcox Memorial Fund.

Donnabelle M. Axelson

Published by admin on Wed, 04/26/2017 - 3:39pm

Donnabelle May (Savage) (Conroy) Axelsen, Clear Lake, 93, died Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at the Muse Norris Inpatient Unit, Hospice of North Iowa, in Mason City, Iowa.

According to her wishes, there will be no service. A family gathering will be held at a later date.  Memorials in Donnabelle’s memory may be given to the Elliott Burgos Fund, c/o Chuck Conroy, 507 18th St. W., Clear Lake, IA 50428.

Donnabelle M. Axelson

Published by admin on Wed, 04/26/2017 - 3:39pm

Donnabelle May (Savage) (Conroy) Axelsen, Clear Lake, 93, died Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at the Muse Norris Inpatient Unit, Hospice of North Iowa, in Mason City, Iowa.

According to her wishes, there will be no service. A family gathering will be held at a later date.  Memorials in Donnabelle’s memory may be given to the Elliott Burgos Fund, c/o Chuck Conroy, 507 18th St. W., Clear Lake, IA 50428.

Don W. Nelson

Published by admin on Wed, 04/26/2017 - 3:39pm

Don W. “Taxi” Nelson, 86, of Fertile, Iowa, died Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at the I.O.O.F. Home, in Mason City, Iowa.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with Pastor Rob Perry officiating.  Burial was in Clear Lake Cemetery.

  Family suggests memorial contributions to Opportunity Village in Clear Lake or to the Fertile Church of Christ.

Don W. Nelson

Published by admin on Wed, 04/26/2017 - 3:39pm

Don W. “Taxi” Nelson, 86, of Fertile, Iowa, died Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at the I.O.O.F. Home, in Mason City, Iowa.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with Pastor Rob Perry officiating.  Burial was in Clear Lake Cemetery.

  Family suggests memorial contributions to Opportunity Village in Clear Lake or to the Fertile Church of Christ.

Mary Ellen Stufflebean

Published by admin on Wed, 04/26/2017 - 3:38pm

Mary Ellen Long Stufflebean, 89, of Springfield, Mo., formerly of Clear Lake, died Monday, April 17, 2017, at 12:30 a.m. in Springfield.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with Pastor Ed Bard officiating. Burial was in Clear Lake Cemetery.

Family suggests memorial contributions to the Clear Lake Friendly Garden Club.

Betty J. Wegner

Published by admin on Wed, 04/26/2017 - 3:37pm

Betty Jean (Grap) Wegner, 85, of Clear Lake, went to Heaven on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the Oakwood Care Center, in Clear Lake.

A funeral service was held on Monday, April 24, 2017, at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Robert Harting officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa.

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