Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

The North Iowa Corridor Economic Development Corporation (EDC), Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, Mason City Chamber of Commerce, and several community partners are collaborating on a “Vision North Iowa” initiative.

“Our goal is to work together toward a strategic vision of our economic future built by engaging stakeholders and the public so we are aligned around a common set of guiding principles, values, and goals,” said Chad Schreck, president and CEO of the North Iowa Corridor EDC.

Frances “Fran” Lorraine Tibbits, 94, Clear Lake, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, at the Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, at Fertile Lutheran Church, 602 W. Washington St., Fertile, Iowa, with Pastor Dave Halverson officiating.  Inurnment will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake.

(Above) Finishing touches in 1992 - Clear Lake artist Marlan Mastellar put the finishing touches on a pen and ink drawing he titled “Buddy ’57” in 1992.  Mastellar contracted with Maria Elena Holly to produce 1,000 of the lithographs for sale at the Buddy Holly Tribute ’92.  The drawing, which depicts Holly as he looked in 1957, was a limited edition print.

25 Years Ago • February 1992

(Above) Austin Allsup (right) performed some of his father’s favorites, Buddy Holly originals and more for those attending the first night of the Winter Dance Party Thursday. He is pictured with Johnny Rogers, who performed at Wednesday’s Family Sock Hop.

As the song says, Rock ’n Roll is here to stay.