Frances Lorraine Tibbits

Published by admin on Mon, 02/13/2017 - 8:18pm

Frances "Fran" Lorraine Tibbits, 94, Clear Lake, died Thursday, February 9, 2017 at the Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.  A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday, February 17 at Fertile Lutheran Church.  Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, February 16 at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake.  In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions to Fertile Lutheran Church or Cerro Gordo County 4-H.

Remember When 2-8-2017

Published by admin on Wed, 02/08/2017 - 9:12pm

(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

Remember When 2-8-2017

Published by admin on Wed, 02/08/2017 - 9:12pm

(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

Winter Dance Party fans RAVE ON

Published by admin on Wed, 02/08/2017 - 7:39pm

(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.

Winter Dance Party fans RAVE ON

Published by admin on Wed, 02/08/2017 - 7:39pm

(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.

City tax rate expected to fall for second straight year

Published by admin on Wed, 02/08/2017 - 7:37pm

Local taxpayers are expected to see the city’s portion of their tax bill drop for a second straight year.

City Administrator Scott Flory presented the City Council with a fiscal year 2018 municipal budget proposal Monday night.  The proposed tax rate for the next fiscal year, which begins on July 1 and ends on June 30, 2018, is $9.80 per $1,000 of assessed taxable valuation.

City tax rate expected to fall for second straight year

Published by admin on Wed, 02/08/2017 - 7:37pm

Local taxpayers are expected to see the city’s portion of their tax bill drop for a second straight year.

City Administrator Scott Flory presented the City Council with a fiscal year 2018 municipal budget proposal Monday night.  The proposed tax rate for the next fiscal year, which begins on July 1 and ends on June 30, 2018, is $9.80 per $1,000 of assessed taxable valuation.

The race is on!

Published by admin on Wed, 02/08/2017 - 7:36pm

Warm temperatures won’t sideline snowmobile races

Gentlemen (and women) start your engines!  Despite temperature swings this week, organizers of “The Jack” Helgren Memorial Iowa Lemans Championship say the event is a definite go.

“The weather may be warm for spectators and it could be wet, but the ice is safe and we are ready to go,” said Race Chairman Gary McVicker.   

The race is on!

Published by admin on Wed, 02/08/2017 - 7:36pm

Warm temperatures won’t sideline snowmobile races

Gentlemen (and women) start your engines!  Despite temperature swings this week, organizers of “The Jack” Helgren Memorial Iowa Lemans Championship say the event is a definite go.

“The weather may be warm for spectators and it could be wet, but the ice is safe and we are ready to go,” said Race Chairman Gary McVicker.   

Jim L. Muhlenbruch

Published by admin on Wed, 02/08/2017 - 7:33pm

Jim Lynn Muhlenbruch, age 58, passed away at Johnston Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017.  Jim was a native of Clear Lake, however, he and his wife had lived in Abingdon, Va. for the past 10 years.

  A memorial service for Jim Lynn Muhlenbruch was held on Saturday Feb. 4, 2017, at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, with the Reverand Barbara Farmer officiating. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Clear Lake.

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