Christie Grattidge

Published by admin on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 5:22pm

Christie Ann (Hansen) Grattidge, 61, of Clear Lake, passed away Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, in Mason City, Iowa.

Per Christie’s wishes, her body has been cremated and a Celebration of Life will be from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, at the Clear Lake VFW, 219 Main Ave., Clear Lake.  Inurnment will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions to the Christie Grattidge Memorial Fund.

Marilyn T. Meinecke

Published by admin on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 5:21pm

Marilyn T. Meinecke, 62, of Clear Lake, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.

Memorial Mass was held on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. John Gossman officiating.  Inurnment will be at a later time at St. James Catholic Church Cemetery, Forest City, Iowa.   

The most wonderful time of the year!

Published by admin on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 5:17pm

(Above) The popular holiday movie, “The Christmas Story” was brought to life by the Lake Theater crew in their winning Lighted Parade entry.  Here, Flick, played by Duke Olthoff, has his tongue stuck to the flag pole aboard the Lake Theater float.

Watching the fireworks over the lake Saturday night, five-year-old Cruz Morf declared, “This is the best weekend ever!”

He wasn’t alone.

The most wonderful time of the year!

Published by admin on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 5:17pm

(Above) The popular holiday movie, “The Christmas Story” was brought to life by the Lake Theater crew in their winning Lighted Parade entry.  Here, Flick, played by Duke Olthoff, has his tongue stuck to the flag pole aboard the Lake Theater float.

Watching the fireworks over the lake Saturday night, five-year-old Cruz Morf declared, “This is the best weekend ever!”

He wasn’t alone.

Clear Lake police officer charged with assault

Published by admin on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 5:15pm

A Clear Lake Police Officer has been charged with Serious Misdemeanor Domestic Assault.

According to the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office, Ryan Ray Eskildsen, 36, of Clear Lake, was arrested and charged on Thursday, Dec. 1.  He was booked into the Cerro Gordo County Jail, pending an appearance before a magistrate.

Chief Deputy David Hepperly, of the Sheriff’s Office, reported the alleged assault took place Tuesday, Nov. 29, in Clear Lake.

Clear Lake police officer charged with assault

Published by admin on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 5:15pm

A Clear Lake Police Officer has been charged with Serious Misdemeanor Domestic Assault.

According to the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office, Ryan Ray Eskildsen, 36, of Clear Lake, was arrested and charged on Thursday, Dec. 1.  He was booked into the Cerro Gordo County Jail, pending an appearance before a magistrate.

Chief Deputy David Hepperly, of the Sheriff’s Office, reported the alleged assault took place Tuesday, Nov. 29, in Clear Lake.

Empty Giving Tree = Happy Hearts

Published by admin on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 5:08pm

One week ago we were making a plea for help in order to fulfill the wishes of more than 75 Clear Lake families requesting a little help to make their Christmas season a little brighter.

And you responded in a big way.

Empty Giving Tree = Happy Hearts

Published by admin on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 5:08pm

One week ago we were making a plea for help in order to fulfill the wishes of more than 75 Clear Lake families requesting a little help to make their Christmas season a little brighter.

And you responded in a big way.

Marilyn T. Meinecke

Published by admin on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 8:26pm

Marilyn T. Meinecke, 62, of Clear Lake, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.

Memorial Mass was held on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. John Gossman officiating.  Inurnment will be at a later time at St. James Catholic Church Cemetery, Forest City, Iowa.   

Marilyn T. Meinecke

Published by admin on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 8:26pm

Marilyn T. Meinecke, 62, of Clear Lake, Iowa, died Thursday, December 1, 2016 at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.   Memorial Mass will be 11 am on Tuesday, December 6 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Clear Lake.  Visitation will be Monday from 5-7 pm at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel and then one hour before the service at the church.

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