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Opinion Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter

Page 4 • July 29, 2015

REPORTER OPINION LETTER TO Under The
EDITOR Golden Dome, Too
Let’s do our part to solve cold cases
Oakwood Representative Linda Upmeyer
Beginning this week, Iowa appreciates help
newspapers will begin to share 515-281-3221
with their readers information To the Editor, linda.upmeyer@legis.state.ia.us
about many of the 438 un- We are very grateful to those
solved homicides in Iowa’s his- who assisted in helping our staff and It’s hard to believe, but July is connectivity and we will see more is for small businesses and entrepre-
tory. Members of the Iowa News- volunteers with evacuating our resi- almost over. With the help of some competition in the market. neurs who can operate a digital store-
paper Association hope that by dents and guests at the time of the fire great weather, I have recently enjoyed Our rural areas need access to front and market themselves around
sharing these stories with a broader audience, justice will come for some of on the Lady of the Lake! spending more time outside garden- high-speed internet just as much as the world with nothing more than a
these victims. We certainly appreciate ing and playing with my grandchil- they do in cities. Today’s farmers rely fast internet connection.
While Iowa also has roughly 109 missing persons, this project will focus the prompt response of own- dren. Parade season is well underway on technology for sophisticated equip- Thankfully, we have many good
only on unsolved homicides, those who have died in Iowa at the hands of ers Scott Monson and Jon Ber- and I’ve enjoyed seeing many familiar ment in the field, to monitor markets, providers that are building networks
others and for whom no one has been held accountable. how, boat captains, our wonderful faces these last few weeks! and much more. Families want access out to the less populated areas of our
A case goes “cold” when law enforcement no longer has any clues on Oakwood employees, the Police De- It is a privilege to represent so for a myriad of entertainment op- state. By providing a modest set of
which to follow up. A case could go cold weeks, months or even years after partment, Ambulance Service, Fire many great communities in North- tions, shopping, and connecting in incentives and removing barriers to
the death. And a case may be reopened if new evidence is introduced. There Department, and those passersby who Central Iowa and I often think about new ways with family and friends. infrastructure installation, I hope that
is no statute of limitations on murder. immediately responded to help evacu- what can be done to help these com- Many businesses view high-speed we are effective in accelerating the
The Mirror-Reporter and several other INA members will be running ate residents! munities thrive. That has always been internet access as a necessity. As such, pace with which new connections are
articles for the next few months, highlighting a different case each week. All What a wonderful feeling to a way for me to focus my energy in the they won’t locate or expand in areas created in the areas of our state that
tips generated by the stories will be directed to local law enforcement or the know how quickly everyone in this Legislature. without it. Perhaps the biggest impact most need them.
Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI). community responds to an emergen- I believe we can address so many
We hope that our readers will find this “Gone Cold” series interesting cy! GREAT JOB Clear Lake! issues in our communities if we work
and thought-provoking. Look for it each week on page 1. Hopefully at some to make them better places to live and
point in the near future we’ll also be able to report new leads, or better yet, a Sheri Weaver-Isvik, better places for businesses to create
mystery solved. Administrator, and the jobs.
Oakwood Care Center Team Reliable high-speed internet ac-
cess is one of the things that can im-
pact both quality of life and job-cre- A Grand Ole time
ation. Sadly, rural areas of our state
still lag in this type of infrastructure. It was a fun family trip when the Groenewegs and the Barlows visited the
I am optimistic that two new Grand Ole Opry on June 3. Pictured is Sheila Groeneweg, Joel Groeneweg,
initiatives passed into law this year Linda Barlow, Larry Barlow and Aimee Groeneweg. Kirk Groeneweg was tak-
will help by increasing access and in- ing the picture. -Submitted photo
troducing more competition. First,
there is a new 10-year property tax
exemption on high-speed internet
infrastructure in underserved areas.
Second, the state has streamlined the
process for the placement of cell tow-
ers which will carry high-speed wire-
less networks.
By incentivizing investment in
infrastructure, I hope we can impact
the decision of providers to build that
last mile of line to small towns and
farmhouses across the state. By remov-
ing barriers to wireless network expan-
sion, I am confident many will have
an entirely new way to get high-speed

REMEMBER WHEN

25 Years Ago The Clear Lake baseball team staged in Clear Lake drew raves from here. We have a gas plant, a green state, is on the C M and St. Paul Rail- Who wouldn’t want to live here?
July 1990 won both games in a double header, an estimated 4,000 patrons who vis- house, public library, electric cars, way, has one mile of paving, fine new A severe storm hit the area. Rain
10-1 and 5-2, against West Hancock. ited the gallery in city park. two weekly newspapers, co-opertion $75,000 brick school house, two large fell in torrents. A lightning strike
Heavy rains last week were help- In the early game, Eric Meyer was the Clear Lake will be host to nearly creamery, fine brick general hospital, public parks and playgrounds, munic- hit the Harry Cobb barn in Lincoln
ful in bringing the level up nearly winning pitcher allowing one hit, six 65 elected officials and other state electric light plant, three prosperous ipal water plant and pumping station, township and burned it to the ground
three and one-half inches from the re- strike outs and walking four batters. dignitaries for the 27th annual Gov- banks, splendid fire protection, four I.O.O.F. Lodge Building costing over ruining all the machinery stored in-
port of -42.96” below the spillway on Offensively the Lions had nine hits, ernor’s Day to be held July 30-Aug. 1. large modern hotels, extensive sewer $30,000, electric line to Mason City, side. A tree near the Sorenson home
July 16. The level is now at -39.48” two from both Scott Sommer and Playing at the Lake Theatre is “I’ll system, will soon have a Masonic we cut and harvest more ice than any was struck, lightning attracted by an
below the spillway. Meyer. Jeff Krutsinger went three for Take Sweden,” starring Bob Hope, Temple, has not had a saloon for 30 other city in the state, a wide variety of iron bed burned several holes in the
Snyder Construction, of Clear three with a home run, double and a Tuesday Weld, Frankie Avalon and years, is in the dairy center of the churches and a population over 2,700. bed clothing.
Lake, was awarded the contract for a single. Jason Parker was the winning Dina Merrill. Also playing is Burt
major building project at Handicap pitcher in the second game, going two Lancaster in, “The Train.” Junior ball players from 1965
Village. The project, bid at $528,225, innings. Mark Ades also pitched. Ja-
includes two additions to the Vil- son Currier and Kurt Dreger both hit 75 Years Ago In 1965, this group of junior baseball players at Sunset View Park were being shown the finer points of batting by Chuck
lage’s main Kinney-Lindstrom Work doubles in the game. July 1940 Vega, far left, and Don Anderson, right. About 45 boys attended the session.
Activity Center, as well as remodel- The Ventura/Klemme softball
ing of several existing areas. New team had three girls named to the first Total enrollment in swimming
construction will add a greenhouse, team of the 1990 North Star All-Con- and life saving classes at the municipal
an additional work area for clients, a ference Softball Team. Julie Buchan- beach is 153.
large meeting room to be used as a an, Megan Coe and Kelly Meyer were Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Hathaway
staff training center, offices, a media all named to the First Team. Charity flew from Los Angeles in 18 hours.
resource room and small conference Weberg and Stacey Blank, made the Tailors have decided the two back
rooms. second team. Tricia Ackerman was pockets in men’s trousers are not need-
A car wash will be held to benefit given honorable mention status. ed. Repeal did away with the neces-
the Ventura Public Library Building Performing at the Surf Ballroom sity for one and the depression did the
Fund. in July is Golden Country Band, Ac- rest. Men are missing their pockets.
Clubs featuring news in the cent Rock-N-Roll Memories, and Erv Mrs. Mamie Moore, proprietor
“Club News” section include: Wa Reutzel Orchestra. of the Peter Pan Style Shop, will move
Tan Ye Club, Clear Lake Lioness her stock of goods from Wentworth
Club, Lincoln Peppy Pals, Women 50 Years Ago Hat Shop, on Main Street, where
of Today, and Home Improvement July 1965 she has been located since she started
Club. business, to the Steve Wood building
Dianne Hensley, who for the past Norman Rutz, 26, has been on Fourth Street, just south of the
four years has operated KZEV Radio named head football coach at Clear Sondrol Company.
in Clear Lake, has sold her stock to Lake High School. Rutz will also
the station giving controlling interest teach mathematics at the high school. 100 Years Ago
to a Minnesota group. While no oth- Rutz succeeds Duane Brandt as the July 1915
er staff changes are expected, the for- Lions’ grid boss.
mat will switch from rock and roll to The first Outdoor Art Show ever Some important facts about Clear
a more adult contemporary format. Lake for those thinking of moving

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