LAKE LEVEL

 

The lake continues to rise.  As of Tuesday, June 11, the lake

 measured +0.96” above the weir.  Last year at this time the lake measured -12.36” below the weir.

Face to Face

 

DNR battles spread of invasive species with boater education

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding boaters and anglers to “Clean, Drain, and Dry” their boats and equipment to protect Iowa lakes and rivers from aquatic hitchhikers. 

 

Drive begins to fund development of a dog park

 

The Clear Lake Park and Recreation Committee is launching a fund drive to support development of a Dog Park within its Outlet Recreation Complex on 12th Avenue South.

“Since the city is putting a hard surface path in the recreation area it is time to obtain funds for the Dog 

Magazine declares Clear Lake farmstead is one of prettiest in Iowa

 

A five-page full-color layout in “Our Iowa” magazine declares Carroll and El Etchen’s farm south of Clear Lake among the “Prettiest Farms in Iowa”. 

The magazine scours Iowa to showcase an outstanding farm in every issue, noting that “nothing symbolizes our state like proudly primped and painted farmsteads.” 

CLB&T furthers expansion into downtown Mason City

 

  Clear Lake Bank & Trust Company will acquire certain assets and liabilities of the two Mason City branches of Community National Bank.

QCR Holdings, Inc. announced the signing of a definitive agreement whereby Clear Lake Bank & Trust will acquire deposits of approximately $62 million and loans of $26 million from Community National Bank. The proposed transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions, is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2013.

Rising country music star looks forward to returning to her local roots this week

 

Those attending the first Thursdays on Main event of the summer season this week will have the opportunity to hear a rising star in the world of country music.

George R. Bruns

 

George R. “Dick” Bruns, 86, of Clear Lake, died Sunday, May 26, 2013 at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.  Per Dick’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services will be planned.

Delpha A. Marsh

 

Delpha Arline Marsh, 89, Clear Lake, died Sunday, June 2, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa, Mason City.  

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Friday, June 7, 2013 at the Christian Church, 302 Hwy. 18 W., Clear Lake, with Rev. Scott Wilson officiating.  Visitation will be Thursday from 5 – 7 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke 

Jack E. Bless

 

Jack E. Bless, 75, of Oklahoma City, Okla., formerly of Ventura, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at the V.A. Hospital, Oklahoma City.

Graveside services will be 11 a.m., Saturday June 8, 2013 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, with Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating.  Family suggests memorials to Jack E. Bless memorial fund.

Richard E. Ax

 

Richard Eugene Ax, 79, Ventura, died Saturday, June 1, 2013 at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 1 - 4 p.m. Sunday, June 9, 2013 at the Ventura Public Library, 7 W. Ventura St., Ventura.

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