Clear Lake High School student Jacob Doolittle was named a Commended Student in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship program. The National Merit Scholarship Program is a prestigious annual academic ...

Justin Thomas Glidden, 38, passed away Monday, September 14, 2026, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday October 5, 2026, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 First Ave.

Age 80, of Brooklyn Park, MN. (April 13, 1946 – September 6, 2026). Preceded in death by parents, Glenn and Lucille, and brother, Roger. Allan (B.A. Illinois State University, Cum Laude ’72, M.A. ’84 ...

Many who have families are aware of the financial adjustment you must make when starting a family. MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center and Second Stork are working together to change this for local ...

MASON CITY, Iowa — September 2, 2026 — United Way of North Central Iowa’s Day of Caring brought local businesses, organizations and students together on Wednesday to give their time and talents to ...

In 2019, Jennifer Skellenger started making candles for herself as she was seeking a source of creative outlets and comfort. From there she gave many candles to friends. After requests from people to ...

When some people work to find a home for their new business, they have to do such things as apply for a loan. All Gregory Schmidt had to do was repair a brick wall. Earlier this summer, the Generosity ...

Scott Flory was officially introduced and welcomed as Clear Lake’s new city administrator Monday night. The City Council voted unanimously to hire Flory, of Atlantic, Iowa, to replace Tom Lincoln.

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In June, CLEAR Project Coorindator Mary Jo Burkgren resigned her position. She was named to the job in March 2013 after long-time leader David Knoll stepped down to accept a position with the Iowa ...

Bemis, who was employed by the district for 19 years, was placed on administrative leave immediately and every bathroom and locker room in all Clear Lake school buildings was searched, according to ...