by Michelle Watson
25 Years Ago
June 1998
Just one day after the first water quality monitoring program of its kind in Iowa was announced in Clear Lake, several thousand gallons of wastewater were bypassed into the lake by the Clear Lake Sanitary District and the City of Clear Lake. Heavy rain Saturday forced the bypassing of wastewater into Clear Lake over the weekend.
A reunion of all children delivered by Dr. James Hendricks, of Clear Lake, during his 36 years of practice in the area will be held Sunday, July 5, from 2-5 p.m. at Clear Lake City Hall. Dr. Hendricks and his wife, Mary Ann, are the Grand Marshals of the Clear Lake Fourth of July parade, Saturday, July 4.
Navy Hospitalman Apprentice Jeffrey A. Lester, recently graduated with honors from the Field Medical Service Technician Course at Field Medical Service School, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C. He is a 1992 graduate of Clear Lake High School and joined the Navy in July 1997.
Dr. Tracy (Andrews) Mixdorf, D.O., a native of Clear Lake, is one of seven new physicians who will join the North Iowa Mercy Family Practice Residency Program on July 1.
Pitcher Kristin Keefe kept the Clear Lake softball team in a game against Algona Garrigan, that saw both teams struggling offensively. Keefe faced 24 batters in seven innings. She allowed only four hits and no walks while she recorded 12 strikeouts. Clear Lake won the game, 2-0.
Andy Thompson and Alex Ibarra, both of Clear Lake, have qualified for the National Freestyle Meet to be held in Fargo, N.D.
Iowa deer hunters set another record in 1997, harvesting more than 118,000 deer, according to Willie Such, DNR’s deer biologist. This is nearly 11,000 more deer than the previous record in 1996.
Grocery specials for the week at Easter’s Foods include: Jif Peanut Butter, 18 oz., $1.69; Coke Products, 12 pack, $2.89; Driscoll’s Strawberries, lb., 99¢; Florida Sweet Corn, 6/$1; Dole Classic Salad Mix, 1 lb. pkg., 99¢; Purex Detergent, 2/$6; Natural Light Beer, 24 pack, $6.99; Ribeye Steak, lb., $4.99; and Hormel Little Sizzlers, 12 oz., $1.09.
50 Years Ago
June 1973
John Kopecky, originator of the North Iowa Band Festival, will be Grand Marshal of Clear Lake’s 90th annual July 4th parade, according to Dean Molinsky, chairman of this year’s Independence Day program.
James Oleson, Clear Lake, was hired as building code administrator in action taken by the Clear Lake City Council Monday night.
The Clear Lake Drum and Bugle Corps had a long, hot bus ride from State Center Saturday afternoon. Although some were exhausted, they were still blaring their bugles when they rode into town. Their hard hours of practice paid off, because they were applauded enthusiastically by the crowd at the Rose Festival.
The Clear Lake baseball team defeated the Hampton Bulldogs, 9-8. For Clear Lake, Chad Garth had two singles and a double, Steve Gerhardt had two singles and Don Erickson had a single and a double. Steve Esbeck had two singles. Joel McChesney had a homer in the seventh innings, knocking in three runs to win the game for Clear lake.
75 Years Ago
June 1948
The city fathers are conceding the possibilities of another park along the North Shore.
Hank Heimendinger is the new manager of the Surf Ballroom.
R.J. Aurdal caught a 7 lb., 12 oz. walleye. The fishin’ is good at the lake!
Mrs. George Klaasen’s pupils at the Lindon Ranch school made money for their contribution to the Bookmobile by picking violets around Bayside and sold them in corsages in Mason City. They took in $19.63.
Pease, the clothier, is having a grand re-oening at their store.
99 Years Ago
June 1924
The lake shore from the White Pier to the Lake Shore Hotel has been cleared of all old boats, rubbish, boards, etc. for the first time in 28 years to this editor’s personal knowledge.
Lawrence Bless is treating his home to a new coat of paint.
The Green Tree Gardens in the Idleo held its opening Friday night with a good crowd. A fine supper was served, followed by dancing.
Francis C. Rogers is now connected with a chain of clothing stores and is located at Ames. He is a hustler and out for his share of the business.
Gerald Rublin, 8, had his arm broken while playing in the ball park where some horses were grazing. One of the horses stepped on his arm breaking it just above the elbow.
