Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

(Above) Crews from Heartland Asphalt were busy Tuesday morning beginning to pave County Road B-35 between Clear Lake and Mason City.-Reporter photo.

The long anticipated paving of County Road B-35 has begun and forecasted dry days ahead should increase the likelihood the $3.1 million project will be completed by late fall.

According to County Engineer Mary Kelly, with reasonable weather, the Clear Lake to Mason City connection could be open by mid-November, or Thanksgiving.

by Lowell Washburn

If I had to choose one month as my favorite, I’d have to pick the month of October – every single time; hands down.  Fall colors reach their peak during October, and the early autumn weather seems to agree with everyone.  Generally speaking, the mornings are crisp and cool.  Afternoons warm and sunny.

Preliminary assessments topping $23K prompt City Council discussion

How much is too much for a homeowner to be assessed for a street reconstruction project?

(Above) Officer “adopted” in 1991 - Clear Lake Police Officer Paul Chizek was pictured with his “adoptive” class, Miss Dull’s kindergarten class from Lincoln School.  Dull and first grade teacher, Barb Olson, designed a pilot program in 1991 for the state designed to build self-esteem.  The ultimate goal of the program is to teach students to resist substance abuse.  The students pledge to be helpful, courteous and kind to the me