New police officer sworn in

Published by admin on Wed, 08/17/2016 - 3:06pm

Ashley Lopez was officially sworn in as the newest member of the Clear Lake Police Department at Monday night’s City Council meeting.  Lopez, who will leave for the Law Enforcement Academy at Camp Dodge Aug. 22, will graduate Dec. 9.  Upon her return to Clear Lake she will train in the field with other police officers before beginning patrol in January.

Council hears concerns about ‘burn-outs’ from car club, police, public

Published by admin on Wed, 08/17/2016 - 3:04pm

The C.L.A.S.S. Car Cruise and Show is a popular event, but club members and law enforcement, along with a host of others want to try to make the event even safer for continued success.

Kirk Kraft, a member of the C.L.A.S.S. Car Club, spoke to the City Council Monday night.  Kraft told the Council that the car cruise, which draws more than 850 vehicles, received some “unwanted attention” when a driver lost control of his vehicle while performing a “burnout.”

Council hears concerns about ‘burn-outs’ from car club, police, public

Published by admin on Wed, 08/17/2016 - 3:04pm

The C.L.A.S.S. Car Cruise and Show is a popular event, but club members and law enforcement, along with a host of others want to try to make the event even safer for continued success.

Kirk Kraft, a member of the C.L.A.S.S. Car Club, spoke to the City Council Monday night.  Kraft told the Council that the car cruise, which draws more than 850 vehicles, received some “unwanted attention” when a driver lost control of his vehicle while performing a “burnout.”

Main Avenue sidewalk project topic of Monday meeting

Published by admin on Wed, 08/17/2016 - 2:59pm

(Above) New ADA compliant sidewalk ramps at Main Avenue intersections will create some unsightly problems at buildings, such as The Red Geranium at 3rd and Main. The area shaded in orange will be exposed when new sidewalks are installed as much as four-inches lower than existing walks.

The Clear Lake City Council will meet in special session Monday, Aug. 22, to move forward with the resolution of necessity for the Main Avenue Sidewalk Reconstruction Project.

Main Avenue sidewalk project topic of Monday meeting

Published by admin on Wed, 08/17/2016 - 2:58pm

(Above) New ADA compliant sidewalk ramps at Main Avenue intersections will create some unsightly problems at buildings, such as The Red Geranium at 3rd and Main. The area shaded in orange will be exposed when new sidewalks are installed as much as four-inches lower than existing walks.

The Clear Lake City Council will meet in special session Monday, Aug. 22, to move forward with the resolution of necessity for the Main Avenue Sidewalk Reconstruction Project.

Main Avenue sidewalk project topic of Monday meeting

Published by admin on Wed, 08/17/2016 - 2:56pm

(Above) New ADA compliant sidewalk ramps at Main Avenue intersections will create some unsightly problems at buildings, such as The Red Geranium at 3rd and Main. The area shaded in orange will be exposed when new sidewalks are installed as much as four-inches lower than existing walks.

The Clear Lake City Council will meet in special session Monday, Aug. 22, to move forward with the resolution of necessity for the Main Avenue Sidewalk Reconstruction Project.

Main Avenue sidewalk project topic of Monday meeting

Published by admin on Wed, 08/17/2016 - 2:56pm

(Above) New ADA compliant sidewalk ramps at Main Avenue intersections will create some unsightly problems at buildings, such as The Red Geranium at 3rd and Main. The area shaded in orange will be exposed when new sidewalks are installed as much as four-inches lower than existing walks.

The Clear Lake City Council will meet in special session Monday, Aug. 22, to move forward with the resolution of necessity for the Main Avenue Sidewalk Reconstruction Project.

Pool days are dwindling; closing Aug. 28

Published by admin on Wed, 08/17/2016 - 2:53pm

The Clear Lake Aquatic Center is operating under limited hours as the summer winds downs.

The pool schedule for the remainder of the year is as follows:

•Wednesday, Aug. 17, no evening shift (pool open 1-5 p.m.)

•Thursday-Saturday, Aug 18-20 pool closed.

•Sunday, Aug 21, open 1-5.

•Monday-Friday, Aug 22-26, pool closed.

•Saturday-Sunday, Aug 27-28, pool open 1-5 p.m.  The pool will close for the season at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug 28.

Pool days are dwindling; closing Aug. 28

Published by admin on Wed, 08/17/2016 - 2:53pm

The Clear Lake Aquatic Center is operating under limited hours as the summer winds downs.

The pool schedule for the remainder of the year is as follows:

•Wednesday, Aug. 17, no evening shift (pool open 1-5 p.m.)

•Thursday-Saturday, Aug 18-20 pool closed.

•Sunday, Aug 21, open 1-5.

•Monday-Friday, Aug 22-26, pool closed.

•Saturday-Sunday, Aug 27-28, pool open 1-5 p.m.  The pool will close for the season at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug 28.

Florence Collen

Published by admin on Mon, 08/15/2016 - 7:58pm

Florence E. Collen, 95, of Clear Lake, died Tuesday, August 9, 2016 in Clear Lake surrounded by family.  A service will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Ward-Van Slyke, Clear Lake.  Family suggests memorial contributions to Hospice of North Iowa.

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