DNR enlists help of goats to clear invasive plants at Outdoor Classroom

Published by admin on Wed, 08/10/2016 - 4:28pm

(Above) Three goats are helping to clear heavy brush and unwanted trees from the Outdoor Classroom on South 14th Street near Clear Creek School. The goat-grazing project is an experimental alternative to applying chemical treatment to the area.-Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is getting some help in land management from an unusual source.  Goats.

DNR enlists help of goats to clear invasive plants at Outdoor Classroom

Published by admin on Wed, 08/10/2016 - 4:28pm

(Above) Three goats are helping to clear heavy brush and unwanted trees from the Outdoor Classroom on South 15th Street near Clear Creek School. The goat-grazing project is an experimental alternative to applying chemical treatment to the area.-Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is getting some help in land management from an unusual source.  Goats.

Family escapes injury in early morning house fire

Published by admin on Wed, 08/10/2016 - 4:26pm

A Clear Lake family safely evacuated their burning home early Saturday morning.

The Clear Lake Fire Department was dispatched to 1310 Buddy Holly Place for a reported house fire Saturday, Aug. 6, at approximately 1:09 a.m. The CLFD responded with three engine companies, one ambulance and 16 firefighters.

Family escapes injury in early morning house fire

Published by admin on Wed, 08/10/2016 - 4:26pm

A Clear Lake family safely evacuated their burning home early Saturday morning.

The Clear Lake Fire Department was dispatched to 1310 Buddy Holly Place for a reported house fire Saturday, Aug. 6, at approximately 1:09 a.m. The CLFD responded with three engine companies, one ambulance and 16 firefighters.

Morris LaVerne Trimble

Published by admin on Fri, 08/05/2016 - 1:48pm

Morris LaVerne Trimble, 93, Clear Lake, died Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.  Celebration of Morris's life will be at 10:30 am Saturday, August, 6 at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, Iowa.  The family will greet friends Friday from 5-7 pm at the funeral home and then one hour before the service on Saturday.  The family suggests memorials to Hospice of North Iowa.

Morris LaVerne Trimble

Published by admin on Fri, 08/05/2016 - 1:48pm

Morris LaVerne Trimble, 93, Clear Lake, died Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.  Celebration of Morris's life will be at 10:30 am Saturday, August, 6 at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, Iowa.  The family will greet friends Friday from 5-7 pm at the funeral home and then one hour before the service on Saturday.  The family suggests memorials to Hospice of North Iowa.

Determination leads to another State title

Published by admin on Wed, 08/03/2016 - 3:36pm

(Above) It was a big celebration for the Clear Lake Lions after they claimed their third title in four years at the Class 2A State Baseball Tournament.  The Lions defeated Kuemper of Carroll on Saturday, July 30, at Principal Park in Des Moines. -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

Determination leads to another State title

Published by admin on Wed, 08/03/2016 - 3:36pm

(Above) It was a big celebration for the Clear Lake Lions after they claimed their third title in four years at the Class 2A State Baseball Tournament.  The Lions defeated Kuemper of Carroll on Saturday, July 30, at Principal Park in Des Moines. -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

Clear Lake Lions top Hinton in Class 2A State Semifinal, 10-7

Published by admin on Wed, 08/03/2016 - 3:33pm

(Above) Cooper Merrill slides safely into home.  Merrill connected on one triple during the game.

Clear Lake scored nine runs in the first three innings, then held on to defeat Hinton, 10-7 in the Class 2A State semifinal played Thursday, July 28, in Des Moines.

Clear Lake Lions top Hinton in Class 2A State Semifinal, 10-7

Published by admin on Wed, 08/03/2016 - 3:33pm

(Above) Cooper Merrill slides safely into home.  Merrill connected on one triple during the game.

Clear Lake scored nine runs in the first three innings, then held on to defeat Hinton, 10-7 in the Class 2A State semifinal played Thursday, July 28, in Des Moines.

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