Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

        Two men have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a Mason City area methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.

        Shawn Benedict Zimmerman, 42, of Clear Lake, received his prison term after an April 20, 2015, guilty plea and Shane Lester McRoberts, age 28, of Nora Springs, Iowa, received his prison term after an April 16, 2015, guilty plea.  Zimmerman and McRoberts each pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.

Ventura city officials are readying the community for mandatory replacement of all water meters.

According to City Clerk Else Taylor, installation of new meters will begin in mid-August.  The installation is mandatory to continue receiving water service.  There is no cost for the installation of the new meter, however, there may be residual costs involved with faulty shut-off valves inside the home.

A large crowd was treated to a display of vintage wood boats in 1990.  The boats were part of the fifth annual Invitational Antique Wood Boat Show.  Wood boats from sailboats to racing boats were competing.  Winners from Clear Lake included Gale Goranson, Best Wood Cruiser, 27-foot 1960 Chris Craft; and Randy Cram, Best Non-Powered Wood Boat, 16-foot, 1929 Alexandria Boat Works rowing skiff.

The concept of merging the staffs of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and Clear Lake Business and Industrial Development Corporation was passed by boards of each group.  In other news, Sharon May, executive vice president of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, submitted her resignation to the Chamber effective Aug. 1.

The level of Clear Lake, as measured on Tuesday, July 10, was 43.68” below the spillway.