Clear Lake Schools plan drive for school supplies

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:10pm

The start of the school year is an exciting time for families.  But sometimes that excitement can be mixed with stress for parents who find the costs associated with the new school year to be a challenge.

“It’s an exciting time, but it can be a financial hardship for some to get their students ready for the school year,” said Sally Duesenberg, at-risk coordinator for the Clear Lake Community School District. 

After 41 years, Elly retires from unique Lakeside Tap

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:10pm

by Michelle Watson
    You can bet that anyone who has been in the bar business for 41 years has plenty of stories to tell.  Such is the case with Elly Harmeyer.  Elly has recently retired as owner of Elly’s Lakefront Tap, a popular Clear Lake bar for 41 years.

Veteran urges public to remember, be thankful

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:10pm

    Veteran Gabe Haugland reminded those attending Clear Lake’s Memorial Day services to remember the rights provided by our founders and upheld by soldiers through the years and thank them for the freedoms they have upheld.
    “Last year I spoke here, in this same cemetery, as I was still mourning the loss of SGT Brent Maher of Honey Creek,

Sunset School lawsuit dismissed

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:10pm

A Cerro Gordo County District Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed in objection to a proposed use for the former Sunset Elementary School in Clear Lake.

Downtown truck-pedestrian accident results in fatality

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:10pm

    A Clear Lake woman struck by a vehicle in downtown Clear Lake Tuesday morning, April 3, died as a result of her injuries that evening.
    Carolyn Mahaffey, 73, was struck by a truck at the intersection of Main Avenue and 4th Street shortly before 9:30 a.m.  According to a police report, Mahaffey suffered

Chamber announces new leader

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:10pm

Washington, Iowa Chamber exec will start here April 15   

The Board of Directors of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of Tim Coffey as its new executive director, effective April 15.

Council sets budget hearing; Major paving project moves on

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:10pm

    The City has set March 12 as the public hearing date for its proposed fiscal year 2013 budget.
    The City Council plans to keep the rate the same ($10.54 per $1,000 of assessed property valuation).  By holding the rate steady, extra revenues will be collected and banked to fund a major renovation of City Hall in the future.

Improvements planned for CL State Park

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:10pm

    The Iowa Department of Natural Resources Natural Resource Commission (NRC) has approved $166,128 worth of improvements for Clear Lake State Park. 
    The project, approved by the NRC at its Jan. 17 meeting, includes upgrading eight campsites to full hookup sites.  The improvements will provide sewer, water and electricity to campsites 95-101, as well as the host site at the campgrounds.

Overwhelming support shown for Bowling for Blake Bowl-A-Thon

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:10pm

     Approximately 700 adults and students turned out during the holiday break for the Bowling for Blake Bowl-A-Thon, held in memory of former Clear Lake High School teacher, Blake Lobdell.  The event was held at the Rose Bowl in Mason City on Dec. 26-28.

Council approves funding for NI Corridor group

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:10pm

    The Clear Lake City Council gave its approval Monday night to a multi­year funding agreement with the  North Iowa Corridor EDC (NICEDC).  The group replaces the former Clear Lake Economic Development, which has dissolved.

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