Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

    The Clear Lake School Board welcomed a new administrator Monday night.  The Board approved the hiring of Chris Murphy as its new high school principal.
    Murphy, 36, is currently employed as a school improvement leader in the Des Moines Public School System.  He has held that position for six years.  Murphy’s experience also includes serving as dean of students for a high school alternative school and middle school.

Re-design of salary schedule results 4.4% package increase

    The Clear Lake Board of Education approved a tentative agreement with the Clear Lake Education Association for a master working agreement for the 2012-2014 school years Monday night.  The CLEA membership had approved the agreement, which provides a 4.41 total package increase, prior to the board action.
    The contract was reached after a redesign of the salary schedule aimed at attracting quality new teachers and recognizing those who pursue National Board Certification.

Officials with the North Iowa Corridor Economic Development Corporation announced Tuesday that Clear Lake Bank & Trust Company will serve as Flagship Investor in the regional non-profit economic development organization’s 2012 investor campaign.  The annual campaign, which seeks to generate private investment to complement funding

    A small group of Clear Lake teens have taken steps to make a positive impact in the wake of tragedy.
    Lainey Arians, Darby Betz and Carter Garrington are working to make the lake safer for swimmers.  The three