Nickersons:Valentines for 65 years

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:02pm

by Marianne Morf

“Let’s Dance” says the brick in front of the Surf Ballroom, along with the names of Pauline and Dick Nickerson.  Nothing could be more appropriate.

As Valentine’s Day approaches, the Nickerson’s anniversary does, too.  On Feb. 18, 

The Jack draws a crowd

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:02pm

The sixth annual “The Jack” Helgren Memorial Iowa Lemans Championship drew a large audience and number of participants to Clear Lake State Park 

Amosson wraps up service as supervisor

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:02pm

Calling it the most interesting job he’s ever had, Bob Amosson officially steps down as a Cerro Gordo County Supervisor at year’s end.  

More charges filed against CL man following crime spree

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:02pm

A Clear Lake man has been charged with several crimes reported in the Clear Lake area over the past few months.

Partnership ignites creative spirit in local artist

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:02pm

Since June 2014, the kiln in Walker 3-D Studio at the Clear Lake Arts Center has been working overtime.  A partnership with Steve and Marilyn Johnson allowed the Arts Center to have an Artist-in-Residence program.  The artist, Alec Heggen a 2014 graduate of Clear Lake High School, worked a minimum of three mornings a week for eight weeks and the public was invited to watch. 

CLHS senior named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:02pm

Hadley Luker, a senior at Clear Lake High School, has been named a Semifinalist in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program and has an opportunity to continue in the National Merit Scholarship competition.  The National Merit Scholarship 

New staff at Clear Lake Schools

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Staff at Clear Lake Schools kicked off their school year Wednesday, Aug. 13. During a break from professional development time, new members of the staff posed for this photo. Pictured are: (front L-R) Judy Siesseger, para 

Next City Council meeting will be at Fire Station

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:02pm

 Due to the reconstruction project at Clear Lake City Hall, the next City Council meeting, scheduled for Monday, Aug. 4, will be held at the 

Clear Lake Fire Station, 711 2nd Ave. N. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.

CL police chief opening draws 24 applicants

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:02pm

New leader could be in place by August 1

A total of 24 persons have submitted their applications to be considered for the Clear Lake Chief of Police position.

Mayor Nelson Crabb updated the City Council on the search Monday night, saying the deadline to apply was May 15.

According to Crabb, applications were received from candidates nationwide, with 13 of the 24 applicants having recently served as chief or acting chief within their departments.  Two of the applicants come from the CLPD, he said.

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