Frankie Avalon to headline 2015 Winter Dance Party

Published by admin on Wed, 11/05/2014 - 5:53am

Frankie Avalon will headline the list of artists scheduled to appear at the 2015 Winter Dance Party event scheduled for January 28-31, 2015.

CLMS class produces play

Published by admin on Wed, 11/05/2014 - 5:52am

 By Michelle Watson

Crime spree ends in arrest for CL man

Published by admin on Wed, 11/05/2014 - 5:51am

A Clear Lake man has been arrested after going on a crime spree in Clear Lake.

Police arrested Michael Dean Wilson, 25, Wednesday morning, Oct. 29, and he is in custody in the Cerro Gordo County Jail facing multiple felony charges.

Halloween parade

Published by admin on Wed, 10/29/2014 - 4:43am

About 50 children and their parents participated in the Clear Lake Parks and Recreation Department’s Annual Halloween Parade 

CL police investigating early morning break-in at Rumorz

Published by admin on Wed, 10/29/2014 - 4:39am

Clear Lake police are investigating a burglary reported Friday, Oct. 24, at Rumorz Bar and Grill, South Shore Drive.

According to CLPD Detective Ryan Eskildsen, an intruder broke into the building in the early morning hours.  He estimated damage and loss at “several thousand dollars.”

According to Eskildsen, an ATM machine was cut into and money was taken.  The restaurant was also ransacked.

Committee re-writes criteria for new police chief selection

Published by admin on Wed, 10/29/2014 - 4:39am

A newly appointed committee has outlined the job duties, education, experience and training necessary for the community’s chief of police.  

The Clear Lake City Council approved a resolution revising the job description at its Oct. 21 meeting. 

Postmaster faces federal theft charges

Published by admin on Wed, 10/29/2014 - 4:38am

A Ventura man  is facing federal theft charges. 

Federal court documents show that an indictment was filed last week against Forest City postmaster Danny Miller, who was charged by a grand jury with theft of mail by a postal service 

employee.  The indictment states that Miller stole, abstracted and removed prescription pain medications from mail with the intent to convert such items to his own use. 

City signs ‘Great Places’ agreement to facilitate Surf District improvements

Published by admin on Wed, 10/29/2014 - 4:33am

As part of its designation as one of “Iowa Great Places,” the Clear Lake City Council has approved an agreement to provide matching funds to the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs to provide for improvements in the Surf Ballroom District.

The city and North Iowa Cultural Center and Museum, associated with the Surf, co-submitted an application for Iowa Great Places consideration.   Grant funding was awarded in the amount of $101,000 to complete a series of projects identified in the plan submitted as part of the application process.

Three candidates vying for District 2 Supervisor

Published by admin on Wed, 10/29/2014 - 4:31am

Voters will head to the polls Tuesday to choose a new District 2 County Supervisor.  The victor will replace Bob Amosson, who is stepping down after winning the position in 2006 and 2010.  

The names of three candidates will appear on the ballot after an unusual June primary.  

Lions ready for playoff run; top GHV Cardinals 42-0

Published by admin on Wed, 10/29/2014 - 4:18am

Top ranked Clear Lake wrapped up a perfect regular season and is ready to compete in its 17th straight play-off game tonight (Wednesday, Oct. 29) to start the journey toward a Class 2A State title.  The Lions will face Estherville-Lincoln Central, who they defeated 54-27 back on Sept.

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