Remember When 5-4-2022

(Above) Reading group, 1997 - Fifth grade students in Miss Jennifer Dean’s class experienced special adventures and fun in a reading group in 1997.  Pictured in the front row (L-R): Josh Lloyd, Todd Numelin, Colby Heady, Kelli Kruckenberg, Katy Nickerson, Andrew Morrison, Melissa McLaughlin, Lynn Lynch and Lindsey Arispe.  Second row (L-R): Amber Berry, Zach Kelly, Ben Harthan, Scott Shipton, Allison Wood, Russell Jensen, Joel Perry, Abby Schumacher and Rashelle Peters.

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(Above) Surrounded by family and friends in Clear Lake, Trevor Penning took a call from the New Orleans Saints as the 19th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.

Penning is ready to show the NFL and New Orleans who he is

by Marianne Gasaway

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(Above) Surrounded by family and friends in Clear Lake, Trevor Penning took a call from the New Orleans Saints as the 19th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.

Penning is ready to show the NFL and New Orleans who he is

by Marianne Gasaway

Hy-Vee project in Clear Lake put on ‘pause’

by Marianne Gasaway

Construction of a Hy-Vee store in Clear Lake is among “several” projects the grocery retailer has put on pause.

“Right now, we are still working on the scope of the project, which is why work has paused,” said Dawn Buzynski, director of communications for Hy-Vee.  She declined to elaborate about conditions which prompted work to come to a halt in March.  

Hy-Vee project in Clear Lake put on ‘pause’

by Marianne Gasaway

Construction of a Hy-Vee store in Clear Lake is among “several” projects the grocery retailer has put on pause.

“Right now, we are still working on the scope of the project, which is why work has paused,” said Dawn Buzynski, director of communications for Hy-Vee.  She declined to elaborate about conditions which prompted work to come to a halt in March.  

City prepares for next batch of street repairs

(Above) The Council approved a change order which will provide for 100 percent of mortar replacement on the 1936 Sea Wall. -Reporter photo.

by Marianne Gasaway

The Clear Lake City Council approved a professional services agreement with Veenstra & Kimm Monday night in preparation for its 2022 Street Resurfacing and Sidewalk Project.  

City prepares for next batch of street repairs

(Above) The Council approved a change order which will provide for 100 percent of mortar replacement on the 1936 Sea Wall. -Reporter photo.

by Marianne Gasaway

The Clear Lake City Council approved a professional services agreement with Veenstra & Kimm Monday night in preparation for its 2022 Street Resurfacing and Sidewalk Project.  

DNR crews achieve walleye collection goals despite cold

This year’s unusual cold, late spring delayed the start of walleye collection efforts.

“Mother Nature presented many challenges this year, including cooler than normal temperatures, high winds, sleet and snow, as well as tornadoes,” said Jay Rudacille, supervisor for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Warm and Coolwater Fish Culture section. “Despite these less than ideal conditions, we still met our walleye egg collection goal thanks to the dedication, passion, and adaptability of our fisheries staff.”

DNR crews achieve walleye collection goals despite cold

This year’s unusual cold, late spring delayed the start of walleye collection efforts.

“Mother Nature presented many challenges this year, including cooler than normal temperatures, high winds, sleet and snow, as well as tornadoes,” said Jay Rudacille, supervisor for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Warm and Coolwater Fish Culture section. “Despite these less than ideal conditions, we still met our walleye egg collection goal thanks to the dedication, passion, and adaptability of our fisheries staff.”

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