Couple charged with child endangerment

Published by admin on Wed, 07/31/2019 - 2:58pm

A Clear Lake couple has been charged with child endangerment as a result of alleged incidents at their unregistered daycare.

Kyle McLaughlin, 55, has been charged with two counts of child endangerment while 57-year-old Peggy McLaughlin is facing one count of child endangerment.  Both McLaughlins were arrested late last week and have posted $5,000 cash bond. They are both scheduled to make their initial court appearance today (Wednesday, July 31).

Mirror-Reporter subscription campaign kicks off Monday

Published by admin on Wed, 07/31/2019 - 2:57pm

Back by popular demand!

The Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter will kick off a Subscription Expansion Campaign Monday, Aug. 5, with three candidates competing for cash prizes and bonus money.  The campaign will continue through Friday, Aug. 23.

Every subscription (new or renewal) sold during this campaign will receive an additional four weeks of the Mirror-Reporter absolutely free, as well as a coupon for a free, two-week classified ad valued at $22.50.

Mirror-Reporter subscription campaign kicks off Monday

Published by admin on Wed, 07/31/2019 - 2:57pm

Back by popular demand!

The Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter will kick off a Subscription Expansion Campaign Monday, Aug. 5, with three candidates competing for cash prizes and bonus money.  The campaign will continue through Friday, Aug. 23.

Every subscription (new or renewal) sold during this campaign will receive an additional four weeks of the Mirror-Reporter absolutely free, as well as a coupon for a free, two-week classified ad valued at $22.50.

What is a Chautauqua? And why did Clear Lake host one?

Published by admin on Wed, 07/31/2019 - 2:55pm

by Beth Ann Schumacher president of the Clear Lake Historical Society

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of three articles preceding The Clear Lake Chautauqua Revisited to be held at City Park on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., hosted by the Clear Lake Historical Society and Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.

What is a Chautauqua? And why did Clear Lake host one?

Published by admin on Wed, 07/31/2019 - 2:55pm

by Beth Ann Schumacher president of the Clear Lake Historical Society

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of three articles preceding The Clear Lake Chautauqua Revisited to be held at City Park on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., hosted by the Clear Lake Historical Society and Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.

Move over corn?

Published by admin on Wed, 07/31/2019 - 2:53pm

Hemp is on track for commercial production in 2020

by Travis Fischer

Iowa farmers may be testing out a new crop next year as restrictions against growing commercial hemp are lifted nationwide.

While useful for its grain, seed and fibers, hemp production in the United States has faced legal obstacles due to the plant’s other commonly known use as the drug, marijuana.

Move over corn?

Published by admin on Wed, 07/31/2019 - 2:53pm

Hemp is on track for commercial production in 2020

by Travis Fischer

Iowa farmers may be testing out a new crop next year as restrictions against growing commercial hemp are lifted nationwide.

While useful for its grain, seed and fibers, hemp production in the United States has faced legal obstacles due to the plant’s other commonly known use as the drug, marijuana.

Mirror-Reporter E-edition 7-24-2019

Published by admin on Wed, 07/24/2019 - 4:00pm

Beating the heat

Mirror-Reporter E-edition 7-24-2019

Published by admin on Wed, 07/24/2019 - 4:00pm

Beating the heat

Lions bow out early in District play

Published by admin on Wed, 07/24/2019 - 3:17pm

(Above) Eric Ritter suffered the loss on the mound for the Lions when they faced Mason City in the final game in the regular season.  Ritter surrendered six runs on six hits over two innings.  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

By Marianne Gasaway

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