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Ag./BusinessClear Lake Mirror-Reporter
The Supper
Club Clear
Lake brings
a new twist
to fine dining
There’s a new dining experience
in Clear Lake that’s earning rave re-
views for fun and food. The Supper
Club Clear Lake, located at 114 N.
3rd St., Clear Lake, is a fine dining
event center. Owner Dena Petersen
and Chef Brice Petersen offer social,
private and themed fine dining events
to fit customer’s needs.
“We want to evolve the business
into what the community wants,” said
Chef Brice. “We want to bring in the
arts and use local businesses and farm-
ers for supplies. We want to allow the
community to showcase their talents
and we’ll do the rest.”
Chef Brice has a very impressive
resume and he works with customers
to design menus. He will even in-
corporate any dietary needs when he
knows about them prior to an event.
“We want everyone to be able to
come to the table,” said Brice.
Chef Brice is a graduate of The
Culinary Institute of America, located
in Hyde Park, N.Y., a world premier
culinary college. He has over a decade
of experience in the New York metro
area and has cooked with famous
chefs and in notable cuisine locations. general public. Reservation are re-
Since moving to Clear Lake in 2004,
he has worked at The Landing, in
Clear Lake, for a year, where he helped not include drinks, tax or gratuity.
to establish the kitchen and menu.
He also worked at Hy-Vee Wine and
Spirits and was also the Marketing
Chef at Hy-Vee West, in Mason City.
Dena’s experience in customer
service and in the business world help
her to manage The Supper Club Clear
Lake.
“We are here to provide our
customers with customized special
events, whether it’s a shower, a re-
Vogelson appointed to Iowa Public
Health Association Board of Directors
Kara Vogelson, Organizational
Development and Research Manager
with the Cerro Gordo County De-
partment of Public, was recently ap-
pointed to the Iowa Public Health As-
sociation Board of Directors. She will
represent district 4 which includes
a 39 county area in Northwest and
North Central Iowa. KARA VOGELSON
The Iowa Public Health As-
sociation (IPHA) is a professional
association for Iowa’s public health
community. Since 1925, this non-
profit organization has served all ar-
eas of Iowa’s public health workforce
by advocating for public health, and
providing education, networking, and
leadership development opportuni-
ties. The IPHA is an affiliate of the
American Public Health Association.
Vogelson has been working in
public health for over 10 years. She
has held several positions of advancing ITEMS MUST BE ON THE CURB BY
responsibility within the Cerro Gordo
County Department of Public Health
including Environmental Health Spe-
cialist, Healthy Homes Coordinator,
and Assistant Health Planner. She
has worked on the delivery of many
public health programs and services,
created new programs, written lo-
cal ordinance, and advised on public
health policy. Her current duties in-
clude identifying and securing fund-
ing opportunities through new and
potential partnerships, managing de-
partmental planning documents (e.g.
the strategic plan and the community
health needs assessment – health im-
provement plan), and coordinating
quality improvement initiatives.
“We are very proud to have Kara
represent district 4,” said Ron Oster-
holm, Health Director, Cerro Gordo
County Department of Public Health.
“Iowa will benefit greatly from having
her expertise, voice, and creativity on
the IPHA Board of Directors.”
Vogelson will serve a two year
term, and will then be eligible to run
for reelection in the spring of 2017.
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Oct. 7, 2015 • Page 13
Crop and Weather Report
Progress being made on soybean harvest
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey comment- dry down before harvesting. There were also reports of ma-
ed on the Iowa Crops and Weather report released by the nure being spread.
USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service. Topsoil moisture levels rated 0 percent very short, 6
“Iowa farmer were able to harvest a quarter of the percent short, 86 percent adequate, and 8 percent surplus.
state’s 10 million acres of soybeans last week and have now Ninety percent of the corn crop was mature, eight days
32 percent of beans out of the field. Thirteen percent of ahead of last year, and three days ahead of the five-year aver-
the state’s corn crop has also been harvested. Both of those age. Thirteen percent of the corn crop for grain has been
numbers will likely continue to grow rapidly as crops con- harvested, 10 days ahead of last year, but eight days behind
tinue to dry down and even more farmers get into the field,” average. Moisture content of all corn being harvested was at
Northey said. 21 percent, down three percentage points from the previous
Mostly dry conditions allowed Iowa farmers to har- week. Corn condition rated 80 percent good to excellent.
vest one-quarter of the State’s soybean crop during the week Ninety-seven percent of soybeans were turning color
ending Oct. 4, 2015, according the USDA, National Ag- or beyond, while 86 percent of soybeans were dropping
ricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 5.7 days leaves, two days ahead of normal. Thirty-two percent of the
suitable for fieldwork. Fieldwork activities for the week in- soybean crop has been harvested, one week ahead of last
cluded cutting hay and harvesting soybeans and corn for year, but one day behind average. Soybean condition rated
grain. In some areas, farmers are waiting for their crops to 77 percent good to excellent.
Free Start Smart Workshops to be offered
Dena and Brice Peterson of The Supper Club Clear Lake. -Reporter North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) and ity issue, Start Smart provides information and the chance
photo the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are offer- to ask questions on numerous other topics including:
ing two free two-hour workshops designed for anyone who business registration, doing customer research, how bank-
hearsal dinner, a corporate event, an Dena and Brice have three chil- is considering starting a business. At Start Smart, partici- ers evaluate business concepts and loans, start-up costs,
anniversary, a Christmas party, or any dren, Jacob, 15, Noah, 13, and Sarah, pants will learn how to create a business plan, do market business plan tips and more.
other personalized event for any size 11. research, consider different types of business ownership, After attending Start Smart, Small Business Develop-
of group,” said Dena. “We are not in this business full and learn how to register a business. ment Center (SBDC) staff will be available to assist in re-
The Supper Club Clear Lake is time, because we both have full time The Charles City Chamber of Commerce and Area viewing business plans, or to provide guidance with other
open by reservation only for private jobs,” said Dena. “We also don’t want Development Corporation are partnering with the NI- issues.
events, however, on Thursday nights to miss out on our children’s lives, be- ACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and SBDC To register, contact Mary Spitz, SBDC office at NI-
they serve a three course meal to the cause they are only young once.” to host this free workshop. Start Smart will be offered ACC: 641.422.4342 or [email protected].
To learn more about The Sup- Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 6-8 p.m. at NIACC Charles City The Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
quired by Wednesday at 3 p.m. Cost per Club Clear Lake, find them on Center (Room 105), 200 Harwood Drive, Charles City, is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with
of the meal is $30 per person and does Facebook or their future website at Iowa. the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable ac-
thesupperclubclearlake.com. Dena There will also be a Start Smart workshop on Wednes- commodations for persons with disabilities will be made
The supper club serves beer and wine. can be reached at 641-357-7906 or at day, Oct. 21, from 6-8 p.m. at the NIACC Pappajohn if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Brook
The Petersen’s also have some 973-219-5814. Center (Room 117), 500 College Drive, Mason City, Boehmler, North Iowa Areas SBDC, at 641.422.4342.
special events of their own in the Iowa. NIACC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
works. On Saturday, for Christmas The activities involved in starting a business fall under age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, pregnan-
By The Lake, they will be open to the two broad categories—feasibility (the business plan) and cy, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, or status
general public from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. administrative tasks. While we like to focus on the feasibil- as a U.S. veteran.
Reservations not required.
Teen events, date nights, a roar-
ing 20’s dance party and murder mys-
tery dinners are other items hoping to
make the next calendar of events.
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October 12th ~ 15th Wednesday
Monday
Monday thru Thursday
Tuesday
(SEE SCHEDULE ON RIGHT)
APPLIANCES ~ October 15th ONLY * The city will not pick up in
alleys or from businesses.
7 AM THE DAY OF PICK-UP
Pick up is for larger There is a $15
items NOT usually picked sticker fee for each appliance.
up through weekly service Stickers need to be affixed to each appliance
like: Appliances, furniture, and/or electronic item and are available at
doors. City Hall until 5:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, Oct. 14th.
APPLIANCES WILL BE PICKED
UP Oct. 15TH ONLY.
ALL ITEMS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS...
50 LB. WEIGHT LIMIT PER ITEM! Items in Tuesday
• Bulky items that are difficult to handle, such as swing sets, garage Garbage Cans,
doors must be cut up or dismantled into smaller sections.
Cardboard Boxes,
• Appliances will be picked up, however, they will have to be empty.
• Refrigerator doors MUST be removed to eliminate an entrapment & Plastic
hazard to children. Garbage Bags
• Toxic items cannot be collected, including chemicals, gasoline, gas
will NOT be
tanks, fuels, propane tanks, pesticides, paint, tires & batteries.
• Limbs, brush or yard clippings will not be picked up. picked up.
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renovations & refurbishings will not be picked up.
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