Mother Nature finally allows paving to begin on MC-CL link

Published by admin on Wed, 10/19/2016 - 4:04pm

(Above) Crews from Heartland Asphalt were busy Tuesday morning beginning to pave County Road B-35 between Clear Lake and Mason City.-Reporter photo.

The long anticipated paving of County Road B-35 has begun and forecasted dry days ahead should increase the likelihood the $3.1 million project will be completed by late fall.

According to County Engineer Mary Kelly, with reasonable weather, the Clear Lake to Mason City connection could be open by mid-November, or Thanksgiving.

A tribute to October

Published by admin on Wed, 10/19/2016 - 2:42pm

by Lowell Washburn

If I had to choose one month as my favorite, I’d have to pick the month of October – every single time; hands down.  Fall colors reach their peak during October, and the early autumn weather seems to agree with everyone.  Generally speaking, the mornings are crisp and cool.  Afternoons warm and sunny.

A tribute to October

Published by admin on Wed, 10/19/2016 - 2:42pm

by Lowell Washburn

If I had to choose one month as my favorite, I’d have to pick the month of October – every single time; hands down.  Fall colors reach their peak during October, and the early autumn weather seems to agree with everyone.  Generally speaking, the mornings are crisp and cool.  Afternoons warm and sunny.

How much is too much?

Published by admin on Wed, 10/19/2016 - 2:36pm

Preliminary assessments topping $23K prompt City Council discussion

How much is too much for a homeowner to be assessed for a street reconstruction project?

How much is too much?

Published by admin on Wed, 10/19/2016 - 2:36pm

Preliminary assessments topping $23K prompt City Council discussion

How much is too much for a homeowner to be assessed for a street reconstruction project?

Remember When 10-12-2016

Published by admin on Wed, 10/12/2016 - 5:21pm

(Above) Officer “adopted” in 1991 - Clear Lake Police Officer Paul Chizek was pictured with his “adoptive” class, Miss Dull’s kindergarten class from Lincoln School.  Dull and first grade teacher, Barb Olson, designed a pilot program in 1991 for the state designed to build self-esteem.  The ultimate goal of the program is to teach students to resist substance abuse.  The students pledge to be helpful, courteous and kind to the me

Remember When 10-12-2016

Published by admin on Wed, 10/12/2016 - 5:21pm

(Above) Officer “adopted” in 1991 - Clear Lake Police Officer Paul Chizek was pictured with his “adoptive” class, Miss Dull’s kindergarten class from Lincoln School.  Dull and first grade teacher, Barb Olson, designed a pilot program in 1991 for the state designed to build self-esteem.  The ultimate goal of the program is to teach students to resist substance abuse.  The students pledge to be helpful, courteous and kind to the me

The thrill of the chase lures Becker to Musky fishing

Published by admin on Wed, 10/12/2016 - 5:07pm

Clear Lake’s Ryan Becker is taking his fishing to a whole new level.  The 28-year-old fisherman will compete in the Professional Musky Tournament Trail World Championship at Lake Miltona, Minn. Oct. 22-23 with partner Travis Nielsen, of Winnebago, Minn.

The thrill of the chase lures Becker to Musky fishing

Published by admin on Wed, 10/12/2016 - 5:07pm

Clear Lake’s Ryan Becker is taking his fishing to a whole new level.  The 28-year-old fisherman will compete in the Professional Musky Tournament Trail World Championship at Lake Miltona, Minn. Oct. 22-23 with partner Travis Nielsen, of Winnebago, Minn.

Services set for former police chief, City Councilman Nels Larsen

Published by admin on Wed, 10/12/2016 - 5:04pm

Clear Lake City Administrator Scott Flory announced Tuesday morning that City Hall will be closed Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 1:30 to 3 p.m., so employees can attend the funeral services for former City Councilman Nels Larsen.

The 92-year old Larsen died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa. Larsen served on the Clear Lake City Council,  representing Ward 3 for 16 consecutive years, from 1988-2003. He retired from the Council in 2003.

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