Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

(Above) Once around the lake - In 1956, Chuck Clapsaddle, the 13-year-old son of Dr. and Mrs. D.W. Clapsaddle, went completely around the big section of the lake on one water ski.  Rick Seney and David Brownstone handled the boat that pulled Clapsaddle.  -Submitted photo

25 Years Ago

August 1991

In the midst of many physical changes at Clear Lake High School, the school year begins today (Wednesday, Aug. 24) with business as usual.

“Other than a few inconveniences, such as lunch, we will operate as normal,” said CLHS Principal Chris Murphy.  “Since the construction project is not in any areas where there would be classrooms, it really has not affected the way we operate.  Classes should carry on with minimal disruptions due to construction.”

(Above) After taking the oath of office from Mayor Nelson Crabb Monday night, Michael Colby’s wife, Jennifer, pinned his badge on his new uniform.  Colby, who previously served with the Clive Police Department, is the new captain on the CLPD.

Michael Colby spent his first day on the job as Captain of the Clear Lake Police Department Monday.  Colby’s day was capped by taking the oath of office and having his wife pin his badge at the City Council meeting.

Tragedy struck when a 10-year-old Clear Lake boy died as the result of an accidental discharge of a pellet gun during an outing Sunday afternoon, Aug. 14.

The incident happened at a shooting range in Garner, Iowa.

Authorities report Cade Hartwig, son of Tom and Heather Hartwig,  was with relatives at a shooting range designated for law enforcement when he was unintentionally struck by a pellet gun.