Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

Following days of below average temperatures and punctuated with high winds, the ice was declared “out” on Clear Lake Wednesday, March 16.  At that time the lake level was measured as 5.40 inches above the weir at the Outlet, according to Paul J. Fredriksen, superintendent of the Clear Lake Water Department.  “Ice-in” was declared by officials at the Water Treatment Plant on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.

Thirty-two will lose jobs in North Iowa

TeamQuest, a Clear Lake based company, has notified employees of a planned workforce reduction effective April 22, 2016.  The restructure plans will eliminate 32 positions from the North Central Iowa area.

(Above ) Lee Speakar displays the National Service Award she was given by the Professional Photographers of America organization in recognition of her support and volunteerism within the profession.-Submitted photo.

Do what you love and love what you do. 

Good advice, right?  But for those who love photography and envision a career in the field, the ability to take good photos isn’t enough.

Plans for a Veterans Memorial at the former water tower site near City Beach are proceeding.

Monday night the Clear Lake City Council approved a resolution authorizing Mayor Nelson Crabb to sign a loan agreement on behalf of the city with Clear Lake V.F.W. Post 4868 to fund a concept design for a proposed veterans memorial.