Luker fuels weather forecasting fire by attending national conference

(Above) Henry Luker keeps a close eye on weather trends from a growing technology center in his Clear Lake home. -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.

Probably every student celebrates the possibility of a winter storm.  For 16-year-old Henry Luker, it’s a work day.  But make no mistake, it’s exciting for him, too.

Luker, a high school sophomore, is the lead forecaster and founder of the Iowa Weather Network, a non-profit alliance of weather afficionados which has grown from a small operation to a network of skilled forecasters.

Luker fuels weather forecasting fire by attending national conference

(Above) Henry Luker keeps a close eye on weather trends from a growing technology center in his Clear Lake home. -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.

Probably every student celebrates the possibility of a winter storm.  For 16-year-old Henry Luker, it’s a work day.  But make no mistake, it’s exciting for him, too.

Luker, a high school sophomore, is the lead forecaster and founder of the Iowa Weather Network, a non-profit alliance of weather afficionados which has grown from a small operation to a network of skilled forecasters.

Police ask public for help identifying man suspected of crime

(Above) Do you know this man?

Police in Clear Lake are asking the public’s help identifying a man pictured in surveillance footage from a city store.

Police ask public for help identifying man suspected of crime

(Above) Do you know this man?

Police in Clear Lake are asking the public’s help identifying a man pictured in surveillance footage from a city store.

Board begins interviews with superintendent search firms tonight

The Clear Lake School Board is slated to interview three firms tonight (Wednesday, Jan. 6) interested in helping the district search for a new superintendent for the 2016-2017 school year.

Board begins interviews with superintendent search firms tonight

The Clear Lake School Board is slated to interview three firms tonight (Wednesday, Jan. 6) interested in helping the district search for a new superintendent for the 2016-2017 school year.

Remember When 1-6-16

(Above) Ice jammed, 1965 - Touristville Boat Co.

Remember When 1-6-16

(Above) Ice jammed, 1965 - Touristville Boat Co.

Oh, what a night!

(Above) GHV’s Jonathan O’Connor played his heart out Monday night on his way to a game high 27-points.  Here, Clear Lake’s Evan Krause fouled O’Connor at the end of the third OT and sent him to the line where he connected on both free throws.  -Reporter photos by Chris Barragy

Oh, what a night!

(Above) GHV’s Jonathan O’Connor played his heart out Monday night on his way to a game high 27-points.  Here, Clear Lake’s Evan Krause fouled O’Connor at the end of the third OT and sent him to the line where he connected on both free throws.  -Reporter photos by Chris Barragy

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