Chamber announces new leader

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:10pm

Washington, Iowa Chamber exec will start here April 15   

The Board of Directors of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of Tim Coffey as its new executive director, effective April 15.

Council sets budget hearing; Major paving project moves on

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:10pm

    The City has set March 12 as the public hearing date for its proposed fiscal year 2013 budget.
    The City Council plans to keep the rate the same ($10.54 per $1,000 of assessed property valuation).  By holding the rate steady, extra revenues will be collected and banked to fund a major renovation of City Hall in the future.

Improvements planned for CL State Park

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:10pm

    The Iowa Department of Natural Resources Natural Resource Commission (NRC) has approved $166,128 worth of improvements for Clear Lake State Park. 
    The project, approved by the NRC at its Jan. 17 meeting, includes upgrading eight campsites to full hookup sites.  The improvements will provide sewer, water and electricity to campsites 95-101, as well as the host site at the campgrounds.

Overwhelming support shown for Bowling for Blake Bowl-A-Thon

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:10pm

     Approximately 700 adults and students turned out during the holiday break for the Bowling for Blake Bowl-A-Thon, held in memory of former Clear Lake High School teacher, Blake Lobdell.  The event was held at the Rose Bowl in Mason City on Dec. 26-28.

Council approves funding for NI Corridor group

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:10pm

    The Clear Lake City Council gave its approval Monday night to a multi­year funding agreement with the  North Iowa Corridor EDC (NICEDC).  The group replaces the former Clear Lake Economic Development, which has dissolved.

Group celebrates completion of Ventura Marsh project

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:10pm

    A job well done. 
    That was the message as the completion of the Ventura Marsh Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Project was celebrated Tuesday, Nov. 1.  A ribbon cutting was held at the site of the $5 million project. The marsh restoration project was a partnership between the IDNR and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Bringing the court to the people

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:10pm

Iowa Supreme Court justices mix education with business in North Iowa

 

Ready for parking

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:10pm

Lines have been painted and temporary parking is now allowed on the north side of the 16th Avenue South public access and boat ramp.  The measure is intended to provide much-needed parking for The Landing, owned by Gary and Diane Laabs.  The restaurant, which opened this summer, is part of the South Shore Inn, formerly known

 

Work begins for 9/11 memorial

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:10pm

Ground was broken Wednesday, July 11, outside the Clear Lake Fire Department for a memorial. A piece of steel from the World Trade Center was given to the CLFD and brought to North Iowa May 19, 2011. The 9/11 steel memorial will be

Boaters can expect heavy traffic; Ramps repaired

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:10pm

   The July 4 holiday annually is the busiest time for boating on Iowa waters and with the holiday landing on Wednesday, boaters can expect heavy traffic to last all week long.
    In preparation, the boat ramps at McIntosh Woods State Park and Lynne Lorenzen Park have been receiving

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