Proposed noise ordinance moves ahead

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

First of three readings passes on 3-1 vote

    Despite some rumbling from about 20 persons attending Monday night’s meeting, the Clear Lake City Council approved the first of three readings of a new noise ordinance for the community.
    The second reading of the ordinance will be held at the next council meeting on May 21.

Opportunity Village sets goal for 43rd annual Walk

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

    Mission:  Possible!  Are you up for the challenge?
    Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join the 43rd Annual Benefit Walk to raise money for Opportunity Village and the people with disabilities who depend on it.  Then walk one, three, or 10 miles on Sunday, May 6, in Clear Lake or Fort Dodge.

Pack it away, or give it away?

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

Winterwear drive accepting donations now

    If you’re packing away winter coats, now is the perfect time to consider donating to the annual Engage! Winter Outerwear Drive.
    “Over the past four years, well over 3,200 articles of outerwear have been given away to families and individuals in the Clear Lake area,  including individuals served

Plenty of color, no wind for annual kite festival

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

    Mother Nature cooperated with the organizers of Color the Wind on Saturday, but only partially.  The weather was warm, the ice was safe and the blue skies were beautiful, but there was little or no wind. 
    And everyone knows you can’t fly kites without wind!

Special presentation will kick off Surf’s big week

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

    This year’s Winter Dance Party will kick off with the announcement that the Surf Ballroom & Museum has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

A look back at 2011

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Decisions, decisions, decisions

City buys a golf course, Ventura Schools explore sharing with Garner and more

 

    Each January the Mirror-Reporter publishes what it considers to have been the Top 10 news stories of the just-ended year.  It’s always intriguing to look back and see the topics that dominated our front

Students learn to make a positive difference by saying thank you

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

    There’s been a lot of lessons learned in the first semester of the school year, but for Clear Lake Middle School students one of the most significant has been the simple act of saying thank you.

Great Lakes chosen as new carrier by Mason City Airport

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

     Great Lakes Aviation will soon serve the Mason City Municipal Airport.  The Mason City Airport Commissioners recommended Great Lakes unanimously at a meeting held Monday evening.
    “Great Lakes is the best choice for Mason City,” said Airport Manager Pam Osgood.  “We are expecting this to be a smooth transition.”

Absentee ballots ready for Nov. 8 City Election

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

    Absentee ballots are now available for all cities in Cerro Gordo County for the Nov. 8,  Regular City Election.
     An eligible and registered voter may vote an absentee ballot in person at the office of the county auditor, or may submit a written request for an absentee ballot to be mailed to the voter.  A written request must include the voter’s name, date of birth, registration address, signature, and the name of the election (regular city election) or date of the election (Nov. 8, 2011).

CLHS teacher inspired students

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

    A Clear Lake High School teacher is being remembered as a passionate professional with an unwavering resolve to prepare students for life.
    Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 22, for Blake Lobdell, a 25-year science/physics teacher and coach at CLHS. Lobdell, died unexpectedly Sunday.  He was 50.

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