Council tables decision on public access parking

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

 

The Clear Lake City Council has tabled a decision on whether to allow vehicle parking on the north side of the public access at 16th Avenue South.

Gary Laabs, owner of the South Shore Inn and The Landing at 1603 South Shore Drive, had asked the city to allow

 vehicle parking on the public approach which is adjacent to his building.  

School Board turns down church request to use auditorium

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Group encouraged to consider Sunset School

    The Clear Lake School Board turned down a request Monday from the newly established Harvest Bible Chapel to conduct its Sunday services in E.B. Stillman Auditorium.
    The board unanimously voted against the request, saying it had concerns about the year-long contract and use of some Middle School classrooms the church was seeking.  The auditorium is situated between the high school and middle school buildings.

New executive director begins quest to meet membership, expand value of Chamber

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

    It’s been a whirlwind six weeks for Tim Coffey, the new executive director of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. 
    Since stepping into the leadership position at the Chamber, Coffey says he has been on the fast track learning about the vast number of Chamber programs and projects, as well as sharing his experience and expectations with staff and members.

City OKs third phase of Pine Brooke Subdivision

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    The Clear Lake City Council gave its approval Monday to the third addition of the Pine Brooke Residential Subdivision, located just north of 10th Avenue North.  Work is expected to begin soon to develop twin homes on nine lots. 
    The third and final phase of the subdivision represents a successful venture between the City of Clear Lake and Developer Tim Stenberg, of Joshua, Inc.    

Great Lakes starts service to MC Airport today

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

    Great Lakes Airlines begins service at the Mason City Municipal Airport today (Wednesday, April 11) replacing Delta Airlines which is discontinuing service to Mason City.
    According to Airport Manager Pam Osgood, the Mason City Airport Commission approved a lease agreement with Great Lakes Airlines Monday.  The two-year lease has

Upmeyer, Bartz file for re-election

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House Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer filed for election in House District 54 on Wednesday.
    House District 54 includes portions of Cerro Gordo, including Clear Lake, and Butler counties and all of Franklin County.
    Upmeyer said in July that she would move to the Clear Lake area, since her district (House District 12) was realigned after redistricting.  She is seeking her sixth term in the house.

City approves contract with police, Teamsters

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

    The City Council voted unanimously Monday to approve a three-year collective bargaining agreement between the City of Clear Lake and the Clear Lake Police Department and Teamsters Local #238.

Trucker dies after semi crashes off I-35

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

    A Minnesota man was killed in a single-vehicle accident Friday on Interstate 35 south of Clear Lake.
    Dean Earl Elam, 73, Litchfield, Minn., was transported by Clear Lake Ambulance to Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City, where he died, according to the Iowa State Patrol.

Pair of city employees announce retirement

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

    A pair of longtime City employees have given notice that they intend to take advantage of the city’s early retirement incentive program and will leave their posts at the end of the fiscal year in June 2012.  Together, they represent 61 years of experience on the job.

Lake greets the holiday season in style

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

    Father Christmas had to share the spotlight with Mother Nature Saturday, but their partnership made for a beautiful Christmas by the Lake celebration.

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