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

USA Today makes it picks

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

Clear Lake’s beaches are best

    Clear Lake is home to two top beaches, according to USA Today. 
    Clear Lake’s City Beach and Clear Lake State Park Beach were both mentioned in the publication’s Memorial Day weekend Travel feature, “51 Great American Beaches.”

Clear Lake teen named Iowa’s Money Smart Kid

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

Sam Jones, an eighth grader at Clear Lake Middle School, has won a statewide financial literacy essay contest and has been named Iowa’s 2012 Money Smart Kid.

Woman critical after hit by truck

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

    A Clear Lake woman was in critical condition Tuesday morning after she was struck by a vehicle in downtown Clear Lake.
    According to a news release issued by the Clear Lake Police Department early Tuesday afternoon, the department  received several 911 calls at 9:29 a.m. Tuesday (April 3) of a vehicle versus pedestrian accident

Almost down

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

Demolition of the former Lincoln School went into high gear this week, as heavy equipment begam dismantling the 1926 school.  Crews from  Charlson Excavating are doing the work.  This photo was taken

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