Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

Weather delays water tower demo

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:09pm

Demolition work on the city’s downtown water tower was delayed this week due to weather.

Isler Demolition, of Michigan, had planned to begin work dismantling the vintage 1949 water tower this week, however forecasts for snow, ice and high winds caused the company to revise its schedule.

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McChanges! 35-year-old restaurant will come down

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:09pm

New restaurant will be built on site

A major McChange is in store for the McDonald’s restaurant in Clear Lake.

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Small towns begin to form on the lake as ice fishing heats up

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:09pm

by Joe Wilkinson

Iowa Department of Natural Resources

A return to the deep freeze should send a lot of anglers to the ice this week. And they should be conscious of changing ice conditions. Mild temperatures and rain have pounded away at what had been a pretty solid sheet of ice on lakes and backwaters. The deterioration is more apparent across the southern half of the state; with slow current winding through old stream beds.

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Boat ramp damaged

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:09pm

City crews worked to relieve pressure from the ice at the end of the Main Avenue boat ramp Thursday after ice caused a heave in the concrete ramp.

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Engage! winter outerwear drive warms the community from within

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:09pm

In a small downtown warehouse, among the bustle of those enjoying the charm and festivities of Christmas By The Lake, hearts were warmed by gifts of love shared by Clear Lake residents.

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Students tip their hats to classmate recovering from head injury

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:09pm

Students at Clear Lake Middle School and High School tipped their caps Tuesday to a fellow student currently homebound as the result of a head injury.

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The Giving Tree season is almost upon us; sign up begins soon

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:09pm

The season is almost upon us.

We are pleased to report that the excitement and anticipation of the holidays has begun at the Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter. The 23rd annual Giving Tree will soon

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Reading, writing, and reporting? Fourth graders will tell their stories

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:09pm

The Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter is teaming with fourth graders at Clear Creek Elementary to share school news with our readers, while hopefully polishing their writing skills, learning about different types of writing and having fun.

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End of summer celebrated

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:09pm

The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2nd Annual End of Summer Beach Party during a weekend of perfect beach weather. Hundreds enjoyed games, music and a movie at Saturday’s free event.