No travel advised

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 A Clear Lake Police Officer directs traffic onto Highway 18 after Interstate 35 was closed Thursday afternoon.  All traffic was forced off the interstate at Clear Lake.  

The orange cones in the foreground signaled the closed gate at the southbound entry to the interstate.

 

G-H Board approves moving alternative school to Clear Lake

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The Garner-Hayfield School Board voted Monday to approve relocating the Lakeside Alternative (School) Program in the former Sunset Elementary School building in Clear Lake.  The program, serving G-H, Ventura and Clear Lake School District students, is currently housed at the Ventura/G-H Middle School in Ventura.

The Clear Lake School Board met in special session Wednesday, Dec. 5, to prepare a formal proposal for relocation of the alternative program. 

Cerro Gordo County turns out in large numbers for election day

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By Scott Watson

Cerro Gordo County was busy at the polls Tuesday, Nov., 6 with the 2012 Presidential and General Elections, turning out more than 14,000 voters on Election Day, and another 9,500 voting absentee. 

Following the Iowa and national trends, Cerro Gordo also voted in favor of Barack Obama with 13,204 votes, while giving Mitt Romney 10,084. Nationally, President Obama and Joe Biden received 53,138,271 popular 

Decision made to leave aerators on through winter

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The aerators which keep portions of Clear Lake from freezing will be kept on this year to reduce the possibility of a winter fish kill.

Clear Lake Mayor Nelson Crabb said he met with officials from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources recently to

‘Never forget’

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Local 9/11 monument is dedicated“Never forget” is the simple, but powerful statement posted along side a 9/11 steel memorial dedicated outside the Clear Lake Fire Station on the 11th anniversary of a day which changed the world.

Chamber releases new ornament

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The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the release of its 2012 Limited Edition Ornament: a rendition of David Rottinghaus’ print, “A Lakeside Winters Dream.” 

 

The ornament is available now for $19 at the Chamber of Commerce office, 205 Main Ave., through its online gift shop, or at select local retailers.

LAKE LEVEL

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The lake level fell slightly and dipped below the weir to its new reading 

of -.60.  Last year at this time the lake measured -22.44” below the weir.

Slates set for Clear Lake and Ventura School Board elections

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The slate has been set for the upcoming School Board election.  In Clear Lake, there will be a race among three candidates for two seats on the Board.  In Ventura, one incumbent and one newcomer are on the ballot for two seats.

In Clear Lake, incumbents Mark Tesar and Sandy Christ are seeking re-election.  They are being challenged by Chyrl Bergvig, a retired educator.

In Ventura, long time board member Larry Costello is seeking re-election, along with Allison M. Linahon.  

Zirbel shares championship cycling style with hometown

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Bicycle, Blues, BBQ event brings out competitors and fans in big numbers

It’s hard to top winning a National Championship, but Tom Zirbel said cycling in his hometown, with family and friends cheering him on made the Bicycle, Blues & BBQ weekend pretty sweet.

 

Opportunity Village leader John Severtson retiring in May 2014

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John Severtson, CEO of Opportunity Village, announced Monday that he plans to retire at the end of May 2014.

Severtson started at the Village in 1983 as development director.  He later took on the role of assistant executive director for 15 years and was chosen as CEO in 2002.

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