City Council gives final approval for ‘14 budget

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The Clear Lake City Council approved its fiscal year 2014 budget following a public hearing Monday night.  

For the third straight year, the tax rate for the City of Clear Lake for the 2014 fiscal year, which begins, July 1, 2013 and ends June 30, 2014, is $10.54 per $1,000 of taxable value.  

City sets public hearing for proposed paved trail at recreation area

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The Clear Lake City Council will hold a public hearing March 18 about a proposed outdoor recreational trail. 

The Parks and Recreation Department has developed plans for a three-quarter-mile long trail to wind around the city’s recreation area located on 12th Avenue South. 

National publication chooses to share Clear Laker’s touching story with others

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by Marianne Morf

At just 20 years, Jordan Crosser is wise beyond her years.  And she attributes at least one important lesson learned to a simple class assignment she completed at Clear Lake High School.

Veteran’s Memorial Golf Course receives non-profit status from IRS

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The Veteran’s Memorial Golf Club Foundation has been notified by the Internal Revenue Service that it has been designated as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.  

“It was critical that the organization receive the non-profit designation.  Those who have  supported VMGC will now be able to receive tax benefits for their contributions,” said Tom Lovell, VMGC board president.

School Boards move toward alternative school in Sunset building

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The Clear Lake School Board will meet in special session tonight (Wednesday, Dec. 5) for the first in a series of meetings concerning relocation of the Lakeside Alternative (School) Program to the former Sunset Elementary School building in Clear Lake.

Last month the School Board discussed using Sunset School to house the alternative program they share with the Garner-Hayfield and Ventura School Districts.  Currently, students enrolled in the program are served at the Ventura/G-H Middle School, formerly known as Ventura High School.  

Hearing set by City Council to amend Titan Pro agreement

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The Clear Lake City Council discussed at their regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 5., a proposal to approve an amendment to a Development Agreement with Titan Pro SCI, increasing annual appropriation tax increment payments to an amount not to exceed $1.1 million.

Buddy Holly story star among 2013 Winter Dance Party performers

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Tickets go on sale Nov. 7 for three-day event

Gary Busey, who starred in the title role in “The Buddy Holly Story,” released by Columbia Pictures in 1978, headlines the 2013 Winter Dance Party line-up 

Council considers digital radar signs in Ventura

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The Ventura City Council will hold a workshop session at 7 p.m. tonight (Wednesday, Sept. 19) in the Library Meeting Room to discuss the possible purchase of digital radar signs.  City leaders are considering the digital signs as a way to heighten awareness of slow speed limits through the town.

Weather shortens championship for young sailors

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Weather limited the number of races able to be held during the 2012 USODA Great Plains Championship held Saturday and Sunday on Clear Lake.  The youth sailing event for sailors ages seven to 15 from across the Midwest was hosted by the Clear Lake Yacht Club.

 

Council approves purchase of two new police cars

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The Clear Lake City Council met on Monday night, Aug. 19, where they approved the purchase of two new police squad cars.

Under the recommendation of Chief Greg Peterson, the city bought two 2014 Chevy Caprice Classics.  

The vehicles will replace two 2008 Ford Crown Victoria vehicles.  Peterson noted at a meeting held on Aug. 5, 

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