Ice in, Aerators on

 

Lake users advised to use caution

 

Clear Lake officially froze Dec. 11. 

With the onset of ice cover, officials with the Iowa DNR would like to remind lake users that the winter aeration system is now operating.  The aerators are located on the east shore in front of the water 

Aerial truck will take department to new heights

 

The Clear Lake Fire Department welcomed a new 75-foot straight stick Sutphen Ladder truck Thursday, Nov. 16.   The new apparatus will become the CLFD’s first response vehicle to structure fires within city limits. The truck replaces a pumper “3303” purchased by Clear Lake in 1983 and currently in service. 

 

County Auditor’s office open Saturday for voting

 

The office of the county auditor will be open on Saturday, Nov. 3, for persons to vote by absentee ballot and to return their voted absentee ballots for the 2012 General Election.  In Cerro Gordo County, the auditor’s office will be open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on that date.

Under the microscope

 

Eighth graders take a scientific look at the lake

All summer long, teens see the lake as a fun place.  A spot where they can swim, boat, or simply float.  Now that the school year has begun, the lake has become a scientific laboratory.

 

Homecoming activities planned this week at CLHS

Clear Lake High School students will celebrate Homecoming with a variety of dress up days this week.  

Monday was Western Day at the school and Tuesday, Sept. 11, was marked as American Day.  Today, Wednesday will be Nerd Day, followed by Pajama Day on Thursday and Spirit Day on Friday.  

New era of education begins in Ventura

 

The new school year was the start of a whole new era in the Ventura School system.  The high school has been transformed to a Junior High, where seventh and eighth graders from Garner-Hayfield and Ventura reported for classes Monday. Ventura high school students are now in Garner.

“The first day of school for the V/G-H Junior High and the G-H/V High School were both great.  The kids so so helpful to each other and they are getting along marvelously,” said Superintendent Tyler Willliams.

Meet the candidates for Clear Lake School Board

Incumbents Christ and Tesar challenged by Bergvig in race for two board seats

CHYRL BERGVIG

LAKE LEVEL

 

The lake level dropped slightly to its new reading of 

-0.36” below the weir.  Last year at this time the lake measured -17.64” below the weir.

Five day celebration begins today!

 

The biggest and best 4th of July Celebration is ready to begin!

Five jam packed days of fun will begin today (Wednesday, July 3) with the Evans United Shows Carnival at 5 p.m. and will continue through Sunday, July 7. Wristband days will 

be noon to 5 p.m. on Friday, July 5, and Sunday, July 7, for just $17.

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