The Giving Tree will be displayed soon

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

 

The 23rd annual Giving Tree will be displayed in the Mirror-Reporter office starting Wednesday, Nov. 21. Each year The Giving Tree provides a very real reminder of the importance of community and the real meaning of Christmas.  Last year the tree featured a record 280 ornaments representing the wishes of local children and families.  And just like it always has, the community rose to the challenge of seeing that each of those ornaments was chosen.

Celebrating fall with food, drink and fun

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

 

The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce led the community in a celebration of the season which brought in visitors and shoppers from far and wide.  One thousand Harvest Festival bags were sold by the 

 

City pursues ambulance purchase

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

The Clear Lake City Council heard a request Monday for the purchase of a new ambulance.  The vehicle would replace one of two units the city purchased in 2005.

City Administrator Scott Flory reported that in recent months the 2006 Ford F450, one of two ambulances the city purchased in 2005, has experienced significant engine and other mechanical problems that make it unfit for 

further use as an emergency response unit.  The City fire chief and mechanic solicited input from a variety of sources regarding a potential replacement unit.

Reporter subscription campaign kicks off Sept. 4

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On Tuesday, Sept. 4, seven candidates will kick off the Mirror-Reporter’s semi-annual Subscription Campaign.  The candidates will be competing for cash prizes totaling over $5,000.  

The campaign will run through Friday, Sept. 21.

Every two-year (new or renewal) subscription sold during this campaign will receive an additional two months of the Mirror-Reporter absolutely free.  Every one year (new or renewal) subscription sold during this campaign will receive one additional month of the Mirror-Reporter absolutely free.

Stolen boat recovered; teen charged

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:08pm

 A 19-year-old Garner man has been arrested following the report of a boat taken from the City dock about 8 p.m. Saturday, July 5.
 A Clear Lake police officer accepted the offer a witness to the crime made. He told officers that he’d be willing to chase after the stolen boat, so a Clear Lake Police 

Wastewater discharged into lake

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:08pm

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reported a contractor working on a road project at Ventura Monday struck a sewer force main, releasing a small, but unknown, amount of wastewater in to Clear Lake.

Godbersen-Smith Construction, of Ida Grove, was working on a road and culvert project on the Ventura grade when they struck a sewer force main, according to the DNR.   

The Clear Lake Sanitary District responded immediately and shut down the pump station that serves the Ventura sewer line.

Village family thanks Severtson

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:08pm

 John Severtson’s 31 years of bringing “comfort, joy, security and hope to countless people” was celebrated Saturday at Opportunity Village. Severtson was honored as he steps down as Chief Executive Officer at the Village at the end of the month.

Dancers team up with M-R for fundraiser

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:08pm

Clear Lake High School Dance Team members will be teaming up with the Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter April 21-May 1.  During that time, members of 

March madness

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North Iowa weather has provided its own form of March madness this year. Taking advantage of a sunny Thursday, with temperatures in the 40s, to play basketball at Zion Lutheran Church was (front) Logan Kracht and Paco Saladino, with (back) Adam Buehler and Chase Crosby. In the days 

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