Meet the candidates for District 2 County Supervisor

 Seven candidates-- three Republicans and four Democrats-- are seeking the Cerro Gordo County District 2 Supervisor position. Bob Amosson, a Republican who has held the position for 13 years, is not seeking re-election.
Primaries for both parties will be held Tuesday, June 3.

Police travel to Minnesota to make assault arrest

A Vadnais Heights, Minn. man is being held on $1 million bond following his arrest for First Degree Kidnapping.  

Officers from the Clear Lake Police Department traveled to Minnesota Thursday, April 24, to arrest Albert Mesenbrink III.  The 

arrest followed an investigation of an assault which occurred April 20 involving a Clear Lake woman. The woman received injuries as a result of the incident, according to a statement issued by the CLPD.

Willett to leave NI Corridor; will lead Central Iowa initiative

 The North Iowa Corridor Economic Development Corporation has announced that President and CEO Brent Willett, CEcD will leave the organization to lead a Central Iowa economic development initiative.  His last day will be April 11.

 

Clear Lake man chased down, arrested on drug charges

Chad Tannahill, of Clear Lake, was arrested in Mason City Friday, March 7, on a charge of possession with the intent to deliver methamphetamine. 

According to a report from the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested Tannahill, 45, shortly before 4 p.m. Friday in the 200 block of North Madison Avenue after a short foot chase. 

After a short investigation at the scene, deputies charged Tannahill possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, a Class C felony, as well as possession of drug paraphernalia. 

McChesney named interim police chief

Clear Lake Mayor Nelson Crabb announced Monday night he is appointing Police Lieutenant Rex McChesney as interim police chief.  He will lead the department after Chief Greg Peterson retires April 30.

Nelson joins race for Supervisor

Doug Nelson, rural Clear Lake farmer, has announced his intent to file papers for the District 2 Cerro Gordo County Supervisor seat as a Democrat.

Deadlines moved up for next Mirror-Reporter

Early deadlines are in effect for the next issue of the Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter due to the New Years holiday.  All news and 

advertising is due on Friday, rather than Monday.  The newspaper will arrive in mailboxes on Tuesday, Dec. 31, instead of the usual Wednesday delivery.

The Mirror-Reporter office will be open 9 a.m. to noon New Year’s Eve Tuesday.

VFW Post will raise special flag in remembrance

Clear Lake VFW Post 4868 has been presented with a very special treasure.   

Hugi claims at-large Clear Lake City Council position

Gary Hugi won the at-large position on the Clear Lake City Council following the Regular Election held on Tuesday, Nov. 5.  Hugi topped fellow newcomer Peter Lagios with more than 82 percent of the vote.  

LAKE LEVEL

The lake level dropped almost an inch during the week to its new reading

 of -8.64” below the weir.  At this time last year the lake measured -30.12” below the weir.

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