Running unopposed

Mayor 

Nelson Crabb

 

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I am retired from North Iowa Area Community College, after spending 38 years in the field  

‘Quiet phase’ of fireworks campaign shoots goal upward

The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce held a donor recognition and campaign announcement event, called a “Blast Off,” to thank donors who have made initial gifts to the Ignite Clear Lake campaign and to share the “quiet phase” 

Pump repair plan tripled at Water Treatment Plant

 

Clear Lake City Council members anticipated replacing one pump at its Water Treatment Plant, but now are forced to purchase three pumps at a cost of nearly $480,000.

Monday night Council members approved a professional services agreement with Veenstra & Kimm to proceed with the necessary improvements to the plant.

RAGBRAI’s coming!

Here’s what you need to know to make it a great day

In one week, thousands of RAGBRAI riders will pedal through Ventura and Clear Lake.
Wednesday, July 23, promises to be a fun day, but it no doubt will inconvenience locals who will experience street closures and crowds.

As course owners celebrate 30 years, they invite the public to ‘remember the fun’

by Marianne Morf

Tom and Sheila Sherman are celebrating 30 years as owners of Oak Hills Golf Course in Clear Lake this summer.  And perhaps more than ever, they invite golfers-- young and old, experienced or novices, to visit the course.

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.

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