Police travel to Minnesota to make assault arrest

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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

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 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

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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

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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

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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.

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Haugland delivers Memorial Day address

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:02pm

Looking at his young family, Gabriel Haugland told those gathered for Memorial Day services at Clear Lake Cemetery Monday he knew his service in Afghanistan was necessary. “Don’t go daddy.  I need you,” his two-year-old daughter, Grace, had pleaded before he left.  He was also leaving behind his young wife, Carolyn, and an infant son, Nick.  

CLHS students use talents to meet challenge posed by library

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Clear Lake High School students from Graphic Design classes recently helped to solve a real life challenge in their community.  

The Board of the Friends of the Clear Lake Public Library sought suggestions from two Graphics Arts classes along with their instructor, Shirlee Taylor.  The library was in need of a new design that would draw patrons to their online resources.  They would like to increase the use of downloadable music, magazines, e-books and other electronic programs free to patrons of the library. 

Second Annual Wag Walk to benefit soon-to-open dog park is May 2

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Mark your calendars for the second annual (2K-5K) six-legged Wag Walk fundraiser to be held on Sunday, May 2, starting at noon. The event will start and end at City Park.  No registration will be needed.  A free will donation will be participants’ entry into the walk.

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