Progress being made on new water tower; interest expressed in old tower

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

 The final ring of steel on the city’s newest 1 million gallon water tower is being attached and paint will be applied to the new northwest water tower during the month of September.

School Board expected to re-visit contract for substitute services

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

Amount paid to KESS was twice as much as reported to Board

The Clear Lake School Board is expected to revisit its decision to contract with Kelly Educational Staffing Services (KESS)  to handle substitute staffing for the school district in light of new information.  

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

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

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

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

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.

Time is running out to share your view

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

Veteran’s memorial mock-up has been at three locations; Recommendation expected in April

There are only a few days remaining for the public to offer comment about three proposed locations for a veteran’s memorial.

Fortune 100 company announced

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

McKesson was announced this morning as the Fortune 100 company which will operate a warehouse and distribution center in Clear Lake, Iowa. The company will provide 164 jobs with an average salary of $39,000 when it is at full operation in early 2016.

 

 

 

 

 

Ventura restaurant re-opens

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

Kotz opens door to The Colony Inn today

Lois Kotz says her hometown of Ventura has been very good to her.  Now, she’s hoping she can be good to Ventura.

Kotz will open The Colony Inn for business today (Wednesday, Jan. 28).

Community says good-bye to hometown hero

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

Clear Lake Police Chief Rex McChesney was laid to rest Tuesday morning amid a huge outpouring of love from his community.

Giving Tree ornaments available

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

For a quarter of a century, the Giving Tree has helped to make the holidays a little brighter for Clear Lake area families.   Approximately 60 of the 172 ornaments on this year’s Giving Tree in the Mirror-Reporter office are still available.

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