LAKE LEVEL

Published by admin on Thu, 08/29/2013 - 1:44am

 

The lake level measured 

-0.84” below the weir according to officials at the Water Treatment Plant.  Last year at this time the lake measured -23.40” below the weir.

Clear Lake remembers ‘Big Bopper Jr.’

Published by admin on Thu, 08/29/2013 - 1:42am

 

J.P. Richardson Jr., son of one of the three rock-and-roll legends who were killed in a 1959 plane crash near Clear Lake after performing at the Surf Ballroom, died Wednesday, Aug. 21, in Katy, Texas “after a long, hard fight,” according to his father’s website.

Richardson, 54, had a heart pump installed in June.

Two file nomination papers for at-large Council seat

Published by admin on Thu, 08/29/2013 - 1:41am

 

Two candidates for an at-large position on the Clear Lake City Council filed nomination papers with the Clear Lake City Clerk on Monday, the first day to declare candidacy.

Peter Lagios and Gary Hugi are seeking the position being vacated by Terry Unsworth.  Unsworth, who also once served as the Ward 2 representative on the Council, announced last week he would not seek re-election.

Lagios was born in Mason City, has travelled extensively across the United States and returned to North Iowa in 2005 settling in Clear Lake.

Meet the candidates for Ventura School Board

Published by admin on Thu, 08/29/2013 - 1:37am

 

Voters will go to the polls Tuesday, Sept. 10, to participate in Regular School Elections.  Two board positions will be filled in Clear Lake and Ventura.

Contest winner

Published by admin on Fri, 08/23/2013 - 2:52am

 

Lillie Keith was the lucky winner in the Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter’s Recipe Contest drawing.  Publisher Mike 

Finnegan presented Keith with a KitchenAid mixer following a drawing from all those who submitted recipes for the upcoming Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter Cookbook.  The cookbook will be available in time for the holidays.  -Reporter photo

Clear Lake places three on All-State Teams

Published by admin on Fri, 08/23/2013 - 2:44am

 

The Iowa Baseball Coaches Association has named three Clear Lake players to its All-State Team. 

Gavin Sheakley was selected as a pitcher on the Elite Super Team and Jerry Kockler and Mitch Keeran were named to the Second Team as a pitcher and outfielder respectively.  

Clear Lake man charged with Theft in the First Degree

Published by admin on Fri, 08/23/2013 - 2:35am

 

Michael David Eichmann, 42, of Clear Lake, has been charged with Theft in the First Degree, a class C felony, and Ongoing Criminal Conduct, a class B felony after the culmination of an 

investigation conducted by the Clear Lake Police Department. 

LAKE LEVEL

Published by admin on Fri, 08/23/2013 - 2:35am

 

The lake level fell slightly and dipped below the weir to its new reading 

of -.60.  Last year at this time the lake measured -22.44” below the weir.

Unsworth will not seek re-election

Published by admin on Fri, 08/23/2013 - 2:32am

 

Terry Unsworth, past Clear Lake City Councilman representing Ward Two and currently one of two At Large members, has announced his intent to not seek re-election.

“I wanted to make this announcement now prior to the initial date for the filing of nomination papers which begins next 

Council approves purchase of two new police cars

Published by admin on Fri, 08/23/2013 - 2:30am

 

The Clear Lake City Council met on Monday night, Aug. 19, where they approved the purchase of two new police squad cars.

Under the recommendation of Chief Greg Peterson, the city bought two 2014 Chevy Caprice Classics.  

The vehicles will replace two 2008 Ford Crown Victoria vehicles.  Peterson noted at a meeting held on Aug. 5, 

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