Marriott plans to open Friday

The New Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® plans to welcome guests starting Friday, Jan. 7, according to Jeris Schesser, director of operations for VKB Management.  

City adds two new projects to Urban Renewal Plan

by Marianne Gasaway

The Clear Lake City Council amended its Consolidated Urban Renewal Plan at its regular meeting Monday, Jan. 3.

The purpose of the amendment was to add two new city project areas into the plan: the South 15th Street Redevelopment Project and the former Woodford-Wheeler Redevelopment Project.

City adds two new projects to Urban Renewal Plan

by Marianne Gasaway

The Clear Lake City Council amended its Consolidated Urban Renewal Plan at its regular meeting Monday, Jan. 3.

The purpose of the amendment was to add two new city project areas into the plan: the South 15th Street Redevelopment Project and the former Woodford-Wheeler Redevelopment Project.

Surf Ballroom dance floor starts the new year with a new finish

by Michelle Watson

Millions of feet have danced and partied on the floor at the Surf Ballroom and many famous entertainers have performed on the iconic stage.  After much wear and tear on the historic dance floor and stage, it was time for a renovation.

Surf Ballroom dance floor starts the new year with a new finish

by Michelle Watson

Millions of feet have danced and partied on the floor at the Surf Ballroom and many famous entertainers have performed on the iconic stage.  After much wear and tear on the historic dance floor and stage, it was time for a renovation.

2955 9th St SW

Excellent location for development. 5 Acres near major retailers and manufacturing. Great location, only 2 turns and 3.4 miles from the Avenue of the Saints - Business Highway 18 /US 27. Lot sized at 331 x 661 (5 Acres -+) on the 2900 block of 9th Street SW. Other manufactures in this area are Metal Craft and Woodharbor Door and Cabinet Co. Major retailers Walmart, Super Target, Kohls and Staples are within a mile. This would be a great investment. North Iowa is strong in work ethic and voted one of the best paces to live.

Early morning fire destroys barn

(Above)A barn owned by Jim Barkema had already collapsed in an early morning blaze when Clear Lake firefighters were called to the scene.  A nearby trailer was also damaged. - Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.

An early morning fire completely destroyed a barn in rural Clear Lake Wednesday morning, Dec. 22.

Early morning fire destroys barn

(Above)A barn owned by Jim Barkema had already collapsed in an early morning blaze when Clear Lake firefighters were called to the scene.  A nearby trailer was also damaged. - Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.

An early morning fire completely destroyed a barn in rural Clear Lake Wednesday morning, Dec. 22.

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