Hy-Vee makes plans for Clear Lake

(Above) Embree Development purchased property in the Willow Creek Urban Renewal Area, located north of Highway 18 near North 20th Street. -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

After years of speculation that a Hy-Vee grocery store and convenience mart would be coming to Clear Lake, the Clear Lake City Council confirmed Monday night that the process is underway.

School district reports a drop in enrollment

By Marianne Gasaway

The numbers have not been finalized, but Superintendent Doug Gee told Clear Lake School Board members last week that they can expect a decline in enrollment.

Gee estimates certified enrollment will be down 35 students when the final count is made Friday.

He explained to the Board the change largely has to do with choices families made during the pandemic.

School district reports a drop in enrollment

By Marianne Gasaway

The numbers have not been finalized, but Superintendent Doug Gee told Clear Lake School Board members last week that they can expect a decline in enrollment.

Gee estimates certified enrollment will be down 35 students when the final count is made Friday.

He explained to the Board the change largely has to do with choices families made during the pandemic.

No contested races for City Council or Mayor positions

There are no contested races in the Clear Lake City Council election or the race for mayor.  Bennett Smith has served four years as the Second Ward City Councilman.  Dana Brant has served eight years on the City Council, four years for Ward One and four years as an At-Large Council representative.  Nelson Crabb is running for his fifth term as mayor.  He was first elected to the position in 2006.

No contested races for City Council or Mayor positions

There are no contested races in the Clear Lake City Council election or the race for mayor.  Bennett Smith has served four years as the Second Ward City Councilman.  Dana Brant has served eight years on the City Council, four years for Ward One and four years as an At-Large Council representative.  Nelson Crabb is running for his fifth term as mayor.  He was first elected to the position in 2016.

Mirror-Reporter e-Edition 10-20-2021

HyVee makes plans for Clear Lake

Mirror-Reporter e-Edition 10-20-2021

HyVee makes plans for Clear Lake

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Neighbors take issue with business noise

by Marianne Gasaway

A number of Clear Lake residents are speaking out against a Clear Lake business which they say is too loud.

At its Oct. 4 meeting, North Shore Drive residents Steve Nicklaus, Bill Yohn and Terry Latimer, owner of the Hilltop Motel, addressed the City Council with complaints about loud music coming from Fiddler’s Lounge, 468 North Shore Dr.  

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