Local hemp farmer pushes for education, regulation reduction

Published by admin on Wed, 05/05/2021 - 3:54pm

(Above) Senator Joni Ernst visited the Nicholas Hemp Farm Tuesday to learn about their experience with growing industrial hemp. Ernst is pictured with Greg Nicholas and his father, Greg, who were among the first Iowa farmers to grow a hemp crop.-Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.

Fiber is the future, says Greg Nicholas

by Marianne Gasaway

Local hemp farmer pushes for education, regulation reduction

Published by admin on Wed, 05/05/2021 - 3:54pm

(Above) Senator Joni Ernst visited the Nicholas Hemp Farm Tuesday to learn about their experience with growing industrial hemp. Ernst is pictured with Greg Nicholas and his father, Greg, who were among the first Iowa farmers to grow a hemp crop.-Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.

Fiber is the future, says Greg Nicholas

by Marianne Gasaway

Recruits chose CLFD as a way to serve their community

Published by admin on Wed, 05/05/2021 - 3:53pm

(Above) The Clear Lake Fire Department’s most recent recruits include (L-R) Firefighters Brad Boldt, Eric Maki and Earl Smith.-Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.

Recruits chose CLFD as a way to serve their community

Published by admin on Wed, 05/05/2021 - 3:53pm

(Above) The Clear Lake Fire Department’s most recent recruits include (L-R) Firefighters Brad Boldt, Eric Maki and Earl Smith.-Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.

No more ‘spot saving’ for parade

Published by admin on Wed, 05/05/2021 - 3:48pm

Council passes first reading of new ordinance

by Marianne Gasaway

Clear Lake’s Fourth of July parade route will no longer be strewn with blankets, chairs and other objects days in advance.  The City Council passed the first reading of an ordinance Monday night which will regulate “spot saving” at parades and special events.

No more ‘spot saving’ for parade

Published by admin on Wed, 05/05/2021 - 3:48pm

Council passes first reading of new ordinance

by Marianne Gasaway

Clear Lake’s Fourth of July parade route will no longer be strewn with blankets, chairs and other objects days in advance.  The City Council passed the first reading of an ordinance Monday night which will regulate “spot saving” at parades and special events.

Addition of chickens to Central Gardens sparks interest in backyard birds

Published by admin on Wed, 05/05/2021 - 3:41pm

by Marianne Gasaway

News that a few chickens will summer at Central Gardens this year has ruffled a few feathers.

Addition of chickens to Central Gardens sparks interest in backyard birds

Published by admin on Wed, 05/05/2021 - 3:41pm

by Marianne Gasaway

News that a few chickens will summer at Central Gardens this year has ruffled a few feathers.

Donald L. Goranson

Published by admin on Wed, 05/05/2021 - 3:39pm

Donald Lloyd Goranson, who was born at home in Clear Lake 94 years ago, died at home on Sunday.

Due to Covid 19 considerations, the family is holding a private service on Saturday, May 8, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 1st Ave. N., Clear Lake, with the Rev. David Peterson officiating. Inurnment will be at Clear Lake Cemetery. The service will be streamed at 1 p.m., Saturday on the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel Facebook page and available on Donald’s tribute page at www.colonialchapels.com.

Donald L. Goranson

Published by admin on Wed, 05/05/2021 - 3:39pm

Donald Lloyd Goranson, who was born at home in Clear Lake 94 years ago, died at home on Sunday.

Due to Covid 19 considerations, the family is holding a private service on Saturday, May 8, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 1st Ave. N., Clear Lake, with the Rev. David Peterson officiating. Inurnment will be at Clear Lake Cemetery. The service will be streamed at 1 p.m., Saturday on the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel Facebook page and available on Donald’s tribute page at www.colonialchapels.com.

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