Residents escape duplex fire

Published by admin on Wed, 02/24/2021 - 3:59pm

(Above) Smoke was pouring out of an upstairs window at 2101 14th Ave. N. when firefighters arrived.-Reporter photo by Marianne Gasaway.

Clear Lake firefighters were called to a blaze at a residential duplex Monday afternoon, Feb. 22. 

Texas has us wondering, would our power stay on?

Published by admin on Wed, 02/24/2021 - 3:57pm

by Marianne Gasaway

The recent energy crisis in Texas has a lot of people thinking, “Can that happen here?”

According to Alliant Energy, which serves the Clear Lake-Mason City area, North Iowans should rest easy.

“Despite the frigid temperatures recently experienced throughout the Midwest, Alliant Energy has sufficient capacity and is prepared to meet the ongoing energy needs of its natural gas and electric customers, say its leaders.

Texas has us wondering, would our power stay on?

Published by admin on Wed, 02/24/2021 - 3:57pm

by Marianne Gasaway

The recent energy crisis in Texas has a lot of people thinking, “Can that happen here?”

According to Alliant Energy, which serves the Clear Lake-Mason City area, North Iowans should rest easy.

“Despite the frigid temperatures recently experienced throughout the Midwest, Alliant Energy has sufficient capacity and is prepared to meet the ongoing energy needs of its natural gas and electric customers, say its leaders.

Reynolds backs away from centralized vaccine scheduling

Published by admin on Wed, 02/24/2021 - 3:56pm

by Travis Fischer

Governor Kim Reynolds explained the decision to not move forward with a centralized scheduling system for COVID-19 vaccines during last week’s press conference.

Previously, the state had been looking at entering into a contract with Microsoft to create a statewide system for matching Iowans up with local vaccine providers. However, it was decided shortly after that the state would be backing away from that idea and leaving scheduling logistics to the individual counties.

Reynolds backs away from centralized vaccine scheduling

Published by admin on Wed, 02/24/2021 - 3:56pm

by Travis Fischer

Governor Kim Reynolds explained the decision to not move forward with a centralized scheduling system for COVID-19 vaccines during last week’s press conference.

Previously, the state had been looking at entering into a contract with Microsoft to create a statewide system for matching Iowans up with local vaccine providers. However, it was decided shortly after that the state would be backing away from that idea and leaving scheduling logistics to the individual counties.

Clear Lake boys overcome adversity for postseason win

Published by admin on Wed, 02/24/2021 - 3:53pm

(Above) Eric Ritter finished the night scoring in double digits with 10 points.  He also had four blocked shots.  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

by Marianne Gasaway

Playing a team three times in a season is never an easy feat.  And when the third time happens to be in post-season, it’s even harder.

Currier gets a taste of State wrestling competition

Published by admin on Wed, 02/24/2021 - 3:53pm

(Above) Clear Lake sophomore Max Currier competes at the State Wrestling Tournament.  -Photo by Tyler Anderson, Mid-America  Publishing.

by Marianne Gasaway

Clear Lake’s Max Currier got a taste of State Tournament competition and the sophomore says he is dedicating himself to the hard work it will take to return.

Lions dominate on road to State Tournament

Published by admin on Wed, 02/24/2021 - 3:52pm

(Above) The Clear Lake girls basketball team is all smiles as they pose with their State Qualifier banner.  The team defeated Williamsburg, 59-29, to get their ticket punched for the State Tournament.

by Marianne Gasaway

It’s on to State for the Clear Lake girls basketball team!  

Lions dominate on road to State Tournament

Published by admin on Wed, 02/24/2021 - 3:52pm

(Above) The Clear Lake girls basketball team is all smiles as they pose with their State Qualifier banner.  The team defeated Williamsburg, 59-29, to get their ticket punched for the State Tournament.

by Marianne Gasaway

It’s on to State for the Clear Lake girls basketball team!  

State Tournament information

Published by admin on Wed, 02/24/2021 - 3:51pm

For the second straight year and third time in four years, the Clear Lake girls will be competing for a State title.

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