Remember When 3-24-2021

(Above) Sno Foolin’ in 1971 - These two sun lovers, Mrs. Harley Moore (Left) and Sue Smith, couldn’t wait for summer, so in 1971 they took advantage of the sun and mild temperatures in March and donned their bathing suits and perched atop the snow that lined the Sea Wall.  Both girls are secretaries at The Surf.  Mayor Dale Pattschull didn’t even issue them a ticket despite the fact they caused a minor traffic jam along North Shore.

by Michelle Watson

Three Lions named to All-NCC teams

Three members of Clear Lake’s North Central Conference champion Clear Lake Lions have been named to the All-NCC team.

Senior Andrew Formanek and junior Carson Toebe are unanimous choices for First Team All-North Central Conference honors.  Senior Eric Ritter was a Second Team All-NCC selection.

Three Lions named to All-NCC teams

Three members of Clear Lake’s North Central Conference champion Clear Lake Lions have been named to the All-NCC team.

Senior Andrew Formanek and junior Carson Toebe are unanimous choices for First Team All-North Central Conference honors.  Senior Eric Ritter was a Second Team All-NCC selection.

IHSAA announces District football changes

Following the March 18 regular meeting of the Iowa High School Athletic Association Board of Control, district and group assignments for the 2021 and 2022 football seasons are now available.

IHSAA announces District football changes

Following the March 18 regular meeting of the Iowa High School Athletic Association Board of Control, district and group assignments for the 2021 and 2022 football seasons are now available.

Parks Board will hear public access dock proposal

by Marianne Gasaway

Public docks are back on the agenda for the Clear Lake Parks Board tonight.

According to Parks and Recreation Department Director Randy Miller, the Board is slated to hear a proposal from Jake Kopriva, a member of the board who is also the owner of Lake Time Boat Club.  Miller did not have the details, but said the shared use of a public access at 20th Avenue South, adjacent to the Y intersection on South Shore Drive, is the focus of the proposal.

Parks Board will hear public access dock proposal

by Marianne Gasaway

Public docks are back on the agenda for the Clear Lake Parks Board tonight.

According to Parks and Recreation Department Director Randy Miller, the Board is slated to hear a proposal from Jake Kopriva, a member of the board who is also the owner of Lake Time Boat Club.  Miller did not have the details, but said the shared use of a public access at 20th Avenue South, adjacent to the Y intersection on South Shore Drive, is the focus of the proposal.

Pandemic presents unique first year for Clear Lake medical clinic

(Above) After 53 long weeks Beth Ann Schumacher was able to touch her husband, Mark, as visitor restrictions were lifted at Oakwood Care Center on March 12.-Photo courtesy of Schumacher family.

by Marianne Gasaway

The challenge of launching a new business is always great, but opening your door just as a pandemic shut the world down took some planning, flexibility and teamwork.

Dr. John Brady, DO, and staff at Waypoint Medical in Clear Lake are marking their first year on April 1.

Pandemic presents unique first year for Clear Lake medical clinic

(Above) After 53 long weeks Beth Ann Schumacher was able to touch her husband, Mark, as visitor restrictions were lifted at Oakwood Care Center on March 12.-Photo courtesy of Schumacher family.

by Marianne Gasaway

The challenge of launching a new business is always great, but opening your door just as a pandemic shut the world down took some planning, flexibility and teamwork.

Dr. John Brady, DO, and staff at Waypoint Medical in Clear Lake are marking their first year on April 1.

Care Centers, assisted living facilities endure a year without visitors

The one-year anniversary of declaration of a pandemic is a good time for us to take stock of where we are.  This week we examine how COVID -19 has affected medical care. This story is part of a series looking back and forward after a year of COVID.

by Marianne Gasaway

One year ago, we started what we just knew would last only a couple of weeks, maybe a month. A year later, we’re still following COVID-19 safety protocols to one degree or another.

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