Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

(Above) 1995 food drives -  Girl Scout Troop 467 conducted a food drive at Sunset School during the holiday season.  Together with the Student Council’s efforts at Lincoln School, local elementary students collected more than 600 food items.  Pictured are front row (L-R): Kaitlyn Zenner, Lauren Prickett, Brittany Secory, Brianne Dickerson, Andrea Anderson.  Middle row (L-R): Morgan Brosdahl, Ashley Gagno

by Travis Fischer

The continued reduction of COVID-19 activity, combined with the delivery of the first wave of vaccinations, is raising Christmas spirits across the state.

Governor Kim Reynolds announced on Wednesday, Dec. 16 that the state had received and distributed the first shipment of the Pfizer vaccine and that approximately 500 frontline healthcare workers had already been vaccinated.

  “It’s a great day at MercyOne,” stated Rod Schlader, president, MercyOne North Iowa on Monday. “We received our first shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. We plan to start vaccinating our colleagues, who are at highest risk this week.”

  MercyOne will provide vaccine updates on its social media channels and through news outlets.  

by Travis Fischer

The continued reduction of COVID-19 activity, combined with the delivery of the first wave of vaccinations, is raising Christmas spirits across the state.

Governor Kim Reynolds announced on Wednesday, Dec. 16 that the state had received and distributed the first shipment of the Pfizer vaccine and that approximately 500 frontline healthcare workers had already been vaccinated.