Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

by Travis Fischer

The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine continues across the state as more of the population completes their first round of vaccinations.

“It’s really hard to believe that just 46 days ago not a single dose of vaccine had even arrived in Iowa yet,” said Governor Kim Reynolds on Wednesday, Jan. 27. “Since then, more than 200,000 vaccines have been administered in Iowa.”

Clear Lake High School students made the most out of their first opportunity this season to cheer on their team Thursday night.

According to school officials, high school students may now attend varsity basketball games. However, Clear Creek Elementary and Clear Lake Middle School students are not allowed to attend high school games at this time unless they are on the spectator list with an adult. 

Clears way for private school to expand

by Marianne Gasaway

The Clear Lake City Council unanimously approved a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission Monday night to re-zone the former Sunset School building.  

by Michael Hohenbrink

Mid-America Publishing

Proximity and the ability to respond better to emerging challenges are being stressed as early talks proceed that might see the merger of two Iowa cooperatives. 

Farmers Win Cooperative is in talks with Five Star Cooperative for a merger that could unite the two cooperatives.  Talks have been ongoing with both boards inking a letter of intent to proceed with the merger.