Remember When 1-6-2021

Published by admin on Wed, 01/06/2021 - 4:20pm

(Above) Pony sledding in 1970 - These boys had the right idea in 1970 for the safest way to travel after 17” of snow fell on Clear Lake.  No gas, no anti-freeze and no snow tires were needed.  Mark Evenrud is in the saddle, with Jamie Moffett on the bottom of the sled and Rex McChesney on top.  About the only fuel required for “Star” was a bale of hay.  He probably earned every bite.

Remember When 1-6-2021

Published by admin on Wed, 01/06/2021 - 4:20pm

(Above) Pony sledding in 1970 - These boys had the right idea in 1970 for the safest way to travel after 17” of snow fell on Clear Lake.  No gas, no anti-freeze and no snow tires were needed.  Mark Evenrud is in the saddle, with Jamie Moffett on the bottom of the sled and Rex McChesney on top.  About the only fuel required for “Star” was a bale of hay.  He probably earned every bite.

Lions hold on for a 46-42 victory

Published by admin on Wed, 01/06/2021 - 4:15pm

by Marianne Gasaway

The Clear Lake Lions knocked off sixth ranked (3A) Waverly-Shell Rock Monday night in a wild start to the second half of the season.  The Lions clung to a one-point lead down the stretch, then Eric Ritter’s layup and free throw secured a four point, 46-42, victory.

Lions hold on for a 46-42 victory

Published by admin on Wed, 01/06/2021 - 4:15pm

by Marianne Gasaway

The Clear Lake Lions knocked off sixth ranked (3A) Waverly-Shell Rock Monday night in a wild start to the second half of the season.  The Lions clung to a one-point lead down the stretch, then Eric Ritter’s layup and free throw secured a four point, 46-42, victory.

Girls suffer first loss of the season

Published by admin on Wed, 01/06/2021 - 4:14pm

(Above) Despite playing some tough defense against W-SH, the Clear Lake girls fell, 46-33, to the sixth ranked (4A) Go-Hawks. Pictured is (L-R): Kaitlyn VanderPloeg (34), Darby Dodd (12), and Emily Theiss (30).  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

by Marianne Gasaway

Girls suffer first loss of the season

Published by admin on Wed, 01/06/2021 - 4:14pm

(Above) Despite playing some tough defense against W-SH, the Clear Lake girls fell, 46-33, to the sixth ranked (4A) Go-Hawks. Pictured is (L-R): Kaitlyn VanderPloeg (34), Darby Dodd (12), and Emily Theiss (30).  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

by Marianne Gasaway

Mirror-Reporter E-edition 1-6-2021

Published by admin on Tue, 01/05/2021 - 10:11pm

A look back at 2020

Mirror-Reporter E-edition 1-6-2021

Published by admin on Tue, 01/05/2021 - 10:11pm

A look back at 2020

Clear Lakers look ahead to life without COVID

Published by admin on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 5:51pm

(Above) Riley Brinkman, shown here with friends last Christmas in Peru, spent the majority of the COVID quarantine helping people in Peru, where she puts her nursing degree to good use.  Brinkman was able to come back to Clear Lake in the fall and she stayed through the holidays before returning to Peru.  “It’s been a time of sorrow and mourning, but it is returning to joy and celebrating the goodness of God, even in trials, that I am so eager and longing to get back to,” said Brinkman.

Wellness Center retention pond

Published by admin on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 5:36pm

Infrastructure work for the new Clear Lake Wellness Center extends beyond the immediate building site.  During the month of December crews from Dean Snyder Construction, Clear Lake, moved earth across North 20th Street to build a retention pond for the facility.  Retention basins help to manage stormwater runoff.  This photo was taken from 20th Street looking southeast to Interstate 35.-Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.

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