Business owners find a silver lining in pandemic closing

Published by admin on Wed, 05/20/2020 - 4:00pm

by Marianne Gasaway

If there is a silver lining in the coronavirus pandemic restrictions, Al and Mike Hejna found it.

The brothers used the Governor-ordered restaurant shutdown in April and early May to remodel their popular downtown businesses, Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar and Sevens Restaurant & Steakhouse.  The projects were finished just as the dine-in prohibition was lifted and they opened their doors to the public last week.

Business owners find a silver lining in pandemic closing

Published by admin on Wed, 05/20/2020 - 4:00pm

by Marianne Gasaway

If there is a silver lining in the coronavirus pandemic restrictions, Al and Mike Hejna found it.

The brothers used the Governor-ordered restaurant shutdown in April and early May to remodel their popular downtown businesses, Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar and Sevens Restaurant & Steakhouse.  The projects were finished just as the dine-in prohibition was lifted and they opened their doors to the public last week.

Johnson named new head wrestling coach

Published by admin on Wed, 05/20/2020 - 3:53pm

by Marianne Gasaway

Evan Johnson has been named as the new head wrestling coach at Clear Lake High School.  Johnson, who served as an assistant coach during the 2019-20 season, takes over for Doug Munn, who resigned after one season.

“I am excited for this new adventure.  My first big goal is to get the numbers up,” said Johnson.  “I would like to see more youth practices and keep that interest growing into high school.”

Johnson named new head wrestling coach

Published by admin on Wed, 05/20/2020 - 3:53pm

by Marianne Gasaway

Evan Johnson has been named as the new head wrestling coach at Clear Lake High School.  Johnson, who served as an assistant coach during the 2019-20 season, takes over for Doug Munn, who resigned after one season.

“I am excited for this new adventure.  My first big goal is to get the numbers up,” said Johnson.  “I would like to see more youth practices and keep that interest growing into high school.”

Public weighs in on Lion logo debate

Published by admin on Wed, 05/20/2020 - 3:52pm

As it attempts to clarify its “brand,” the Clear Lake School District plans to specify its logo and school colors.  Will it be a charging Lion, or a sideways Lion?  Both images have been used in everything from uniforms to wall murals.

Public weighs in on Lion logo debate

Published by admin on Wed, 05/20/2020 - 3:52pm

As it attempts to clarify its “brand,” the Clear Lake School District plans to specify its logo and school colors.  Will it be a charging Lion, or a sideways Lion?  Both images have been used in everything from uniforms to wall murals.

Mayfly invasion! It’s a good thing?

Published by admin on Wed, 05/13/2020 - 3:07pm

by Marianne Gasaway

Clear Project Coordinator Jim Sholly freely admits he’s “an oddball.”  He likes Mayflies

Right now, he might be the only one.

Mayfly invasion! It’s a good thing?

Published by admin on Wed, 05/13/2020 - 3:07pm

by Marianne Gasaway

Clear Project Coordinator Jim Sholly freely admits he’s “an oddball.”  He likes Mayflies

Right now, he might be the only one.

School district moves to Plan B for graduation

Published by admin on Wed, 05/13/2020 - 3:02pm

Due to recommendations from the Cerro Gordo County Public Health Department and the Iowa Department of Education, officials from the Clear Lake School District have announced the high school graduation ceremony has been rescheduled to June 21, at 2 p.m. in the Clear Lake High School gym.

The district had planned to hold commencement as scheduled Sunday, May 17, if the governor would have lifted restrictions against gatherings of more than 10. However, Monday, they said they would move the date to the first alternate identified at an earlier meeting.

School district moves to Plan B for graduation

Published by admin on Wed, 05/13/2020 - 3:02pm

Due to recommendations from the Cerro Gordo County Public Health Department and the Iowa Department of Education, officials from the Clear Lake School District have announced the high school graduation ceremony has been rescheduled to June 21, at 2 p.m. in the Clear Lake High School gym.

The district had planned to hold commencement as scheduled Sunday, May 17, if the governor would have lifted restrictions against gatherings of more than 10. However, Monday, they said they would move the date to the first alternate identified at an earlier meeting.

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