Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

Innokenty Zavyalov, of San Marcos, Calif., celebrates as he crosses the Bicycle, Blues and Barbeque finish line as the winner of the Mens Senior Open Pro 1-2 division at Saturday’s Criterium races in downtown Clear Lake.  Complete results of the two day event will appear in next week’s Mirror-Reporter.-Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.

The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of its Fourth of July Parade.

First place overall and $250 in Clear Lake Chamber Bucks was awarded to Lake Theatre.

Second place and $150 in Chamber Bucks was presented to Dragon Fire Horses.

Third place and $100 in Chamber Bucks went to Cutting Edge Fitness.

As the day draws near for Clear Lake to host RAGBRAI riders, the local committee reports there are a few needs.

Residents interested in hosting RAGBRAI guests in homes (with beds or on floors) or in yards for campers are needed.  For more information to offer to be a host home, contact Jane Humphrey at 357-1136 or [email protected].

(Above) Connell family applauded in 1992 - Charles McLaughlin, chairman of the board of the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation applauded the Connell family in 1992 for its decision to enter into a conservation easement with the foundation to protect the Lone Tree Point Nature Area forever from development.  Pictured behind McLaughlin were members of the family (L-R): Jim Connell, Susan Connell-Magee, Sarah and her husband Dennis Ohlrogge, Marcia Connell and Tom and Jan Lovell and their son, Christopher.