Work begins on downtown sidewalks

Published by admin on Wed, 04/05/2017 - 4:47pm

(Above) Work began Monday on the first phase of the Main Avenue Sidewalk Restoration Project.  The south side of the 300 block of Main Avenue is the first of eight segments of the project.  Businesses remain open during the work.  The contract calls for Larson Contracting to complete each segment in 18 working days.-Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.

And so it begins.

The power of one

Published by admin on Wed, 04/05/2017 - 4:46pm

(Above) Chad Pregracke, who was named as one of CNN’s Heroes of the Year in 2013, shared his story of cleaning up the Mississippi River with Clear Lake students last week to kick off Earth Month.-Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.

Pregracke turns his personal misson to clean rivers into a national movement

What a difference one person can make.

The power of one

Published by admin on Wed, 04/05/2017 - 4:46pm

(Above) Chad Pregracke, who was named as one of CNN’s Heroes of the Year in 2013, shared his story of cleaning up the Mississippi River with Clear Lake students last week to kick off Earth Month.-Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.

Pregracke turns his personal misson to clean rivers into a national movement

What a difference one person can make.

Council passes first reading of vacation rental ordinance

Published by admin on Wed, 04/05/2017 - 4:38pm

The Clear Lake City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance Monday night which will regulate the operation of vacation and short term rentals.

Council passes first reading of vacation rental ordinance

Published by admin on Wed, 04/05/2017 - 4:38pm

The Clear Lake City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance Monday night which will regulate the operation of vacation and short term rentals.

Remember When 3-28-2017

Published by admin on Wed, 03/29/2017 - 7:57pm

(Above) Demolition in Ventura, 1992 - On Monday, April 6, 1992, the former Ventura Public Library and Post Office were demolished in preparation for a new building that would serve the same purpose.  Crews from Yohn Ready Mix were able to knock down the structure.  Dean Snyder Construction was the contractor for the project.

25 Years Ago

March 1992

Remember When 3-28-2017

Published by admin on Wed, 03/29/2017 - 7:57pm

(Above) Demolition in Ventura, 1992 - On Monday, April 6, 1992, the former Ventura Public Library and Post Office were demolished in preparation for a new building that would serve the same purpose.  Crews from Yohn Ready Mix were able to knock down the structure.  Dean Snyder Construction was the contractor for the project.

25 Years Ago

March 1992

Clarice Borrill

Published by admin on Wed, 03/29/2017 - 7:29pm

Clarice Lenor Borrill, 91, formerly of Clear Lake, died Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at the I.O.O.F. Home, in Mason City, Iowa.

A memorial service will be held at  1:30 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2017, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St. Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dave Byrd officiating. Visitation will be held from 1-1:30 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 31, 2017 prior to the service.

Clarice Borrill

Published by admin on Wed, 03/29/2017 - 7:29pm

Clarice Lenor Borrill, 91, formerly of Clear Lake, died Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at the I.O.O.F. Home, in Mason City, Iowa.

A memorial service will be held at  1:30 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2017, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St. Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dave Byrd officiating. Visitation will be held from 1-1:30 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 31, 2017 prior to the service.

Ruth Rodenbeck

Published by admin on Wed, 03/29/2017 - 7:28pm

Ruth Rodenbeck, 77, of Clear Lake, died Sunday, March 26, 2017, at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, in Mason City, Iowa.A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, with Pastor Steve Bang officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions to Zion Lutheran Church or Hospice of North Iowa.

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