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Community rallies behind Lake couple battling COVID-19
(Above) Craig and Sue LaKose pose with their daughter, Lizzie, and members of the critical care team at MercyOne North…
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City names interim public works director
Jeremy Korenberg has been named interim Public Works Director for the City of Clear Lake. The City Council approved the…
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Lake bar ordered to serve 21-day suspension
Accused of refilling liquor bottles with cheaper brands by Marianne Gasaway The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) announced Monday that…
Read MoreChamber makes plans for holiday event
by Marianne Gasaway Just like almost every event in 2020, Clear Lake’s holiday celebration will take on a new look…
Read MoreU.S. Senate race: Ernst challenged by Greenfield
The race for a seat in the U.S. Senate pits Republican incumbent Joni Ernst against Democratic challenger Theresa Greenfield, a…
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Area church brings new life to tiny chapel
(Above) Derek Crawford (left) and Dawn and David Bill were the main volunteers that worked on the chapel project. -Reporter…
Read MoreThree candidates vying for Iowa District 54 House of Representative seat
Voting has started in Iowa and for this year’s general election there will be three candidates vying for the Iowa…
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Court date set for Thelke
A Clear Lake man accused of threatening a female police officer has pleaded not guilty. Scott Thelke, 43, was charged…
Read MoreCL couple arrested and charged with burglary
A Clear Lake couple has been arrested and charged with burglary. Court documents state Jessica Geitzenauer, 41, and David Powell,…
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Love him or hate him. The Red Fox is Clear Lake’s newest permanent resident
by Lowell Washburn I wish I had kept track of how many calls I’ve received this year regarding the dramatic…
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Harvest Fest shines on
(Above) A group remembers the fun day with a selfie.-Photos by Chris Barragy. “It’s been the slowest and fastest year…
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Senior Center will resume hot meal delivery Nov. 2
The Clear Lake Senior Center has announced Homebound Meals, formerly known as Meals on Wheels, will resume Monday, Nov. 2. …
Read MoreSchools serving free meals to students
by Marianne Gasaway According to Clear Lake Food Service Director Misty Binstock, all currently enrolled Clear Lake School District students…
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The Nightmare on South Shore
Popular Clear Lake haunted hikes get a Hollywood makeover by Marianne Gasaway Just when it seems 2020 can’t get any…
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Vacation rental property owners get reprieve from permit increase
by Marianne Gasaway Owners of vacation rental properties in Clear Lake have received a reprieve from a substantial increase in…
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Lion royalty
Delaney Eden and Andrew Crane were crowned as Clear Lake High School’s Homecoming queen and king at halftime of Friday’s…
Read MoreIowa ready for a surge of absentee voting
by Travis Fischer Election Day is officially Tuesday, Nov. 3, however one could argue that the 2020 General Election truly…
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Free e-Edition 9-30-2020
In the age of digital media, we sometimes forget we are dependent on machines for our print editions. Due to…
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It’s Homecoming Week!
(Above) Clear Lake High School Homecoming royalty includes (front L-R) Ali Maulsby, Delaney Eden, Sophia Ollenburg, Bella Clabaugh and Emily…
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Clear Lake schools report good start battling COVID
(Above) Fourth grade teacher Melanie Marrell shares her lessons in person and virtually. In school, students must wear masks unless…
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Remember When
by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 10-21-2020
(Above) Farm fire, 1995 - Clear Lake, Ventura and Mason City firefighters responded to a blaze in 1995 at the…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 10-14-2020
(Above) Marching band fun in 1995 - The Clear Lake High School Marching Band presented its final football halftime show…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 10-7-2020
(Above) Clear Lake Fire Department, 1970 - In 1970, 21 men of the Clear Lake Fire Department were on call…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 9-30-2020
CLHS Homecoming, 1995 - Meghann Artes and Josh Lockwood (center) were crowned as Clear Lake High School’s 1995 Homecoming queen…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 9-23-2020
(Above) 1995 Lakes Ambitious Feeder 4-H Club - Members of the Lakes Ambitious Feeder 4-H club include front row (L-R):…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 9-16-2020
(Above) Ventura Homecoming, 1995 - All Ventura students got into the spirit of Homecoming in 1995. Each class thought of…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 9-9-2020
(Above) 1995 Varsity Cheerleaders - Cheering on the varsity football team in 1995 are front row (L-R): Theresa Harlan, Jill…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 9-2-2020
(Above) New weight machine in 1970 - Just arrived in 1970 at the Clear Lake High School, was a new…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 8-26-2020
Highway 18 construction, 1970 - Activities in Clear Lake in 1970 during the hot, summer days weren’t just confined strictly…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 8-19-2020
(Above) Central here we come, 1995 - These incoming fourth graders were ready to get a preview of things to…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 8-12-2020
(Above) The final leg, 1995 - Main Avenue reconstruction proceeded to the 400 block in 1995. Main Avenue closed in…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 8-5-2020
(Above) Coaches take a swing in 1995 - Clear Lake and celebrity coaches were ready to have some fun at…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 7-29-2020
(Above) Move over Picasso - There was art for all ages in City Park in 1995 at the Clear Lake…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 7-22-2020
(Above) Fishing in the Outlet, 1970 - These young fellows, (L-R): Brian Pierce, Jeff Floy and Dwight Krukow, exemplified the…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 7-15-2020
(Above) Ventura Library winners, 1995 - The Ventura Public Library presented prizes to winners in its 1995 summer reading program,…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 7-8-2020
(Above) Fishin’ buddies, 1995 - These two didn’t even care the fish weren’t biting in 1995. Quincy Law and Jeremy…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 7-1-2020
(Above) 4th of July, 1995 - Large crowds lined the streets of Clear Lake in 1995 to watch the annual…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 6-24-2020
(Above) A downpour on June 25, 1995 turned local streets into swimming pools. Pictured is Rob Thul and Mike Kluever…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 6-17-2020
(Above) CLHS graduation, 1995 - These Clear Lake High School seniors represented the academic top 10 percent of the CLHS…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 6-10-2020
(Above) Cub Scout Pack 80, 1970 - Members of Cub Scout Pack 80 back in 1970 included front row (L-R):…
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