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‘Life had other plans’
Re-connected classmates work to turn tragedy into hope by Michelle Watson The Waldron family knows first hand how one tragic…
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Public, social media lead to vandalism arrest
The Clear Lake Police Department has made an arrest in conjunction with damage caused to the “Main Street U.S.A.” sign…
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Two School Board seats to be decided in Nov. 2 election
The Iowa Association of School Boards and Clear Lake Community School District urge Iowans passionate about education to consider running…
Read MoreVaccine clinic scheduled at Clear Creek Aug. 11
CG Public Health has announced it will hold a vaccine clinic offering COVID-19 and back-to-school vaccines in at Clear Creek…
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Uniquely Clear Lake
There couldn’t have been a nicer weekend for enjoying a pair of iconic Clear Lake events. (Above) The Clear Lake…
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Pieces coming together for wellness center
Membership promo expected in November by Marianne Gasaway The new community wellness center is taking shape in anticipation of a…
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Taylor enters retirement after 28 years as Ventura city clerk
by Marianne Gasaway Else Taylor, who is only the third city clerk in Ventura’s history, is now enjoying life as…
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Study aims to benefit threatened turtle
(Above) DNR Wildlife Research Technician Dave Hoffman prepares to release a radio tagged Blanding’s turtle. Biologists are currently monitoring the…
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City-Wide Garage Sales!
It’s City-Wide Garage Sale weekend! Be sure to check out all the sales on page 13 in this edition for…
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Grassroots effort launched to ‘Save The Sea Wall’
by Marianne Gasaway A grassroots effort to repair and preserve Clear Lake’s iconic Sea Wall is underway. Former State…
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Clear Lake teacher is ready to share a lesson in perseverance
(Above) Sarah Christians, a teacher at Clear Creek Elementary successfully climbed to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro this year. -…
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Staffing changes at Parks & Rec Department
by Marianne Gasaway Construction of a new community wellness center has brought about an opportunity for changes within the city’s…
Read MoreCouncil accepts Main Avenue reconstruction
by Marianne Gasaway The City Council has accepted the work and special assessment notices will soon be on their way…
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Back with a bang!
Estelle Nicholas and Chandler Vaage are all smiles aboard the rides on wristband day. -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy July…
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Fire destroys Lake home
(Above) An overheated power cord is being blamed for an early morning fire which completely destroyed a home on Pascal…
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It’s time to celebrate the holiday! Don’t forget your patience
It’s the most wonderful — sometimes frustrating time of the year! The Fourth of July holiday celebration is upon us…
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CL case is basis for Supreme Court ruling
by Marianne Gasaway The Iowa Supreme Court issued a ruling last week banning police from searching people’s uncollected trash without…
Read MoreCL Classical purchases former Sunset School
by Marianne Gasaway Clear Lake Classical, a private Christian school located in Clear Lake, has announced the purchase of the…
Read MoreDowntown alley rehab project in the works
by Marianne Gasaway The City of Clear Lake plans to further enhance its downtown with a downtown alley reconstruction project…
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Welcome sailors! MC Scow Nationals in Clear Lake this week
(Above) The MC Scow is a 16-foot with a single sail, skippered by one person.-Submitted photo. by Marianne Gasaway The…
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Remember When
by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 7-21-2021
(Above) Tall corn, 1971 - These kids are showing that the corn in 1971 was a little higher than “knee…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 7-7-2021
Cruisin’ the parade route in 1996 - The Clear Lake Police Department recently restored patrol car led the parade in…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 6-30-2021
(Above) Marching to the beat in 1971 - The Drum and Bugle Corps were an attention getter in the 1971…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 6-23-2021
Clear Lake joins fad - There was a crazy new fad in 1960. Rebound tumbling, a new form of outdoor…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 6-16-2021
Gone Fishin’ in 1996 - The Clear Lake Parks and Recreation Department held its Kids Fishing Camp at the Grade…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 6-9-2021
(Above) Learning about bank loans, 1971 - Ken Bales, vice president of the Community State Bank, chatted with fourth grade…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 5-19-2021
CLHS class of 1996 - Clear Lake High School seniors signified their status as new graduates in 1996 by changing…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 5-12-2021
(Above) Petersen’s Bathhouse, circa 1900 - Toboggan slide at Petersen’s Bathhouse, circa 1900. This was the first bathhouse constructed by…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 5-5-2021
(Above) Brownie Troop, 1996 - First grade Brownie Girl Scout Troop 467 went to Kinney Pioneer Museum in 1996. They…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 4-28-2021
Nice day for a bike ride in 1971 - (Above) It took three hours and six “major” stops for these…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 4-21-2021
(Above) Lily gatherers, 1885 - According to the July 11, 1885 Clear Lake Record, Lily gathering was a popular outing…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 4-14-2021
Honor Society initiates, 1971 - Fifteen new members were initiated into the Semper Fidelis Chapter of the National Honor Society…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 4-7-2021
(Above) Camping by the Outlet, 1882 - Campers at Camp Sirrine near the Outlet circa 1882. One of those to…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 3-31-2021
(Above) Musi-Gals, 1971 - The Clear Lake Musi-Gals posed in their new dresses in 1971. The outfits consisted of white…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 3-24-2021
(Above) Sno Foolin’ in 1971 - These two sun lovers, Mrs. Harley Moore (Left) and Sue Smith, couldn’t wait for…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 3-17-2021
(Above) St. Patrick’s Day, 1971 - These “little people” - Jackie O’Bell and Todd O’Grimm wished everyone a Happy St.…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 3-10-2021
(Above) March Madness, 1996 - What a difference a week can make. On March 13, 1996, Clear Lake was enjoying…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 3-3-2021
by Michelle Watson 25 Years Ago March 1996 Iowa Governor Terry Branstad was in Clear Lake to address the Clear…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 2-17-2021
(Above) Presidential visit in 1996 - President Bill Clinton visited Clear Lake’s Farmer’s Cooperative in February, 1996. Above, Clear Lake…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 2-10-2021
(Above) Ventura girls bring home trophy in ‘71 - The Ventura Vikingettes are shown with their trophy in 1971 for…
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