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Light Up Clear Lake competition kicks off Dec. 5
The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the “Light Up Clear Lake” light and decoration challenge…
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Buddy Holly biopic ‘Clear Lake’ readies for production
by Marianne Gasaway The music lives on. And so does the story. “Clear Lake,” a Buddy Holly inspired biopic, is…
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Giving Tree reaches milestone
We are happy to report that by the time you are reading this, all of the ornaments have been chosen…
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City extends tax rebate deal with Surf Ballroom, museum
by Marianne Gasaway The Clear Lake City Council approved extension of a property tax rebate agreement with the North Iowa…
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Amosson receives Iowa Golf Association award
The Iowa Golf Association has named Jeremy Amosson, of Veterans Memorial Golf Club in Clear Lake, as its 2020 Nine-Hole…
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A preview of the basketball season
The game looked familiar, but the setting did not Monday night, as the Clear Lake Lions hosted Newman Catholic for…
Read MoreSurf asks City to extend property tax rebate agreement
by Marianne Gasaway The Clear Lake City Council will meet in special session Monday to consider extension of a property…
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Thanksgiving 2020: Challenging tradition
(Above) For the first time in their 21-years of business, Starboard Market owners Jen Coffman (pictured) and Katie Poole will…
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The Giving Tree needs your support
(Above) Ben Buck and seven-year-old Liam stopped in the Mirror-Reporter office this week to choose a family from The Giving…
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Christmas events canceled
Chamber, One Vision cancel in-person holiday events Dec. 4-6 by Marianne Gasaway It’s getting harder and harder to get festive.…
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City will pursue purchase of two properties
(Above) Expansion of the Clear Lake Public Library has “not been on the radar” for the City, but Council members…
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School teams with businesses for the ultimate win-win
(Above) CLHS Industrial Arts student Evan Snyder. -Reporter photo by Chris. Barragy. by Marianne Gasaway It’s the ultimate win-win. Clear…
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Giving Tree is ready!
The Giving Tree, a collaboration between the Mirror-Reporter and Clear Lake School District, is now on display at the Clear…
Read MoreReynolds issues new restrictions as COVID-19 surges across the state
by Travis Fischer Governor Kim Reynolds issued a new proclamation on Monday, Nov. 16, imposing additional restrictions to help mitigate…
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The music won’t fade away in 2021
Surf Ballroom announces Winter Dance Party lineup The historic Surf Ballroom® has announced the lineup for its limited capacity, socially-distanced…
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Inclusive playground reaches goal, location TBA
by Marianne Gasaway An announcement is expected very soon about the location for a unique “Everybody Plays” playground in Clear…
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County health experts concerned about COVID spread
by Travis Fischer Cerro Gordo health experts pleaded with the public to be conscientious about the spread of COVID-19 at…
Read MoreClear Lake voters propel Republicans
by Marianne Gasaway Clear Lake voters largely supported Republican candidates in Tuesday’s General Election. In addition to contributing to President…
Read MoreChanges made in Veteran’s Day program plans
A change has been announced in the Veteran’s Day program planned Friday at Clear Lake High School. The public, including…
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Color the Wind to continue in 2022
(Above) Color the Wind is a favorite winter activity in Clear Lake. The Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce will take…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 12-2-2020
(Above) Young cowpokes in 1995 - The three-year old class at Sunshine Center Preschool completed a “Cowpoke Unit” in 1995. …
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 11-25-2020
(Above) Lakeaires, 1970 - In 1970, members of the “Lakeaires”, the CLHS pop group, were practicing for a performance. Members…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 11-18-2020
(Above Left) CLHS hoopsters, 1970 - Jim Ahrens was the new head boys basketball coach in 1970. He had four…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 11-11-2020
(Above) Ventura Play, 1995 - Ventura High School students presented Cole Porter’s popular, “Anything Goes,” in the high school gymnasium…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 11-4-2020
(Above) Pass, Punt and Kick winners, 1970 - The annual Ford Pass, Punt and Kick Contest was held in Clear…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 10-28-2020
(Above) Which Witch, 1995 - “Which Witch for President” was one of the Halloween productions presented by the Clear Lake…
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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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