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Moving on!
Clear Lake senior Ali Maulsby rushes back to celebrate with her teammates after updating the Class 3A State Tournament bracket…
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Tragedy reveals blessings for Clear Lake family
(Above) The Branstad family pictured celebrating on Jill’s birthday on Oct. 16, 2020, in the home that burned on N.…
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State recognizes Cerro Gordo vaccination efforts with extra doses
This week CG Public Health will receive an additional 1,170 doses of COVID-19 vaccine, bringing the total number of COVID-19…
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Council divided on decision to start planning library project
by Marianne Gasaway Professional service agreements were approved Monday night for a pair of city projects, despite objections of moving…
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Wells Fargo, here we come!
The Clear Lake girls basketball team punched its ticket to the State Tournament Saturday night with a commanding win over…
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Residents escape duplex fire
(Above) Smoke was pouring out of an upstairs window at 2101 14th Ave. N. when firefighters arrived.-Reporter photo by Marianne…
Read MoreTexas has us wondering, would our power stay on?
by Marianne Gasaway The recent energy crisis in Texas has a lot of people thinking, “Can that happen here?” According…
Read MoreReynolds backs away from centralized vaccine scheduling
by Travis Fischer Governor Kim Reynolds explained the decision to not move forward with a centralized scheduling system for COVID-19…
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School District invites bids for more building improvements
(Above) A schematic drawing from Atura Architecture, Clear Lake, of the new entrance to the Clear Lake High School gymnasium. …
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Put me in coach, I’m ready to play!
Eight members of the Clear Lake girls varsity basketball team found themselves on the sidelines Saturday night when the Lions…
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Mirror-Reporter earns INA awards
The Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter was among the winners announced in the Iowa Newspaper Association’s 2021 Iowa Better Newspaper Contests. Approximately…
Read MoreCity considers incentives for pair of potential developments
by Marianne Gasaway The Clear Lake City Council set a public hearing for March 15 to consider providing up to…
Read MoreCity will hold tax rate steady
by Marianne Gasaway The City of Clear Lake intends to hold its tax rate steady for a sixth consecutive year.…
Read MoreChimney fire damages home
Approximately $12,000 in damage was caused by a chimney fire in the attic of a rural Clear Lake home Monday…
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In Focus: Iowa police body camera video sometimes revealing
How we did this story This article is the first in a series called In Focus that will examine the…
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Lashier family enhances CL one project at a time
(Above) Working together as a family at LRI Graphics is (L-R): Pete Lashier, Bob Lashier, Thomas Lashier and Andy Lashier. …
Read MoreCounty approves sale of shed
The Cerro Gordo County Board of Supervisors approved the sale of the county’s maintenance garage in Clear Lake to the…
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Library re-opens
Assistant Librarian Aaron Ruggles turns the sign to let the public know the Clear Lake Public Library re-opened its doors…
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Vaccine supply gets a boost, but demand still outweighs it
by Travis Fischer The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine continues across the state as more of the population completes their…
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High school students get to cheer on their team
Clear Lake High School students made the most out of their first opportunity this season to cheer on their team…
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Remember When
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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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 2-3-2021
(Above) Buddy Holly Tribute, 1996 - In 1996, The Crickets were fast becoming a perennial favorite at the Buddy Holly…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 1-27-2021
(Above) Chamber Merit Awards in 1996- The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce presented Merit Awards to members in 1996…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 1-13-2020
(Above) Baby think it over, 1995 - In 1995, the first class at Clear Lake Junior High experienced “Baby Think…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 1-6-2021
(Above) Pony sledding in 1970 - These boys had the right idea in 1970 for the safest way to travel…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 12-30-2020
(Above) Star atop the Watertower, 1970 - Neither fog, drizzle nor wind could keep workmen from Clear Lake Water Tower…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 12-23-2020
(Above) 1995 food drives - Girl Scout Troop 467 conducted a food drive at Sunset School during the holiday season. …
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 12-16-2020
(Above) Caroling in 1970 - These boys were among the Cub Scouts of Pack 303 who went caroling and decorated…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 12-9-2020
(Above) First ever Christmas by the Lake, 1995 - In keeping with the holiday spirit in 1995 Dave Okerlund and Larry…
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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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