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Ventura Council chooses Schmit as Mayor
Joe Schmit was sworn in as the new mayor of Ventura Monday night, May 14. Schmit was one of three…
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American Idol finalist returns to North Iowa
Maddie Poppe from Clarksville, Iowa has captured the heart of hundreds of thousands with her performances on ABC’s American Idol. …
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Fundraising event announced for $250,00 inclusive playground project
(Above) This artist rendition of an Inclusive Playground shows the open spaces and the type of specialized play equipment which…
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City eyes South 15th Street for re-development project
(Above This section of South 15th Street, located just off Main Avenue, appears prime for re-development. The City of Clear…
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Former CLHS student-athlete files lawsuit against school district
A former student at Clear Lake High School has filed a civil lawsuit against the school district for injuries connected…
Read MoreCity will offer sidewalk repair incentives in area
Approximately 180 property owners will soon be receiving letters about the condition of their sidewalks, with the opportunity to have…
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Mother Goose – A tale of survival (and a happy ending)
(Above) Back on April 18, a nesting goose at the Ventura Marsh became completely buried by several inches of heavy,…
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Ice is (finally) out!
Officials from the City of Clear Lake declared “ice out” on the lake Thursday, April 26, 2018. It was beginning…
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No evidence of school threat at CLMS
Clear Lake school officials quickly addressed a perceived threat last week and met with students at the Clear Lake Middle…
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Three names under consideration
Interest in appointment of Ventura mayor grows Three persons are now reportedly being considered for appointment to become Ventura’s mayor.…
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Speaker returns to CLHS banquet — and this time he knows why
by Marianne Gasaway Kyle Kern vividly remembers sitting at the Clear Lake High School Academic Excellence Banquet 14-years ago. It…
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Businessmen jump at chance to own hotel, bar on lake
(Above) Jim Sulentic (left) and Brent Dahlstrom did a lot of renovation to the former South Shore Inn. Although the…
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Meints tells Ventura Council she is ready to serve as mayor
Former Council representative puts name in hat as city leaders plan to appoint mayor May 14 The Ventura City Council…
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What a difference a week makes
What’s that old saying about Iowa weather? Wait a day and it will change? Well, if you wait a week…
Read MoreNow that the snow is gone, it’s time for a community cleanup!
Week devoted to Trash Bash There is still time to take part in Clear Lake’s Earth days Trash Bash in…
Read MoreHistorical Society will build info kiosk at cemetery
The Clear Lake Historical Society has received the go-ahead— and $3,500, for construction of an information kiosk at the Clear…
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A prom to remember
(Above) Tammy Orr snapped this photo of her son, Owen, clearing snow to be able to drive to town for…
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GHV Board considers repurposing building
(Above) Ventura school leaders are considering moving fifth and sixth graders from its Intermediate School into the Junior High building…
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County voters pass hotel-motel tax, elect Dirksen
Cerro Gordo County voters went to the polls in small numbers Tuesday, April 10, to elect a new county auditor…
Read MoreWeather disrupts some Earth Day activities
Spring’s late arrival is causing some changes to Earth Day activities scheduled for Saturday. Most of the Clear Lake Earth…
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Remember When
by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 5-16-2018
(Above) Miniature Model T - Dean Hess, age 9, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hess, invited his friend Dell Vosburgh,…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 5-9-2018
(Above) Big load in 1914 - Verne Peterson was the driver of his father’s first truck purchased in 1914. Peter Knutson,…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 5-2-2018
(Left) Clear Lake prom 1968 - Lovely girls, handsome boys, good music and a delightful atmosphere added up to a memorable…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 4-25-2018
(Above) Tree planting in 1993 - A number of local organizations and residents took part in planting trees in 1993 in…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 4-18-2018
(Above) Sun sets on Blue Horizon in 1993 - Workers cleared away the Blue Horizon Motel in 1993 to make way…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 4-11-2018
(Above) Human pyramid, 1968 -The Sunset school children were jubilant in 1968 with the thought of spring and warmer weather. …
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 4-4-2018
(Above) Ventura FFA, 1993 - The Lakeside Future Farmers of America sponsored a coloring contest in Ventura in 1993 for Ventura…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 3-28-2018
(Above) 1993 Easter Egg Hunt - A good number of youngsters turned out in 1993 to participate in the annual Easter…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 3-21-2018
(Above) 1993 pre-season shoveling - Shoveling was required training in 1993 for members of the Clear Lake High School girls track…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 3-14-2018
(Above) 1968 basketball sendoff - The Clear Lake fire trucks and police cars escorted the basketball team out of town in…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 3-7-2018
(Above) 1968 Clear Lake basketball fans - Clear Lake fans whooped it up in 1968 as their heros, the Lions, beat…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 2-18-2018
(Above) Old timers - William McGowan and son, Bill, pose in front of the McGowan Hardware, where Wilcox Furniture Store is…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 2-21-2018
(Above) Free throw winners from 1993 - These sharp-shooters were winners in the 1993 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest held…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 2-7-2018
Blizzard, 1993 - The snow falling as fast as Michele Bush could sweep it off of her car in 1993. In…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 1-31-2018
(Above) 1993 Buddy Holly Tribute - Clear Lake’s own Lee and Roger Walston, along with their daughter, Tina, were third place…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 1-24-2018
(Above) Practice run in 1968 - Six Clear Lakers made some practice runs in preparation for the first annual North Iowa…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 1-17-2018
(Above) 1992-93 Ventura Boys Basketball Team - Members of the 1992-93 Ventura boys basketball team included front row (L-R): J.D. Shaffer,…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 1-13-2018
(Above) 1936 Blizzard - Oldtimers will never forget the snow storm of February 1936. This picture was taken at the railroad…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 1-3-2018
(Above) Nashville bound, 1992 - These Clear Lake High School cheerleaders were on their way to Nashville, Tenn. in 1992 to…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 12-27-2017
Winter break, 1992 - Who says skating is tough? In 1992, Zach Wistey was taking it easy on the Marion Park…
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