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Top Stories
Collision causes one driver to be ejected; Still under investigation
(Above) Clear Lake fire and police departments responded to a two vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 122 and…
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Cabin Coffee named one of nation’s best small businesses
(Above) Cabin Coffee owners Brad and Angie Barber The owners of a Clear Lake homegrown— make that ‘home-brewed’ business— have…
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Book answers tough questions with hope, guidance
(Above) Author Michelle Watson shares her story with granddaughter Giana Dennis. - Photo courtesy of Kilah Watson by Marianne Gasaway Death…
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Lake awaits $8.5 million hotel, convention center
by Marianne Gasaway An $8.5 million large scale hotel-conference center is expected to be announced soon in Clear Lake. City…
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Lester chosen as new Middle School principal
by Marianne Gasaway Mike Lester, a local graduate who returned to his hometown as an industrial arts teacher and coach,…
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A spectacular senior season
Clear Lake seniors Drew Enke and Tate Storbeck look toward the scoreboard in the final moments of their State Basketball…
Read MoreCity pursues grant for boat cleaning station
by Marianne Gasaway Clear Lake continues to be proactive about protecting its greatest resource. The city will make application to…
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The drought is over!
(Above) Clear Lake seniors Drew Enke (5) and Tate Storbeck (25) lead the celebration after the Clear Lake High School…
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Fund established for family in wake of house fire
Clear Lake firefighter Greg Southgate mans the hose while Aaron Ruggles and Chris Barragy attack the fire at the Gene…
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Legislators hear from public concerned about potential bills
(Above) Speaker of the House Linda Upmeyer and State Senator Amanda Ragan fielded questions for more than an hour last…
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A record-setter!
(Above) ISP Officer Mindy Coe walks to close the gates on I-35. Weekend blizzard paralyzes area February snowfall reaches 28.6…
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High-flying fun
(Above) Andy and Bella Hammell came from Rochester, Minn. to enjoy the Color The Wind Kite Festival. -Reporter photo by Chris…
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Arrest made, memorabilia found belonging to Valens family
Clear Lake police have made an arrest in connection with the theft of items belonging to the family of the…
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Perfection!
-photo by Mike Burvee, Mid-America Publishing. Clear Lake’s Eric Faught caps his senior season with a championship Clear Lake’s Eric…
Read MoreCouncil awards contracts for improvement projects
by Marianne Gasaway The Clear Lake City Council continued to focus on infrastructure projects at its Monday, Feb. 18, regular…
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Don’t forget to clear hydrants, meters
Fire officials and those with Alliant Energy are reminding home owners to clear the area around water hydrants, vents and…
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A yellow bass bonanza
(Above) The population of Ventura went up dramatically Sunday, as 308 teams of anglers rushed onto the ice for the…
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Good conditions for The Jack
The wait was worth it, as the annual Jack races, held in honor of snowmobile enthusiast Jack Helgren, were held…
Read MoreHigh speed chase in blizzard lands pair in jail
by Marianne Gasaway A high speed pursuit of a stolen vehicle through Clear Lake in blizzard conditions ended with a…
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Police ask for public’s help to find Valens family photos, poster
The Clear Lake Police Department is investigating the reported theft of two picture collages and one movie poster belonging to…
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Remember When
by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 3-20-2019
(Above) Outlet, 1910 - In 1910 a Supreme Court Case was filed asking that the board be enjoined from interfering with…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 3-13-2019
(Above) Bound for Spain in 1994 - These Spanish and art students and teachers at Ventura High School traveled to Spain…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 2-27-2019
(Above) 1994 Girl Scouts - Members of Clear Lake’s Daisy Girls Scout Troop #461 visited City Hall in 1994 to ask…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 2-6-2019
(Above) Lots of snow in ‘69 - Harold E. Wolfe, 709 S. Shore Drive, attempted to sweep his walk in 1969…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 1-30-2019
(Above) Maria Elena Holly visits in 1994 - Maria Elena Holly (right), widow of Buddy Holly, autographed 35th anniversary T-shirts at…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 1-23-2019
(Above) Raising bail in 1993 - The American Cancer Society’s Jail and Bail set a new local record in 1993 by…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 1-16-2019
Now that’s a drift - Drifts on South Shore Drive in 1969 were twice as high as the automobiles, and that’s…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 1-9-2018
(Above) K of C Free Throw winners, 1994 - The Clear Lake Knights of Columbus held its annual Free Throw contest…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 1-2-2019
(Above) Hitching a ride in 1968 - This snowmobile was providing transportation for these fellows on skates in 1968. Pictured (L-R)…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 12-26-2018
(Above) Class helps those in need in 1993 - Fifth graders in Mrs. Furleigh’s Central School class in 1993 wanted to…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 12-19-2018
(Above) Coming to town in style - It was a busy day for Santa in 1968. The man in red arrived…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 12-12-2018
You’d better not cry, 1993 - Twenty-two month old Jacob Klein was excited about seeing Santa in 1993 - right up…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 12-5-2018
(Above) 1968 CLHS Basketball Team - Members of the 1968-69 Clear Lake Lions squad include front row (L-R): Kurt Godden, Ross…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 11-28-2018
(Above) Students learn about smoking in 1993 - Dr. Connie Arispe discussed the dangers of smoking in 1993 with Clear Lake…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 11-21-2018
(Above) Farmer in need, 1968 - The Harold Currier family was the recipients of a good deed on Nov. 12, when…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 11-14-2018
By Michelle Watson 25 Years Ago November 1993 The late Norm Theiss, head football coach at Clear Lake High School…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 11-7-2018
(Above) CLHS school play, 1993 - The 1993 Clear Lake High School play was “Amazing Adventures of Dan Daredevil.” The cast…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 10-31-2018
(Above) Good neighbors in 1968 - On Monday, Nov. 11, 1968, the neighbors of Mrs. Robert Graham arrived with three corn…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 10-24-2018
(Above) Ventura 5th graders, 1993 - Ventura fifth graders stepped back in time in 1993 to create their own version of…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 10-17-2018
(Above) Pass-Punt-Kick winners, 1968 - Place winners in the Pass-Punt-Kick competition sponsored by Lee’s Ford and Clear Lake Jaycees in 1968…
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