Clear Lake Forecast
Winter Storm Watch
- Issued:
- 9:27 PM CST on February 18, 2019
- Expires:
- 3:00 PM CST on February 20, 2019
 Currently
Clear
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 Tuesday
02/19
10%
Mostly Cloudy
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 Wednesday
02/20
90%
Snow
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 Thursday
02/21
10%
Clear
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 Friday
02/22
10%
Overcast
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Top Stories
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…
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High 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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Twistin’ the night away
(Above) Winter Dance Party headliner Chubby Checker sang and danced his way into the hearts of Saturday audience members. -Reporter photos…
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Chamber leader announces retirement
Tim Coffey, president and CEO of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, has announced his retirement from the Chamber…
Read MoreCity proposes keeping tax rate steady in FY 2020
by Marianne Gasaway Clear Lake continues to be a shining example of taxation done right. City Administrator Scott Flory presented…
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Tips for handling dangerous winter weather
(Above) Perfect weather for Sun Dogs - If you are looking for a silver lining to the bitterly cold weather, turn your eyes…
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Baby, it’s COLD outside!
(Above) Remember when we were worried there wouldn’t be enough ice for the Color The Wind Kite Festival? Those were…
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Heading to a new address
Outdoor writer Lowell Washburn proclaims, “The Canada goose is about as tough as a water bird can get.” This year,…
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Another snowy, blowy day
H Milton Duesenberg leans into the wind and makes his way home from the Clear Lake Public Library as the…
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City keeps paving project moving with eyes on development
by Marianne Gasaway The Clear Lake City Council started the ball rolling with assessment proceedings to help fund the paving…
Read MoreVentura approves new fire truck purchase; proposes tax rate
by Marianne Gasaway The Ventura City Council has approved the purchase of a new fire truck at its regular Council…
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The Geordies are coming!
(Above) The Baldy Holly Band will take part in Winter Dance Parties at the schools.-Submitted photo. British Buddy Holly fans…
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School leaders investigate refund amount
Micich salary payments under study by school districts by Marianne Gasaway The Mason City Community School District owes Clear Lake…
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Unseasonable weather forces race postponement; kites questionable
by Marianne Gasaway Unseasonably warm temperatures have taken a toll on ice conditions on Clear Lake, as well as the…
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Buddy who?
Name the Buddy Holly look a likes and win WDP tickets in our contest! It’s the time of the year when we…
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Work begins in Des Moines
Speaker Linda Upmeyer (R-Clear Lake) is pictured taking the oath of office in the Iowa House Chamber as the 88th…
Read MoreCity expands project to attract developers
$1.7 million in improvements to North 32nd St. fast-tracked by Marianne Gasaway The Clear Lake City Council bought into the “build it…
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Electrical problem suspected in rural Clear Lake barn fire
This barn on the Shannon and John Furst property was completely destroyed by fire Saturday morning. The Fursts say they…
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Remember When
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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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 10-10-2018
(Above) 1993 fourth graders know their way around - These Central School fourth graders in 1993 really knew their way around! …
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 10-3-2018
(Above) New fire truck in 1924 - Area firemen were sporting a new fire truck in front of the old fire…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 9-26-2018
First bicycles arrive in Clear Lake in 1893 - Maud Palmeter and Lora Palmeter are pictured with the first girl’s bicycles…
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