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‘All gave some. Some gave all’
Veterans memorial dedicated by Marianne Gasaway Veteran’s Day held special meaning for members of Clear Lake V.F.W. Post 4868 and…
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High school students build real world computer science skills
David Guetzlaff and Lewis Callaway have used the opportunity and experience they gained at Kingland Systems, Clear Lake, to their…
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It’s official: Lake is ‘Iced-In’
Only one day earlier than last year “Ice-In” was officially declared on Clear Lake Tuesday morning, Nov. 12. Water Department Superintendent…
Read MoreIncumbents returned to office
Three incumbents won re-election to the Clear Lake School Board in the Tuesday, Nov. 5, General Election. Michael Moeller was…
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Firefighters battle blaze at B20 Auto Salvage Yard
(Above) The Clear Lake Fire Department responded to a large structural fire at B20 Auto Salvage Yard on Monday, Nov.…
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Reynolds congratulates CLB&T on award
(Above) Governor Kim Reynolds (center) made a stop at CLB&T to congratulate the bank as the Give Back to Iowa…
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Surf Ballroom announces 2020 Winter Dance Party lineup
(Above) Marty Stuart will headline the Saturday night lineup of the Winter Dance Party Featuring all-star performers greatly influenced by…
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CL School Board gives approval for March 2020 bond vote
By Marianne Gasaway Clear Lake School Board members have given Superintendent Doug Gee unanimous approval to pursue a $17 million…
Read MoreWellness Center slated for vote March 3
by Marianne Gasaway A proposed community wellness center will appear on a local ballot March 3, 2020, according to Clear…
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New medical clinic under construction
(Above) A conceptual drawing of the new Waypoint Medical building under construction on Highway 122 on the site of the…
Read MoreThree uncontested candidates running for Council
Three experienced members of the Clear Lake City Council are unopposed in the Tuesday, Nov. 5 General Election. Clear Lake…
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GrandStay, Jethro’s will anchor development
(Above) A conceptual drawing of the GrandStay Hotel and conference center to be built in Clear Lake. by Marianne Gasaway…
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IT’S APPLE Picking, cleaning, pressing, cider and wine sipping time
(Above) Sue Keefe operates her home-built apple press in the garage of her Clear Lake home. by Marianne Gasaway Sue…
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Service area expands for CLFD ambulance
(Above) This map shows the revised Clear Lake ambulance service area bordered in red. The solid red image near the…
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Plain ol’ bad weather
The farmers aren’t the only ones suffering through the weather this harvest season. This hasn’t been a great year for…
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Survey allows public to weigh-in on wellness center
By Michelle Watson Clear Lake Community Schools and the City of Clear Lake are interested in what the public has…
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Breen Team brings awareness to prostate cancer
(Above) Matt and Nancy Breen (center) with family and friends who helped to support their cause through the ZERO Prostrate…
Read MoreClear Lake School Board to offer early retirement incentives to employees
The Clear Lake School Board will offer an early retirement incentive to its certified employees and full-time classified employees for…
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Roc The Lake to be new summer event
by Marianne Gasaway A new event has been added to all of the summer fun Clear Lake provides. Roc The…
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Harvest Festival shines on
The annual Harvest Festival went on as scheduled Saturday, despite the lack of fall weather Saturday. Crowds braved a…
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Remember When
by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 11-13-2019
(Above) Ventura playground gets donation in 1994 - Linda Hale (left) represented the Ventura Playground Group in 1994. She was pleased…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 11-6-2019
(Above) Can’t you hear those Lion (fans) roar? - Clear Lake might not have ranked number one in Iowa football polls…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 10-30-2019
(Above) Halloween, 1994 - “Little Pumpkin,” April Harrah, hangs on as “Little Witch,” Janet Brenton, takes her for a broom ride…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 10-23-2019
(Above) CLHS football captains, 1979 - The captains for the 1979 Clear Lake football team included front row (L-R): Al Knutson,…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 10-15-2019
(Above) Celebrating Main Street in 1994 - Members of Main Street Clear Lake, the business community, Chamber of Commerce and Dean…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 10-2-2019
(Above) Volunteer Fire Department, 1969 - Members of the Clear Lake Volunteer Fire Department in 1969 included first row (L-R): Burt…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 9-25-2019
CLHS 1969-’70 class officers - Elected by the Clear Lake student body as class officers for the 1969-70 school year at…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 9-18-2019
(Above) 1994 Clear Lake Homecoming candidates - Candidates for the Clear Lake High School Homecoming queen and king in 1994 included…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffWellness Center listening post tonight
The first of three listening post sessions about a proposed health and wellness center to be constructed at Clear Lake…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 9-11-2019
Ventura class of 2007 - These Ventura kindergartners were already looking forward to graduation. The Ventura Class of 2007 was presented…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 8-28-2019
(Above) First day of school, 1969 - Playground equipment got a workout in 1969 when the school term opened for 2,100…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 8-21-2019
Bayside train - Art “Andy” Anderson owned and operated this little steam train to the delight of thousands of small fry…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 8-7-2019
(Above) Young sailors, 1994 - The Future of Clear Lake sailing looked bright in 1994, with this group who performed well…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 7-31-2019
(Above) Car enthusiasts in 1994 - Classic car owners and enthusiasts had plenty to enjoy in 1994, as the C.L.A.S.S. Car…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 7-24-2019
(Above) Sails in the sunset - The Yankee Clipper set out from the beach at the Outing Club in the 1890s…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 7-17-2019
(Above) Model T convention, 1994 - The Clear Lake High School practice field was transformed into a Model T showcase in…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 7-10-2019
(Above) Wellmon’s Bath House - The above picture, courtesy of Roger Westover, is of Wellmon’s Bath House in 1918. It was…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 6-26-2019
(Above) Mirror-Reporter carriers, 1969 - Mirror-Reporter carriers in 1969 included: front row (L-R): Jack Uhrich, Jane Josslyn, Jeff Johnson, Rick Young,…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 6-19-2019
(Above) Clear Lake Main Street, 1906 - Main Street looking east in 1906. Dresses were still sweeping the dirt streets. The…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 6-5-2019
(Above) Baby boom in 1969 - When members of the Beta Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi got together in 1969,…
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