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(Above) Hayden and Addison Boldt were among the first to check out sleds at the Little Free Sled Library in Ventura on Friday. Little Free Sled Library catches on by Marianne Gasaway They say good news travels fast.  So do good ideas. Within days of sharing an idea to provide free sleds for all to…

(Above) Conceptual drawing of a digital signage board to be installed at the North 8th Street and Highway 18 entrance to Clear Lake. -by LRI Graphics. Digital display boards will share messages, video by Marianne Gasaway Clear Lake will soon have new welcome signage at main entrances to the city. Monday night the City Council approved…

by Marianne Gasaway Four walls and a roof over your head isn’t the only way to define the word “home.”  One Vision in Clear Lake has announced a new program intended to help its clients build personal relationships,  make greater community and social connections and share in all the things that make a house, a…

(Above) Corrine Butler shared a message as she received a COVID-19 vaccination at Country Meadow Place last week. The #FollowMe movement encourages people to  get the vaccine  and help slow the spread of COVID-19.-Submitted photo. Long term care center staff, residents are first vaccinated by Marianne Gasaway The new year has brought about the rollout…

by Marianne Gasaway Will there be another opportunity for local businesses struggling during the pandemic to apply for financial assistance? Chad Schreck, president and CEO of the North Iowa Corridor, said his organization is encouraging people and businesses to let them know if they or others are at rise of closure. “Our goal is to…

by Travis Fischer Governor Kim Reynolds renewed the COVID-19 Public Health Disaster proclamation for the New Year on Thursday, Jan. 7, extending most of the existing public health measures and modifying others for another month. Notably, as of Jan. 8, the spectator limit for sporting events has been lifted. Previously spectators at high school sporting…