Local News

Lake Theater asks to join in City’s Retail Incentive Plan

Wednesday, 08 May 2013 11:06

The Sherman family, owners of the Lake Theater in downtown Clear Lake, are asking the City to consider granting them participation in the Retail Incentive Plan which is already in place in the downtown area.

Bob Sherman told the Council some repairs to the theater building are needed in the next few years to safely and effectively conduct business here.  

A good walk

Wednesday, 08 May 2013 11:05

An estimated $129,173 was raised by walkers in Clear Lake and Fort Dodge for Sunday’s Opportunity Village Benefit Walk.  The goal for the event was $150,000, however Village officials noted the actual amount 

City will pick up tree limbs Thursday

Wednesday, 08 May 2013 11:03

Workers from the City of Clear Lake will be moving through town Thursday, picking up tree limbs fallen as a result of last week’s snowstorm.  Residents should pile their downed limbs at the curb by 7:30 a.m. 

Good-bye, Old Friend

Wednesday, 01 May 2013 11:29

Planner expected to visit with Council  Monday with ideas for the site

There was no greater spectator sport in Clear Lake last week than watching the iconic City Beach water tower come down.

“It’s a little piece of history going away,” said Keith Hanson, who coined the phrase spectator sport when looking around at all those