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Slates finalized for Nov. 2 General Election
(Above) TONY BROWNLEE, GREG SOUTHGATE, CHYRL BERGVIG School Board is only contested local race by Marianne Gasaway The race for…
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It’s Homecoming Week!
(Above) Homecoming queen and king candidates - These Clear Lake High School seniors have been chosen as candidates for Homecoming…
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Economic development dominates Council agenda
by Marianne Gasaway Economic Development— specifically Clear Lake’s success, was the topic of the majority of the Clear Lake City…
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Trick or Treat is Oct. 31
The City of Clear Lake has announced Trick or Treat Night will be held Sunday, Oct. 31, from 5-7 p.m.…
Read MoreClear Lake Schools will continue no mask policy
by Marianne Gasaway The state’s ban on mask mandates in schools has been turned back, but the Clear Lake School…
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We must always remember
(Above) Retired FDNY Lt. Joe Torrillo shared his Sept. 11, 2001 story in the shadow of a piece of steel…
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Senior citizens say good-bye
Building is sold; Organization will disband by Marianne Gasaway Some call it a victim of COVID; others say it’s the…
Read MorePickleball group asks city for land to build courts
by Marianne Gasaway Participants in one of the country’s fastest growing sports are asking the City to get in the…
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Astor mounts a challenge against cancer
(Above) Ethan Astor (right) poses with friends participating in a 72 Hole Great Golf Challenge to support Cancer Research UK. …
Read MoreBusiness owners killed in head-on collision
Chris and Anita Andersen, owners of the popular Andersen Market, with locations in Clear Lake and Mason City, were killed…
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Soaking in summer’s final days
People made the best of a beautiful Labor Day weekend, enjoying Antiques in the Square, picnics at the Sea Wall,…
Read MoreM-R announces more winners in Renaissance ticket giveaway
Four more local families will be enjoying the 2021 Minnesota Renaissance Festival as winners in the Mirror-Reporter’s weekly contest. …
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Monarchs have a home in Clear Lake
by Marianne Gasaway Clear Lake prides itself on being a welcoming spot for visitors. That now includes winged guests. Central…
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The season begins… finally!
Clear Lake High School’s football season began last week, but not exactly as scheduled. Thunderstorms-- and ultimately a tornado warning,…
Read MoreSchool district awarded $100K mental health grant
Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education have announced over $8.6 million in competitive grants will be awarded…
Read MoreCity offices closed Monday; Trash, recycling delayed
City offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 6, for the Labor Day holiday. Other city offices and facilities will be…
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Renaissance ticket winners announced
The Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter is giving away tickets to the 2021 Minnesota Renaissance Festival over the next few weeks. The…
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Two more incumbents seek re-election
by Marianne Gasaway All three incumbents on the Clear Lake City Council have announced their intention to seek re-election. Clear…
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Bicyclist dies in vehicle crash
(Above) Officials from the Iowa State Patrol and Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office investigate the scene of the accident. -Reporter…
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Lion broadcaster is dialed in for his 27th year
(Above) Bob Fisher has devoted 26-years to broadcasting and supporting Clear Lake student-athletes. -Reporter Photo by Chris Barragy. by Marianne…
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Remember When
by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 9-22-2021
(Above) CL Homecoming candidates 1996 - Clear Lake named their 1996 Homecoming queen and king candidates. There were front row…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 9-15-2021
(Above) Here piggy, piggy - The greased pig contest was the highlight of the 1996 Ventura Septemberfest activities. Here, the…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 9-8-2021
(Above) 1971 Clear Lake Police force - The Clear Lake Police Department boasted eight men in 1971. Pictured (L-R): is…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 9-1-2021
Kids “dig” school in 1996 - Central School ExCEL students would have fit right in with Indiana Jones in 1996,…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 8-25-2021
(Above) Bayside roller coaster - The roller coaster at the Bayside Amusement Park was also a victim of the 1931…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 8-18-2021
(Above) Sailboat skier - Yes, Paul Hanson was really skiing behind a sailboat in 1971. Skippering the Hobie Cat-16 was…
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by Chris BarragyRemember When 8-11-2021
(Above) Lakes Ambitious Feeders, 1996 - Members of the Lakes Ambitious Feeders 4-H Club received special recognition at the Iowa…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 8-4-2021
The Island (Above) bathers hanging out on the beach near the Island in 1908. Photo Credit: Roger Westover (From the…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 7-21-2021
(Above) Tall corn, 1971 - These kids are showing that the corn in 1971 was a little higher than “knee…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 7-7-2021
Cruisin’ the parade route in 1996 - The Clear Lake Police Department recently restored patrol car led the parade in…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 6-30-2021
(Above) Marching to the beat in 1971 - The Drum and Bugle Corps were an attention getter in the 1971…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 6-23-2021
Clear Lake joins fad - There was a crazy new fad in 1960. Rebound tumbling, a new form of outdoor…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 6-16-2021
Gone Fishin’ in 1996 - The Clear Lake Parks and Recreation Department held its Kids Fishing Camp at the Grade…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 6-9-2021
(Above) Learning about bank loans, 1971 - Ken Bales, vice president of the Community State Bank, chatted with fourth grade…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 5-19-2021
CLHS class of 1996 - Clear Lake High School seniors signified their status as new graduates in 1996 by changing…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 5-12-2021
(Above) Petersen’s Bathhouse, circa 1900 - Toboggan slide at Petersen’s Bathhouse, circa 1900. This was the first bathhouse constructed by…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 5-5-2021
(Above) Brownie Troop, 1996 - First grade Brownie Girl Scout Troop 467 went to Kinney Pioneer Museum in 1996. They…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 4-28-2021
Nice day for a bike ride in 1971 - (Above) It took three hours and six “major” stops for these…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 4-21-2021
(Above) Lily gatherers, 1885 - According to the July 11, 1885 Clear Lake Record, Lily gathering was a popular outing…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 4-14-2021
Honor Society initiates, 1971 - Fifteen new members were initiated into the Semper Fidelis Chapter of the National Honor Society…
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