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Local hemp farmer pushes for education, regulation reduction
(Above) Senator Joni Ernst visited the Nicholas Hemp Farm Tuesday to learn about their experience with growing industrial hemp. Ernst…
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Recruits chose CLFD as a way to serve their community
(Above) The Clear Lake Fire Department’s most recent recruits include (L-R) Firefighters Brad Boldt, Eric Maki and Earl Smith.-Reporter photo…
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No more ‘spot saving’ for parade
Council passes first reading of new ordinance by Marianne Gasaway Clear Lake’s Fourth of July parade route will no longer be…
Read MoreAddition of chickens to Central Gardens sparks interest in backyard birds
by Marianne Gasaway News that a few chickens will summer at Central Gardens this year has ruffled a few feathers.…
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Focusing on the Earth
The focus was on the Earth last week, as Clear Lakers celebrated Earth Day in a variety of ways. …
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Talented Clear Lake teens earn honors plugging into community business needs
(Above) Paige Rolling and Jillian Enke The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC have recognized Clear…
Read MoreCounty joins in support of federal grant application
by Marianne Gasaway Cerro Gordo County has joined the City of Clear Lake and others in making a financial commitment…
Read MoreEligible Iowans encouraged to get vaccinated
Governor addresses wave of hesitancy by Travis Fischer The state hit another vaccination milestone last week, but vaccine hesitancy could…
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New sidewalks on Main Avenue
New sidewalks on Main Avenue between 14th and 20th Streets will likely be completed this week, with backfill and seeding…
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An Iowa welcome
Andrew Nicholas and Greg Nicholas Jr. plowed this message into the field next to the Mason City airport last week…
Read MoreCouncil revives downtown business incubator incentive program
by Marianne Gasaway The City Council has resurrected a business incubator plan for its downtown district. Monday night the Council…
Read MoreNot so fast! Parade ‘spot saving’ may be banned
by Marianne Gasaway City leaders may be pulling the rug out from under those who like to mark their spot…
Read MoreCity commits $60K in support of grant
by Marianne Gasaway The City of Clear Lake is lending its support to an application for a federal grant which…
Read MoreLive music will return to the Surf
The Surf Ballroom & Museum has announced the return of live music to its stage after nearly 14 months of…
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Ground broken for Starboard Square project
(Above) Representatives were on hand Tuesday morning, April 13, to break ground on the Starboard Square Commercial Development project. Pictured…
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Local Girl Scouts deliver “cookie comfort”
Members of Greater Iowa Troop 21026 donated cookies and non-perishable foods to the Clear Lake/Ventura Food Pantry. Pictured (L-R): Andersyn…
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Celebrating 150 years of service to the community
(Above) A picture of the Ahrens-Fox Fire Engine purchased by the City of Clear Lake in 1924. The $12,000 truck…
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Shoreline treks become mission to keep Clear Lake healthy
by Marianne Gasaway Dave Holstad says he has always enjoyed exploring the outdoors, first as a North Iowa farm boy,…
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Passerby helps driver escape
A rollover accident near the intersection of 300th Street and Lark Avenue sent a North Iowa woman to the hospital…
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First Board members named for wellness center; Search on for director
by Marianne Gasaway The City has begun advertising for an executive director for the new Wellness Center and has named…
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Remember When
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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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 4-7-2021
(Above) Camping by the Outlet, 1882 - Campers at Camp Sirrine near the Outlet circa 1882. One of those to…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 3-31-2021
(Above) Musi-Gals, 1971 - The Clear Lake Musi-Gals posed in their new dresses in 1971. The outfits consisted of white…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 3-24-2021
(Above) Sno Foolin’ in 1971 - These two sun lovers, Mrs. Harley Moore (Left) and Sue Smith, couldn’t wait for…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 3-17-2021
(Above) St. Patrick’s Day, 1971 - These “little people” - Jackie O’Bell and Todd O’Grimm wished everyone a Happy St.…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 3-10-2021
(Above) March Madness, 1996 - What a difference a week can make. On March 13, 1996, Clear Lake was enjoying…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 3-3-2021
by Michelle Watson 25 Years Ago March 1996 Iowa Governor Terry Branstad was in Clear Lake to address the Clear…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 2-17-2021
(Above) Presidential visit in 1996 - President Bill Clinton visited Clear Lake’s Farmer’s Cooperative in February, 1996. Above, Clear Lake…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 2-10-2021
(Above) Ventura girls bring home trophy in ‘71 - The Ventura Vikingettes are shown with their trophy in 1971 for…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 2-3-2021
(Above) Buddy Holly Tribute, 1996 - In 1996, The Crickets were fast becoming a perennial favorite at the Buddy Holly…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 1-27-2021
(Above) Chamber Merit Awards in 1996- The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce presented Merit Awards to members in 1996…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 1-13-2020
(Above) Baby think it over, 1995 - In 1995, the first class at Clear Lake Junior High experienced “Baby Think…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 1-6-2021
(Above) Pony sledding in 1970 - These boys had the right idea in 1970 for the safest way to travel…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 12-30-2020
(Above) Star atop the Watertower, 1970 - Neither fog, drizzle nor wind could keep workmen from Clear Lake Water Tower…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 12-23-2020
(Above) 1995 food drives - Girl Scout Troop 467 conducted a food drive at Sunset School during the holiday season. …
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 12-16-2020
(Above) Caroling in 1970 - These boys were among the Cub Scouts of Pack 303 who went caroling and decorated…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 12-9-2020
(Above) First ever Christmas by the Lake, 1995 - In keeping with the holiday spirit in 1995 Dave Okerlund and Larry…
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