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The Art of Water
by Marianne Gasaway You’ve heard of singing in the rain, but what about an art gallery in the rain? The…
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Council readies development agreements
New Serta building owner still unknown by Marianne Gasaway There was no announcement about the future of the former Serta…
Read MoreMinor changes recommended for local intersection
by Marianne Gasaway A Clear Lake intersection that has been the site of four crashes, including a fatality, will receive…
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AWEsome autos
by Michelle Watson Clear Lake was flooded with many unique and beautiful cars over the weekend, as the C.L.A.S.S. Car…
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City leaders choose members for county-wide development plan
by Marianne Gasaway Three Clear Lake representatives have been chosen as members of a county-wide Comprehensive Plan Update Project committee.…
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Anxiety surrounds school start as free meal program for students is discontinued
by Marianne Gasaway Back-to-school anticipation anxiety is real. And it’s not limited to students. According to Julie Udelhofen, food…
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Bids anxiously awaited for inclusive playground
(Above) Sketch of one splash pad proposed for the Everybody Plays Playground, South 15th St. and 2nd Avenue South, Clear…
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The X factor
The Clear Lake Yacht Club was host to 180 junior sailors from throughout the Midwest competing in the 82nd Annual…
Read MoreStudy shows support for boutique hotel near Surf
by Marianne Gasaway The Clear Lake City Council received a favorable report Monday night concerning the feasibility of a boutique-style…
Read MoreRezoning request for RV campground rejected
by Marianne Gasaway Opposition to a proposed recreational vehicle campground on South Shore Drive was upheld Monday night,…
Read MoreCity approves fire truck purchase despite higher than anticipated cost
by Marianne Gasaway The City will proceed with plans to purchase a new Class A fire pumper truck…
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Historical Society ready to open new facility
by Marianne Gasaway Dreams can come true– and one has for the Clear Lake Historical Society. …
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Thursday night ballet
Ballet Des Moines brought its full company of professional dancers to Clear Lake to perform during Thursdays on Main. The…
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CLFD presented with one-of-a-kind artwork
(Above) Jon Jensen (center) presented the Clear Lake Fire Department with an original watercolor he commissioned artist Fred Ochi to…
Read MoreBroadside collision in Hancock County
by Rebecca Peter A Clear Lake woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident on Highway 69, south of Garner, about…
Read MoreOne vehicle crash near Fertile
by Marianne Gasaway Two people were killed, and another injured, in a crash near Clear Lake Friday night. According to the…
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Gravity on Tour brings art, science to life statewide
Des Moines Ballet, Science Center of Iowa part of Thursdays on Main Ballet Des Moines will bring its full company of professional…
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Sukups are off to a fast start in horse racing
(Above) Steve and Vicki Sukup in all their Kentucky Derby finery at Churchill Downs. by Michelle Watson It’s off to…
Read MoreFestival of Trees no more
Multiple factors lead to end of 26-year holiday celebration by Marianne Gasaway One of Clear Lake’s longstanding holiday traditions has come to…
Read MoreCity sends re-zoning request for RV campground to P&Z for recommendation
by Marianne Gasaway A public hearing will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, at City Hall to discuss…
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Remember When
by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 8-11-2022
Ventura’s new firetruck in 1972 - Justifiably proud of their new fire truck in 1972 were nine volunteer members of the…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 8-4-2022
(Above) Passing a rainy day in 1972 - These kids in 1972 knew how to pass a rainy day. In wasn’t…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 7-28-2022
Oldies, but goodies in 1997 - A total of 34 boats from three states were part of the unique Clear Lake…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 7-22-2022
Victorian ladies, 1997 - A group of Victorian ladies were walking and greeting guests in City Park in 1997 for Clear…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 7-14-2022
Softball and baseball teams on to State in 1997 - For the first time in Clear Lake history, the baseball and…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 7-7-2022
(Above) Interurban, 1897 - July 3, 1897, was a gala day in Clear Lake. The most significant citizens, the most extensive…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 6-23-2022
(Above) Friends take in the sights - Three friends take in the sights along North Shore Drive. Pictured in the background…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 6-16-2022
(Above) Parasailing in 1997 - A new offering to Clear Lake in 1997 was para sailing. The sport can be enjoyed…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 6-9-2022
Municipal Band, 1997 - The Clear Lake Municipal Band, under the direction of Lud Wangberg, opened its season in 1997 on…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 5-18-2022
(Above) Number one in 1997 - In 1997, Clear Lake’s shuttle hurdle relay team, featuring (L-R): Cathy Brookins, Kathy Bitker,…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 5-11-2022
(Above) Arbor Day, 1972 - Ventura fourth graders planted trees in observance of Arbor Day in 1972. Pictured is Mrs.…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 5-4-2022
(Above) Reading group, 1997 - Fifth grade students in Miss Jennifer Dean’s class experienced special adventures and fun in a…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 4-27-2022
(Above) Fish were biting in 1997 - The word was out in 1997 that the fishing was good on Clear…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 4-20-2022
by Michelle Watson 25 Years Ago April 1997 The Western Home has abandoned its plans to build a retirement complex…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 4-13-2022
(Above) Fishing at the grade, 1972 - It was one of spring’s first warm days in 1972, and a lot…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 4-6-2022
(Above) Farmers in 1972 go on a trip - The Ventura-Clear Lake area adult farmer class took 35 farmers from…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 3-30-2022
Pack 103, 1997 - Pictured here are the top salesmen for the annual Pack 103 popcorn sale in 1997. Pack…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 3-16-2022
Luck ‘O the Irish redheads - Whether your name be O’Brien, O’Malley, Mahoney, Finnegan or if you’re just an honorary…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 3-9-2022
(Above) All-Vets comes down in 1997 - The big debate of 1997 was the fate of the former All-Veteran’s Social…
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by Clear Lake Mirror Reporter StaffRemember When 2-23-2022
(Above) 1972 gymnastics team - In 1972 this group of junior high and one ninth-grader girls came home from a…
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