Sworn into service at Ventura

Published by admin on Thu, 01/02/2014 - 10:02pm

Outgoing Ventura Mayor George Simpson administered the Oath of Office to

Couple reports snowmobiles, trailer stolen Christmas Eve

Published by admin on Thu, 01/02/2014 - 10:00pm

A Clear Lake couple reported a grinch-like tale on Christmas Eve.

Todd and Alanna Engels noticed on Monday both of their Polaris snowmobiles, along with their trailer, were missing from their property.  On Tuesday they reported the theft to the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff Kevin Pals said no arrests have yet been made.

Get a fresh start

Published by admin on Thu, 01/02/2014 - 10:00pm

Library offers ‘Food for Fines’ during January

The Clear Lake Public Library will accept canned foods in payment for fines during the month of January.  Food items collected will be donated to the Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank.  

Year in Review

Published by admin on Thu, 01/02/2014 - 9:24pm

As we begin 2014, we take a look back at the stories which made the greatest news splash in 2013.The list ranges from tragedy to crisis’ averted, from celebrations to somber moments.  As our list demonstrates, 2013 was a year which saw even standard top 10 stories, like rise a

Deadlines moved up for next Mirror-Reporter

Published by admin on Tue, 12/24/2013 - 10:18pm

Early deadlines are in effect for the next issue of the Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter due to the New Years holiday.  All news and 

advertising is due on Friday, rather than Monday.  The newspaper will arrive in mailboxes on Tuesday, Dec. 31, instead of the usual Wednesday delivery.

The Mirror-Reporter office will be open 9 a.m. to noon New Year’s Eve Tuesday.

Holiday winner!

Published by admin on Tue, 12/24/2013 - 10:01pm

Tom Farmer, of Clear Lake, was the surprised-- and slightly skeptical winner of the Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter’s holiday subscription offer grand prize.  

Enjoying winter

Published by admin on Tue, 12/24/2013 - 9:58pm

If you can’t beat it, you might as well enjoy it!  A good crowd ventured out on Clear Lake Saturday to learn how to cross country ski.  Members of the North Iowa Nordic group helped those of all ages learn about the equipment and 

Video cameras approved for CL buses

Published by admin on Tue, 12/24/2013 - 9:56pm

The Clear Lake School District has begun installing cameras on its school buses.

The School Board approved the action at its Tuesday, Dec. 17, meeting.   Following the action, installation was scheduled on six buses.

Video cameras, located in the front and back of the bus, will be used to monitor students behavior to maintain order on the buses and promote and maintain a safe environment, according to Superintendent Anita Micich.   The content of videotapes may be used in a student disciplinary proceeding.  

 

Advisory Council formed for Children’s Autism Center

Published by admin on Tue, 12/24/2013 - 9:53pm

An Advisory Council has been created for the Opportunity Village Children’s Autism Center in Clear Lake, Iowa.

The role of this group of volunteers will be to advise the Village on OVCAC activities, make suggestions, and review whether the center is meeting the needs of the community. This group will meet at least four times a year, starting in January 2014. 

“We have a wonderful group of volunteers on the Advisory Council who will help guide us,” said Jim Aberg, services director at Opportunity Village.

Girls cruise to fifth straight win

Published by admin on Tue, 12/24/2013 - 9:45pm

Five players scored in double figures, helping the Clear Lake girls to a 67-38 win over Bishop Garrigan Tuesday, Dec. 17.  The win was the fifth straight for the Lions, who are ranked seventh in Class 3A.

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