Win this grill!

Published by admin on Wed, 06/19/2013 - 11:57pm

 

The Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter is looking to “beef up” our subscriber list, so watch your mail for a chance to win this Vermont Castings gas grill.  Lake Fireplace and Spa owner George Simpson (left) delivered the grill to the 

Boater rescued from Clear Lake

Published by admin on Wed, 06/19/2013 - 11:56pm

 

A boater was rescued from Clear Lake after becoming exhausted swimming to his children who were tubing behind the boat early Saturday evening.

Scott Davis, 40, of Clear Lake, was boating with his wife 

Despite struggles, Cards can celebrate personal gains

Published by admin on Wed, 06/19/2013 - 11:41pm

 

It was another tough week for the Cardinals, as they dropped four more contests, putting their record at 1-15.

 

B-K 14, G-H/V 4

Belmond-Klemme rolled over the Garner-Hayfield/Ventura softball team, 14-4, on Monday, June 10.

LAKE LEVEL

Published by admin on Wed, 06/19/2013 - 11:38pm

 

The lake level rose significantly with last week’s rains. 

 The level rose 1.32” to its new reading of +2.28” above the weir.  Last year at this time the lake measured -12.84”.

 

City Council gets first look at plan to remodel City Hall

Published by admin on Wed, 06/19/2013 - 11:35pm

 

The Clear Lake City Council got its first look at a City Hall renovation which will bring the Parks and Recreation Department to City Hall and more than double the size of the police Department.

Architect Randy Cram, of Bergland + Cram in Mason City, shared a layout which his office developed, along with Police Chief Greg Peterson over the past year.  The plan increases not only the energy 

efficiency and safety of the 50-plus year-old building, but will improve operating efficiency, he said.

Water tower site ideas welcomed at upcoming planning workshops

Published by admin on Wed, 06/19/2013 - 11:34pm

 

The Main Street water tower is down, but now what?

On July 2 and 3, the City of Clear Lake and RDG Design will launch an on-site strategic planning process designed to gain input and opinions from the community’s residents and visitors.  The goal is to better understand priorities and concepts regarding future streetscape improvements to North Lakeview Drive 

(Main Avenue to 1st Avenue North) and potential future re-use of the former Main Avenue water tower site.  

Three teens set out on a quest to make a difference-- one mile at a time

Published by admin on Wed, 06/19/2013 - 11:33pm

 

Like every good idea, it started with a goal: let’s have a life changing adventure the summer between our junior and senior years. That’s how Running from Malaria began back in November 2012. Since then Waverly-Shell Rock honor students Brad Wylam, Scott Van Daalen and Ethan Wise have been contacting churches, newspapers and radio stations to make their dream become a reality-- three teenagers-- 350 miles-- 21 days.

Saturday, they will stop in Clear Lake to shower, enjoy a potluck and share their adventure with all interested persons.

Cardinals top Eagles

Published by admin on Wed, 06/19/2013 - 11:10pm

 

The Garner-Hayfield/Ventura baseball team started the week off slow with two losses, but picked it up at the end of the week with a win over West Hancock, before dropping two games to Newman.

Algona 9, G-H/V 8

The Garner-Hayfield/Ventura baseball team was one run short of a win on Tuesday, June 11, at Algona.

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