Legislative update

Published by admin on Wed, 03/27/2013 - 10:16pm

Iowa House Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer and Iowa Senator Amanda Ragan participated in a Legislative Forum sponsored by the Clear Lake 

Cargill grant lets CL students explore engineering

Published by admin on Wed, 03/27/2013 - 10:14pm

 

Clear Lake sixth graders can consider themselves cutting edge scientists.

Thanks to a $21,000 grant from Cargill, Incorporated the students are exploring robotics.

School Board settles on calendar

Published by admin on Wed, 03/27/2013 - 10:13pm

 

Parents can plan on weekly early dismissals

 

The Clear Lake School Board approved a school calendar Monday night which includes a 2 p.m. dismissal each Wednesday during the 2013-14 school year.  The early dismissal provides time for state-required teacher in-service time.

Council gives unanimous OK to sidewalk, storm sewer project

Published by admin on Wed, 03/27/2013 - 10:12pm

 

 

Noting it was not an easy decision, four City Council members unanimously adopted a resolution of necessity to proceed with a storm sewer and sidewalk project involving South 20th Street, 1st and 2nd Avenue South.

Four residents of the neighborhood addressed the Council during a public hearing held March 18. The citizens, who all own property in the project area, primarily objected to the city’s plan for five-foot wide sidewalks, rather than constructing four-foot walkways.  

Students organize, contribute to blood drive

Published by admin on Wed, 03/27/2013 - 10:10pm

 

On Wednesday, March 20, Clear Lake High School held its 16th blood drive in the high school gym.  Students from the Human Anatomy and Physiology II class were in charge of the planning, promotion and implementation of the drive.  Seventy-four students and teachers were able to donate 59 units through the Life Serve Blood Center of Iowa.

School district signs on with energy service

Published by admin on Wed, 03/27/2013 - 10:09pm

 

The Clear Lake School Board voted to sign an agreement with U.S. Energy Services, Inc., in an effort to save an estimated $6,000 yearly in energy costs.

Superintendent Anita Micich and School Board member Chad Kuhlers encouraged the board to take a look at a proposal

Marcella Thomas

Published by admin on Wed, 03/20/2013 - 10:57pm

 

Marcella May Thomas, 96, Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013 at the Oakwood Care Center.

Per Marcella’s wishes, cremation rites have accorded and a graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, with Pastor Ed Bard officiating.  Memorials may be given to Marcella Thomas Memorial Fund, c/o Signe Elliott, 13413 Lillian St., Omaha, NE 68138.

Marjorie Miller

Published by admin on Wed, 03/20/2013 - 10:57pm

 

Marjorie Ellen Miller, 83, 1616 N. 8th Pl., Clear Lake, died Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa, Mason City.

A funeral service was held Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, with Rev. Dean Hess officiating.  Interment was at the Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake.  Memorials may be given to the Marjorie E. Miller Memorial Fund.

Eagle Grove to leave North Central Conference

Published by admin on Wed, 03/20/2013 - 10:40pm

 

A second member of the North Central Conference has announced it will be leaving the league, beginning with the 2014-15 school year.

Last week Eagle Grove voted 3-2 to become a member of the North Iowa Conference.  They join Bishop Garrigan as NCC teams moving to the NIC.  Pending Eagle Grove’s move to the NIC, the North Central Conference would have eight members.

Ouverson signs to play volleyball at NIACC

Published by admin on Wed, 03/20/2013 - 10:40pm

 

Clear Lake’s Carly Ouverson has signed on to play volleyball for North Iowa Area Community College in the fall.  

Ouverson, named to the North Central Conference elite volleyball team following her senior season, was a master at setting up the Lion offense.  She recorded an amazing 550 

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