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Amanda Ragan Life Expo scheduled to help Clear Lake Parks &
connect people to community Recreation Update
State Senator
A new event is coming to Clear speakers who have insight about serv- Review this section of the paper for updated information
515-281-3371 or 641-424-0874 Lake on Saturday, Sept. 26. ing the community with passion and regarding P&R programs, program deadlines and events.
amanda.ragan@legis.state.ia.us The Life Expo is to inform and purpose. The headlining entertainer
inspire people to meaningfully con- is Denise Shipler, an inspirational by Steven Story, Clear Lake Parks & Recreation Assistant Director
nect within their communities and speaker and singer from Clear Lake
Most young children in Iowa For example, program eligibility re- discover their passion and purpose who has produced two albums and •Youth Basketball: Basket- Any adult (18 & older) may drop
grow up in homes with working par- quirements will no longer penalize by featuring exhibitors who will of- appeared at the Iowa State Fair. Her ball Camp will be held for grades in and play. There are no set teams,
ents. In fact, Iowa has the highest per- families when they receive modest pay fer ideas for participation within the music features country, contemporary, 3rd-6th. This camp will focus on just come and play anytime you
centage of households with children increases. community. All ages will be able to and gospel. Shipley offers an inspiring fundamentals and improving the want. Co-ed Volleyball will begin
under age six who have all available These changes will ensure that learn about classes to take, clubs to message with an approach of gratitude skills necessary to be an all-around Tuesday, Oct. 27, and run through
parents in the labor force-- 77 percent, more families can get high-quality join, activities in which to participate, and humor toward life. basketball player. Third and fourth March 8.
according to the U.S. Census Bureau. care for their children and focus on volunteer experiences, and services The Life Expo will be held at the grade will practice, drill, and scrim- WHEN: Tuesdays 7 – 9 p.m.
With young kids in childcare an their jobs when they are at work, that are provided within your com- Hub, 501 1st Ave. N., Clear Lake (the mage from 6-7 p.m. and fifth and WHERE: Middle School
average of 36 hours per week, high- with the assurance that their children munity. former bakery building) on Sept. 26 sixth grade will practice, drill, and Gym – use west doors
quality care is important to Iowans. are in a safe, nurturing environment. Whether new to the community, from noon to 3 p.m. The expo is free scrimmage from 7-8 p.m. Players FEE: $20 Unlimited Open
The cost can seem insurmountable The child care industry also makes a interested in finding ways to connect, of charge. Prizes will be given away will be coached to improve their Volleyball for Tuesday nights, OR
when almost 20 percent of Iowa chil- big contribution to the economy on ready for fresh experiences, or just for those in attendance. skills and knowledge of successful $2 per time
dren under age 5 live in poverty. Ac- its own. Iowa has 13,260 child care want to be entertained, the Life expo The Life Expo is being organized team basketball and its principles. REGISTRATION: All par-
cording to a recent study by the Com- establishments that employ 22,716 has something for everyone. by Opportunity Village and United to Brian McIntire will be instructing ticipants MUST have completed a
mittee for Economic Development, workers, support about 5,100 jobs in There will also be a panel of Serve with Passion and Purpose. these camps on keeping kids play- waiver form before they are allowed
the average cost of care for an infant other industries and contribute $730 ing basketball throughout the year to participate.
can run as high as $9,185 per year in million to the state’s economy. SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS and continuing to improve their ONLY INDOOR ATHLET-
Iowa. Ultimately, access to high-qual- overall skill. IC SHOES ALLOWED.
That’s why the Legislature invests ity child care leads to a more skilled Clear Lake green beans, apples with caramel. WHEN: Mondays, Oct. 12 - •Fall Yoga Class: We’re be-
in childcare assistance to low-income workforce, spurs economic growth THURSDAY - Breakfast: Waffles, Alt.: Sub-stacker, veggies with dip. Nov. 9 (dates subject to change) ginning a six-week, fall yoga class,
families who are working or better- and strengthens our middle class. sausage, or cereal, cinnamon toast or TIMES: 3rd and 4th grade Sept. 17-Oct. 22, at 5:30 p.m. on
ing their job prospects. In addition, Learn more about child care assistance yogurt cup. Lunch: Mini corn dogs, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura 6-7 p.m.; 5th and 6th grade 7-8 Thursday evenings. Register at
changes to federal law are improving available in Iowa at http://dhs.iowa. spirals and cheese, broccoli, diced THURSDAY - Breakfast: Break- p.m. cityofclearlake.com or at City Hall.
Iowa’s Child Care Assistance Program. gov/child-care. pears. Alt.: Sub-stacker, romaine sal- fast pizza, fresh fruit, juice. Lunch: WHERE: Clear Creek Gym Please register by Sept 10. A $5 late
ad. Quesadilla, orange, fruit cup, Mexicali (enter through west doors) fee will be added for registration re-
Law enforcement on lookout for FRIDAY - Breakfast: Breakfast corn, side salad with dressing, tortilla FEE: $23 per player. ceived after Sept. 10
people dumping garbage illegally sandwich or cereal, cinnamon toast chips. REGISTRATION DEAD- Time: Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.
or yogurt cup. Lunch: Cheese pizza, FRIDAY - Breakfast: Breakfast LINE: Monday, Oct. 5 (Add $5 at City Hall
The Cerro Gordo County Sher- mainly on the outskirts of Mason romaine salad, orange wedges, choc- wrap, fresh fruit, juice. Lunch: Cheese late fee after Oct. 5) Dates: Sept. 17-Oct. 22
iff’s Office is reminding the public City, in recent weeks. olate chip cookie. Alt.: Sub-stacker, and pepperoni pizza, pears in Jello, ONLY INDOOR ATHLET- Cost: $24 for six classes
that littering or dumping trash or Deputies are increasing patrols cherry tomatoes and baby carrots. fruit cup, side salad with dressing, car- IC SHOES ALLOWED. Instructor: Carol Backus
property is illegal. According to Sher- in the area and anyone found dump- MONDAY - Breakfast: Breakfast rots. Level: Beginner
iff Kevin Pals, deputies have received ing or littering could face charges and pizza or cereal, cinnamon toast or yo- MONDAY: Breakfast: Western •Co-Ed Open Volleyball Location: City Hall Commu-
an increase in reports of illegal dump- fines. gurt cup. Lunch: Grilled chicken patty omelet quesadilla, fresh fruit, juice. Night: The co-ed adult volleyball nity Room/Council Chambers
ing and littering along rural roadways, on a bun, seasoned oven potatoes, Lunch: Meatball sub with marinara open gym is held Tuesdays from 7 Any questions please call City
mixed vegetables, applesauce. Alt.: sauce, banana, fruit cup, bean and – 9 p.m. at the Middle School gym. Hall at 357-5267
Sub-stacker, veggies with dip. corn salad.
School vote will be canvassed Friday TUESDAY - Breakfast: Scrambled TUESDAY: Breakfast: Waffle LETTER TO THE EDITOR the end of May. But always there was
eggs, toast or cereal, cinnamon toast sticks with syrup, fresh fruit, juice. from page 4 the excitement of a forward look to
The Cerro Gordo County Board ficial abstracts of the election results. or yogurt cup. Lunch: Nachos, Mexican Lunch: Turkey and gravy, strawberry “autumn” when I anticipated it all be-
of Supervisors will meet in special ses- The meeting is open to the public. rice, corn, banana Alt.: Sub-stacker, cup, fruit cup, mashed potatoes, green Probably a touch of melancholy ginning again. I get the same feeling
sion at 10:15 a.m. on Friday, Sept. Additional election and voter romaine salad. beans, dressing, dinner roll. here. Maybe he didn’t feel it, but I every autumn as I wait for the mood
11, to canvass the results of the 2015 registration information can be seen WEDNESDAY: Breakfast: Break- WEDNESDAY: Breakfast: Egg did. “A pleasant sadness.” Hours or to pass while others assume the task.
School Election. at the county website: www.co.cerro- fast Bites or cereal, cinnamon toast biscuit, fresh fruit, juice. Lunch: BBQ days or maybe even months or years I’m enjoying the autumn of my years.
At that meeting the Board will gordo.ia.us. or yogurt cup. Lunch: Oven roasted chicken sandwich, fresh mixed fruit, of planning and action were finding Dave Rasmussen, Clear Lake Industrial
canvass the tally lists and prepare of- chicken, dinner roll, mashed potatoes, fruit cup, carrots, potato wedges. closure. It occurred for me 36 times
as I locked my classroom door around Arts teacher from 1962-1966.
WEATHER
Seven-Day Forecast For Clear Lake
Wednesday Wednesday Night Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday
High: 74º Low: 54º High: 71º Low: 48º High: 67º Low: 45º High: 70º Low: 53º High: 73º Low: 54º High: 74º Low: 51º High: 72º Low: 51º
Sunny Partly Cloudy Isolated T-storms Mostly Sunny Sunny Mostly Sunny Sunny Partly Cloudy
In-Depth Local Forecast UV Index National Forecast Summary
Today we will see sunny skies with a high temperature of 74º, humidity Statistics for noon The higher the UV index, the greater the The Northeast will see mostly clear to partly cloudy
of 43% . North wind 5 to 7 mph . The record high temperature for today is need for eye and skin protection skies and scattered thunderstorms, with the highest
96º set in 1955 . Expect partly cloudy skies tonight with an overnight low Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .High Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .High temperature of 93º in Philadelphia, Pa . The Southeast
of 54º . The record low for tonight is 37º set in 1969 . Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . . . . . . . . . Moderate Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .High will experience widespread thunderstorms, with the
Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . . . . . . . . . Moderate Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .High highest temperature of 94º in Tampa, Fla . The central
Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .High United States will see mostly clear to partly cloudy skies
and isolated thunderstorms, with the highest temperature
Sun & Moon Almanac Traveler’s Cities of 101º in Laredo, Texas . In the Northwest, there will
be mostly clear to partly cloudy skies, with the highest
Sunrise Sunset Clear Lake for 8/31 - 9/6 Today Tomorrow temperature of 92º in Medford, Ore . The Southwest will
see mostly clear skies and isolated thunderstorms, with
Wednesday 6:47 a .m . 7:34 p .m . Temperature: City Hi/Lo W Hi/Lo W the highest temperature of 108º in Bullhead City, Ariz .
Thursday 6:48 a .m . 7:32 p .m .
Friday 6:49 a .m . 7:30 p .m . High/low Sunday . . . . . . . . . . 88º/70º Ames 75/55 s 74/51 t National Map
Saturday 6:50 a .m . 7:28 p .m . High/low Saturday . . . . . . . . . 89º/68º Atlantic 76/56 s
Sunday 6:51 a .m . 7:26 p .m . High/low Friday . . . . . . . . . . . 89º/65º Burlington 79/57 t 76/51 s
Monday 6:52 a .m . 7:25 p .m . High/low Thursday . . . . . . . . . 89º/64º Cedar Falls 75/54 s
Tuesday 6:53 a .m . 7:23 p .m . High/low Wednesday . . . . . . . 86º/69º Cedar Rapids 76/55 s 78/56 s
High/low Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . 86º/62º Chicago 75/62 t
High/low Monday . . . . . . . . . . 85º/58º Council Bluffs 78/58 s 73/51 t
Normal high/low . . . . . . . . . . . 78º/55º Dallas 76/56 s
Average temperature . . . . . . . . . . 76 .3º Davenport 78/56 s 76/53 s
Normal average temperature . . . . 65 .3º Des Moines 76/56 s
Departure from normal . . . . . . . +11 .0º Dubuque 75/56 s 77/61 s
Fort Dodge 74/56 s
New First Full Last Precipitation: Iowa City 77/56 s 79/53 s
Kansas City 82/62 s
Total for Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .67" Marshalltown 74/54 s 77/54 s
Total for Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Mason City 73/54 s
Total for Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .01" Minneapolis 76/56 s 77/55 s
Total for Thursday . . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Omaha 78/58 s
Total for Wednesday . . . . . . . . . .0 .05" Orlando 93/76 t 77/54 s 60s
Total for Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Phoenix 100/82 pc 70s
Total for Monday . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Rochester 74/56 s 75/53 s 60s L
Total for the week . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .73" Sioux City 78/57 s H80s 70s 70s
9/13 9/21 9/27 10/4 Normal for the week . . . . . . . . . .0 .89" Spencer 76/54 s 73/49 t
Total for the month . . . . . . . . . . .0 .73" Waterloo 75/54 s
Moonrise Moonset Normal for the month . . . . . . . . .0 .76" 76/54 s
Total for the year . . . . . . . . . . . .26 .66"
Wednesday 3:19 a .m . 5:38 p .m . Normal for the year . . . . . . . . . .26 .47" 81/62 s
Thursday 4:17 a .m . 6:12 p .m .
Friday 5:15 a .m . 6:43 p .m . 74/51 t 80s
Saturday 6:12 a .m . 7:12 p .m .
Sunday 7:10 a .m . 7:40 p .m . 71/49 t 90s H
Monday 8:07 a .m . 8:07 p .m .
Tuesday 9:04 a .m . 8:36 p .m . 69/52 t L L 80s
78/54 s
91/76 t 100s
101/82 s 90s
90s
69/48 t
76/49 s This map shows high temperatures,
type of precipitation expected and
For more weather updates, 74/47 s location of frontal systems at noon.
please visit:
73/51 t LH
www .WhatsOurWeather .com
Weather (Wx): cl/cloudy; fl/flurries; pc/partly cloudy; mc/mostly cloudy; ra/rain; rs/rain & snow; Cold Front Stationary Front Warm Front Low Pressure High Pressure
s/sunny; sh/showers; sn/snow; t/thunderstorms; w/windy
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