Local News

Child abduction averted by local bar patrons

Wednesday, 24 April 2013 14:53

A Clear Lake mother and child are doing well in the wake of a scary experience.

Katie Showalter, owner of Rumorz at 1210 South Shore Drive, said she pulled into the bar with her baby on her way home approximately 3:45 p.m. Saturday afternoon to change him and to use the restroom.  Showalter, 37, left the baby 

School Board hires KES to secure substitutes

Wednesday, 24 April 2013 14:51

CLHS band director resigns; advertising begins for three positions

The Clear Lake School Board approved advertising for three important school positions Monday night.  The district finds itself in need of a Middle School principal, high school band instructor and part-time nurse.

Last week it was announced that Middle School Principal Dan Long would be leaving to become principal at Mason City 

PROJECT EARTH

Wednesday, 24 April 2013 14:48

Days of activities throughout Clear Lake heighten awareness of our environment

Eighth grader Alanna Monson shared her studies of the lake ecosystem with those attending the Green Expo at the Surf Ballroom. Teacher Val Southgate gave her Oceanography class an assignment to come up 

Late winter weather appears to have helped raise lake level

Wednesday, 17 April 2013 11:39

Finally, some good news about the lake!

Officials at the city’s Water Treatment Plant declared “ice out” on Clear Lake Sunday, April 14.  And with the ice out comes the first reading of the lake level.