Local News

Appeal filed in Sunset School zoning case

Wednesday, 23 May 2012 11:22

Residents in the Sunset School neighborhood have filed an appeal with the Iowa Supreme Court in an attempt to overturn a District Court ruling upholding a decision by the City’s Board of Adjustment for proposed use of the school building.   
    In early May, Judge Chris Foy issued his ruling on a suit filed by Kristen and Daniel Ollenberg, 209 Mars Hill Drive, against the Board of Adjustment for the City of Clear

Clear Lake student diagnosed with pertussis

Wednesday, 23 May 2012 11:21

County, school advise parents

    The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health has investigated nine cases of pertussis over the past week, including one in Clear Lake.
    School officials were alerted to a Clear Creek Elementary School student diagnosed with pertussis (whooping cough) last week.  School Nurse Julie Livingston said the

Ventura awards diplomas

Wednesday, 16 May 2012 11:29

    The following honors and awards were presented to Ventura High School graduates at Commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 13:
    KIMT Scholastic All-Stars: Kaitlyn Chizek, Kyle Lundgren.
    Globe Gazette Star Class: Art, Breannah Noland; Language & Technology, Alex Young; Math, Science & Music, Kaitlyn Chizek; Social Science, Chase Smith; Female Athlete, Mandi Thoe; Male Athlete, Joel Watson.

Random Rocks of Kindness

Wednesday, 16 May 2012 11:27

by Michelle Watson
    Amy Palmer has found a unique way to incorporate a hobby with spreading some cheer and fun.  Palmer is using her talent of mosaicing to create “Random Rocks of Kindess.”
    “I’ve become addicted to Pinterest (an online idea board).  I combined a few different ideas I found there,” said Palmer.