Local News

Chamber announces new leader

Wednesday, 14 March 2012 11:34

Washington, Iowa Chamber exec will start here April 15   

The Board of Directors of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of Tim Coffey as its new executive director, effective April 15.

Almost down

Wednesday, 14 March 2012 11:32

Demolition of the former Lincoln School went into high gear this week, as heavy equipment begam dismantling the 1926 school.  Crews from  Charlson Excavating are doing the work.  This photo was taken

City agrees to pay for some public improvements at Lincoln Village

Wednesday, 14 March 2012 11:26

    Development work on the former Lincoln School site is progressing on all fronts.
    About one-half of the original 1926 portion of the school was down by Monday.  And Monday night the Clear Lake City Council voted 4-1 to make about $128,000 in

Learning spans generations with school and seniors partnership

Wednesday, 14 March 2012 11:23

by Marianne Morf

    Betty Grell had her students’ full attention, but it was a far cry from her days as a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse.  Last week Grell visited Clear Creek Elementary School as one of five residents from Oakwood Care Center and its adjoining assisted living complex, The Courtyard.