Local News

School Board settles on calendar

Wednesday, 27 March 2013 11:13

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

Wednesday, 27 March 2013 11:12

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

Wednesday, 27 March 2013 11:10

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

Wednesday, 27 March 2013 11:09

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