Local News

Firefighters battle early morning house fire

Wednesday, 13 February 2013 13:26

The Clear Lake Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire at 112 N. 5th St. just after 6 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6.  

Fire Chief Doug Meyers reports a person walking in the area reported the fire to the police department 

Survey: School district wants to plan early dismissals

Wednesday, 13 February 2013 13:25

Every week? Every other? Late start or early dismissal? School Board wants to know

Clear Lake school leaders are sending home an assignment for parents this week -- a survey which will help determine the 2013-14 school calendar.  Specifically, the School Board is asking for input about early dismissal options.

During the current school year the district has scheduled early dismissals every other Wednesday to accommodate required teacher in-service dates.  

Students navigate Mt. Rainier

Wednesday, 13 February 2013 13:21

Three Iowa State University students from Clear Lake started the new year on a natural high.

On Jan. 3, at 8:28 p.m. Payton Hand, Andrew Klein and Colton Kennedy were among eight members of the Iowa State University Mountaineering and Climbing 

Kite festival cancelled

Wednesday, 13 February 2013 13:20

Deteriorating ice conditions, open water create safety concerns

For the first time in its 12-year history, Clear Lake’s Color the Wind Kite Festival scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 16, has been cancelled.  

Warm weather, rain and winds degraded the ice at the downtown Seawall to the point where festival