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Wed, 07/24/2024 - 7:51am

Three Clear Lake hair salons: Setting the bar for hair care for 50 years

A few months ago Clear Lake hair salon owner and stylist Renee Kramer, at Hair & Co., 481 N. Shore Drive, gave a shout out to a couple of other salons that, between the three, have built the...

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 7:48am

A nostalgic tribute wins best in show

For all those keeping a box of nostalgia buried in their closet, Becky Higgins, a Clear Lake alum who now lives in Nora Springs and works in Mason City, can relate. And she can prove you can turn it...

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 7:47am

Find like-minded readers at the library

The number of book clubs at the Clear Lake Public Library just keeps growing, proving that the love of reading hasn’t died. Beginning with two clubs, the library is now up to five and encompasses...

A corded line of pickleballs was cut Monday morning to dedicate the new pickleball courts, located on 20th St., across the street from the Clear Lake High School. Pictured are members of the Clear Lake Pickleball Club, Chamber of Commerce First Mates, members of the City of Clear Lake, the Clear Lake Wellness Center, Cerro Gordo County Supervisors, Clear Lake Parks & Rec. Department, Clear Lake Community School District, Veenstra & Kimm and Heartland Asphalt. - Reporter photo by Chanse Hall

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 7:45am

“Ribbon” cut at Clear Lake Pickleball courts

After almost three years of planning and fundraising the “ribbon” of pickleballs was cut Monday, July 22, dedicating the new Clear Lake Pickleball courts and new basketball court, located on N. 20th...

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 7:44am

Last piece of Bayside history goes up in flames

For lovers of history, such as myself, this week’s “Remember When” column mentioned the loss of the last remaining piece of Bayside history: The Ritz. I thought it would be interesting to look back...

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Three Clear Lake hair salons: Setting the bar for hair care for 50 years

07/24/2024 - 7:51am
A nostalgic tribute wins best in show

07/24/2024 - 7:48am
Find like-minded readers at the library

07/24/2024 - 7:47am
A corded line of pickleballs was cut Monday morning to dedicate the new pickleball courts, located on 20th St., across the street from the Clear Lake High School. Pictured are members of the Clear Lake Pickleball Club, Chamber of Commerce First Mates, members of the City of Clear Lake, the Clear Lake Wellness Center, Cerro Gordo County Supervisors, Clear Lake Parks & Rec. Department, Clear Lake Community School District, Veenstra & Kimm and Heartland Asphalt. - Reporter photo by Chanse Hall

“Ribbon” cut at Clear Lake Pickleball courts

07/24/2024 - 7:45am
Last piece of Bayside history goes up in flames

07/24/2024 - 7:44am
MC Scows are seen on Clear Lake during a past event. The MC Scow class will be one of the four classes of boats that will be racing during the ILYA Championship. - Submitted photo

Clear Lake to host ILYA Championships

07/24/2024 - 7:42am
Lion softball earns six All-Conference nods

07/24/2024 - 7:41am
Lion baseball earns four All-Conference nods

07/24/2024 - 7:41am
Mason City Motor Speedway races held

07/24/2024 - 7:40am
July 20 City-Wide Garage Sales

07/17/2024 - 8:07am
Madi Ott catches a pass from a teammate at first just before the Algona runner makes it to the first base bag. - Reporter photo by Chanse Hall

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Alivia Paine catches a hit ball at short stop as Algona’s runner heads to third. Paine made a double play with a throw to Johnson (far left) at second as Algona didn’t tag up. - Reporter photo by Chanse Hall

Bulldogs tame Lions in regional opener; Clear Lake finishes 13-13

07/17/2024 - 8:03am
Luke Fuhrman makes a play at short stop in recent action. - Reporter photo by Chanse Hall

Go-Hawks end Lion baseball season

07/17/2024 - 8:00am
Keslea Stille’s crowning moment at the Miss Iowa Princess Pageant. - Submitted Photo

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The Stille family: (L to R) Taylor Stille, Keslea Stille, Jake Stille and Easton Stille. - Submitted Photo

National American Miss Iowa Princess hails from Mason City

07/17/2024 - 7:59am
School Board debates over sod at the preschool playground

07/17/2024 - 7:58am
Colton Slinger, of Sheffield, showed his six-month-old goat Opal.

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Amanda Blanchard, of the Bits & Spurs 4-H Club in Mason City, is helping a friend participate in the show.

Program allows youth with disabilities to show livestock: Practice show held at Central Gardens

07/17/2024 - 7:50am

News

Hair & Co

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The Hair Shanty

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Hair West

07/24/2024 - 7:51am

Three Clear Lake hair salons: Setting the bar for hair care for 50 years

A few months ago Clear Lake hair salon owner and stylist Renee Kramer, at Hair & Co., 481 N. Shore Drive, gave a shout out to a couple of other salons that, between the three, have built the Clear Lake hair salon industry. All three have...

A nostalgic tribute wins best in show

Find like-minded readers at the library

“Ribbon” cut at Clear Lake Pickleball courts

Last piece of Bayside history goes up in flames

July 20 City-Wide Garage Sales

Sports

MC Scows are seen on Clear Lake during a past event. The MC Scow class will be one of the four classes of boats that will be racing during the ILYA Championship. - Submitted photo

07/24/2024 - 7:42am

Clear Lake to host ILYA Championships

Beginning Aug. 11 and extending throughout that week, Clear Lake will play host to up to 190 sail boats that will be in town for the 2024 Inland Lake Yacht Championships. This year will mark the first time in the Clear Lake Yacht Club’s 90 year...

Lion softball earns six All-Conference nods

Lion baseball earns four All-Conference nods

Mason City Motor Speedway races held

Bulldogs tame Lions in regional opener; Clear Lake finishes 13-13

Go-Hawks end Lion baseball season

Obituaries

07/24/2024 - 7:39am

Elvera Salisbury

Elvera Lucille Salisbury, 102, died peacefully during her afternoon nap on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the IOOF Home, Mason City. Elvera was born January 1, 1922, in Kelley, Iowa, the daughter of Olga (Helland) and Herman Holland. She graduated...

Jeffery Johnson

Phyllis D. Hanna

Nancy Jane Merrick

John “Tom” Thomas Skinner

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