Mirror-Reporter unveils e-Edition, new website

Published by admin on Thu, 06/23/2011 - 3:11am

 We think it’s worth the wait.  And we hope you’ll agree.
    The Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter is pleased to unveil a new and improved website and a brand new e-edition which will make local news, sports, special features, a calendar of events and advertising more easily accessible to our readers. 

Group buys beach cleaner for Clear Lake

Published by admin on Thu, 06/23/2011 - 3:09am

Clear Lake’s beaches will be even more welcoming this summer.
    The Association for the Preservation of Clear Lake has announced the purchase of a beach cleaning machine which will remove animal waste, plant debris and other litter from Clear Lake beaches in an effort to reduce bacteria and pollutant loading into the lake.
  

Shared superintendent contract moves toward renewal

Published by admin on Thu, 06/23/2011 - 3:06am

The Clear Lake School Board is expected to second the actions of their counterparts in Mason City next week and renew a 28E agreement which provides for the sharing of Schools Superintendent Anita Micich.
    Monday the Mason City Board voted unanimously to continue the sharing agreement which began last year.
  

Walkers of the world step foot in CL

Published by admin on Wed, 06/22/2011 - 11:52pm

by Marianne Morf

Jeffrey Gavin

Published by admin on Wed, 06/22/2011 - 11:34pm

    Jeffrey Scott Gavin, age 45, of Tucson, Az., died Friday morning, June 10, 2011, after heroically battling leukemia. He was, and forever will be, a beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend.

Robert Jensen

Published by admin on Wed, 06/22/2011 - 11:23pm

    Robert Eugene Jensen died Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at Riverview Terrace Assisted Living, St. Luke Lutheran Homes, Spencer, Iowa.  A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 26, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Penn Ave, Mason City, Iowa with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. Friends are asked to come and share memories with the family and each other.  There will be no visitation as Bob’s body was donated to the University of Iowa Medical School at his request.

Eugenia Bovard

Published by admin on Thu, 06/16/2011 - 9:40pm

    Eugenia “Genie” Ouren (Ulvestad) Bovard, 84, died June 11, 2011 at home in Clear Lake. 
   Family will greet friends from 1 – 4 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake.  A time for sharing memories and of celebrating her life will be offered at 3:30 p.m. Gifts or memorial donations may be sent to the Mason City Humane Society, Clear Lake Library, or the Clear Lake Art Center.

Lions on a roll; break into Class 3A rankings

Published by admin on Thu, 06/16/2011 - 9:24pm
Clear Lake’s Gavin Sheakley gets ready to round third during a baseball matchup with West Fork on Tuesday, June 7.  Right behind him at second base is Colin Lobdel. -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

Week of ups and downs for CL softball team

Published by admin on Thu, 06/16/2011 - 9:16pm
Taylor Diehl was Clear Lake’s winning pitcher against RRMR.  Diehl gave up seven hits, struck out five and walked three.  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

City Council okays wage increase; website improvement

Published by admin on Thu, 06/16/2011 - 9:12pm

    City of Clear Lake employees will receive a 3.4 percent wage increase for the 2012 fiscal year.
    The City Council approved the increase, which was part of a collective bargaining agreement made three years ago, at its June 6 meeting. The agreement is in place through the 2012 fiscal year.

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