The Clear Lake City Council met on Monday night, Aug. 19, where they approved the purchase of two new police squad cars.

Todays lake level is 6.0” above the weir. Last year at this time the lake level was +2.64. above the weir ...

Lynx Relays The Lions won their second meet of the season at the Lynx Invitational at Webster City Tuesday, April 22. Clear Lake tallied 114 points to easily top runner-up Webster City with 87.

The lake level this week stayed at 3.84” above the weir.

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The Lion softball season came to an early end against Center Point-Urbana on July 12, but despite the loss, the Clear Lake squad was well-represented on the All-Conference teams recently announced.

A piece of history returning to the ballroom: Buddy Holly’s mic he used on the night of his last show donated to the Surf Ballroom ...

Most families head to the beach, a park, maybe take a weekend and go shopping the city-wide garage sales around Clear Lake, but not the Mills family. They spend their time at the race tracks or ...

The Mason City chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution gathered to prepare grab-and-go snack baskets. DAR members delivered the “hero” baskets to the police, fire, and EMS services in ...

Some changes have been happening at 306 1st Avenue. Owners of 173 Craft Distillery Ben Nedved and John Summerfield are heading in a new direction for their distillery journey.

Camryn Allsbrook, stepped outside her comfort zone and ran for Miss North Iowa Fair Queen this year. She was interviewed alongside six other girls by a panel of judges.

Adam Urness was recently named the new head coach of the Clear Lake girls basketball program after the position was vacated by Bart Smith, who had previously led the Lions for 14 years.