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Correction: This article was changed to reflect Amanda Ragan's position as a state senator in the Iowa Legislature.  The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated some of the silver linings of 2020 within its organization and community Tuesday afternoon during its annual meeting and awards presentation. More than 10 individuals and businesses were recognized at the meeting, themed “Roarin’ Goodbye to 2020,” that was held socially distanced and in person at the historic Surf Ballroom & Museum in Clear Lake as well as virtually via Zoom. “I couldn’t be more prou...

The state of Iowa is announcing who is next in line for the COVID-19 vaccine.  

As Cerro Gordo County continues to vaccinate Phase 1a priority groups, healthcare workers and long-term care residents and staff, there has been an update to the Iowa Infectious Disease Advisory Council’s (IDAC) Phase 1b recommendations. We are currently still in 1a and will move to 1b when allowed by State order. Since last week, there has been a push nationally to further expand eligibility of older adults. In response, Iowa is expanding Phase 1b to include Iowans age 65 and over. Vaccine remains in short supply. This means not everyone in Phase 1b will be able to get vaccine right awa...

CG Public Health says they are ready to vaccinate large numbers of people, the only issue is getting enough vaccines.

When vaccinations open up to a larger population, the site could handle as many as 1,500 people a day.