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  • Julie Udelhofen, Clear Lake Community School District food service director, was honored by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack for her efforts to improve the nutritional quality of meals for Clear Lake students. -Photo by Chanse Hall
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    Those providing delicious and nutritious meals for Clear Lake students are (L-R): Dan Cutler, LouAnn Christensen, Sara Heginger, Wendy Wheeler, Nancy Bauer, La Quang, Teresa Hoefker, Nancy Cash, Cindy Folkers, Kim McDowell, Nancy Kunzman, Michelle Blunt, Sheila Groeneweg, Julie Udelhofen, Tammy Kallenbach, Lisa Natomeli and Nancy Cutler. -Reporter photo by Chanse Hall
    03/27/2024 - 8:32am
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  • Eleven Clear Creek Elementary students raised over $1,000 for the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge in 2024. The students (L-R): Jonah Snow, 4th grade; Maliyah Vsocky, 3rd grade; Larissa Vsocky, 3rd grade; Calvin Lamont, 5th grade; Dillon Lamont, 3rd grade; Judah Snow, Kindergarten; Grant Bauman, 4th grade; Finnegan Cunningham, 1st grade; Noah Schmitt, 3rd grade; Lexi Lahner, 3rd grade; and Sylas Hanna, 2nd grade. -Submitted photo
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    Clear Creek Elementary held a “Last Jumper Standing” contest for grades 3-5 at the conclusion of its Kids Heart Challenge campaign. The winners were (L-R): Onika Schoneman, 5th grade; Makenna Myers, 4th grade; and Abigail Krause, 3rd grade. -Submitted photo
    03/27/2024 - 8:26am

  • Sam Howland clears the bar in the high jump last Friday. Howland placed eighth overall.- Reporter photo by Chanse Hall
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    Jaxson McIntire takes the handoff from Aiden Hartl during the 4x200 relay. - Reporter photo by Chanse Hall
    03/27/2024 - 8:21am

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  • Addie Doughan leads the pack in the 800 meter run last week.- Reporter photo by Chanse Hall
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    Lily Lilliberg launches out of her blocks last Thursday at the North Iowa Indoor Track Championships in Clear Lake. - Reporter photo by Chanse Hall
    03/27/2024 - 8:15am
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  • No reservations will be taken for the State Park Lodge from July 1-Sept. 30, 2024, so that renovations can be done to the park. The State Park Campground is closed now through April 30 to receive major upgrades. -Reporter photo by Chanse Hall
    03/27/2024 - 8:09am

  • Scott and Lauren Watson pose for a picture with Lauren’s great-uncle, Dan Seavey, at his home in Seward, Alaska. Seavey wrote a book entitled, “The First Great Race,” which commemorates his participation in the 1973 Iditarod. Seavey is the grandfather of current Iditarod winner, Dallas Seavey. -Submitted photo
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    Scott and Lauren Watson enjoyed a cart ride pulled by sled dogs while they visited Alaska. The Seavey family owns a business called, IdidaRide Seavey Family Sled Dog Tours, that welcomes visitors to learn about and experience sled dog racing. -Submitted photo
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  • Cindy and John Wacker, Bash on the Farm organizers, donated  $5,000 to the Bash at the Lake event. Pictured (L-R):  Dulcie Erickson, Laura Meyer, Michael Eichmann, Starr Benjamin, Cindy Wacker, John Wacker, Brad Barber, Micah Wacker, Fred Wacker, Dana Gleason, Dan Gleason and Terry McCarl. -Reporter photo by Mary Loden
    03/20/2024 - 8:28am
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    Sara Faber goes up for a bucket against the Roland-Story Norseman in her senior year at Clear Lake High School. - Reporter file photo
    03/20/2024 - 8:20am

News


Julie Udelhofen, Clear Lake Community School District food service director, was honored by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack for her efforts to improve the nutritional quality of meals for Clear Lake students. -Photo by Chanse Hall
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Those providing delicious and nutritious meals for Clear Lake students are (L-R): Dan Cutler, LouAnn Christensen, Sara Heginger, Wendy Wheeler, Nancy Bauer, La Quang, Teresa Hoefker, Nancy Cash, Cindy Folkers, Kim McDowell, Nancy Kunzman, Michelle Blunt, Sheila Groeneweg, Julie Udelhofen, Tammy Kallenbach, Lisa Natomeli and Nancy Cutler. -Reporter photo by Chanse Hall
03/27/2024 - 8:32am
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was in Clear Lake Monday afternoon, along with a panel of people representing child nutrition  and healthy meals, to celebrate the recent announcement that Clear Lake High School was one of four recipients of a...

Sports


Sam Howland clears the bar in the high jump last Friday. Howland placed eighth overall.- Reporter photo by Chanse Hall
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Jaxson McIntire takes the handoff from Aiden Hartl during the 4x200 relay. - Reporter photo by Chanse Hall
03/27/2024 - 8:21am
The Clear Lake Lion boys track and field team hosted the North Iowa Indoor Track & Field Championships on Friday, March 22 at the Clear Lake Athletic and Wellness Center (CLAW). It was a close meet between the top two teams, with Clear Lake...

Obituaries

03/27/2024 - 8:08am
 Dianne Cheryl Kutzner, 77, beloved wife of Richard Kutzner, passed away early on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, in her Glen Rose, Texas home, surrounded by those she loved.  A Funeral Mass was held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, at the St. Rose of...

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