James L. Cox

Published by admin on Thu, 12/19/2013 - 3:30am

  James LeRoy Cox, age 72, died Nov. 30, 2013 after suffering a stroke at his home in Redstone, Colo.  Jim was born Jan. 19, 1941 in Rockwell, Iowa, to Cecil (Kid) and Emma Cox.  

A memorial service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held at the Good Shepard Lutheran Church in Glenwwood Springs, Colo., on Dec. 21, 2013.  Jim was cremated and the family will spread his ashes in Redstone.  Memorials may be directed to the Salvation Army.

Gerald A. Wass

Published by admin on Thu, 12/19/2013 - 3:29am

Gerald Alan “Gerry” Wass, age 60, of Denver, Iowa, died Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, at Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo, Iowa, after a courageous battle against prostate cancer.

Ventura fire service area still in question

Published by admin on Thu, 12/19/2013 - 3:25am

One township fails to return new contract

Fire protection services remain up in the air for a portion of one township served by the soon-to-be disbanded Ventura Protective Association.

According to VPA Fire Chief and Ventura City Council member John Quintus, the Dec. 10 deadline given to townships served by the VPA has passed without a signed contract from the Clear Lake Township for fire protection services with 

Community Kitchen location changing

Published by admin on Thu, 12/19/2013 - 3:23am

The Clear Lake Community Kitchen serves a hot meal each Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.  Mondays and Fridays the meal is served in the Fellowship Hall at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. 4th St.  The Wednesday meal has been served for the past years at the Clear Lake Senior Citizens Center. 

Local investigator warns: Clear Lake businesses not immune from fraud

Published by admin on Thu, 12/19/2013 - 3:23am

Would your business or non-profit organization turn down a 5 percent increase in revenue every year?  If the organization has no anti-fraud controls, then that may be exactly what it’s doing. 

Giving Tree and Engage programs reach local families

Published by admin on Thu, 12/19/2013 - 3:22am

You’ve done it again!  The Clear Lake and Ventura community stepped up to the challenge of providing a growing number of families in need of a little help this holiday season.  

Council votes to buy three properties

Published by admin on Thu, 12/19/2013 - 3:22am

Homes to be razed for redevelopment

The City of Clear Lake will purchase three dilapidated properties on South 3rd Street to clear the way for redevelopment.

Monday night Council members approved spending $98,000 to buy 1115, 1119 and 1123 S. 3rd St.  The properties are 

Lions remain perfect

Published by admin on Thu, 12/19/2013 - 3:16am

The Clear Lake boys basketball team, ranked fifth in Class 3A, rolled past a pair of North Central Conference teams last week.  The Lions are now 4-0 overall and in the conference and will travel to Eagle Grove for a Friday, Dec. 20, game before the holiday break.

A win and a loss for GHV

Published by admin on Thu, 12/19/2013 - 3:15am

The Garner-Hayfield/Ventura boys split a pair of conference games last week, moving their record to 3-2.

GHV 87, West Hancock 61

It was a successful night on the home court for the Garner-Hayfield/Ventura boys basketball team Tuesday, Dec. 10.  Not only did the Cardinals beat West Hancock, they also set a new school record by making 37 free throws.

Ranked CL girls roll

Published by admin on Thu, 12/19/2013 - 3:12am

The Clear Lake girls continue to climb in the rankings on the strength of two more impressive wins last week. The 4-1 Lions, ranked seventh in Class 3A, will be on the road to Eagle Grove Friday for their final game before the holiday break.

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