Girls battling for a top spot

Published by admin on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 12:27am

The Lions notched two more wins on their belt last week and remained in the conference race with victories over Webster City and Hampton Dumont.  The team is now 10-3 overall and 9-2 in the North Central Conference.  Fort Dodge St.

G-H/V girls pick up two more wins

Published by admin on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 12:26am

 

Three games in one week made for a long stretch of basketball for the Garner-Hayfield/Ventura girls.  The team picked up two road wins and dropped a home contest.

 

West Hancock 56, G-H/V 42

Tuesday night’s matchup with West Hancock showed the G-H/V girls the importance of playing a full 32 minutes.  Despite playing a great first quarter, the Cardinals let up the intensity in the remaining three, dropping the game, 56-42.

Grapplers take 3rd in NCC Tourney

Published by admin on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 12:23am

The Clear Lake wrestling team placed third Saturday in the nine-team North Central Conference tournament. Humboldt won the tourney, followed by Webster City. 

Event brings thousands to enjoy Clear Lake in the winter

Published by admin on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 12:17am

 

It takes a lot to keep snowmobile enthusiasts down.  

Despite a lack of snow and brutally cold temperatures, huge crowds of participants and spectators enjoyed the 4th Annual Iowa Lemans Snowmobile Championship Jack Helgren Memorial Race held over the weekend at Clear Lake State Park.

Asbe will retire after 30 years with police force

Published by admin on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 12:15am

 

After serving 30 years with the Clear Lake Police Department, Officer Ken Asbe will be retiring on Jan. 31. 

Asbe was hired by the Clear Lake Police Department in May 1983.  Prior to that, the Mason City High School graduate attended North Iowa Area Community College and took classes in law enforcement.  He was 

Fern Zinser celebrates 100 years

Published by admin on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 12:13am

 

Family and friends gathering around Fern Zinser talked about their hopes of joining her in a very elite club-- those celebrating 100 years of life.  

“Let me know when you make it!” joked Fern, who turned 100 on Jan. 20.  

Report: Ice may have downed helicopter

Published by admin on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 12:12am

 

A preliminary report released by the National Transportation Safety Board about the Mercy Air Med helicopter crash near Ventura indicates icing may have caused the aircraft to go down, killing three staff members on board.

The report released Wednesday, Feb. 16, does not point to a cause of the crash, but details the information that investigators will be using to determine what caused the helicopter to go down in a farm field about a mile north of Ventura shortly before 9 p.m. Jan. 2.   

Sorensen takes oath of office as new City Attorney

Published by admin on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 12:09am

 

John Sorensen was sworn in as the new City Attorney for the City of Clear Lake Monday night.  Sorensen replaces Charles Biebesheimer, who has represented the city since 2004.

Sorensen’s selection followed a request for proposals sent to Clear Lake and Mason City law firms and interviews of interested parties.  The Sorensen Law Office and Stillman Law Firm, where Biebesheimer practices law, were the only applicants for the position.

Ronald Smith

Published by admin on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 1:25am

 

Ronald C. Smith, 63, of Clear Lake, Iowa, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.

Visitation was Thursday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, and following the visitation he was cremated.   A memorial service was held on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013 at the Clear Lake United Methodist 

Church, Clear Lake, with Reverend Bernie Colorado officiating.  Inurnment will follow later at the Crystal Township Cemetery, Crystal Lake, Iowa. 

Duane Bredlow

Published by admin on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 1:20am

 

     Duane Allen Bredlow passed away on Jan. 13, 2013 at Concord Care Center, in Garner, Iowa.  

    A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013 at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, Iowa, with  the Rev. Keith Scott officiating.  Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan. 16, from 3:30 – 7 p.m. at the funeral home.  Interment will be at Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme, Iowa.  Military Honors will be presented at the cemetery.  Memorials may be given to Toys for Tots. 

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