Despite halftime lead; Lions lose to Iowa-Falls Alden

Published by admin on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 12:58am

 

The Lions went to Iowa Falls Friday night looking to avenge the loss the Cadets handed them in the first game of the season.  They didn’t get the win, but a much better outing has made Coach Kevin Kahler and his team believers that the third time may be the charm if the Lions meet IF-A on the tournament trail.

Back on Nov. 27, the Cadets topped the Lions 67-58 in the season-opener.  

Friday IF-A, 9-2 overall and leading the North Central Conference, escaped with a 59-57 victory.

CL girls learn from loss to Mason City to top IF-A

Published by admin on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 12:58am

 

The Clear Lake girls built upon a loss to number one ranked Mason City Monday to score a win against Iowa Falls-Alden on the road Friday.  The victory improved the Lions’ record to 8-3.

Friday night the Lions will host Hampton-Dumont.  The game has been designated as a fundraiser for cancer awareness and research support.  Free will donations will be accepted at the door of the girls and boys games. Wearing pink is also encouraged for this Coaches Against Cancer event.

Mason City 63, CL 34

Tough night for G-H/V grapplers

Published by admin on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 12:57am

 

It was a rough night for the Garner-Hayfield/Ventura wrestling team when they met two powerhouse teams at the Newman Catholic duals on Tuesday, Jan. 8, at Newman.

St. Edmond dominated the competition with wins over both Newman Catholic and G-H/V.  The Gaels topped 

G-H/V girls improve record to 6-5

Published by admin on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 12:54am

 

Close game with Forest City; dominate Newman  

 

Following a poorly played game against Forest City on Tuesday night, Garner-Hayfield/Ventura’s Coach Matt Erpelding predicted his team would come back on Friday and play their best game of the season.  He was right.  The Cardinals picked up an easy win over Newman Catholic.

Forest City 35, G-H/V33

Cardinals fall to Forest City; top Newman Catholic

Published by admin on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 12:53am

 

It was a week of ups and downs for the Garner-Hayfield/Ventura boys.  They dropped a hard fought battle against Forest City, but pulled off a close one with Newman Catholic.

Forest City 56, G-H/V 40

Coming into the game, the Garner-Hayfield/Ventura boys knew Forest City was a quality team capable of creating turnovers and hitting threes.  The Indians lived up to their reputation, as they topped the Cardinals, 56-40, on Tuesday, Jan. 8.

Upmeyer: Let’s show Washington what happens when we focus on common goals

Published by admin on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 12:34am

 

Iowa House Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer (R-Clear Lake) delivered opening remarks to the Iowa House of Representatives Monday, kicking off the legislative session. 

Land adjoining Central Gardens of North Iowa sold

Published by admin on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 12:31am

 

A Mason City developer has purchased the lot located immediately north of Central Gardens of North Iowa for $200,000.

The one-plus acre parcel was placed on the market in March 2012 at an asking price of $335,000.  

Donna Eckard, of Lake Iowa Realty, confirmed that the owners of the property, Burns & Burns Architects, of Iowa City, sold the property just before year-end.  Documents filed at the Cerro Gordo County Courthouse identify the buyer as BD Development LC, with Craig B. Skott and Ronald R. 

National publication chooses to share Clear Laker’s touching story with others

Published by admin on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 12:31am

 

by Marianne Morf

At just 20 years, Jordan Crosser is wise beyond her years.  And she attributes at least one important lesson learned to a simple class assignment she completed at Clear Lake High School.

Sukup named to Judicial Nominating Committee

Published by admin on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 12:29am

 

Steve Sukup, of Clear Lake, is one of eight Republicans named by Iowa Governor Terry Branstad to the nonpartisan Judicial Nominating Commission, a citizen board responsible for interviewing and selecting 

nominees to the Iowa Supreme Court and Iowa Court of Appeals.

District Court hands down sentences in sex abuse cases

Published by admin on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 12:27am

 

Two men facing charges of sexual abuse have been sentenced in Cerro Gordo County District Court.

District Judge James Drew sentenced 24-year-old David Powell, of Mason City, to up to 10 years in prison on one count of sexual abuse in the third degree, a Class C felony.  A $1,000 fine was 

suspended.  Powell was also sentenced to up to five years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of lascivious acts with a child, a Class D felony.

The sentences will run consecutively.

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