Lion volleyball team keeps showing improvement

Published by admin on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 10:24pm

Coach Scott Swenson is a believer.  
    “We believe that the teams that stay the course and continue to work the hardest, will have  good things happen for them,” said Swenson.   “We know sooner or later, all of a sudden, we will start to get the breaks.”

Lady Vikes get victory over HLP in busy week

Published by admin on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 10:06pm

Ventura volleyball fans had the opportunity to cheer their team on at three home matches last week.  The Lady Vikes bounced back from a Monday night loss to Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock to post a win over Harris Lake Park on Tuesday.  The week ended with a hard-fought match with Garner-Hayfield.

Ventura runners at EG meet

Published by admin on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 10:04pm

The boys and girls Garner-Hayfield/Ventura/West Hancock cross country teams competed at the Eagle Grove Meet on Tuesday, Oct. 4.  The girls placed first out of nine teams with 53 points.  The boys were third with 81 points, behind Gilbert with 50 and Spencer with 80.

    Kamille Kroneman led the girl’s team with a fourth place finish in 15:01.  Maddie Tusha wasn’t far behind with a sixth place finish in 15:52.
    Three G-H/V/WH runners placed in the top 10.  Brad - Read More Via e-Editon

Lion runners bunch toward the top for good results

Published by admin on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 10:03pm

Clear Lake runners are using the strength in numbers approach to earn some good placements
    “As a group, they keep pushing each other in the race and running close to each other.  That’s helping to move everyone closer to the top,” said Coaches Jerry Morris and Lothar Meyer. 
    The teams competed Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Eagle Grove.  The Clear Lake girls teams finished fifth in overall standings, while the boys were seventh.

Lincoln School site sold to developers

Published by admin on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 9:59pm

The former Lincoln Elementary School has been sold and will soon be coming down.

Band performance is a ‘Thriller’ for all

Published by admin on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 9:53pm

    The Clear Lake High School Marching Band earned its highest placement ever at the recent Algona Band Day field competition.  The group earned third place among 14 band competing in the Saturday, Oct. 1 event.

Former Opportunity Village employee faces hearing for improper contact

Published by admin on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 9:52pm

    A Clear Lake woman is facing possible disciplinary action from the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy after allegedly having inappropriate contact with a client at Opportunity Village in Clear Lake while she was employed there.

Clear Lake students accept Rachel’s Challenge

Published by admin on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 9:49pm

by Marianne Morf
    It isn’t always the lessons that are tough on kids at school.  It’s the kids.
    Bullying has made its way from the school yards into the schools and even cyberspace, say school leaders.
    Cathy Spotts, guidance counselor at Clear Lake High School, said bullying has become one of the biggest challenges facing schools today. 
    Enter Rachel’s Challenge.   

Douglas Mostrom

Published by admin on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 10:27pm

     Douglas Alan Mostrom, 49, 2115 1st Ave S., Clear Lake, died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 at his home.  A funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 7, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Derik Yarian officiating.  Visitation will be Thursday, from 5 – 7 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., and one hour prior to the service at the church.  Interment will be at Elk Creek Cemetery, Kensett, Iowa.  Memorials may be given to the Douglas A. Mostrom Memorial Fund.

Loren Sadler

Published by admin on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 10:27pm

    Loren “Swede” J. Sadler, 77, 1500 South Shore Dr., Lot 52, Clear Lake, died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011 at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.     A memorial service was held Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Diana Hoover officiating.  Inurnment was at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.  Military honors were provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W.  Memorials may be given to Loren J. Sadler Memorial Fund.

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