Lady Vikes fight hard, but fail to win

Published by admin on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 12:08am

The Ventura girls fought hard, but failed to bring home a win last week, as they dropped a conference and a non-conference game.
North Iowa 40, Ventura 34
    The Lady Vikes put up a good fight against North Iowa on Monday, Dec. 19, but it wasn’t enough as the Bison picked up a 40-34 non-conference win.

CLEAR Project awarded $384,320 grant

Published by admin on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 11:51pm

    The Clear Lake Enhancement and Restoration Project has been awarded a $384,320 grant from the Environmental Protection Commission. 
    The grant was one of six contracts with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Division of Soil Conservation announced Tuesday, Dec. 20, by the EPA.

City ready to begin looking for new water tower site

Published by admin on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 11:50pm

    After more than a year of study, the Clear Lake City Council is continuing to take steps toward re-configuring the city’s water distribution plan.  That may include the elimination of the Main Avenue water tower and the addition of a new tower on the northwest part of town.
    At its regular Council meeting Dec. 19, Jason Petersburg of Veenstra & Kimm, reviewed study results with the Council, pointing to marked improvement in the city’s water

Tuesday night caucus sites announced

Published by admin on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 11:48pm

    The much anticipated Iowa Caucuses are finally almost here.  Tuesday night, Jan. 3, Republican and Democrats will hold their respective caucuses statewide.  If you are not familiar with the process, here’s what you should know:
    •In Cerro Gordo County, Clear Lake Republicans living in Ward 2 will meet at Clear Lake Middle School, 1601 3rd Ave N.; those living in Clear Lake Wards 1 and 3, along

Ventura residents get in holiday spirit with contest

Published by admin on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 11:47pm

    The holiday spirit was burning bright in Ventura this holiday season.  Multiple honors were handed out last week for the 2011 Holiday Lighting Contest.
    Bob and Val Formanek’s home at 210 Park Lane was awarded first place in the Festive & Spirited category, earning them $500.  First place and $500 went to Pete and Paula Halverson at 13 Crystal Heights Place as the most Imaginative & Creative.

Albert Humpal

Published by admin on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 1:30am

    Albert Humpal, age 91, of Spillville, Iowa died Friday, Dec. 16, 2011 at the Ossian Senior Hospice in Ossian, Iowa.
    Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, Dec. 20, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville, Iowa with Father Donald Hawes presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

James Bird

Published by admin on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 1:29am

    James L. Bird, age 71, of Mason City, Iowa passed away Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.   Jim requested there be no funeral and was cremated.  There will be a family and friends gathering Friday, Dec. 23, from 4-7 p.m. at the home of Mick Baker, 1433 Birch Drive, Mason City.

Cleo Cookman

Published by admin on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 1:28am

    Cleo Elizabeth Cookman, 92, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.
    A Funeral Mass was held Wednesday, Dec. 21, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Clear Lake, with Monsignor Joseph Slepicka officiating.  Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Clear Lake Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorials may be directed to the Cleo E. Cookman Memorial.

Dolores Till

Published by admin on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 1:28am

    Dolores Margaret Till, 79, of 1033 19th St SW., Mason City, Iowa died Monday, Dec. 12, 2011 at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.  A graveside service was held Friday, Dec. 16, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling officiating.

Donald Gansen

Published by admin on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 1:27am

    Donald F. “Don” Gansen, 82, 704 S. 12th St., Clear Lake, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather entered his heavenly home on Dec. 17, 2011 at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.  A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1001 9th Ave S., Clear Lake

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