Win streak continues for CL girls team

Published by admin on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 12:55am

The Clear Lake girls are on a roll.  After starting the season 0-2, the Lions are now 5-2.  The win streak went to five after topping Algona Garrigan and Clarion-Goldfield last week.
CL 54, Garrigan 46
    The Lions had a good road test Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Algona Garrigan.

Councilmen finish service

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

    First Ward Council representative Shane Cooney and Third Ward Councilman Ben Furleigh completed service as Clear Lake City Council representatives Monday night, Dec. 18.  Clear Lake Mayor Nelson Crabb led a tribute to the men near the conclusion of the meeting.  The moment was a bit surreal, Crabb admitted.  Both Cooney and

Texas Governor Rick Perry campaigns in Clear Lake

Published by admin on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 12:24am

    Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry revved up his campaign with a stop in Clear Lake Saturday. 

Lake school district and teachers begin contract talks

Published by admin on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 12:18am

Seven opt for early retirement

 

    The Clear Lake School Board and district educators exchanged contract proposals Monday.  The Board is offering no increase in teacher salaries for the 2012-2013 school year, while the Clear Lake Education Association is seeking a 5.5 percent raise in the generator salary base.

Google unveils program for veterans here

Published by admin on Wed, 12/21/2011 - 11:44pm

“From our veteran community to yours.”

 

Nellie Wilcox

Published by admin on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 2:03am

    Nell Irene Wilcox, 97, Clear Lake, died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.  A private inurnment was held at the Clear Lake Cemetery with Pastors Jill and Bob Brandstad of the Community of Christ Church officiating.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be given to the Community of Christ Church or Hospice of North Iowa.

Genevieve Anderson

Published by admin on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 2:02am

    Genevieve “Gen” Mae Anderson, age 85, formerly  of Hampton, Iowa, most recently a resident of the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake, died, Friday, Dec. 9, 2011, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, Dec. 14, 11 a.m., at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 1st Street Southeast, Belmond, Iowa.  The Rev. Rod Hopp will be officiating.  Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery.  Memorials or expressions may be directed to the family of Genevieve Anderson, c/o

Rita Squires

Published by admin on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 2:02am

    Rita Romaine Squires, 65, 1620 Highland Dr., Clear Lake, died Dec. 3, 2011 at her residence.  According to her wishes, her body has been cremated.  A remembrance gathering will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, Dec. 16, at the Lakeview Room in the Clear Lake Park Bandshell, with Pastor Jason Boyd leading the sharing.  Memorials may be given to the Rita Squires Memorial Fund. 
    Rita was born July 19, 1946 in Charles City, Iowa the daughter of Wilfred Carl and Lyla (Smith) Truex. 

LeRoy Ziesmer

Published by admin on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 2:01am

    LeRoy A. Ziesmer, 82, 2602 North Shore Dr., Clear Lake, died Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, at Apache Junction, Az.  A funeral  Mass was held Saturday, Dec. 10, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Clear Lake with Rev. John R. Tilp officiating. Interment was at Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 W., Mason City, Iowa.  Memorials may be given to the Leroy A. Ziesmer Memorial Fund.

Clear Lake girls finding their game

Published by admin on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 1:13am

After an 0-2 start on the season, the Clear Lake girls basketball team has found its game.  The Lions picked up a pair of North Central Conference wins last week to improve to 3-2 overall and 3-1 in the NCC.   They topped Iowa Falls-Alden, 60-58, then pummeled Humboldt, 64-27.

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