Clear Lake men will receive lifesaving award

Published by admin on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 10:28pm

    A pair of Clear Lake men are among 26 individuals who will be recognized with Governor’s Lifesaving Awards during a ceremony at the Iowa State Fair later this week. Shane Monson and Michael Moorehead will be honored with a lifesaving award, given to those who have saved the lives of others without apparent risk to their own life.

Richard Eibey

Published by admin on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 10:53pm

    Richard “Dick” Eugene Eibey, 85, 1909 Main Ave., Clear Lake, died Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.  A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug, 11, at the United Methodist Church, 508 2nd Ave N., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Diana Hoover officiating.  Visitation will be held

Duane Bergan

Published by admin on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 10:52pm

    Duane Bergan, age 76, of Decorah, Iowa, died on Saturday, July 30, 2011, at the Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah.
     Duane M. Bergan was born on July 12, 1935, at his parents’ home in Springfield Township, Winneshiek County, Decorah, the son of Orval and Adeline (Haugen) Bergan.  Duane was baptized on Aug. 4, 1935, by the Rev. Paul Koren and was confirmed on May 14, 1950, both at the Washington Prairie Lutheran Church.

Five CLHS baseball players attend IHSBCA All-Star game

Published by admin on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 10:47pm

   Even though the Iowa high school baseball season is officially over, five Clear Lake High School juniors had the opportunity to display their talents at the 35th Annual Iowa High School Coaches

Rea Faber earns All-State Softball recognition

Published by admin on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 10:45pm

    Clear Lake’s Rea Faber has been included on the Iowa Girls Coaches Association (IGCA) 2011 All-State Softball teams.
    Faber, a senior outfielder for the Lions, received Honorable Mention in All-State balloting announced last week.  Earlier, she was named to the All-North Central Conference First Team. 
    Faber posted strong numbers on offense and defense for the Lions.  She ended the 2011 season with 30 stolen bases and a batting average of - Read More Via e-Edition

Holes for Hope benefits autism

Published by admin on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 10:37pm

Vratsinas Holes For Hope Foundation (VHFH) announced that $66,040 was raised from the 2011 Holes for Hope Golf Classic Benefiting Autism which took place on Monday, June 27, at Des Moines Golf and Country Club.  Lt.

Hooked on classics

Published by admin on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 10:35pm

Clear Lake became a mecca for classic car enthusiasts over the weekend, as the Clear Lake Auto Social Society (C.L.A.S.S.) hosted its annual Car Cruise and Show.  The event featured a cruise of more than 620 cars around Clear Lake on Friday night, then a show which filled the downtown on

New fire station now occupied

Published by admin on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 10:31pm

Clear Lake EMTs and firefighters are now operating out of the new Clear Lake Fire Station, located at the corner of North 8th Street and 2nd Avenue North.  

Newcomer tosses hat into City election

Published by admin on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 10:30pm

Jim Boehnke announces candidacy for Ward 3

 

    Jim Boehnke, 1510 N. 23rd St., has announced his candidacy for the City Council from Ward 3. 
    “I am running, because I believe that I can make a difference for Ward 3 and for the city I love,” stated Boehnke in a news release.  “As a life-long resident of Clear Lake, I know this is a community rooted in the traditions of strong family, personal responsibility, and hard work.  I want to help maintain these traditions and create new

Future of Ventura Schools to be discussed

Published by admin on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 10:28pm

The future of the Ventura School District will be discussed at a special community meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, in the high school gymnasium.
    “The Ventura Board of Education and administration would like to discuss future options for the Ventura School District,” stated School Board President Larry Costello.
     Issues and options the board plans to discuss with the community will range from increased sharing of activities, best use of the district’s two school buildings,

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