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Hayden Shear, of Clear Lake, attempts to pin his opponent as his teammates and coach (Evan Johnson - right) cheer him on. - Reporter photo by Chanse Hall

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Aaron Richtsmeier works to pin his opponent during the Forest City Invite. - Photo by Andrew Shaw, Mid-America Publishing

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Aiden Hippen looks to the official as he attempts to pin his opponent last week. - Reporter photo by Chanse Hall

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 8:03am

Lion grapplers sweep home meet

The Clear Lake Lion boys wrestling team hosted Newman Catholic and Mason City Tuesday, Jan. 7 in their first home meet of the season. The Lions swept the competition. On Jan. 9, the Lions traveled to...

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Kenna Eilders works to defeat her opponent from Webster City last week. - Reporter photo by Chanse Hall

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 8:01am

Lion girls wrestling splits Webster City and Mason City

The Clear Lake Lion girls hosted a triangular wrestling meet with Mason City and Webster City on Tuesday, Jan. 7. The Lions defeated Webster City but fell short of the victory against Mason City. ...

Madi Ott goes up for a bucket against the St. Edmond Gaels last week. - Reporter photo by Chanse Hall

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Aspen Hill looks for an open teammate against Waverly-Shell Rock last week. - Reporter photo by Chanse Hall

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 7:59am

Clear Lake girls close out week with impressive win over Gaels

The Clear Lake Lion girls basketball team made a stop in Webster City where they picked up their first win, stopping a six-game slide before hosting the Waverly-Shell Rock Go-Hawks and the St. Edmond...

Sam Howland attempts a free-throw against the Waverly-Shell Rock Go-Hawks last week. - Reporter photo by Chanse Hall

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 7:57am

Clear Lake boys keep rolling to 9-0

The Clear Lake Lion boys basketball team visited Webster City for a North Central Conference match-up with the Lynx on Tuesday, Jan. 7 in a match that saw the Lions on top, 64-37. On Thursday, the...

The back cover of the 1894 Washburn Crosby Co. cookbook.

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 7:54am

Preserving history through recipes

Sometimes history is easy to keep track of. The big events you learn about in school (the wars, the presidents, the rights movements), others are passed down orally, through stories from family...

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Hayden Shear, of Clear Lake, attempts to pin his opponent as his teammates and coach (Evan Johnson - right) cheer him on. - Reporter photo by Chanse Hall

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Aaron Richtsmeier works to pin his opponent during the Forest City Invite. - Photo by Andrew Shaw, Mid-America Publishing

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Aiden Hippen looks to the official as he attempts to pin his opponent last week. - Reporter photo by Chanse Hall

Lion grapplers sweep home meet

01/15/2025 - 8:03am
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Kenna Eilders works to defeat her opponent from Webster City last week. - Reporter photo by Chanse Hall

Lion girls wrestling splits Webster City and Mason City

01/15/2025 - 8:01am
Madi Ott goes up for a bucket against the St. Edmond Gaels last week. - Reporter photo by Chanse Hall

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Aspen Hill looks for an open teammate against Waverly-Shell Rock last week. - Reporter photo by Chanse Hall

Clear Lake girls close out week with impressive win over Gaels

01/15/2025 - 7:59am
Sam Howland attempts a free-throw against the Waverly-Shell Rock Go-Hawks last week. - Reporter photo by Chanse Hall

Clear Lake boys keep rolling to 9-0

01/15/2025 - 7:57am
The back cover of the 1894 Washburn Crosby Co. cookbook.

Preserving history through recipes

01/15/2025 - 7:54am
Lion Robotics (L to R): Front Row (kneeling): Carter Weiner, Will Faber, Bergen Klaehn. First Standing Row: Nolan Bauman, Vincent Young, Kaylee Ostrander, Malinda Voortmann, Nathaniel Seehusen, Arman Nikoueiha, Charlie Faber, Sam Faber, Brayden Martin, Kyra Hamilton. Back Row: Trenton Doehrmann, Stella Gansen, Coach Ryan Bowman, Jacob Doolittle, Will Doane, Abraham Clark, Lear Schultz. Not Pictured: Noah Scott. - Reporter photo by Jenna Prather

Lion Robotics sets a new state meet record

01/15/2025 - 7:51am
Honoring a Legacy of Excellence: The Gus Brandt Endowed Scholarship

01/15/2025 - 7:49am
Virginia Class Submarine Underway. - Submitted photo

USS IOWA set for April 5 commissioning

01/15/2025 - 7:47am
(L to R): Nate Ruge (United Way), Susan Bunz (Stellar), Jen Arends (United Way) and Dave Zrostlik (Stellar) - Submitted photo

Stellar works with employees to raise over $40,000

01/15/2025 - 7:46am
Jerold “Jerry” Jay Watson

01/15/2025 - 7:44am
Nedra Darlene Florer

01/15/2025 - 7:43am
Charles Mousel

01/15/2025 - 7:41am
Mark A. Werstein

01/15/2025 - 7:41am
Travis Hergert

Hergert promoted within Phillies’ organization

01/08/2025 - 9:15am
Thomas Meyer hangs on the rim after a dunk against the ADM Tigers at Wells Fargo Arena last Friday, Jan. 3. Meyer recorded 19 points in the victory. - Reporter photo by Chanse Hall

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Carson Riser attempts a contested three against the ADM Tigers last Friday, Jan. 3. Riser was good on 7-of-8 3pt attempts and led the Lions to victory with 21 points. - Reporter photo by Chanse Hall

Lions stay undefeated with win over ADM

01/08/2025 - 8:11am

News

The back cover of the 1894 Washburn Crosby Co. cookbook.

01/15/2025 - 7:54am

Preserving history through recipes

Sometimes history is easy to keep track of. The big events you learn about in school (the wars, the presidents, the rights movements), others are passed down orally, through stories from family members, and, if it’s something you’re interested in,...

Lion Robotics sets a new state meet record

Honoring a Legacy of Excellence: The Gus Brandt Endowed Scholarship

USS IOWA set for April 5 commissioning

Stellar works with employees to raise over $40,000

Gribben named CEO of First Citizens Bank

Sports

Hayden Shear, of Clear Lake, attempts to pin his opponent as his teammates and coach (Evan Johnson - right) cheer him on. - Reporter photo by Chanse Hall

,

Aaron Richtsmeier works to pin his opponent during the Forest City Invite. - Photo by Andrew Shaw, Mid-America Publishing

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Aiden Hippen looks to the official as he attempts to pin his opponent last week. - Reporter photo by Chanse Hall

01/15/2025 - 8:03am

Lion grapplers sweep home meet

The Clear Lake Lion boys wrestling team hosted Newman Catholic and Mason City Tuesday, Jan. 7 in their first home meet of the season. The Lions swept the competition. On Jan. 9, the Lions traveled to Humboldt where they competed against the Wildcats...

Lion girls wrestling splits Webster City and Mason City

Clear Lake girls close out week with impressive win over Gaels

Clear Lake boys keep rolling to 9-0

Hergert promoted within Phillies’ organization

Lions stay undefeated with win over ADM

Obituaries

01/15/2025 - 7:44am

Jerold “Jerry” Jay Watson

Jerold “Jerry” Jay Watson passed away on his birthday surrounded by his family on January 7, 2025 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, Mason City. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 13th at Clear Lake United Methodist...

Nedra Darlene Florer

Mark A. Werstein

Gary Nyhus

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