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Wed, 03/12/2025 - 8:06am

Jackyl date added to the Surf Ballroom: Chainsaws, southern swagger, and three decades of rock

From Woodstock ‘94 to Guinness Records, Jackyl’s Unforgettable Legacy Takes the Stage Jackyl, the Southern-bred rock band with a reputation for bold performances and unapologetic spirit, is set to...

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 8:06am

Man from Clear Lake pleads guilty to producing and distributing child pornography

A man who produced and distributed child pornography pled guilty today in federal court in Sioux City. David Bradley Garrison, age 43, from Clear Lake, was convicted of sexual exploitation of a child...

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 8:05am

Escape from Memphis and help Crisis Intervention Service make a difference

Crisis Intervention Service is holding a fundraiser called “Escape from Memphis.” A tabletop escape room, “Escape from Memphis” will be done by teams of eight from each table working together with...

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 8:04am

Iowa TWS Conservation Hall of Fame 2025: Ron Andrews

Ron Andrews graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology in 1967. After a short temporary stint with the USFWS, Ron began working for the...

Surf CEO Brian Luallen in the main ballroom of the Surf - Reporter photo by Jenna Prather

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 8:04am

History buff and rock and roll fan: Surf Ballroom CEO on his journey and look into the future

From a kid who listened to Buddy Holly and Chuck Berry every night before bed, who wore out the Buddy Holly Story on his Walkman, to someone who’s helping run the iconic venue where both graced its...

TOP HEADLINES

Jackyl date added to the Surf Ballroom: Chainsaws, southern swagger, and three decades of rock

03/12/2025 - 8:06am
Man from Clear Lake pleads guilty to producing and distributing child pornography

03/12/2025 - 8:06am
Escape from Memphis and help Crisis Intervention Service make a difference

03/12/2025 - 8:05am
Iowa TWS Conservation Hall of Fame 2025: Ron Andrews

03/12/2025 - 8:04am
Surf CEO Brian Luallen in the main ballroom of the Surf - Reporter photo by Jenna Prather

History buff and rock and roll fan: Surf Ballroom CEO on his journey and look into the future

03/12/2025 - 8:04am
Thomas Meyer goes up to the hoop through a Saber defender at Wells Fargo Monday night. - Reporter photo by Chanse Hall

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Lions tame Sabers in ‘The Well’

03/12/2025 - 7:48am
IHSAA sets new football districts

03/12/2025 - 7:45am
Emily Snelling poses with her plaque she received from the Iowa High School Golf Coaches’ Association. - Submitted photo

Clear Lake grad named to Golf HoF

03/12/2025 - 7:44am
Mens 3.0 Doubles. Gold: Brad McGrath & Jason Scott. Silver: Tyson Chiet & Toeun Chiet. Bronze: Thoo Tan & Phaly Hoang. - Photos submitted

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Mens 3.5 Doubles. Gold: Pat Houang & Larry Sounalath (left). Silver: Duane Scherff & Joe Hansen. Bronze: Gavin Nelson & Ezra Langlois.

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Mens 4.0 Doubles. Gold: Allen Hamilton & Kaidyn Purdy. Silver: Nick Plagge & Kelly Sweers. Bronze: Vadim Strizheus & Daniel Sushchik.

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Womens 3.0 Doubles. Gold: Annika Angell & Lori Cornick Angell. Silver: Jody Solbach & Mary Alice Berte (right side). Bronze: Tammy Hertzel & Sally Pressly (left side).

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Womens 3.5 Doubles. Gold: Megan Rustad & Rachel Freeman. Silver: Michele Kolasa & Angelina Cochran. Bronze: Emma Pischel & Carrie Berg.

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Womens 4.0 Doubles. Gold:Paige Farndale & Danielle Barkema. Silver: Olivia McLuckie & Cassie Shear.

CLPC hosts WinterBlast tournament

03/12/2025 - 7:43am
Donald Peckham

03/12/2025 - 7:40am
Carol Smith

03/12/2025 - 7:39am
Ronald Pumphrey

03/12/2025 - 7:38am
Nathan Barz

03/12/2025 - 7:37am
Lion Robotics 8th Grade with their alliance partner Manufactured Chaos during their final playoff match. - Reporter photos by Jenna Prather

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An army of support travelled to Coralville to see the three Clear Lake teams throughout their successful day.

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Moments immediately following the final scores on screen, revealing their championship win.

Lion Robotics Gold takes home the title of FTC State Champions

03/05/2025 - 8:48am
Lion Robotics Gold received a banner displaying their Inspire Award., alongside their other awards from the day.

Clear Lake Gold Team wins Inspire Award

03/05/2025 - 8:46am

News

03/12/2025 - 8:06am

Jackyl date added to the Surf Ballroom: Chainsaws, southern swagger, and three decades of rock

From Woodstock ‘94 to Guinness Records, Jackyl’s Unforgettable Legacy Takes the Stage Jackyl, the Southern-bred rock band with a reputation for bold performances and unapologetic spirit, is set to bring their distinctive sound to the Surf Ballroom...

Man from Clear Lake pleads guilty to producing and distributing child pornography

Escape from Memphis and help Crisis Intervention Service make a difference

Iowa TWS Conservation Hall of Fame 2025: Ron Andrews

History buff and rock and roll fan: Surf Ballroom CEO on his journey and look into the future

Lion Robotics Gold takes home the title of FTC State Champions

Sports

Thomas Meyer goes up to the hoop through a Saber defender at Wells Fargo Monday night. - Reporter photo by Chanse Hall

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03/12/2025 - 7:48am

Lions tame Sabers in ‘The Well’

The Clear Lake Lions basketball team took care of business in the quarterfinal round of the State Basketball Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena Monday evening after a meeting with the 13-11 Central DeWitt Sabers, winning 57-34. Clear Lake 57 Central...

IHSAA sets new football districts

Clear Lake grad named to Golf HoF

CLPC hosts WinterBlast tournament

Lions advance to ‘Big Dance’

Trojans claim regional title

Obituaries

03/12/2025 - 7:40am

Donald K. Peckham, 96 of Clear Lake died peacefully surrounded by family Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 10, 2025 at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 1st Ave South, Clear Lake, with Mark Doebel...

Ronald Pumphrey

Donna Vay Furleigh

Wyatt Pereira Tofte

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