Clear Lake girls tennis team does well at Regionals

Published by admin on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 6:12am

Singles player Kirsten Jordan and the doubles team of Lindsey Loudenburg and Gretchen Jones finished the season in style by placing third out of 16 in the 1A Regional Tennis Tournament held at Luther College in Decorah on Thursday, May 21.  Both were runners-up to the top two state qualifiers in singles and doubles.

Jordan, the number four seed, began her push for State by first defeating Decorah’s Anna Kane, 6-2, 7-5 in the first round.  She then moved on to defeat Osage’s Klaire Chisholm, 6-4, 6-1, to claim a spot in the semi-finals against  

Cruising Clear Lake

Published by admin on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 6:10am

New owners hope to enhance unique lake experience

The Lady of the Lake is sailing under new ownership this season.

Jon Berhow and Scott and Niki Monson have purchased the sternwheeler from Mike Royer and Rodger Nordman.  However, Royer and Nordman have agreed to stay on this season to handle driving and tour duties aboard the boat.

Berhow said he noticed a for sale sign on the boat last year and “knew he wanted to make it happen.”

Talks continue to make local memorial for veterans reality

Published by admin on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 6:07am

Clear Lake veterans report they have not given up on the idea of constructing a memorial to veterans in the community.  

After almost one year of discussion, rejected proposals, appointment of a task force to study possible locations and, most recently, news that the group was deadlocked between two possible sites, V.F.W. Commander Mike Nelson said a small group of veterans has been meeting informally with Mayor Nelson Crabb and City Administrator Scott Flory to keep the memorial idea alive.

Haugland delivers Memorial Day address

Published by admin on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 6:07am

Looking at his young family, Gabriel Haugland told those gathered for Memorial Day services at Clear Lake Cemetery Monday he knew his service in Afghanistan was necessary. “Don’t go daddy.  I need you,” his two-year-old daughter, Grace, had pleaded before he left.  He was also leaving behind his young wife, Carolyn, and an infant son, Nick.

Nancy Knapp

Published by admin on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 6:05am

Nancy Knapp, 63, of Palm Springs, Calif., passed away peacefully on March 1, 2015, at Desert Regional Medical Center. 

A memorial service celebrating her life and achievements was held at the Weifels and Sons Funeral Home in Palm Springs, on Sunday, March 22, 2015. Memorial donations can be made by US Mail at 13543 Mountain Top Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Those who were not able to attend the memorial service are encouraged to sign the online memorial book, share photos and memories at nancy-m-knapp.forevermissed.com.

Donald Thoreson

Published by admin on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 6:05am

Donald Edward Thoreson, 92, of Clear Lake, died Monday, May 4, 2015, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.

Garner woman dies in head-on collision

Published by admin on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 6:01am

A Garner woman was killed when her vehicle crossed the center line and struck two other vehicles Thursday, May 21.

The Iowa State Patrol reports the accident happened on US Highway 18 shortly after 4:45 p.m.

CLHS presents diplomas to 111

Published by admin on Thu, 05/21/2015 - 1:31am

One hundred-eleven members of the Clear Lake High School Class of 2015 received their diplomas Sunday, May 17.

Senior speakers Lindsay Kearns and Lauren Hewitt encouraged their classmates to dream big, but remember the lessons learned at CLHS and the guidance they received from their teachers.

“Live the life you have always imagined,” Kearns said, smiling as she revealed a Superman T-shirt under her gown.

GHV graduates presented with honors

Published by admin on Thu, 05/21/2015 - 1:30am

The following GHV seniors were presented with honors during commencement ceremonies held Sunday, May 17:

Agrium/FFA Scholarship: Grace Tusha.

M. Robert McCarey Memorial Scholarship: Michael Chizek.

Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce Scholarship: Michael Chizek.

Clear Lake Knights of Columbus Scholarship: Michael Chizek and Ryan Grunwald.

Dr. Marc & Amanda Fritz Healthcare Scholarship: Mackenzie Haag.

Don Larkin Jr. Memorial Scholarship: Laura Welsh.

CL police chief opening draws 24 applicants

Published by admin on Thu, 05/21/2015 - 1:29am

New leader could be in place by August 1

A total of 24 persons have submitted their applications to be considered for the Clear Lake Chief of Police position.

Mayor Nelson Crabb updated the City Council on the search Monday night, saying the deadline to apply was May 15.

According to Crabb, applications were received from candidates nationwide, with 13 of the 24 applicants having recently served as chief or acting chief within their departments.  Two of the applicants come from the CLPD, he said.

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