Head-on accident sends three to hospital

Published by admin on Thu, 08/07/2014 - 1:22am

 A head-on collision between an SUV and mid-sized sedan on Highway 18 West Tuesday sent three persons to the hospital.

School Board expected to re-visit contract for substitute services

Published by admin on Thu, 08/07/2014 - 1:20am

Amount paid to KESS was twice as much as reported to Board

The Clear Lake School Board is expected to revisit its decision to contract with Kelly Educational Staffing Services (KESS)  to handle substitute staffing for the school district in light of new information.  

City Council follows P&R Board recommendation

Published by admin on Thu, 08/07/2014 - 1:19am

Veterans Memorial at Sea Wall turned down; task force will study options

The Clear Lake City Council, on a 3-2 vote Monday night, agreed with a recommendation from its Parks and Recreation Advisory Board not to allow a proposed veteran’s memorial to be placed at the Sea Wall.

The vote followed almost one and one-half hours of public comment, along with statements by Mayor Nelson Crabb and each Council representative.

Catherine L. Wells

Published by admin on Thu, 07/31/2014 - 2:09am

 Catherine L. Wells, 84, Clear Lake, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, July 27, 2014, at the Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City, Iowa.
A Celebration of Life Party for friends and family will be held from 2-4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, at Apple Valley Assisted Living, 405 27th Ave. S., Clear Lake. According to her wishes her body has been cremated after the family had a private viewing at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake. The family requests that gifts be given to Hospice of North Iowa, Mason City, or the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

Dorothy A. Wenzel

Published by admin on Thu, 07/31/2014 - 2:08am

 Dorothy Ann Wenzel, 83, 126 N. 14th St., Clear Lake, died Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.
 A funeral service was held on Saturday, July 26 at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, with Rev. Kirk Wilke officiating. Graveside services were held on Monday, July 28, 2014 at Maplewood Cemetery, Luverne, Minn., with Rev. Mark Mumme, of Zion Lutheran Church, Hardwick, Minn. officiating.

Thomas J. Kirschbaum

Published by admin on Thu, 07/31/2014 - 2:07am

 Thomas Joseph Kirschbaum, 64, of Clear Lake, Iowa, formerly Fertile, Iowa, died Wednesday July 23, 2014 at his home in Clear Lake.

 Services are pending at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake.

Jolene Johnson

Published by admin on Thu, 07/31/2014 - 2:07am

Word has been received of the passing of Jolene Johnson, of Maui, Hawaii.

 Jolene was a 1960 graduate of Ventura High School.
 Her first cousins that live in the area include Jim Cash and Mike Cash, both of Ventura; and Walt Cash, Stub Cash and Vickie Nelson, all of Clear Lake. Her mother, Winnie (Cash) Lane, lives in California.

CLHS Dance Team earns high honors at MA Dance Camp

Published by admin on Thu, 07/31/2014 - 2:05am

The Clear Lake High School Dance Team attended MA Dance Camp at Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines, Iowa, on July 17-19.

LeFevre earns Superior rating

Published by admin on Thu, 07/31/2014 - 2:03am

Clear Lake Middle School student Emily LeFevre attended the MA Dance Camp at Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines, July 17-19.

 Emily received the highest rating of Superior on her solo performance and was named Solo Champion for her age division.  She also received All-Star and Honor Roll awards.

Three Cardinals earn post-season honors

Published by admin on Thu, 07/31/2014 - 2:02am

Three Garner-Hayfield/Ventura softball players were named to the North Iowa Conference All-Conference teams.  
 Senior Maddie Tusha was named to the NIC’s First Team.  Junior Tiara Van Gerpen was named to the NIC Second Team, while Mallory Van Oort earned Honorable Mention recognition.

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