Time to focus for CL boys golf team

Published by admin on Thu, 05/15/2014 - 12:09am

The Clear Lake boys golf team spent much of last week on the links and Coach Bart Smith is challenging his players to begin to put all of their experience together heading into the post-season.

“We competed well in some of our tournaments and won a quad that we were suppose to win, but right now if we don’t turn 

things around and start focusing on things that we have talked about to shoot lower, we are an average team that will stay home during State golf. Putting and chipping is why we haven’t improved our scores.”

Clear Lake girls soccer team tops Lynx

Published by admin on Thu, 05/15/2014 - 12:07am

The Clear Lake girls walked on the Webster City field Tuesday, May 6, knowing it was going to be a challenging game.
“Webster City has always brought out some tough soccer play, and we had to play our best on their home field. The extremely high winds added an extra challenge to the evening,” said Lions Coach Nick DiMarco.

Bieber wins the long jump at home meet

Published by admin on Thu, 05/15/2014 - 12:07am

A first place finish in the long jump highlighted the Clear Lake girls’ performance at the Jim Ahrens Relays held Thursday, May 8, in Clear Lake. Bieber jumped 13’ 8” to win the event.

Girls tennis team puts in a big week on the court

Published by admin on Thu, 05/15/2014 - 12:06am

The Clear Lake girls tennis team is heading into the home stretch of the season with a flurry of meets. The Lions traveled to Iowa Falls and Charles City last week and took part in a weekend tournament in Waverly. Clear Lake’s dual record now stands at 6-2.

CL 7, IF-A 2
 For the second time this season, the Lions topped Iowa Falls-Alden, 7-2. Highlights of the match included Clear Lake’s top player, Alexis Atkinson, avenging a 9-11 loss with a 10-6 victory. Kylie Bottjen, Courtney Anderson and Kirsten Jordan also earned wins and all three Lions doubles teams won.

Village family thanks Severtson

Published by admin on Thu, 05/15/2014 - 12:03am

 John Severtson’s 31 years of bringing “comfort, joy, security and hope to countless people” was celebrated Saturday at Opportunity Village. Severtson was honored as he steps down as Chief Executive Officer at the Village at the end of the month.

To share, or not to share?

Published by admin on Thu, 05/15/2014 - 12:01am

School district patrons speak out at forum

 About 70-persons filled the Clear Creek Elementary School media center Wednesday night to discuss the school district’s current sharing plans, with most discussion centering on the shared superintendent position with Mason City.
 Superintendent Anita Micich, who has been shared between the two schools since 2010, opened the meeting with a 

When it comes to finding morels, timing is everything

Published by admin on Wed, 05/14/2014 - 11:57pm

by Lowell Washburn

Spring has finally arrived; dandelions are beginning to bloom. For ultra-urbanized lawn care fanatics, the annual appearance of the dandelion’s familiar yellow flower is most unwelcome. But for those of us who stalk the elusive wild mushroom, it’s a sure sign of good things to come.

Eleanor Hepperly

Published by admin on Thu, 05/08/2014 - 2:25am

Eleanor L. Hepperly, 98, Clear Lake, died Thursday, May 1, 2014 at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.  

Funeral services for Eleanor were held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at the Ventura United Methodist Church with Pastor Dr. Reverend Rhoda Preston officiating.  Burial was in the Clear Lake Cemetery.  

Larry Scott

Published by admin on Thu, 05/08/2014 - 2:24am

Larry Lee Scott, 82, of Clear Lake, passed away Friday, May 2, 2014 at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake, with his family at his side.

Per Larry’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, May 8, 2014 at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, 508 2nd Ave. N., Clear Lake, with Reverend Bernie Colorado officiating.  Inurnment will follow in the Clear Lake Cemetery with Military Honors provided by Clear Lake V.F.W..

Lawrence Halsne

Published by admin on Thu, 05/08/2014 - 2:24am

Lawrence E. Halsne, 88, of Clear Lake, died Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

A funeral service was held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, with Pastor Kirk Wilkie officiating.  Military honors were provided by the Clear Lake VFW and private committal services took place in the Clear Lake Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Larry’s name to Central Gardens or Hospice of North Iowa. 

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