Dr. Norman Held

Published by admin on Thu, 03/27/2014 - 1:20am

 Dr. Norman Max Held, 87, of Ventura, died Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 2014 at the Ventura United Methodist Church, Ventura, with Dr. Rev. Rhoda Preston officiating with military honors provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W.  Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 - 7 p.m.

Colon finishes third at NCAA National Tournament

Published by admin on Thu, 03/27/2014 - 1:19am
University of Northern Iowa wrestler Joe Colon earned an All-American title with a third place finish at the NCAA National Tournament held in Oklahoma City over the weekend.  Colon, who wrestles at 133 pounds for the Panthers, was a former Clear Lake High School standout.
UNI had three wrestlers earn All-American status, which is the first time since 2002.

GHV boys open track season

Published by admin on Thu, 03/27/2014 - 1:18am

The Garner-Hayfield/Ventura boys track team competed at the Buena Vista College Indoor Meet on Friday, March 21. The meet was optional for team members.
 In field events, Braden Meints tied for fifth in the high jump, with a jump of 5’10”; Nic Tusha was 10th in the shot put with a toss of 42’04”.
 Joel Toppin had a stellar day, winning the 1600 meter run with a time of 4:57.27.

Lions start track season strong

Published by admin on Thu, 03/27/2014 - 1:16am

Clear Lake’s two State qualifying athletes last season led the way for their track team at the Wartburg indoor meet held
Tuesday, March 18.
Chandler Diercks demonstrated his State championship form, winning the long jump with a leap of 24’ 4.75”. Teammate Jake Harle was second in the event with a mark of 20’ 2.75”.
State hurdler Connor Nosbisch was also a winner, breaking the tape in the 55 meter hurdles in a time of 7.97. Chase Bacon also competed in the event, placing 17th in 9.25.

Cardinals compete in indoor meet

Published by admin on Thu, 03/27/2014 - 1:15am

A small group of Garner-Hayfield/Ventura girls track members competed at the Buena Vista Indoor Meet on Friday, March 21.

March madness

Published by admin on Thu, 03/27/2014 - 1:12am

North Iowa weather has provided its own form of March madness this year. Taking advantage of a sunny Thursday, with temperatures in the 40s, to play basketball at Zion Lutheran Church was (front) Logan Kracht and Paco Saladino, with (back) Adam Buehler and Chase Crosby. In the days 

Parties close on warehouse development property

Published by admin on Thu, 03/27/2014 - 1:11am

 Purchase of land in the city’s Larry Luker Memorial Industrial Park by a developer planning to construct a warehouse and distribution center with a capital investment of $65 million has been finalized.
 According to documents filed at the Cerro Gordo County Courthouse, Windmill Realty LLC has purchased Lots 6 and 7 in the Industrial Park’s First Addition for $920,700 from Snyder Construction Partnership LLP.

School Board okays budget; proposed calendar nixed

Published by admin on Thu, 03/27/2014 - 1:11am

The Clear Lake School Board approved its 2014-15 budget Monday night, but tabled a decision on a proposed calendar for the next school year.

Taxpayers in the Clear Lake School District will see a drop of about 75-cents in the tax asking from the district during the next fiscal year.  Under the approved plan the rate will drop to $11.48 per $1,000 of assessed taxable property valuation.

The 2014-15 fiscal year budget shows $27.5 million in revenue and $22.9 in expenses, making the ending general fund balance $4.5 million.

Sale of longtime local business announced

Published by admin on Thu, 03/27/2014 - 1:09am

Jacobson Electric name, location remain

The sale of one of Clear Lake’s most enduring businesses has been announced.

 Larry Jacobson, who took over ownership of Jacobson Electric in 1994 after the retirement of his father, Warren, said he has sold the business to David Poppy.

Residents encouraged to give input about sidewalks

Published by admin on Thu, 03/27/2014 - 1:07am

 The City of Clear Lake is in the process of developing a Sidewalk Strategic Plan. The purpose of the Sidewalk Strategic Plan is to develop a plan to aid the city in prioritizing sidewalk improvement projects within the community which will provide guidance for replacement of deficient sidewalk segments and construction of new sidewalks.

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