GHV cross country runners earn NIC recognition

Published by admin on Wed, 10/23/2013 - 10:43pm

The Garner-Hayfield/Ventura/West Hancock cross country team had a busy week, with a meet on Monday at Forest City, and the North Iowa Conference Meet on Thursday.

Conference Meet

GHV/WH had six girls and five boys earn All-Conference recognition at the Conference Meet, and both teams finished with runner-up status behind Osage.  

LAKE LEVEL

Published by admin on Wed, 10/23/2013 - 10:42pm

The lake level dropped almost an inch during the week to its new reading

 of -8.64” below the weir.  At this time last year the lake measured -30.12” below the weir.

Chubby Checker headlines 2014 Winter Dance Party

Published by admin on Wed, 10/23/2013 - 10:40pm

The Surf Ballroom & Museum has announced the artists scheduled to appear at the 2014 

Winter Dance Party event, scheduled for Jan. 29-Feb. 1. 

When the band goes marching in

Published by admin on Wed, 10/23/2013 - 10:39pm

The Clear Lake High School Marching Band made a special entrance to the final home football game of the season Friday.  Band Director Brandon Borseth arranged a dinner at

Man sentenced to 10-years for attempting to steal child

Published by admin on Wed, 10/23/2013 - 10:31pm

A Belmond man accused of trying to steal an infant from a Clear Lake bar earlier this year has been sentenced to 10-years in prison.

Jonathan Workman, 34, entered an Alford plea on the charge of child stealing after he was accused of trying to take a six-month-old from Rumorz on April 20.  An Alford plea means the defendant does not admit guilt but acknowledges prosecutors can likely prove the charge. Two other charges in the case were dismissed.  

He was sentenced Monday in Cerro Gordo County District Court.

Three candidates on the ballot for two Ventura Council seats

Published by admin on Wed, 10/23/2013 - 10:29pm

One incumbent and two challengers filed nomination papers for two Ventura City Council seats.  Kristie Meints, 2605 E. Lake St.,  and Fred Petersburg, 1101 E. Lake St., are seeking the Council positions, as well as incumbent Brian Vaage, 101 E. Lake St.  

Questionnaires sent to each candidate by the Mirror-Reporter were returned by Meints and Petersburg.   Vaage, who is looking for a third term on the Council, chose not to complete the questionnaire. Council 

City sets public hearing for $2.5 million North Shore Drive reconstruction

Published by admin on Wed, 10/23/2013 - 10:27pm

The Clear Lake City Council initiated the special assessment process Monday night for a $2.5 million North Shore Drive Street Project slated to begin in 2014.  The Council also set a public hearing for the project for 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25.

According to City Administrator Scott Flory, notices to affected property owners will be mailed on or about Nov. 5.  The project bid letting will occur in January, 2014.

Lions remain perfect; lock up spot in the play-offs

Published by admin on Wed, 10/16/2013 - 10:51pm

The Clear Lake Lions locked up a spot in the Class 3A play-offs with a 35-8 win over District 3 foe Charles City.  The win moved the No.

GHV run game falls short in 28-8 loss

Published by admin on Wed, 10/16/2013 - 10:48pm

Garner-Hayfield/Ventura (5-2) lost Friday night to South Central Calhoun (4-3) in a game where big plays made the margin. Each of the Titan touchdowns came on a passing play of 20 yards or more.

CL girls fold to tough competition

Published by admin on Wed, 10/16/2013 - 10:47pm

The challenge of competing against some of North Iowa’s best teams will hopefully pay off for the Clear Lake volleyball team down the stretch.  Last week the Lions played in a tournament hosted by Mason City and battled conference power Algona.  

 

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