Ten seniors will add experience to Lion varsity volleyball

Published by admin on Wed, 08/22/2012 - 10:25pm

The Clear Lake volleyball team is counting on eight senior letter winners and experience gained by several young players last season to add to the Lions’ win total this year.

 

Traffic tips for those heading to the CL vs. MC football game Friday night

Published by admin on Wed, 08/22/2012 - 10:25pm

 

The following is information from Mason City High School regarding traffic flow around the complex due to construction. Those planning to attend Friday’s football game at MCHS should be aware of the following:

Highway 122 is under construction in front of the high school, and it will take about four more weeks to complete 

Road work progressing at Ventura

Published by admin on Wed, 08/22/2012 - 10:21pm

 

Travel to and within the City of Ventura is about to get a little easier.

After a long spring and summer filled with major street reconstruction projects, accessibility within the community seems to be on the upswing.   City leaders have announced that the 

Are you ready for some football?

Published by admin on Wed, 08/22/2012 - 10:19pm

 

It’s Lions vs. Mohawks Friday for first time since 1930

 

Clear Lakers love their history-- and their football, so this Friday is a special night.  

For the first time since 1930, the Clear Lake Lions will take on the Mason City Mohawks on the football field.  It will be the season opener for the Lions; Mason City lost to Ames in their first game played last week.  The game will be played in Mason City, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m.

New era of education begins in Ventura

Published by admin on Wed, 08/22/2012 - 10:17pm

 

The new school year was the start of a whole new era in the Ventura School system.  The high school has been transformed to a Junior High, where seventh and eighth graders from Garner-Hayfield and Ventura reported for classes Monday. Ventura high school students are now in Garner.

“The first day of school for the V/G-H Junior High and the G-H/V High School were both great.  The kids so so helpful to each other and they are getting along marvelously,” said Superintendent Tyler Willliams.

Middle School opens with a new look

Published by admin on Wed, 08/22/2012 - 10:17pm

 

Students aren’t the only ones starting the new school year with new supplies.  The Clear Lake Middle School building features a shiny new wooden floor in its gymnasium, a new front entrance, office, redesigned library, hallways and classrooms.

 

Council OKs land purchase for water tower

Published by admin on Wed, 08/22/2012 - 10:12pm

 

The Clear Lake City Council voted Monday to purchase a one-acre piece of property for the purpose of constructing a new one million gallon elevated water tower on the site.

The city negotiated a purchase price of $75,000 for the parcel on the city’s northwest side.  The land is located 

west of K&H on Highway 18, about 300-feet from the current water tower in the Four Winds addition. The property is being purchased from Michael and Stacia Sonderman, of Clear Lake.

CLHS announces Preview Nights

Published by admin on Wed, 08/15/2012 - 10:50pm

The Clear Lake football program will be holding its annual preview night on Thursday, Aug. 16, starting at 5 p.m. at Lions Field.  The team and cheerleaders will be introduced.  The public is welcome to attend.  The Booster Club 

will be serving a meal for $5.

On Thursday, Aug. 23, the Clear Lake volleyball team will be holding its annual preview night starting at 6:30 p.m. in the high school gym.  The public is invited.

Three CL baseball players receive post season honors from Coaches Association

Published by admin on Wed, 08/15/2012 - 10:50pm

Three Clear Lake athletes have received honors from the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association.

Ozzie Adams was named to the Association’s Super Team.  Adams batted .492 this season.  He finished with 63 

hits, including five home runs, two triples and 24 doubles.  He had 40 RBIs, lifting his slugging percentage to .828.  When not pitching for the Lions, Adams played shortstop and posted a fielding percentage of .916.

Merlin Harner

Published by admin on Wed, 08/15/2012 - 10:47pm

 

Merlin Lester (Sonny) Harner, 82, of 1200 N. 9th St., Opportunity Village, Clear Lake, died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012 at Opportunity Village.

A celebration of Merlin’s life was held on Monday, Aug.13, 2012 at Opportunity Village, Kenney-Lindstrom Center, Clear Lake with Pastor Rich Murray officiating.  Burial will be later in Harrison Twp., Swea City, Iowa.  Family suggests memorials to Opportunity Village Clear Lake.

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