Lions score in OT to top Mohawks, 1-0

After a hard-fought battle which ended at 0-0 in regulation, the Clear Lake boys soccer team quickly scored in overtime for a 1-0 win over the Mason City Mohawks Tuesday, May 8.

Clear Lake boys golf team advances to District play

    The Clear Lake boys golf team has advanced to District play after finishing second at the Class 3A Sectional Tournament played Friday at Charles City.  Decorah, ranked number one in 3A, won the Sectional with a 314.  The Lions were runner-up with 331. 
    The Lions will play in the District meet Friday at the municipal course in Waverly.  Independence, West Delaware and Benton Community join Clear Lake and Decorah at the District meet, with the top two teams advancing to play at State in Ames Friday and Saturday, May 25-26.

NCC Track Meet proves to be a tough outing for CL boys

    The Clear Lake boys track team was primed to make a strong showing at the North Central Conference track meet Monday, May 7.  But with the exception of a few personal bests, the Lions fell short of continuing to better their performances and ended up 10th in the 10-team field.

Girls hoping for a return trip to State Golf Meet

    The Clear Lake girls will be vying for a chance to return to the State Meet when they host Regionals at Veterans Memorial Golf Club Monday, May 21.  The Lions captured their District crown Monday at Humboldt.  Clear Lake (348) and runner-up Spencer (401) will be joined by South Tama and Nevada, the top two finishers at Ames on Monday.  South Tama, led by Taylor Van Dyke’s 82, finished with a team score of 360.  Nevada was the runner-up with 404.

Clear Lake falls to W-SR in Regional tennis action

 The Clear Lake varsity girls tennis team traveled to Waverly Saturday, May 12, to compete in team Regionals.  The Lions played Waverly-Shell Rock first and fell, 0-5.
    Coach Martha Andrews said that aside from the team loss, she was disappointed that relatively new tournament rules

Girls compete at North Central Conference Track Meet

    A trio of fifth place finishes was the best the Clear Lake girls track team could post at the North Central Conference track meet held Monday, May 7, at Clarion.  The Lions finished 10th in the 10-team field with 23 points.  Algona won the team title with 159 points, easy outdistancing runner-up Bishop Garrigan with 91.

M. Wayne Oltrogge

    M. Wayne Oltrogge, 74, died peacefully Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at Oakwood Manor, Clear Lake.
    Funeral services were held Monday, May 14 at First United Methodist Church, Mason City, with the Rev. Steve Hansen officiating. Interment followed at St. John Lutheran Church - Crane Creek near Tripoli, Iowa.

Jeannine Wendel

    Jeannine D. Wendel, 82, of Mason City, Iowa died Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa.  Funeral services were held Saturday, May 12, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, Mason City, with Chaplain Rev. Father Jerome Baker officiating.  Interment was held at Memorial Park Cemetery. 

    Memorials may be directed to the Jeannine Wendel Memorial Fund in care of the family.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Ventura awards diplomas

    The following honors and awards were presented to Ventura High School graduates at Commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 13:
    KIMT Scholastic All-Stars: Kaitlyn Chizek, Kyle Lundgren.

Random Rocks of Kindness

by Michelle Watson
    Amy Palmer has found a unique way to incorporate a hobby with spreading some cheer and fun.  Palmer is using her talent of mosaicing to create “Random Rocks of Kindess.”
    “I’ve become addicted to Pinterest (an online idea board).  I combined a few different ideas I found there,” said Palmer. 

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