Sorensen takes oath of office as new City Attorney

Published by admin on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 12:09am

 

John Sorensen was sworn in as the new City Attorney for the City of Clear Lake Monday night.  Sorensen replaces Charles Biebesheimer, who has represented the city since 2004.

Sorensen’s selection followed a request for proposals sent to Clear Lake and Mason City law firms and interviews of interested parties.  The Sorensen Law Office and Stillman Law Firm, where Biebesheimer practices law, were the only applicants for the position.

Ronald Smith

Published by admin on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 1:25am

 

Ronald C. Smith, 63, of Clear Lake, Iowa, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.

Visitation was Thursday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, and following the visitation he was cremated.   A memorial service was held on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013 at the Clear Lake United Methodist 

Church, Clear Lake, with Reverend Bernie Colorado officiating.  Inurnment will follow later at the Crystal Township Cemetery, Crystal Lake, Iowa. 

Duane Bredlow

Published by admin on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 1:20am

 

     Duane Allen Bredlow passed away on Jan. 13, 2013 at Concord Care Center, in Garner, Iowa.  

    A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013 at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, Iowa, with  the Rev. Keith Scott officiating.  Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan. 16, from 3:30 – 7 p.m. at the funeral home.  Interment will be at Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme, Iowa.  Military Honors will be presented at the cemetery.  Memorials may be given to Toys for Tots. 

Pauline Zielie

Published by admin on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 1:19am

 

Pauline Lucille Zielie, 85, 161 B Gracious Estates, Mason City, Iowa, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013 at her home.  

     A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013 at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, Iowa, with Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating.  Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 – 7 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke.  Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery.  

Memorials may be given to the Pauline L. Zielie Memorial Fund.

LaVerne Severson

Published by admin on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 1:19am

 

LaVerne “Vern” Severson, 78, Clear Lake, Iowa, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Jan. 7, 2013 at the Rockwell Care Center.

     A funeral service for Vern was held on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013 at the Clear Lake Christian Church with Pastor Scott Wilson officiating.  Burial was in the Clear Lake Cemetery with full military funeral honors provided by the Clear Lake VFW Post 4868.

Charles Ford II

Published by admin on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 1:19am

 

    Charles “Charlie” William Ford II, 58, Garner, Iowa, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2013 at the Concord Care Center, Garner.

     A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Church of Christ, Clear Lake, Iowa, with Rev. Curtis McGinnis officiating.  Military Honors were provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W.  According to his wishes his body has been cremated.

Memorials may be given to the Charles W. Ford II Memorial Fund.

Lion wrestlers beat #9 Osage following a 30-30 tie

Published by admin on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 1:00am

 

The Clear Lake wrestling team pulled off a big upset Saturday, beating ninth ranked Osage on criteria.  The meet ended up in a 30-30 tie, but the Lions had three pins to Osage’s two and were awarded the win.

Despite halftime lead; Lions lose to Iowa-Falls Alden

Published by admin on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 12:58am

 

The Lions went to Iowa Falls Friday night looking to avenge the loss the Cadets handed them in the first game of the season.  They didn’t get the win, but a much better outing has made Coach Kevin Kahler and his team believers that the third time may be the charm if the Lions meet IF-A on the tournament trail.

Back on Nov. 27, the Cadets topped the Lions 67-58 in the season-opener.  

Friday IF-A, 9-2 overall and leading the North Central Conference, escaped with a 59-57 victory.

CL girls learn from loss to Mason City to top IF-A

Published by admin on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 12:58am

 

The Clear Lake girls built upon a loss to number one ranked Mason City Monday to score a win against Iowa Falls-Alden on the road Friday.  The victory improved the Lions’ record to 8-3.

Friday night the Lions will host Hampton-Dumont.  The game has been designated as a fundraiser for cancer awareness and research support.  Free will donations will be accepted at the door of the girls and boys games. Wearing pink is also encouraged for this Coaches Against Cancer event.

Mason City 63, CL 34

Tough night for G-H/V grapplers

Published by admin on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 12:57am

 

It was a rough night for the Garner-Hayfield/Ventura wrestling team when they met two powerhouse teams at the Newman Catholic duals on Tuesday, Jan. 8, at Newman.

St. Edmond dominated the competition with wins over both Newman Catholic and G-H/V.  The Gaels topped 

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