Girls come out on top of close battles

Published by admin on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 12:28am

 

The Clear Lake girls pushed their record to 7-2 with a pair of wins coming off of the holiday break.  The Lions won close battles with Algona and Forest City.  

CL 39, Algona 33

Coach Bart Smith called the Lions’ win at Algona Friday the “biggest win of the season” for his team.

Balanced scoring leads to G-H/V win

Published by admin on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 12:27am

 

A balanced scoring attack and a decrease in turnovers helped the Garner-Hayfield/Ventura girls basketball team pick up a win over Lake Mills on Friday, Jan. 4.

“It is very difficult to stop a team when they have balanced scoring from more than two girls,” said Coach

Humboldt, Webster City drop CL grapplers in close duals

Published by admin on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 12:26am

 

The Clear Lake wrestling team traveled to Humboldt Thursday night, Jan. 3, to take on Humboldt and Webster City in North Central Conference wrestling. The Lions came out on the short end of the stick in both duals, losing 34-25 to Humboldt and 39-25 to Webster City. 

“Humboldt is 14-0 and ranked in state, so we did not do that bad, but we still expect to win,” said Coach Gary Weber. 

The  Lions trailed 28-25 heading into the last match, with a chance to win the dual, but were pinned leaving the final score 34-25. 

Wrestlers place third at Forest City

Published by admin on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 12:24am

 

The Clear Lake wrestling team placed third in the eight-team Forest City Invite on Saturday.  The Lions nearly placed second, losing 153 to 152 to Algona. Charles City ran away with the team title. 

Mavis Hobbiebrunken

Published by admin on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 12:23am

 

 

Mavis O. Hobbiebrunken, 84, Clear Lake, Iowa, formerly of the Thornton, Iowa, area, died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.

A funeral service for Mavis was held Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Thornton, with The Rev. Rhea Evanson officiating.  Burial was in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Thornton.

Those wishing to give a memorial in her memory may wish to consider memorial contributions to the St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Lucile Snopek

Published by admin on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 12:22am

 

Lucile L. (Bednar) Snopek, 96, of Ventura, Iowa, went to her eternal reward on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, Iowa, surrounded by her loved ones.  

A Funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Clear Lake, with the Reverend Jon Gossman officiating.   Burial was in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Manly, Iowa.

Marcella Johnson

Published by admin on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 12:22am

 

Marcella Johnson, 87, of 20 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013 at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake, after a short illness.

     Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 9, at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, Clear Lake with the Rev. Dr. Rhoda Preston officiating.  Following the service she will be cremated and a

Jean Schramm

Published by admin on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 12:22am

 

Jean Schramm, 80, of Clear Lake, Iowa, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.

Memorial services were held Monday, Jan. 7, 2013 at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with Interim Pastor Kirk Wilkie of Zion Lutheran Church officiating.  Family suggests memorials to Jean Schramm Memorial Fund.

Jean was born March 21, 1932 in Great Yarmouth, England, the daughter of Jack and Agnes (Darby) Taylor.  She attended school in England.

Three die in helicopter crash

Published by admin on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 12:19am

 

Investigation continues into cause of Mercy Med-Trans crash

Three people were killed Wednesday evening, Jan. 2, when Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa’s Air Med helicopter crashed north of Ventura.

 

Lake Theater gets ready to step into the digital age

Published by admin on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 12:17am

 

The Lake Theater has held an important place in Clear Lake’s history.  And now, thanks to a significant investment by the Sherman family, it will continue to be a source of entertainment and pride in our community.

Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

12 N. 4th St.
Clear Lake, IA 50428
Telephone: +1 (641) 357-2131

Mid-America Publishing

This newspaper is part of the Mid-America Publishing Family. Please visit www.midampublishing.com for more information.