Chad Davis

Published by admin on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 9:53pm

     Chad Davis, 41, of Clear Lake, died Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at his home of a heart attack.
    A gathering of family and friends for a celebration and sharing of memories of Chad’s life was held Sunday July 8, 2012.
    Chad was born Nov. 15, 1970 in Belmond, Iowa the son of Ron and Russalyn (Gaetzke) Davis.  He graduated from Ventura High School in 1989.   

Tough loss lands the Lions as NCC runner-up

Published by admin on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 9:51pm

The highs were high and the lows were low last week in Clear Lake baseball.  The Lions opened the week with a strong win over Webster City to set up an exciting showdown with conference leader Bishop Garrigan.  Another win had the Lions in a tie for the North Central Conference title, but a stunning loss to Humboldt relegated the team to NCC runner-up t

Tough season ends for Clear Lake softball team

Published by admin on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 9:48pm

Decorah tops Lions in District action

Bicycle racing takes over the town; Zirbel wins Criterium race

Published by admin on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 9:47pm

   Clear Lake’s Fourth of July fireworks gave way to bicycle racing excitement Saturday and Sunday. 

CLFD will break ground for 9/11 memorial today

Published by admin on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 9:46pm

    This morning (Wednesday, July 11) a long awaited memorial project is scheduled to break ground at 8 a.m.

Celebration ends on a hot note

Published by admin on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 9:45pm

    You can’t keep a great celebration down.
    Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce officials reported an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 persons attended its Fourth of July parade and 25,000 plus were on hand to watch fireworks shot over the lake Wednesday night. 

City inks contract with public works employees

Published by admin on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 9:44pm

    The Clear Lake City Council has approved a new three-year contract with public works department employees.
    The Council voted unanimously Monday, July 2, to a wage increase of 1.75 percent each July 1 and a 1.5 percent wage increase each Jan. 1 of the contract, July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2015.

Investigation continues into accident

Published by admin on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 9:42pm

    Three people were injured while exiting a carnival ride Monday in Clear Lake City Park.
    At 4:12 p.m. Clear Lake police responded to a call that three individuals were injured at “The Hurricane” ride, owned by Evans United Shows.  When officers arrived it was discovered that the persons were on the ride

Local officials help to send meth dealer to prison for 30 years

Published by admin on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 9:39pm

 A California man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine in Iowa was sentenced Friday to 30 years in federal prison.
    Shawn Jones, 42, from San Diego, Calif., received the prison term after a Jan. 19, 2012, jury verdict finding him guilty of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.  Jones was previously convicted of conspiracy to distribute marijuana in the United States District Court Southern District of California in 2006.

Lions end season with five conference wins; top Mohawks

Published by admin on Thu, 07/05/2012 - 11:08pm

The Clear Lake baseball team set the stage for an exciting finish to the conference season by picking up five league wins, along with two non-conference victories, last week.  The Lions are now 27-4, 12-2 in North Central Conference play, and rated No. 4 in Class 3A.  

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