Clear Lake softball team drops six games

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

The Clear Lake girls came out on the short end of six games in the past week, falling to 2-23.  This week the team was scheduled to wrap up the regular season by hosting Webster City on Monday, July 2.  They begin the post-season Thursday, July 5, with Regional play at Charles City. The Lions will face Decorah in a 7 p.m. game.

Celebration off to a sizzling start

Published by admin on Thu, 07/05/2012 - 11:03pm

    Thrill rides.  Corn dogs.  The merry-go-round.  Funnel cakes.  Bingo.  Tests of skill and strength.
    There’s something for everyone at Clear Lake’s huge Fourth of July celebration this week.

Distinguished CLHS alumni announced

Published by admin on Thu, 07/05/2012 - 11:02pm

    Six Clear Lake High School alums will be honored as the “2012 Class of Distinguished Alumni” at the 2nd Annual All Class Reunion in September.
    The Clear Lake Community School Foundation, CLHS Alumni Association and Historical Society has chosen these CLHS graduates to be honored:

Retirement presents growth opportunities for retired teacher

Published by admin on Thu, 07/05/2012 - 10:33pm

Donna Dull will preside as parade Grand Marshal

Patience please,

Published by admin on Thu, 07/05/2012 - 10:28pm

Fireworks barge launch must be changed

    The low lake level has caused officials at the Chamber of Commerce to alter their usual plans for launching fireworks barges into Clear Lake Wednesday.
    Fourth of July Chairperson Alice Hanley explained the Chamber’s five barges used to shoot off fireworks over the lake July 4 cannot use the lake access at 17th Avenue

Mike Monson

Published by admin on Wed, 06/27/2012 - 10:43pm

    Mike Monson, 65, of Altoona, Iowa, passed away at his home on Monday, June 18, 2012. 
    He was born Nov. 23, 1946 in Ventura, Iowa.
    A memorial service was held on Friday, June 22, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, Des Moines, Iowa.
    Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

Frances Mae Meyer

Published by admin on Wed, 06/27/2012 - 10:43pm

    Frances Mae Meyer, 81, formerly of Ventura, Iowa, died Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at the Hampton Rehabilitation Center, Hampton, Iowa. 
    A funeral service was held on Monday, June 25 at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with Rev. Daird Korth officiating.  Interment was at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hwy 122 W., Mason City, Iowa.  Memorials may be given to the Frances Meyer Memorial Fund.

Henry Rozen

Published by admin on Wed, 06/27/2012 - 10:42pm

     Henry Joseph “Harry” Rozen, 86, of Mason City, Iowa went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, June 17, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.
    Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, June 21, 2012, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Mason City, with Msgr. Joseph J. Slepicka as Celebrant.  Interment was in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, with military honors being provided by members of the Mason City Veterans Association.

Bill Beard

Published by admin on Wed, 06/27/2012 - 10:42pm

    Bill B. Beard, born in Des Moines, Iowa on June 20, 1928, passed away on Saturday evening, June 23, 2012 surrounded by his loving family.
    Bill was an amazing husband, father, grandpa, and most recently great-grandpa to a family who loved him dearly and will miss him forever.    Bill’s career spanned over 27 years at Sears in Ames, Iowa.  Bill and his wife Nancy retired to Clear Lake in the fall of 1991. They became  part of a wonderful circle of friends in Clear Lake and it had

Fourth ranked Lions move record to 20-4

Published by admin on Wed, 06/27/2012 - 10:37pm

    Coach Seth Thompson is encouraging the Clear Lake community to get out to the ball field this week and help the Lions finish the home stretch of the regular season strong.  After playing seven games last week, the fourth ranked (3A) Lions are 20-4 and have two suspended games (Clarion and Eagle Grove) that will both be made up Friday.

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