School district responds to safety concerns

Published by admin on Thu, 12/20/2012 - 12:37am

 

In the aftermath of a mass shooting at an elementary school in Connecticut Friday, parents and school leaders here are re-evaluating the readiness of our schools to avert another tragedy.

Pay attention: Three-way stop placed at North Shore intersection

Published by admin on Thu, 12/20/2012 - 12:36am

 

A three-way stop sign is expected to be in place today (Wednesday, Dec. 19) at the intersection of North Shore Drive and Buddy Holly Place.  

The Clear Lake City Council approved an ordinance allowing the three-way stop at its meeting Monday.  Enforcement of the traffic sign will begin immediately after placement.  

Ice in, Aerators on

Published by admin on Thu, 12/20/2012 - 12:34am

 

Lake users advised to use caution

 

Clear Lake officially froze Dec. 11. 

With the onset of ice cover, officials with the Iowa DNR would like to remind lake users that the winter aeration system is now operating.  The aerators are located on the east shore in front of the water 

Wrapping up Giving Tree

Published by admin on Thu, 12/20/2012 - 12:26am

All of the 215 ornaments on the Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter’s Giving Tree were checked out and gifts are now on their way to local families requesting some additional help this holiday season.

Janice Joynt

Published by admin on Thu, 12/13/2012 - 1:16am

 

Janice I. Joynt, 71, of 1010 Village Rd., Clear Lake, Iowa, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012 at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.

Memorial Mass was held Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Clear Lake, with Rev. John Gossman officiating.  Memorials may be made in memory of Janice Joynt.

Beaulah Andersen

Published by admin on Thu, 12/13/2012 - 1:16am

 

Beaulah Elaine Andersen, 85, of Mattoon, Ill., formerly of Clear Lake, Iowa, died at 12:10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012 at Mattoon Health Care.

Funeral service honoring her life will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 at Ward Van Slyke Funeral Home, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, Iowa with Rev. Dean Hess of Zion Lutheran Church officiating. 

Wilma Woiwod

Published by admin on Thu, 12/13/2012 - 1:16am

 

Wilma Jean “Billie” Woiwod, 80, 515 10th Ave N., Clear Lake, Iowa, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.  

     A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, rural Garner,  with Rev. Carl Hedberg officiating.  Interment was at the St. John’s Cemetery, Rural Garner.  Memorials may be given to the St. John’s Cemetery in her name.  

Wrestlers go 4-3

Published by admin on Thu, 12/13/2012 - 1:14am

 

 

The Clear Lake wrestling team went 4-3 last week in a busy week of wrestling.  The Lions beat Eagle Grove 64-15 and Hampton-Dumont 42-30 in North Central Conference action Thursday night in the Lion gym. The wins put the Lions at 3-0 and tied for first place in the conference. 

Cardinals top West Hancock; fall to Belmond-Klemme

Published by admin on Thu, 12/13/2012 - 1:13am

 

The Garner-Hayfield/Ventura boys split a pair of games last week.

 

G-H/V 70, West Hancock 57

Despite a poor start, the Garner-Hayfield/Ventura boys battled back to capture a solid win against West Hancock on Tuesday, Dec. 4.

Clear Lake boys pick up two road wins

Published by admin on Thu, 12/13/2012 - 1:09am

 

The Clear Lake boys improved to 3-1 in the North Central Conference with two road wins last week.  The Lions bested Webster City and Hampton-Dumont to gain momentum heading into more key NCC games this week.  Last night (Tuesday) the Lions hosted Clarion-Goldfield and Friday they will take on St. Ed’s.  The Gaels are tied with Algona at 3-0 in the NCC.  Iowa Falls-Alden, which defeated the Lions in their first game of the season, sits atop the NCC standings at 4-0.

 

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