Vikings fall to undefeated Harris-Lake Park

Published by admin on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 12:56am

Harris-Lake Park showed the Ventura boys why they are the number one team in the Cornbelt Conference and a top ranked team in the state on Friday night, Jan. 6.  The 11-0 Wolves topped the Vikings 65-33 in the Ventura gym.

Buzzer shot costs Lady Vikes a victory

Published by admin on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 12:53am

    A buzzer shot cost the Ventura girls a one-point game on Friday night, Jan. 6, when they hosted Harris-Lake Park in a Cornbelt Conference showdown.
    The Lady Vikes came out strong and garnered a 10-7 first quarter lead.  Top players Emily Mathews and Shelby Rayhons

Record setting temperatures

Published by admin on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 12:46am

It is definitely a January to remember.  On Thursday, Jan. 5, an 82-year-old record high temperature was shattered and Tuesday, Jan. 10 another record high was expected to fall.  According to the National Weather Service, Thursday’s high was

Developer will ask city to help ready site for condos

Published by admin on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 12:44am

Downtown site has environmental issues

The Clear Lake City Council is slated to hear a development request for a downtown property at its Monday, Jan. 16 meeting.
    Developer Tim Stenberg has already received approval from the Clear Lake Board of Adjustment for his plan to build five new two-story condominiums on the L-shaped site

Waldron gets a unique view of national caucus news coverage

Published by admin on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 12:42am

    A local student had the opportunity to experience the Iowa Caucuses in a unique way last week.
    Kevin Waldron, a 2008 Ventura graduate who is now a senior at Grand View College in Des Moines, was recruited to work for NBC in the days preceding the caucus and helped during caucus night in a variety of ways.

Students propose a plan to promote safe swimming

Published by admin on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 12:39am

    A small group of Clear Lake teens have taken steps to make a positive impact in the wake of tragedy.
    Lainey Arians, Darby Betz and Carter Garrington are working to make the lake safer for swimmers.  The three

Grapplers to host two meets this week

Published by admin on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 12:25am

The Clear Lake wrestling team will host two meets this week.  Thursday, Jan. 5, the Lions will take on conference rivals Humboldt and Webster City in a junior varsity/varsity

meet.  Clear Lake and Humboldt will start things off at 6 p.m., followed by Humboldt vs. Webster City at 7:30 and then Clear Lake vs. Webster City at 8:30 p.m.
    Saturday, Jan. 7, Clear Lake will host its invitational.  Eight teams will be competing, beginning at 10 a.m.

William Burke

Published by admin on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 12:25am

    William F. “Bill” Burke, 86, of Clear Lake, died Monday, Dec. 26, 2011 at home.  A memorial Mass was held Friday, Dec. 30, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Clear Lake.  Msgr. Joseph J. Slepicka celebrated the Mass.  Inurnment was in Memorial Park Cemetery.  Military rites were provided by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Alumni Tournament

Published by admin on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 12:20am

All Clear Lake High School alumni were invited to participate in the Alumni Basketball Tournament held on Friday, Dec. 23.  The Class of 2005/06 won the tournament, beating the class of 2008 in the final match.  Members of the 2005/06 team

2011 CL boys golf team recognized

Published by admin on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 12:19am

The 2011 Clear Lake boy’s golf team was recognized at the basketball game on Friday, Dec. 16, for capturing the Class 3A State Championship at Ames Golf and Country Club, marking the sixth time in school history.  During

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