Lake school district and teachers begin contract talks

Published by admin on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 12:18am

Seven opt for early retirement

 

    The Clear Lake School Board and district educators exchanged contract proposals Monday.  The Board is offering no increase in teacher salaries for the 2012-2013 school year, while the Clear Lake Education Association is seeking a 5.5 percent raise in the generator salary base.

Google unveils program for veterans here

Published by admin on Wed, 12/21/2011 - 11:44pm

“From our veteran community to yours.”

 

Nellie Wilcox

Published by admin on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 2:03am

    Nell Irene Wilcox, 97, Clear Lake, died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.  A private inurnment was held at the Clear Lake Cemetery with Pastors Jill and Bob Brandstad of the Community of Christ Church officiating.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be given to the Community of Christ Church or Hospice of North Iowa.

Genevieve Anderson

Published by admin on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 2:02am

    Genevieve “Gen” Mae Anderson, age 85, formerly  of Hampton, Iowa, most recently a resident of the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake, died, Friday, Dec. 9, 2011, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, Dec. 14, 11 a.m., at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 1st Street Southeast, Belmond, Iowa.  The Rev. Rod Hopp will be officiating.  Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery.  Memorials or expressions may be directed to the family of Genevieve Anderson, c/o

Rita Squires

Published by admin on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 2:02am

    Rita Romaine Squires, 65, 1620 Highland Dr., Clear Lake, died Dec. 3, 2011 at her residence.  According to her wishes, her body has been cremated.  A remembrance gathering will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, Dec. 16, at the Lakeview Room in the Clear Lake Park Bandshell, with Pastor Jason Boyd leading the sharing.  Memorials may be given to the Rita Squires Memorial Fund. 
    Rita was born July 19, 1946 in Charles City, Iowa the daughter of Wilfred Carl and Lyla (Smith) Truex. 

LeRoy Ziesmer

Published by admin on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 2:01am

    LeRoy A. Ziesmer, 82, 2602 North Shore Dr., Clear Lake, died Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, at Apache Junction, Az.  A funeral  Mass was held Saturday, Dec. 10, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Clear Lake with Rev. John R. Tilp officiating. Interment was at Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 W., Mason City, Iowa.  Memorials may be given to the Leroy A. Ziesmer Memorial Fund.

Clear Lake girls finding their game

Published by admin on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 1:13am

After an 0-2 start on the season, the Clear Lake girls basketball team has found its game.  The Lions picked up a pair of North Central Conference wins last week to improve to 3-2 overall and 3-1 in the NCC.   They topped Iowa Falls-Alden, 60-58, then pummeled Humboldt, 64-27.

Lions pick up valuable learning experiences

Published by admin on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 1:06am

There was good news and bad news in a pair of Clear Lake outings against some of the conference’s best teams last week.  The Lions (1-2)dropped their matches with Iowa Falls-Alden and Humboldt, but Coach Kevin Kahler said both games were valuable learning experiences which will set the Lions up for success the next time they play.

Vikings drop two games

Published by admin on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 12:54am

It was a tough week for the Ventura boys basketball team, as they dropped a conference matchup and a non-conference tilt.
NSK/A-R 48, Ventura 32
    A sluggish first quarter doomed the Vikings on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at North Sentral Kossuth/Armstrong-Ringsted in a conference showdown.
    Cold shooting by Ventura in the first quarter led to a 17-5 first quarter lead for the Eagles.

Tough competition downs the Lady Vikes

Published by admin on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 12:49am

The Lady Vikes faced some stiff competition in recent basketball action, falling to two very good teams.
NSK/A-R 48, Ventura 19
    It wasn’t the usual Ventura girls team that took the floor Tuesday night, Dec. 6, against NSK/A-R.

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