Vikings drop hard-fought battle

Published by admin on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 9:50pm

It was a hard hitting, hard played game on Friday night, when the Ventura Vikings traveled to Clarksville to take on the eighth ranked Indians in District 3 action.  The Vikings gave the Indians a run for their money, leading the game by one point with 1:40 remaining in the game, but one last touchdown in the final minute of play gave Clarksville the 49-42 victory.
    Ventura got on the board first with a four-yard run to the end zone by Joel Watson.  Watson also ran in the two-point conversion for an 8-0 first quarter lead.

Three Stars remembered at park

Published by admin on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 9:38pm

   The families of Ritchie Valens and J. P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson were in Clear Lake last week to attend the dedication of a new park just west of the Surf Ballroom which honors the memory of their loves ones, along with rock and roll icon Buddy Holly.

Departments team up to stop field fire

Published by admin on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 9:36pm

150 acres destroyed

 

    A large field fire charred more than 150 acres of farmland Monday afternoon, Oct. 10.
    The Clear Lake Fire Department responded to a report of a large field fire at the intersection of 310th Street and Cardinal Avenue.  The fire began racing through a big field of CRP at 12:19 p.m., endangering cattle and a residence.   A quick attack by local fire departments in the area contained the blaze and no property, other than the value of the

Absentee ballots ready for Nov. 8 City Election

Published by admin on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 9:32pm

    Absentee ballots are now available for all cities in Cerro Gordo County for the Nov. 8,  Regular City Election.
     An eligible and registered voter may vote an absentee ballot in person at the office of the county auditor, or may submit a written request for an absentee ballot to be mailed to the voter.  A written request must include the voter’s name, date of birth, registration address, signature, and the name of the election (regular city election) or date of the election (Nov. 8, 2011).

Tickets for 2012 Winter Dance Party are going fast

Published by admin on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 9:30pm

    You’d better act fast if you want to attend the 2012 Winter Dance Party at the Surf Ballroom.
    Executive Director Laurie Lietz said Monday that the event is close to being a sell-out.   Ticket sales began Tuesday, Oct. 11.  In fact,  booths are sold out, but a waiting list has been established, Lietz said
    Chuck Berry will headline the Feb. 2-4, 2012 Winter Dance Party.  Berry will perform on Saturday night along with John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party, The Bobbettes, Sid King and The Five Strings.

Bringing the court to the people

Published by admin on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 9:27pm

Iowa Supreme Court justices mix education with business in North Iowa

 

Richard Fistler

Published by admin on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 10:36pm

    Richard Dean Fistler, 68, Ventura, passed away at home Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011.  Dick’s wishes were to be cremated. There will be a memorial service Friday, Oct. 14, 2 p.m., at the Ventura United Methodist Church with the Rev. Rhoda Preston officiating.  Following the service a cake reception will be held at the community hall in Ventura.  Burial will be in the Ventura cemetery.  Memorials may be given to the Richard Fistler Memorial Fund.

Roger Amosson

Published by admin on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 10:35pm

    Roger D. Amosson, 76, 306 Birch Ave., Clear Lake, died Monday, Oct. 10, 2011 at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa. Memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, 508 2nd Ave N., with the Rev. Diana Hoover officiating.  Visitation will be Wednesday, 6 - 8 p.m. at

Luella Hanson

Published by admin on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 10:35pm

    Luella (Susie) Hanson, 94, 302 2nd St. NE, Mason City, died Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011 at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home. 
     A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 14, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake with the Rev. Kent Mechler officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 – 6 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke.  Interment will be at the Concord Cemetery, Garner, Iowa. Memorials may be given to Good Shepherd Health Center in memory of Luella Hanson.

Laurence Fredriksen

Published by admin on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 10:34pm

    Laurence Frederick Fredriksen, 86, of 15438 Bayside Ave., Clear Lake, died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.
    Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 10, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Clear Lake with the Rev. John R. Tilp officiating.  Burial was in Clear Lake Cemetery with military honors provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W.

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