Floyd Mecham

Published by admin on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 10:41pm

    Floyd Joseph Mecham, Jr., 94, of 2511 South 3rd Street, Clear Lake, died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.
    A funeral service was held Saturday, Sept. 24, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating.  Burial was in Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton, Iowa.

V. Ruth Ouverson

Published by admin on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 10:40pm

    V. Ruth (Ballentyne) Ouverson, 92, of Fertile, Iowa passed away Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City, Iowa.
    A funeral service was held Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Fertile Church of Christ with Pastor Dennis Ganz and Pastor Rob Perry officiating. Burial followed in the Grant Township Cemetery, rural Fertile.  According to Ruth’s wishes, memorials may be designated to Cookson Hills Christian Home in care of Fertile Church of Christ, P.O. Box 125, Fertile, Iowa, 50434.

Mary Coyier

Published by admin on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 10:38pm

    Mary A. Coyier, 88, formerly of Clear Lake, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011 at the Sibley Nursing and Rehabilitation, Sibley, Iowa. 
     A Memorial Mass was held Friday, Sep. 23, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. John R. Tilp officiating. Memorials may be given to the Mary A. Coyier Memorial Fund.

Susanne Green

Published by admin on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 10:38pm

    Susanne Mary Green, 72, of 1200 N. 9th St.W., Clear Lake, Iowa died Monday, Sept. 19, 2011 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.
    A celebration of life was held Sept. 26 at Opportunity Village Forum, Clear Lake, with the Rev. John R. Tilp officiating. 
    Susanne Mary Green, was born on Feb. 11, 1938 to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Green in Polk County Iowa.

Cheers and tears for final Ventura Homecoming

Published by admin on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 10:35pm

Vikings roll over CWL, 60-12

 

It was a Homecoming night to remember in Ventura, as a huge home crowd cheered on the Vikings in their final Homecoming game.  The night will be remembered not only for the huge Viking victory, but also for the alumni and fans who came to say goodbye and remember their alma mater.

Lions extend regular season wins to 37

Published by admin on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 10:33pm

Clear Lake scored on every drive in a 56-6 thrashing of Humboldt Friday night, Sept. 23, on the Wildcats’ home field.  The win moved the top rated (3A) Lions to 5-0 and extended their state leading longest regular season chain of wins to 37 games.
    The Lions jumped out to a 36-0 lead at the half.  Three of the touchdowns were provided by junior fullback Cody Maulsby, who tallied 213 yards on 24 carries.  He added a fourth TD in the third quarter, running for a 49-yard score on third down and nine.

CL cross country teams encounter some tough competition

Published by admin on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 10:31pm

Clear Lake cross country teams competed at Humboldt, Monday, Sept. 19 and at Mason City on Thursday, Sept. 22. 

Lions fall after a hard fight

Published by admin on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 10:23pm

    It was battle to the end for the Clear Lake volleyball team when they faced St. Edmond on Thursday, Sept. 22.
    The Lions fought hard in the first two games with wins of 27-25 and 25-22.  Unfortunately, St. Edmond picked up their game and won the next three, 25-15, 25-16 and 15-8.

Lady Vikes move to 2-0 in Conference

Published by admin on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 10:22pm

It was a successful week on the road for the Ventura volleyball team, as they picked up two wins.

Ventura vs. CCE    
    The Lady Vikes topped Clay Central-Everly Tuesday night, Sept. 20.  Ventura won a close first game, 25-21.  They dropped the second game, 25-20, before going on to win the next two games, 25-22 and 25-18.
    “We really came together tonight as a team,” said Coach Abby Roenfanz.  “I am very proud of how well they played and were able to adapt.  They kept their heads up even when down and fought for every point.”

Holly, Valens, Richardson families will attend park dedication

Published by admin on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 10:18pm

    The City of Clear Lake, along with the Surf Ballroom & Museum and Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, will honor Buddy Holly, J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson and Ritchie Valens, with a special event on Thursday, Oct. 13.  The event dedicating the recently completed Three Stars Plaza will also feature an unveiling of the central art feature which celebrates

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