Swenson takes over coaching duties for the Clear Lake volleyball team

Published by admin on Thu, 08/25/2011 - 12:37am

    The Clear Lake volleyball program is under the direction of a new coach this season. 
    Scott Swenson, takes over the reins of a program which posted a record of 15-13 last season (6-3 in the North Central Conference). 

Senior leadership and dedication to be key to Clear Lake X-C success

Published by admin on Thu, 08/25/2011 - 12:29am

Clear Lake Cross Country Co-Coaches Lothar Meyer and Jerry Morris are excited to get the 2011 season off and running.  According to the longtime coaches, both harrier teams have good senior leadership and dedicated runners.

 

 

Lady Vikes to focus on drive and commitment for 2011 season

Published by admin on Thu, 08/25/2011 - 12:28am

 Drive and commitment to improve is the Ventura Lady Vikes’ strongest assets as they head into the 2011 season.
    “We know that it takes hard work everyday to improve skills, endurance and attitude, and as a team, we’re ready to put in the time to get

VHS runners ready to contribute to G-H/V/WH squad

Published by admin on Thu, 08/25/2011 - 12:18am

 Three Ventura cross country runners will begin their second year as part of the Garner-Hayfield/Ventura/West Hancock cross country team.  The team is coached by Jeff Short, who has been coaching the Garner-Hayfield/West Hancock team since 2005.  Ventura joined the combined program in 2010.  Runners from Ventura include Joel Toppin, Jeff O’Brien and Jacob Heinemann.

Clear Lake officers will participate in holiday enforcement

Published by admin on Thu, 08/25/2011 - 12:05am

    This Labor Day weekend, Iowa law enforcement will join other sworn officers from across the country in stepping up enforcement efforts and arresting those who elect to drive drunk or impaired. 
    In 2009, Iowa reported 372 fatalities, of which 92 were alcohol related.  In every state of the United States it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher.

DNR leader: Investment in lake is paying off

Published by admin on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 11:59pm

    You’re a role model, Clear Lake.
    That was the message Iowa Department of Natural Resources Director Roger Lande brought to the Association for the Preservation of Clear Lake’s annual picnic.  Speaking to about 70 persons gathered in

CL and Ventura School Boards explore sharing

Published by admin on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 11:57pm

Clear Lake and Ventura School Boards were scheduled to participate in a joint meeting Tuesday evening, Aug. 23, at Area Education Agency 267.  
    Details of the meeting were not available at press time, however Clear Lake Superintendent of Schools Anita Micich said the meeting was scheduled to review current 28E agreements and sharing that is

Life is returning to normal for soldier home from Afghanistan

Published by admin on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 11:29pm

Opportunity Village welcomes back worker

 

Dorothey Oxley

Published by admin on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 11:30pm

Dorothey Jean Oxley 78, of 2418 South Shore Drive, Clear Lake, died Wednesday, Aug.10, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.
    A funeral service was held Saturday, Aug. 13, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 North 4th Street, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating.  Burial was in the

Marcella Humpal

Published by admin on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 11:29pm

  Marcella Humpal, age 87, passed away Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011 at home in Spillville, Iowa.
     Marcella “Marcie” Helen (Moudry) Humpal was born Oct. 26, 1923 in Winneshiek County, near Spillville, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Taylor) Moudry.  She attended rural schools. She was united in marriage to Albert Humpal on June 12, 1944 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Spillville.  They farmed near Ridgeway, Iowa

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