Ella Mae Wilson

    Ella Mae Wilson, 92, of Clear Lake, died Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.
    It was Ella Mae’s wishes to be cremated; and that no memorial services be held.

Clear Lake football team to continue tradition

Another year, another Clear Lake football team ranked among the Class 3A powers.

Vikings looking for team speed to be key to success

   The Ventura Vikings may be lacking in experience this year, but they are bringing in a talented bunch of underclassmen that will complement a senior class that is long on experience, but short on numbers.

Swenson takes over coaching duties for the Clear Lake volleyball team

    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

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

 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

 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

    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

    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

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

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