DNA evidence leads to arrest

Published by admin on Thu, 03/19/2015 - 2:56am

DNA evidence has resulted in the prosecution of a man accused of burglarizing the Highway 106 Car Wash.

On Sept. 1, 2011 the Clear Lake Police Department investigated a report of a burglary at the Clear Lake business, located at 1101 4th Ave. S., Clear Lake.

Time is running out to share your view

Published by admin on Thu, 03/19/2015 - 2:55am

Veteran’s memorial mock-up has been at three locations; Recommendation expected in April

There are only a few days remaining for the public to offer comment about three proposed locations for a veteran’s memorial.

Trial for Mercy Air Med helicopter crash rescheduled for 2016

Published by admin on Thu, 03/19/2015 - 2:54am

A trial date in a federal lawsuit involving the January 2013 crash of a Mercy Air Med helicopter has been rescheduled.  The trial was originally scheduled for Nov. 9, 2015, but will now begin June 6, 2016.

The helicopter crash occurred north of Ventura and killed nurse Shelly Lair-Langenbau, paramedic Russ Piehl and pilot Gene Grell. The aircraft was enroute to Emmetsburg when the it crashed.  The National Transportation Safety Board recently ruled icing was the probable cause of the crash.

Roger D. Gray

Published by admin on Thu, 03/12/2015 - 1:22am

Roger D. Gray, 69, of Clear Lake, formerly of Buffalo Center, Iowa, died Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.

A celebration of Roger’s life was held on Saturday, March 7, 2015, at Opportunity Village, Clear Lake, with Pastor Rich Murray officiating.  Graveside services were held at the Ramsey Reformed Church Cemetery, Titonka, Iowa, with Rev. Perry DeGroot officiating.  Family 

suggests memorials to Opportunity Village, Clear Lake.

Lions give it their all at State

Published by admin on Thu, 03/12/2015 - 1:22am

Second-ranked Pocahontas Area hit four three-pointers during a two and one-half minute span in the fourth quarter and rallied to beat number 13 Clear Lake, 63-59, Class 3A quarterfinal round at the Girls State Basketball Tournament in Des Moines Tuesday, March 3.

Faber named to INA All-State Girls BB Team

Published by admin on Thu, 03/12/2015 - 1:21am

Clear Lake's Kaye Faber has been named to the Iowa Newspaper Association's 2015 All-State Girls Basketball Team.  Faber, a 5'11" senior, was selected as a member of the Class 3A Third Team.

Three GHV players named to All-Conference teams

Published by admin on Thu, 03/12/2015 - 1:20am

The Garner-Hayfield/Ventura boys basketball team had three players named to North Iowa Conference teams for the 2014-15 season.  Sam Cataldo was named to the First Team, Payton James was named Second Team All Conference and Johnathan O’Connor received Honorable Mention recognition.

Lion pride at State

Published by admin on Thu, 03/12/2015 - 1:16am

It didn’t end quite the way they had hoped, but the Clear Lake girls basketball team played an exciting game against second ranked Pocahontas Area Tuesday, March 3, in 

Cause of February 1959 plane crash may be reviewed by NTSB

Published by admin on Thu, 03/12/2015 - 1:09am

The National Transportation Safety Board has agreed to consider reopening an investigation into what caused a 1959 Iowa plane crash that killed musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson and pilot Roger Peterson. 

Fire department will receive rescue boat, brass pole for station

Published by admin on Thu, 03/12/2015 - 1:02am

 The Clear Lake Fire Department has announced that it has received a very generous, private donation to the Clear Lake Volunteer Firefighter’s Association directed toward two specific projects. 

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