Memorial mock-up moved to new location; Public comment encouraged

Published by admin on Thu, 02/12/2015 - 3:34am

A mock-up of a proposed veteran’s memorial has been moved to a second potential location for the public to review.

The local Veteran’s Memorial Task Force has identified three potential locations to place the display, constructed to scale, of the 

Nickersons:Valentines for 65 years

Published by admin on Thu, 02/12/2015 - 3:34am

by Marianne Morf

“Let’s Dance” says the brick in front of the Surf Ballroom, along with the names of Pauline and Dick Nickerson.  Nothing could be more appropriate.

As Valentine’s Day approaches, the Nickerson’s anniversary does, too.  On Feb. 18, 

CL teachers ask for 7.11 percent pay increase

Published by admin on Thu, 02/12/2015 - 3:33am

The Clear Lake Education Association (CLEA) made its initial contract proposal--   a proposed 7.11 percent total package increase in salary and benefits for the 2015-16 school year-- to the Clear Lake School Board Monday. The package includes the District’s notification of a 4.29 percent health insurance premium increase. 

The Board of Education made its first contract offer during its regularly scheduled Feb. 23 meeting.

Contracts are negotiated for 190 days of service.

Private Clear Lake preschool considers expanding to PK-3

Published by admin on Thu, 02/12/2015 - 3:32am

Clear Lake Classical, established in 2014 as a non-profit organization offering a private, Christian preschool in Clear Lake, is looking to expand to offer kindergarten, first and second grade in the 2015-16 school year.

An information meeting to discuss the proposed expansion will be held Friday, Feb. 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the Evangelical Free Church, 1310 U.S. Highway 18 West, Clear Lake.  

Harold R. Trimble

Published by admin on Thu, 02/12/2015 - 3:31am

Harold R. Trimble, 93, of Clear Lake, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.

Funeral services were held on Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating.  Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa, with military honors provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W.   

Dorothy A. Hoblit

Published by admin on Thu, 02/12/2015 - 3:31am

Dorothy Ann Hoblit, 88, of Clear Lake, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.  

Due to her wishes she was cremated and no services will be held at this time.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.

Ronald Mosher

Published by admin on Thu, 02/12/2015 - 3:30am

Ronald “Ron” Mosher, 85, of Hastings, Minn., formerly of Clear Lake, passed away on Jan. 15, 2015.  A memorial service was held on Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Calvary Christian Church, in Hastings.

Ronald Clare Mosher was born on April 25, 1929, in Dumont, Iowa, the son of Clare and Frida (Andersen) Mosher.  He went to school in Clear Lake and graduated with the class of 1947.

Lions still in hunt for NCC title

Published by admin on Thu, 02/12/2015 - 3:28am

The Clear Lake boys (12-6) played one of their best and one of their worst games of the season within days.  The Lions took back sole possession of first place in the North Central Conference boys basketball race with a 59-56 win over Algona Tuesday

CL girls peaking at the right time

Published by admin on Thu, 02/12/2015 - 3:26am

The Clear Lake girls basketball team (13-6) seems to be hitting its stride as tournament time is approaching.  Last week the Lions recorded three victories.  After a game played last night (Tuesday, Feb. 10), the 15th ranked (3A) Lions go on the road for their final regular season game at Algona.   They start the post-season on Saturday, Feb.

Cardinals top Osage; fall to Algona

Published by admin on Thu, 02/12/2015 - 3:25am

The Garner-Hayfield/Ventura boys basketball team picked up a win and loss in action played last week.  The Cardinals moved their record to 14-4 in the North Iowa Conference and 15-5 overall.

GHV 41, Osage 33

Consistent scoring by the Cardinals led to a 41-33 victory against Osage on Tuesday, Feb. 3.   

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