Local runners give it their all at State Cross Country Meet

Published by admin on Wed, 11/05/2014 - 6:05am

GHV’S Smith claims runner-up honors

Area runners had an impressive showing at the 2A State Cross Country meet held at Lakeside Municipal Golf Course on Saturday, Oct. 31, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The Garner-Hayfield/Ventura boys team placed fourth overall, while solo runners, Tanner Storbeck and Gretchen Jones, from Clear Lake also placed well. 

Cardinals fall in opening round of Regional play

Published by admin on Wed, 11/05/2014 - 6:05am

It was a disappointing night for the Garner-Hayfield/Ventura volleyball team on Monday, Oct. 27, as they fell to Estherville-Lincoln Central in the first round of regional play.

Indians stop Lions in Regional play

Published by admin on Wed, 11/05/2014 - 6:04am

The Clear Lake volleyball team had momentum on its side when it began post-season play Monday, Oct. 27.  However a fired-up Forest City team kept the Lions down and advanced in Regional volleyball action, 3-0.   Clear Lake, which had won half of its last six matches, finished the season 7-25.

CLHS Competition Squad competes

Published by admin on Wed, 11/05/2014 - 6:03am

The Clear Lake Competition Cheerleading squad competed in Des Moines on Saturday, Nov.

Dean A. Wood

Published by admin on Wed, 11/05/2014 - 5:58am

Dean Alan Wood, age 61, died on Oct. 28, 2014, in Clear Lake.  

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 4060 4th St. SW, Mason City, Iowa.

Dean was born in Vinton, Iowa on July 6, 1953; he lived his whole life in the North Iowa area.  

Helen Olson

Published by admin on Wed, 11/05/2014 - 5:58am

Helen Olson, 93, of Clear Lake passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014, at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.  

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th Street, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dr. Patrick Hall officiating.  Inurnment will be at Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake. 

Visitation will be held at 9:30 a.m., on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel.

Harold Anderson

Published by admin on Wed, 11/05/2014 - 5:57am

Harold Douglas Anderson, Clifton, Tenn., was born March 1, 1951 in Beaver, Okla., the son of James Harold Anderson, Clifton, who survives and the late Frieda Joyelyn Smith Anderson.

Harold was a heavy equipment operator and was  a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Clifton.  He served in Vietnam in the United States Army and was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America.

He departed this life on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014 at his home at the age of 63 years.  

Violet (Betels) Menke

Published by admin on Wed, 11/05/2014 - 5:57am

Violet (Betels) Menke, 62, of Clear Lake, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014, in Clear Lake.  

A private burial will be held at a later date. 

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

Dreams dashed

Published by admin on Wed, 11/05/2014 - 5:56am

It was a sad night for the Clear Lake Lions, as the football team fell 20-14 in the second round of the Class 2A  Football Playoffs.  The number one Lions fell to Sioux

VMGC named 9-Hole Course of the Year

Published by admin on Wed, 11/05/2014 - 5:55am

The Iowa Golf Association announced on Friday, Oct. 24, that Veterans Memorial Golf Club, Clear Lake, was named 9-Hole Course of the Year at the 2014 Annual Awards ceremony.

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