GHV boys win State Qualifying Meet; Smith places first

Published by admin on Wed, 10/29/2014 - 4:17am

History was made by the Garner-Hayfield/Ventura boys cross country team by winning their first State Qualifying meet.  Not only did they win, but they won by a large margin, garnering 57 points to capture the title.  Osage was second with 75 points, followed by Waukon in third place with 92 points.  Fifteen teams competed i

Storbeck and Jones move on to State Cross Country Meet

Published by admin on Wed, 10/29/2014 - 4:16am

Clear Lake runners saved their best races of the year for when it counted most.  Two Lions, freshman Gretchen Jones and senior Tanner Storbeck, will compete at Saturday’s State Meet as a result of their top 10 finishes at the State Qualifying Meet held Thursday at New Hampton.

The Lion boys finished fifth as a team, while the girls were seventh in the 15-school meet.  The top three teams and 10 individuals advance to State at Fort Dodge Saturday, Nov. 1.

GHV volleyball team battles to a victory over Hampton-Dumont

Published by admin on Wed, 10/29/2014 - 4:15am

It was a fight from beginning to the end when the Garner-Hayfield/Ventura volleyball team took on Hampton- Dumont on Thursday, Oct. 23, at Hampton.

“Thursday’s match was an opportunity to play volleyball when things weren’t clicking on our side,” said Coach Kelsey Steffens.  “Their aggressive serves and scrappy defense kept us from running a controlled offense.”

CL cheerleaders to perform

Published by admin on Wed, 10/29/2014 - 4:15am

The community is invited to come support the Clear Lake Cheerleading Competition Squad as they prepare for the 2014 Iowa State Cheerleading Competition. The squad will perform their routine for the public on Thursday, Oct. 30, at 5:30 p.m. in the Clear Lake High School Gymnasium.

Clear Lake tops Hampton-Dumont in final game of regular season

Published by admin on Wed, 10/29/2014 - 4:00am

The final game of Clear Lake’s regular volleyball season Tuesday, Oct. 21, was dubbed “pink out” to raise breast cancer awareness.  The Lions played lights out and topped Hampton-Dumont, 3-1.

Beverly Lechner

Published by admin on Wed, 10/29/2014 - 3:57am

 Beverly Ann Lechner, 74, of Rockwell, Iowa, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Due to her wishes she will be cremated.

Marcele Kottman

Published by admin on Wed, 10/29/2014 - 3:57am

Marcele Marjorie (Pals) Kottman, 92, formerly of Thornton, Iowa, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014, at the Rehabilitation Center, of Hampton, Iowa.

A funeral service was held Saturday, Oct. 25, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Thornton, with Rev. Rhea Evanson officiating.    Interment was at the Pleasantview Cemetery, Thornton.  Memorials may be given to the Marcele Kottman Memorial Fund.

Joseph Firsching

Published by admin on Thu, 10/23/2014 - 2:09am

Joseph “Joe” Matthew Firsching, 89, of Mason City, passed away peacefully, Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, with his family by his side.  

Lions capture Class 2A District 2 title

Published by admin on Thu, 10/23/2014 - 2:04am

Clear Lake wins battle of district’s unbeatens, 20-7

New class.  New District.  Same result.

Three Lion runners earn all-conference honors

Published by admin on Thu, 10/23/2014 - 2:03am

CL boys finish fourth in NCC race

Clear Lake placed two runners on the podium and finished fourth in the boys race at the North Central Conference Cross Country Meet held in Humboldt Tuesday, Oct. 14.  

Ryan Faught and Tanner Storbeck both ran strong races, finishing fifth and eighth respectively in the field of 55. Faught’s fifth place finish was in 18:06 and Storbeck ran an 18:20.

“Both Ryan and Tanner have been such great leaders, this honor is much deserved,” said Coach Nick DiMarco.  

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