Tuesday night caucus sites announced

Published by admin on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 11:48pm

    The much anticipated Iowa Caucuses are finally almost here.  Tuesday night, Jan. 3, Republican and Democrats will hold their respective caucuses statewide.  If you are not familiar with the process, here’s what you should know:
    •In Cerro Gordo County, Clear Lake Republicans living in Ward 2 will meet at Clear Lake Middle School, 1601 3rd Ave N.; those living in Clear Lake Wards 1 and 3, along

Ventura residents get in holiday spirit with contest

Published by admin on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 11:47pm

    The holiday spirit was burning bright in Ventura this holiday season.  Multiple honors were handed out last week for the 2011 Holiday Lighting Contest.
    Bob and Val Formanek’s home at 210 Park Lane was awarded first place in the Festive & Spirited category, earning them $500.  First place and $500 went to Pete and Paula Halverson at 13 Crystal Heights Place as the most Imaginative & Creative.

Albert Humpal

Published by admin on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 1:30am

    Albert Humpal, age 91, of Spillville, Iowa died Friday, Dec. 16, 2011 at the Ossian Senior Hospice in Ossian, Iowa.
    Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, Dec. 20, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville, Iowa with Father Donald Hawes presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

James Bird

Published by admin on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 1:29am

    James L. Bird, age 71, of Mason City, Iowa passed away Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.   Jim requested there be no funeral and was cremated.  There will be a family and friends gathering Friday, Dec. 23, from 4-7 p.m. at the home of Mick Baker, 1433 Birch Drive, Mason City.

Cleo Cookman

Published by admin on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 1:28am

    Cleo Elizabeth Cookman, 92, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.
    A Funeral Mass was held Wednesday, Dec. 21, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Clear Lake, with Monsignor Joseph Slepicka officiating.  Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Clear Lake Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorials may be directed to the Cleo E. Cookman Memorial.

Dolores Till

Published by admin on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 1:28am

    Dolores Margaret Till, 79, of 1033 19th St SW., Mason City, Iowa died Monday, Dec. 12, 2011 at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.  A graveside service was held Friday, Dec. 16, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling officiating.

Donald Gansen

Published by admin on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 1:27am

    Donald F. “Don” Gansen, 82, 704 S. 12th St., Clear Lake, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather entered his heavenly home on Dec. 17, 2011 at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.  A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1001 9th Ave S., Clear Lake

Vikes prove a game is not over until it’s over

Published by admin on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 1:10am

    The Ventura boys basketball team proved that a game isn’t over until it’s over.  They picked up two more Cornbelt Conference victories, moving their record to 3-1 in conference play. 
Ventura 54, G-T/A-R 52

Lions bounce back after string of losses

Published by admin on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 1:04am

    The road was rough for the Lions last week, as they dropped a close contest to Algona Garrigan.  At home on Friday the team bounced back from three straight losses and posted a 75-54 win over Clarion-

Quality competition makes for a long week for CL wrestling squad

Published by admin on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 1:01am

    The Clear Lake wrestling team endured a tough week against quality competition.  The Lions battled Class 3A power Mason City, conference rival Clarion-Goldfield and participated in the Iowa Falls-Alden Tournament.
    Mason City 50, CL 13

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