ISU National Champion and Olympic wrestler to speak in Clear Lake

Published by admin on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 12:54am

Two-time Iowa State National Champion and Olympic gold medalist wrestler, Ben Peterson, will speak at the Evangelical Free Church of Clear Lake on Sunday, Dec. 4, from 9:30-10:30 a.m.  Peterson will share his personal story, highlights and Q&A time.  He will also speak at the 8 and 10:45 a.m. services.

Lambert earns coaching award

Published by admin on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 12:53am

    Joe Lambert, son of Joe and Wanda Lambert of Clear Lake, has been named Boys High School Cross Country Assistant Coach of the Year by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches.
    Lambert has served as a volunteer for the Webster City, Iowa cross country teams for more than a decade.

CLHS Dance Team to compete in Iowa State Dance State Championship

Published by admin on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 12:51am

    The Clear Lake High School Dance Team will be participating in the Iowa State Dance State Championship on Thursday, Dec. 1 and Friday, Dec. 2, at Wells Fargo Arena and HyVee Hall located in Des

Working to meet the needs

Published by admin on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 12:49am

Record number of ornaments on Giving Tree

 

   Response was terrific to The Giving Tree, but the need remains strong for local families needing a little help this holiday season.
    This is the 22nd year the Mirror-Reporter has teamed with Clear Lake and Ventura Schools, Head Start and Charlie Brown

TeamQuest announces acquisition

Published by admin on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 12:48am

    TeamQuest Corporation announced the acquisition Tuesday of Performance Surveyor from Solution Labs, a Canadian capacity management company.  The move will result in six new positions at the Clear Lake based company.  By the end of 2011, TeamQuest will have added 16 new employees, bringing the company total to 169.

School districts may share food service director

Published by admin on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 12:47am

    The Clear Lake School Board gave its approval Monday for the school district’s food service director to be shared with the Mason City School District.  Lora Jensen will begin her joint position in January, pending approval of the plan by the Mason City School Board.

Free outerwear ready to be distributed Saturday

Published by admin on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 12:32am

    The Engage! Winter Outerwear Drive was launched four years ago in an effort to help meet the needs of local families struggling through these challenging economic times.  Generous and caring neighbors have dropped off new and gently used coats, hats, gloves, scarves, boots and snow pants in collection boxes throughout town.  Now, the donations are ready to distribute.

Jacqueline Calkins

Published by admin on Thu, 11/24/2011 - 1:46am

    Jacqueline Schuldt Calkins, 68, of Ventura died Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.
    Private graveside services were held at Concord Township Cemetery in Garner, Iowa.  Cataldo Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Jacqueline Howard

Published by admin on Thu, 11/24/2011 - 1:45am

    Jacqueline Kay Howard, of Ventura, Iowa died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011.
    A celebration of her life and gathering of her friends will be held at 2 p.m., Sat. Nov. 26, at the Colony Inn, Ventura. 
    Jackie was born Jan. 31, 1940 in Ventura.

Ina Mae Andrews

Published by admin on Thu, 11/24/2011 - 1:44am

    Ina Mae (Barr) Andrews, widow of the late Gordon Andrews, passed away Nov. 16, 2011, at the Stanton Care Center, Stanton, Iowa, with her family at her side. She had been a resident there for more than three years.
     Funeral services were held at the Red Presbyterian Church on Friday, Nov. 19.  The Rev. Caryn Pedersen officiated.  Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery, in Red Oak, Iowa.

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