Gloria Shaffer Cooley

Published by admin on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 5:41pm

Gloria Shaffer Cooley, 88, of Belmond, formerly Clear Lake, died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at Iowa Specialty Hospital, in Belmond.

Per Gloria’s wishes, her body has been cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, in San Diego, Calif.

In lieu of customary remembrances, family suggests memorial contributions to Gateway Hospice in Clarion, mailed to Pattie McLaughlin, 526 Winterside Dr., Apollo Beach, FL 33572.

Remember When 10-15-2019

Published by admin on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 5:38pm

(Above) Celebrating Main Street in 1994 - Members of Main Street Clear Lake, the business community, Chamber of Commerce and Dean Snyder Construction Co. participated in a ribbon cutting in 1994 officially declaring the 300 block of Main Ave. open.  The ribbon cutting ceremony was conducted by (L-R): Dennis Lindell, Main Street Clear Lake Program; Gene Madson, representing the Chamber’s Retail Committee; Mary Smidt, First Mates; Mayor Lois Kotz; Jeff Nicholas, Chamber president; and Don Snyder, of Snyder Construction.

Remember When 10-15-2019

Published by admin on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 5:38pm

(Above) Celebrating Main Street in 1994 - Members of Main Street Clear Lake, the business community, Chamber of Commerce and Dean Snyder Construction Co. participated in a ribbon cutting in 1994 officially declaring the 300 block of Main Ave. open.  The ribbon cutting ceremony was conducted by (L-R): Dennis Lindell, Main Street Clear Lake Program; Gene Madson, representing the Chamber’s Retail Committee; Mary Smidt, First Mates; Mayor Lois Kotz; Jeff Nicholas, Chamber president; and Don Snyder, of Snyder Construction.

Even Mother Nature can’t stop the Lions

Published by admin on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 5:34pm

(Above) Mitchell Raber used some track skills to hurdle over this Forest City player. The leap paid off, as Raber ended up in the endzone for the second touchdown of the game for the Lions. -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

By Michelle Watson

Even Mother Nature can’t stop the Lions

Published by admin on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 5:34pm

(Above) Mitchell Raber used some track skills to hurdle over this Forest City player. The leap paid off, as Raber ended up in the endzone for the second touchdown of the game for the Lions. -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

By Michelle Watson

Investigation leads to changes for Clear Lake volleyball team

Published by admin on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 5:33pm

(Above) Heather Johnson took over as head volleyball coach following former coach Richie Ellis being placed under investigation for a reported locker room incident.  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

By Marianne Gasaway

Clear Lake Head Volleyball Coach Richie Ellis has been placed on paid administrative leave from coaching duties while school leaders complete their investigation into a reported locker room incident.

Investigation leads to changes for Clear Lake volleyball team

Published by admin on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 5:33pm

(Above) Heather Johnson took over as head volleyball coach following former coach Richie Ellis being placed under investigation for a reported locker room incident.  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

By Marianne Gasaway

Clear Lake Head Volleyball Coach Richie Ellis has been placed on paid administrative leave from coaching duties while school leaders complete their investigation into a reported locker room incident.

Clear Lake X-C team competes at Dick Bell Invitational

Published by admin on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 5:32pm

By Michelle Watson

The Clear Lake cross country team had one of their best meets of the year when they competed in the Dick Bell Invitational in Eagle Grove on Tuesday, Oct. 8.

“We had many personal records run for both the boys and girls teams,” said Coach Nick DiMarco.  “I think most of the team is peaking at the right time.  The runners are excited about competing in the NCC meet and then the State qualifier the following week.”

Clear Lake X-C team competes at Dick Bell Invitational

Published by admin on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 5:32pm

By Michelle Watson

The Clear Lake cross country team had one of their best meets of the year when they competed in the Dick Bell Invitational in Eagle Grove on Tuesday, Oct. 8.

“We had many personal records run for both the boys and girls teams,” said Coach Nick DiMarco.  “I think most of the team is peaking at the right time.  The runners are excited about competing in the NCC meet and then the State qualifier the following week.”

Clear Lake volleyball game goes 0-5 on the week

Published by admin on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 5:27pm

(Above) Sara Faber gets a block during Thursday night’s game against IF-A.  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

By Michelle Watson

It was a tough week for the Clear Lake volleyball team, falling to Iowa Falls-Alden and going 0-5 at a tournament held on Saturday.  The losses moved the Lion’s record to 7-19.

IF-A 3, Clear Lake 1

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