Lion defense smothers Hampton-Dumont

(Above) This Bulldog ball carrier didn’t have a chance as he was swarmed by the Lion defense.  Pictured bringing him down are Austin Warnke (1), Tyres Green-Harrington (13) and Ty Fisher (59).  Also pictured is Connor O’Tool (51).  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

by Marianne Gasaway

Lions defeat Bulldogs

(Above) Jaden Ainley returns a hit during the Hampton-Dumont meet .  Also pictured is Sara Faber.  -Photo courtesy of Kristi Nixon, Mid-America Publishing

by Marianne Gasaway

Lions defeat Bulldogs

(Above) Jaden Ainley returns a hit during the Hampton-Dumont meet .  Also pictured is Sara Faber.  -Photo courtesy of Kristi Nixon, Mid-America Publishing

by Marianne Gasaway

Wright leads Clear Lake X-C team with second place finish

By Michelle Watson

The Clear Lake cross country team competed in their biggest meet of the year when they traveled to Humboldt on Monday, Sept. 23.

Boys

The varsity boys team did well with a fifth place finish.  The team was led by Justin Wright, who ran a solid 17:56, earning him runner-up honors.

“Justin ran one of the best final 800s that I have ever seen,” said Coach Nick DiMarco.

Wright leads Clear Lake X-C team with second place finish

By Michelle Watson

The Clear Lake cross country team competed in their biggest meet of the year when they traveled to Humboldt on Monday, Sept. 23.

Boys

The varsity boys team did well with a fifth place finish.  The team was led by Justin Wright, who ran a solid 17:56, earning him runner-up honors.

“Justin ran one of the best final 800s that I have ever seen,” said Coach Nick DiMarco.

Remember When 10-2-2019

(Above) Volunteer Fire Department, 1969 - Members of the Clear Lake Volunteer Fire Department in 1969 included first row (L-R): Burt Dowden, Secretary Floyd Nesbit, Assistant Chief Jim Dyre, Assistant Chief Crosby Ingersoll, Chief Pat Stork, Assistant Chief Joe Jensen, Don Huey, and Marshall Friest.  Back row (L-R): Bob Buck, Dick Scott, Ernie Roth, Bill Eaton, Larry Lahsne, Ken Friest, Joe Scott, Denny Davis, and Joe Roth.  Absent from the photo was Roger Ritter, John Simpson and Arthur

Remember When 10-2-2019

(Above) Volunteer Fire Department, 1969 - Members of the Clear Lake Volunteer Fire Department in 1969 included first row (L-R): Burt Dowden, Secretary Floyd Nesbit, Assistant Chief Jim Dyre, Assistant Chief Crosby Ingersoll, Chief Pat Stork, Assistant Chief Joe Jensen, Don Huey, and Marshall Friest.  Back row (L-R): Bob Buck, Dick Scott, Ernie Roth, Bill Eaton, Larry Lahsne, Ken Friest, Joe Scott, Denny Davis, and Joe Roth.  Absent from the photo was Roger Ritter, John Simpson and Arthur

No re-election bid for Upmeyer in 2020

(Above) Speaker of the House Linda Upmeyer waves to the crowds at Clear Lake’s Fourth of July parade.-Reporter file photo.

by Marianne Gasaway

Linda Upmeyer (R-Clear Lake) announced Monday that she will not seek re-election in 2020 and plans to resign as Speaker of the Iowa House in late 2019.

No re-election bid for Upmeyer in 2020

(Above) Speaker of the House Linda Upmeyer waves to the crowds at Clear Lake’s Fourth of July parade.-Reporter file photo.

by Marianne Gasaway

Linda Upmeyer (R-Clear Lake) announced Monday that she will not seek re-election in 2020 and plans to resign as Speaker of the Iowa House in late 2019.

Lekwa Marsh is subject of DNR open house

(Above) The state is expected to begin a wetland restoration project on the 52-acre site located south of Clear Lake State Park this fall.  The land was formerly owned by Holmes and Jane Pedelty and leased to the Sherman family, which developed and operated Arrowhead Golf Course.  The state purchased the land in 2016.-Reporter photo by Marianne Gasaway.

Restoration of former golf course to wetland area among projects

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