Family escapes injury in early morning house fire

Published by admin on Wed, 08/10/2016 - 4:26pm

A Clear Lake family safely evacuated their burning home early Saturday morning.

The Clear Lake Fire Department was dispatched to 1310 Buddy Holly Place for a reported house fire Saturday, Aug. 6, at approximately 1:09 a.m. The CLFD responded with three engine companies, one ambulance and 16 firefighters.

Morris LaVerne Trimble

Published by admin on Fri, 08/05/2016 - 1:48pm

Morris LaVerne Trimble, 93, Clear Lake, died Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.  Celebration of Morris's life will be at 10:30 am Saturday, August, 6 at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, Iowa.  The family will greet friends Friday from 5-7 pm at the funeral home and then one hour before the service on Saturday.  The family suggests memorials to Hospice of North Iowa.

Morris LaVerne Trimble

Published by admin on Fri, 08/05/2016 - 1:48pm

Morris LaVerne Trimble, 93, Clear Lake, died Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.  Celebration of Morris's life will be at 10:30 am Saturday, August, 6 at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, Iowa.  The family will greet friends Friday from 5-7 pm at the funeral home and then one hour before the service on Saturday.  The family suggests memorials to Hospice of North Iowa.

Determination leads to another State title

Published by admin on Wed, 08/03/2016 - 3:36pm

(Above) It was a big celebration for the Clear Lake Lions after they claimed their third title in four years at the Class 2A State Baseball Tournament.  The Lions defeated Kuemper of Carroll on Saturday, July 30, at Principal Park in Des Moines. -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

Determination leads to another State title

Published by admin on Wed, 08/03/2016 - 3:36pm

(Above) It was a big celebration for the Clear Lake Lions after they claimed their third title in four years at the Class 2A State Baseball Tournament.  The Lions defeated Kuemper of Carroll on Saturday, July 30, at Principal Park in Des Moines. -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

Clear Lake Lions top Hinton in Class 2A State Semifinal, 10-7

Published by admin on Wed, 08/03/2016 - 3:33pm

(Above) Cooper Merrill slides safely into home.  Merrill connected on one triple during the game.

Clear Lake scored nine runs in the first three innings, then held on to defeat Hinton, 10-7 in the Class 2A State semifinal played Thursday, July 28, in Des Moines.

Clear Lake Lions top Hinton in Class 2A State Semifinal, 10-7

Published by admin on Wed, 08/03/2016 - 3:33pm

(Above) Cooper Merrill slides safely into home.  Merrill connected on one triple during the game.

Clear Lake scored nine runs in the first three innings, then held on to defeat Hinton, 10-7 in the Class 2A State semifinal played Thursday, July 28, in Des Moines.

GHV lands nine on TIC West All-Conference teams

Published by admin on Wed, 08/03/2016 - 3:32pm

The Garner-Hayfield-Ventura baseball team was well represented on the 2016 Top of Iowa West All-Conference list.  Eight players earned honors, while first-year coach Shawn Schlechter was named Coach of the Year.

The Cardinals finished the outstanding season with a 13-3 record and were named conference champions.

GHV lands nine on TIC West All-Conference teams

Published by admin on Wed, 08/03/2016 - 3:32pm

The Garner-Hayfield-Ventura baseball team was well represented on the 2016 Top of Iowa West All-Conference list.  Eight players earned honors, while first-year coach Shawn Schlechter was named Coach of the Year.

The Cardinals finished the outstanding season with a 13-3 record and were named conference champions.

Lions named to INA All-State Baseball teams

Published by admin on Wed, 08/03/2016 - 3:32pm

The Iowa Newspaper Association announced its 2016 All-State Baseball selections Tuesday, Aug. 2, selecting first, second, third teams and team captains for classes 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A.

The four seniors selected as team captains are: 4A – Spencer Van Scoyoc, Cedar Rapids, Jefferson; 3A – Grant Judkins, Pella; 2A – Javin Drake, Wilton and 1A – Brady Harpenau, St. Mary’s, Remsen.

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