Another record-setting Fourth

Published by admin on Wed, 07/08/2015 - 1:20am

An outstanding five-day celebration of the Fourth of July holiday got even better Monday when officials from Evans United Shows informed the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce the event was a record-setter.

“It was their best in 42-years— even bettering the record they set last year,” said Tim Coffey, executive director of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.  “I would characterize the entire event as an outstanding success.”

Fire boat comes to the rescue

Published by admin on Wed, 07/08/2015 - 1:13am

Clear Lake’s new fire boat was put into official action for the first time following Saturday’s fireworks.

CLFD Public Information Officer Billy Krefft reported fire boat “Bud” was on the water to help the fireworks team from Flashing Thunder keep boaters away from restricted areas and safe from the flammable barges before the spectacle on the water.

As the fireworks show was coming to a close, a small fire broke out on one of the barges.

Fire boat comes to the rescue

Published by admin on Wed, 07/08/2015 - 1:13am

Clear Lake’s new fire boat was put into official action for the first time following Saturday’s fireworks.

CLFD Public Information Officer Billy Krefft reported fire boat “Bud” was on the water to help the fireworks team from Flashing Thunder keep boaters away from restricted areas and safe from the flammable barges before the spectacle on the water.

As the fireworks show was coming to a close, a small fire broke out on one of the barges.

GHV girls go 4-2 for the week

Published by admin on Wed, 07/01/2015 - 9:21pm

[caption id="attachment_11033" align="alignleft" width="270"]GHV third baseman, Mackenzie Van Gerpen, tries to make a play at home during the Eagle Grove game on Wednesday, June 10. Van Gerpen also recorded two hits for the Cardinals in the 8-7 victory. -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy GHV third baseman, Mackenzie Van Gerpen, tries to make a play at home during the Eagle Grove game on Wednesday, June 10.

4th of July, 1990

Published by admin on Wed, 07/01/2015 - 8:34pm

The Grand Marshall of the 1990 Clear Lake 4th of July parade was Laurence Fredrickson.  His wife, Florine also enjoyed their ride.  Above top, oxen and horses brought up the rear of the parade.

4th of July, 1990

Published by admin on Wed, 07/01/2015 - 8:34pm

The Grand Marshall of the 1990 Clear Lake 4th of July parade was Laurence Fredrickson.  His wife, Florine also enjoyed their ride.  Above top, oxen and horses brought up the rear of the parade.

99 Years Ago June 1916

Published by admin on Wed, 07/01/2015 - 8:19pm

Military caps will be given away free at Peterson’s fountain with each 10 cent drink on Saturday.

A big wrestling match will take place in the ball park on July 4.  The contest will be between Otto Suter, welterweight champion of the world, and Helmer Myre, of Forest City.  Ringside seats are $1.50.

Contractor Ernest Anderson is pushing along with the work on the Masonic Temple.

99 Years Ago June 1916

Published by admin on Wed, 07/01/2015 - 8:19pm

Military caps will be given away free at Peterson’s fountain with each 10 cent drink on Saturday.

A big wrestling match will take place in the ball park on July 4.  The contest will be between Otto Suter, welterweight champion of the world, and Helmer Myre, of Forest City.  Ringside seats are $1.50.

Contractor Ernest Anderson is pushing along with the work on the Masonic Temple.

75 Years Ago June 1940

Published by admin on Wed, 07/01/2015 - 8:18pm

The old Princess passenger boat has been repaired and launched after being in dry dock for several years.

George Newman has stored in his warehouse, 30 carloads of government shelled corn, which he is ordered to ship out at once to England.

75 Years Ago June 1940

Published by admin on Wed, 07/01/2015 - 8:18pm

The old Princess passenger boat has been repaired and launched after being in dry dock for several years.

George Newman has stored in his warehouse, 30 carloads of government shelled corn, which he is ordered to ship out at once to England.

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