Waldron will represent Clear Lake in Class 3A State Golf Meet

Published by admin on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 6:17am

Clear Lake’s Dane Waldron will return to the Class 3A State Golf Meet for the fourth time this week, but the Lion team was denied.  The Lions, who have qualified for State in 13 of the past 15 years, finished third at Friday’s District Meet held at Waverly.

Waldron carded a 68 to share medalist honors with Webster City’s Avery Fuhs.  

CL boys soccer tops Mason City, 4-1

Published by admin on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 6:16am

Monday, May 18, was Senior and Parent Night at Lions field for the Clear Lake boys soccer team.  The group put on a show for fans, as they topped Mason City, 4-1.

“We have a talented class of seniors this year and tonight was about recognizing their contributions to the Clear Lake Soccer Program.  This is a fun evening for us, as we typically play several players in positions they seldom have a chance to play during the regular season,” explained Coach Matt Anderson.

Post-season girls soccer pairings

Published by admin on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 6:15am

The Iowa Girls high School Athletic Union has released its Regional soccer pairings.

Clear Lake and Garner-Hayfield/Ventura teams will open the post-season Tuesday, June 2.  Clear Lake will take on Denver in the opening round in a 6 p.m. game at Denver.  The winner will play again at 6 p.m. Friday, June 5, in Denver.  They will meet the winner of the Aplington-Parkersburg vs. Webster City game. 

GHV trounces Clear Lake

Published by admin on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 6:15am

Emily Spilman scored three goals to lead a Garner-Hayfield/Ventura attack against the Clear Lake Lions Tuesday, May 19.  The Cardinals posted a 5-1 win.

“I felt we played a bit tentative in the first half. We didn’t challenge the ball effectively and we allowed too many Garner girls to split our defensive back line,” said Clear Lake Coach Nick DiMarco.  

The aggressive GHV play put the Cardinals ahead, 4-0 at half-time.

GHV girls fall in OT; top Humboldt

Published by admin on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 6:14am

The Garner-Hayfield/Ventura girls soccer team picked up two wins and dropped a match in overtime in action last week.

Webster City 3, GHV 2 (OT)

The third time was not a charm for the GHV girls, as they dropped a very close match in overtime to Webster City on Monday, May 18.  The Lynx topped the Cardinals, 3-2.

“Webster City is a good team.  The wind was horrible and you could tell each half who had the advantage,” said Coach Josh Banse.  “Our girls played well, but just could not get the win.”

GHV boys go 1-2 in recent soccer action

Published by admin on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 6:13am

Despite playing hard and recording some close games, the Garner-Hayfield/Ventura boys soccer team could only manage one win in soccer action last week, while dropping two.

GHV 4, CAL 2

Bad weather didn’t hamper the Cardinals as they picked up a 4-2 victory over CAL on Monday, May 18

“We played well and the boys finally ended their losing streak,” said Coach Eric Williams.  “I was really proud of the way we played.  It was also a lot of fun playing every athlete on the bench.”

Clear Lake girls tennis team does well at Regionals

Published by admin on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 6:12am

Singles player Kirsten Jordan and the doubles team of Lindsey Loudenburg and Gretchen Jones finished the season in style by placing third out of 16 in the 1A Regional Tennis Tournament held at Luther College in Decorah on Thursday, May 21.  Both were runners-up to the top two state qualifiers in singles and doubles.

Jordan, the number four seed, began her push for State by first defeating Decorah’s Anna Kane, 6-2, 7-5 in the first round.  She then moved on to defeat Osage’s Klaire Chisholm, 6-4, 6-1, to claim a spot in the semi-finals against  

Cruising Clear Lake

Published by admin on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 6:10am

New owners hope to enhance unique lake experience

The Lady of the Lake is sailing under new ownership this season.

Jon Berhow and Scott and Niki Monson have purchased the sternwheeler from Mike Royer and Rodger Nordman.  However, Royer and Nordman have agreed to stay on this season to handle driving and tour duties aboard the boat.

Berhow said he noticed a for sale sign on the boat last year and “knew he wanted to make it happen.”

Talks continue to make local memorial for veterans reality

Published by admin on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 6:07am

Clear Lake veterans report they have not given up on the idea of constructing a memorial to veterans in the community.  

After almost one year of discussion, rejected proposals, appointment of a task force to study possible locations and, most recently, news that the group was deadlocked between two possible sites, V.F.W. Commander Mike Nelson said a small group of veterans has been meeting informally with Mayor Nelson Crabb and City Administrator Scott Flory to keep the memorial idea alive.

Haugland delivers Memorial Day address

Published by admin on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 6:07am

Looking at his young family, Gabriel Haugland told those gathered for Memorial Day services at Clear Lake Cemetery Monday he knew his service in Afghanistan was necessary. “Don’t go daddy.  I need you,” his two-year-old daughter, Grace, had pleaded before he left.  He was also leaving behind his young wife, Carolyn, and an infant son, Nick.

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