Cardinals open 2014-15 wrestling season

Published by admin on Fri, 12/12/2014 - 10:02pm

It’s been a very busy week for the Garner-Hayfield/Ventura wrestling team.  

They started the week on Tuesday, Dec. 2, where they picked up wins over Algona, Eagle Grove and North Union at the Eagle Grove Tournament.  The Cardinals had close matches against Algona and Eagle Grove, topping Algona 42-39 and Eagle Grove 40-39.  GHV rolled over North Union, who had nine forfeits, 72-6.  

Results of the Eagle Grove Tournament are as follows:

GHV girls start season with a 3-0 record

Published by admin on Fri, 12/12/2014 - 9:59pm

The Garner-Hayfield/Ventura girls started the 2014-15 season with a bang, jumping out to a 3-0 start.  

GHV 43, Newman 33

The Garner-Hayfield/Ventura girls hosted Newman Catholic on Tuesday, Dec. 2.  

The first quarter

Craig A. Spear

Published by admin on Fri, 12/12/2014 - 9:57pm

Craig Spear, 61, passed away Dec. 8, 2014 at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City, Iowa.  Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Dec. 12, at Adams Funeral Home, 502 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Ames Municipal Cemetery.

Craig A. Spear was born March 14, 1953, to Wayne and Ethel Jean (Donnelly) Spear in Ames. Craig lived in Ames until 1976, when he moved to Clear Lake. He moved back to Ames for two years, 1997 to 1999, and then moved back to Clear Lake. 

Harold T. Brood

Published by admin on Fri, 12/12/2014 - 9:57pm

Harold T. Brood, 77, Clear Lake, died Dec. 1, 2014, at the Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.  

A Memorial Service was held on Friday, Dec. 5, at the Open Bible Church, 609 S. 8th St., Clear Lake, with Pastor Will Hunsaker officiating.  

 Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, at a later date.  Military Honors will be presented by the Clear Lake V.F.W.  Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa in his name.  

Holiday Magic

Published by admin on Fri, 12/12/2014 - 9:54pm

The holiday season got into full swing over the weekend, as Clear Lake welcomed thousands to its 20th annual Christmas By The Lake celebration.

Superintendent sharing will top Monday agenda

Published by admin on Fri, 12/12/2014 - 9:53pm

Mason City School Board casts 3-3 vote on issue

The Clear Lake School Board will discuss the future of various sharing agreements with the Mason City School District when it meets Monday night, Dec. 15.

Endow Iowa tax credits still available for IGNITE campaign

Published by admin on Fri, 12/12/2014 - 9:52pm

The IGNITE Clear Lake Fireworks Endowment Campaign is working towards its close, reports Chamber CEO Tim Coffey. 

“There is still time for individuals and businesses to make a gift to the campaign and be 

eligible for an Endow Iowa tax credit of 25 percent and also qualify for a matching gift from the John Ruan Foundation Trust,” Coffey said.

GHV votes pass easily

Published by admin on Fri, 12/12/2014 - 9:51pm

Voters in the Garner-Hayfield and Ventura school districts overwhelmingly approved continuing two issues currently in place in the individual districts that need to be combined once they become a single district next school year. 

On  Dec. 2 voters approved on a 196-8 margin the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy, which allows the purchase of equipment from the PPEL fund and not from the general fund. Both districts currently have the PPEL fund in place and the passing of this election allows the new district to carry on as both schools have for decades. 

Eugene G. King

Published by admin on Thu, 12/04/2014 - 2:48am

Eugene Guy King, 77, 200 10th Ave. N., Clear Lake, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014, at the I.O.O.F. Home, Mason City, Iowa.  

     A memorial Service will be held  at 10 a.m., Dec. 6, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, with Pastor Dave Byrd, Chaplain I.O.O.F. Home, officiating.  Visitation with family will be Friday, Dec. 5, from 5-7 p.m. Memorials may be given to the Eugene King Memorial Fund.

Harold Brood

Published by admin on Thu, 12/04/2014 - 2:47am

Harold Brood, 77, Clear Lake, died Dec. 1, 2014, at the Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.  

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake.

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