Supervisor race is a hot ticket

Published by admin on Thu, 04/03/2014 - 2:44am

Clear Lakers Grandon and Good file in final week

Seven candidates-- three Republicans and four Democrats-- have filed nomination papers for the Cerro Gordo County District 2 Supervisor position. Bob Amosson, a Republican who has held the position for 13 years, is not seeking re-election.

Primaries for both parties will be held Tuesday, June 3.

Teen’s volunteer service earns national Spirit of Community Award

Published by admin on Thu, 04/03/2014 - 2:42am

Seventeen-year-old Riley Brinkman, of Clear Lake, has been honored for her exemplary volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award.  The award, which recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country, was granted by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program on beh

Rollover sends driver to hospital

Published by admin on Thu, 04/03/2014 - 2:41am

Tuesday morning, April 1, about 7:02 a.m. Cerro Gordo County deputies responded to a single vehicle accident with injuries at 242nd Street and Balsam Avenue, Ventura. Korey Zwiefel, 44, of Ventura, was driving southbound in a 1995 Chevrolet pickup when he lost control. The vehicle left the

Local RAGBRAI Planning Committee announced

Published by admin on Thu, 04/03/2014 - 2:38am

The Clear Lake’s Planning Committee for RAGBRAI XLII has been announced.  

The Planning Committee is an independent committee with support of the City and Chamber of Commerce.  The group will plan all aspects of the festivities happening on July 23.  As a Pass-Through Town, Clear Lake is expected to welcome the riders and other guests, to provide food and water, and to provide a safe, positive environment.  

Patricia Gilles

Published by admin on Thu, 03/27/2014 - 1:21am
Patricia Anne Gilles, 98, formerly of Clear Lake, died peacefully in her sleep Saturday morning, March 22, 2014 at Bethany Manor in Story City, Iowa.  A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Bethany Manor, 212 Lafayette Ave., Story City, with Chaplain Sandy Anenson and Deacon Alan Christy officiating.  At a later date Pat will be inurned at Bradenton, Fla., next to her husband.

Louis E. Schuler

Published by admin on Thu, 03/27/2014 - 1:21am
Louis E. Schuler, 92, of Clear Lake, died Saturday, March 22, 2014 at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester, Minn.
Services are pending at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake. 

Dr. Norman Held

Published by admin on Thu, 03/27/2014 - 1:20am

 Dr. Norman Max Held, 87, of Ventura, died Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 2014 at the Ventura United Methodist Church, Ventura, with Dr. Rev. Rhoda Preston officiating with military honors provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W.  Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 - 7 p.m.

Colon finishes third at NCAA National Tournament

Published by admin on Thu, 03/27/2014 - 1:19am
University of Northern Iowa wrestler Joe Colon earned an All-American title with a third place finish at the NCAA National Tournament held in Oklahoma City over the weekend.  Colon, who wrestles at 133 pounds for the Panthers, was a former Clear Lake High School standout.
UNI had three wrestlers earn All-American status, which is the first time since 2002.

GHV boys open track season

Published by admin on Thu, 03/27/2014 - 1:18am

The Garner-Hayfield/Ventura boys track team competed at the Buena Vista College Indoor Meet on Friday, March 21. The meet was optional for team members.
 In field events, Braden Meints tied for fifth in the high jump, with a jump of 5’10”; Nic Tusha was 10th in the shot put with a toss of 42’04”.
 Joel Toppin had a stellar day, winning the 1600 meter run with a time of 4:57.27.

Lions start track season strong

Published by admin on Thu, 03/27/2014 - 1:16am

Clear Lake’s two State qualifying athletes last season led the way for their track team at the Wartburg indoor meet held
Tuesday, March 18.
Chandler Diercks demonstrated his State championship form, winning the long jump with a leap of 24’ 4.75”. Teammate Jake Harle was second in the event with a mark of 20’ 2.75”.
State hurdler Connor Nosbisch was also a winner, breaking the tape in the 55 meter hurdles in a time of 7.97. Chase Bacon also competed in the event, placing 17th in 9.25.

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