Dennis J. Davis

Published by admin on Wed, 12/04/2013 - 9:44pm

Dennis John “Denny” Davis, 69, of 604 S. 12th St., Clear Lake, died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013 at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with Chaplin 

Beverly Butler of Mercy Medical Center North Iowa officiating.  Burial was in the Clear Lake Cemetery with military honors provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W.  Family suggests memorials to Dennis John Davis Memorial Fund.

Lions give Mason City a run for the money

Published by admin on Wed, 12/04/2013 - 9:37pm

The Clear Lake girls jumped into the deep end of the competitive pool and came out encouraged about the prospects for the 2013-14 season. 

GHV girls fall to West Fork in season opener

Published by admin on Wed, 12/04/2013 - 9:36pm

Sluggish defense caused problems for the Garner-Hayfield/Ventura girls as they dropped the opening game of the season to West Fork, 49-37, on Tuesday, Nov. 26.

“I expected our offense to struggle, but did not expect our defense to be as poor as it was,” said Coach Matt Erpelding.

The Warhawks came out ready to play and jumped to a 12 point lead in the first quarter.  The Cardinal defense made 

Lion wrestlers open season Thursday at home against St. Eds

Published by admin on Wed, 12/04/2013 - 9:35pm

The Clear Lake wrestling team opens up its schedule Thursday, Dec. 5, at 6:30 p.m. against Ft. Dodge St. Edmond.   The Lions begin the season ranked seventh in Class 2A; St. Ed’s is rated sixth in Class 1A.

“They usually do not have very many junior varsity kids, so we could be starting early,” stated Lion Coach Gary Weber. 

Machine shed fire causes 90K loss

Published by admin on Wed, 12/04/2013 - 9:31pm

A late night fire in a machine shed caused more than $90,000 damage at a rural Clear Lake farm.

VFW Post will raise special flag in remembrance

Published by admin on Wed, 12/04/2013 - 9:27pm

Clear Lake VFW Post 4868 has been presented with a very special treasure.   

Firefighters called out to rescue deer trapped on ice

Published by admin on Wed, 12/04/2013 - 9:25pm

Clear Lake firefighters worked for hours last week in response to public calls concerning two deer stranded on the ice on Clear Lake.

Our first holiday winner

Published by admin on Wed, 12/04/2013 - 9:24pm

 Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter Owner/Publisher Mike Finnegan was pleased to present Donald Merrick (right) with $50 in Clear Lake Chamber Bucks as the first weekly winner in the Mirror-Reporter’s 

The need is great; Ornaments remain on Giving Tree

Published by admin on Wed, 12/04/2013 - 9:22pm

Approximately 75 ornaments remain on the 24th annual Giving Tree on display in the Mirror-Reporter office, 12 N. 4th St.

This year the tree featured approximately 200 ornaments representing the wishes of local children and families.  In the 23 years that the Mirror-Reporter has housed the tree, needs have never been left unmet.  In fact, those choosing 

ornaments often remark that they had more fun shopping for someone they didn’t know than someone they did. 

Lions earn post season recognition

Published by admin on Thu, 11/28/2013 - 1:11am

As expected, Class 3A District 3 champion Clear Lake led the balloting for All-District players.  The Lions placed six players on the First Team All-District offense and six on the defense.

The Lion defense is represented by Chandler Diercks, defensive back; Zach Zwiefel, defensive line; Pete Swenson, inside linebacker; Tim Franken, outside linebacker/defensive end; Connor Nosbisch, outside linebacker/defensive end; and 

Chase Lester, utility.

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