Opportunity Village plans transition of on-campus services

Published by admin on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 10:08pm

Opportunity Village plans to create more community-based, smaller homes for individuals it supports over the next four to five years.
     “For a long time, we have wanted to decrease the number of people living under one roof in our Clear Lake campus homes,” said John Severtson, CEO at Clear Lake’s largest employer.  “Smaller living arrangements offer more personal attention, quieter settings and more community integration.”

Dynamic duo tie for first in Co-Ed State Meet

Published by admin on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 10:12pm

    The brother and sister duo of Luke and Meg Monson capped off great high school golfing careers at Clear Lake High School by tying for first in the Class 2A State Co-Ed Golf Tournament.
    The Monsons tied Dowling Catholic’s Jon Calhoun and Sammy Olson with a score of 75.  The Dowling team was

Lions rack up some big wins

Published by admin on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 10:09pm

   The Clear Lake baseball team racked up some big wins during the week, but probably none bigger than knocking off defending North Central Conference champion St. Ed’s, 8-2.  Later in the week Iowa Falls-Alden surprised the Lions, topping them 3-1.  The Lions’ record now stands at 11-3.

CLHS golfers earn All-State honors

Published by admin on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 10:07pm

     Three Clear Lake High School golfers have earned All-State honors from the Iowa High School Golf Coaches Association.
    Senior Meg Monson was a Class 3A First Team selection, while senior Taylor Berger and junior Malorie Fischels were named to the Second Team. CLHS Girls Golf

Wildcats dominate Lions in NCC softball action

Published by admin on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 10:07pm

After a week off from action, the Clear Lake girls softball team was back in action Monday night, June 11.  The Lions hosted Humboldt (10-5) in a North Central Conference matchup.  This week the Lions are at Webster City tonight

(June 13) for another NCC tilt, then will host Mason City Thursday and Eagle Grove Friday.

Christopher Crotty

Published by admin on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 10:05pm

    Christopher “Chris” Carl Crotty, 52, of 210 W. 10th Ave. N., Clear Lake, died Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.
    Due to his wishes he was cremated and graveside services were held Monday, June 11, at the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Amateur Golf Tournament held in Clear Lake

Published by admin on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 10:05pm

The Clear Lake Amateur Golf Tournament was held on Sunday, June 10, at Veterans Memorial Golf Course in Clear Lake.
    Results of the tournament are as follows:

Rescue boat delivered to city

Published by admin on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 10:03pm

Clear Lake now has a rescue boat available to emergency personnel.
    Mike Maulsby, owner of Clear Lake Boats, delivered the boat, a new 17-foot Tracker with a 50-horsepower Mercury motor, to the city Thursday.  Police Chief Greg Peterson and Lt. Rex McChesney were on hand to

Dropping water level forces boaters to use caution

Published by admin on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 10:01pm

    Farmers aren’t the only ones hoping for rain these days.  Boaters are feeling the effects of the dropping level of Clear Lake, according to boat dealers and conservationists.
    Tuesday, the level of the lake was measured at 12.36 inches below the weir. 
    “It’s getting noticeable, but people are still able to have a great time on the lake,” said Scott Maulsby, manager at Clear Lake Boats.  “We’ve held off putting some lifts and

Jury finds Lake man guilty of sexual assault

Published by admin on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 9:55pm

    A Clear Lake man has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in November 2011 and supplying alcohol to a minor.
    A jury reached its verdict Friday in Cerro Gordo County District Court against 30-year-old Alan Michael Cannon.  Sentencing has been set for 11:20 a.m. July 23 in

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