Mathews and Spilman earn spots on Cornbelt All-Conference teams

Published by admin on Wed, 03/07/2012 - 11:56pm

The Ventura girls basketball team had two girls named to All-Conference teams for the Cornbelt Conference.  Emily Mathews, a sophomore, was named First Team All-Conference and Emily Spilman, a freshman, earned Honorable Mention recognition.

Toppin and Watson earn All-Conference recognition

Published by admin on Wed, 03/07/2012 - 11:54pm

Joel Toppin and Joel Watson each earned recognition on the Cornbelt All-Conference teams for the 2011-12 season.  Toppin, a sophomore, was named First Team All-Conference, while Watson, a senior, received Honorable Mention recognition.

Lincoln School comes down

Published by admin on Wed, 03/07/2012 - 11:51pm

    The former Lincoln Elementary School, at the corner of 4th Avenue South and South 8th Street, began coming down this week.      
    The building had been vacant since 2008 when the Clear Lake School Board sold the former school building and

Fire destroys South Shore home

Published by admin on Wed, 03/07/2012 - 11:49pm

    A lakeshore home in the area known as Tanglefoot on the south shore of Clear Lake was destroyed by fire late Saturday night.
    At approximately 11 p.m. March 3 the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Ventura and Clear Lake Fire

What’s in your attic?

Published by admin on Wed, 03/07/2012 - 11:43pm

Upcoming event will highlight a local find

by Marianne Morf
    The Clear Library has plenty of mysteries.  But did you know that there’s a real mystery surrounding the library?
    It’s always a good time for a good story, but considering March is Women’s History Month, along with the Clear Lake Historical Society’s focus on raising funds for its Save the Schoolhouse Campaign, it’s the perfect time to shed some light on the Monona VanCise mystery.

CL pastor had close ties to American teacher shot in Iraq

Published by admin on Wed, 03/07/2012 - 11:22pm

   Time spent in Iraq is inherently dangerous, even for those associated with mission work.  But the Rev. Dean Hess, from Clear Lake, said he was shocked and surprised to learn of the recent murder of a teacher with whom he lived and worked with in 2008.

Hild earns two medals at the Livebal Arts Championships

Published by admin on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 12:22am

Eric Hild, a 2010 graduate of Clear Lake High School, earned two medals at the Liberal Arts Championships, held February 16-18, at Principia College in Elsah, Ill.

Sholly recognized for football success

Published by admin on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 12:18am

    Jared Sholly, a member of the University of Pennsylvania’s football team and a former Clear Lake High School prep, was recognized for his success with the team.
    Sholly earned Second Team All-Ivy selection this season. He finished fourth in the league for sacks (6.0, -35 yards) and was

Lions give it their all, but Go-Hawks capture win

Published by admin on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 12:01am

The Clear Lake boys gave number two ranked (3A) Waverly-Shell Rock all they could handle, but fell just short of an upset in a District 5 final played Thursday, Feb. 23 at Mason City.  The Go-Hawks (22-1) used free throws down the stretch to squeeze out a 70-63 victory.  The Lions finished the season with a 12-11 record.

Denise Powers

Published by admin on Wed, 02/29/2012 - 11:58pm

    Denise Renee (Clapper) Powers, 47, of 115 Little Ojai Dr., Indian Mound, Tenn., died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012 at Blanchfield Army Hospital in Fort Campbell, Ky, after a courageous battle with cancer.
    Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 20, at Dyers Creek Church of God with the Rev. Jeff Wallace officiating.

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