Remember When 7-7-2021

Cruisin’ the parade route in 1996 - The Clear Lake Police Department recently restored patrol car led the parade in 1996.  The car was driven by City Councilman Nels Larsen who served as police chief in 1958.

by Michelle Watson

25 Years Ago • July 1996

Remember When 7-7-2021

Cruisin’ the parade route in 1996 - The Clear Lake Police Department recently restored patrol car led the parade in 1996.  The car was driven by City Councilman Nels Larsen who served as police chief in 1958.

by Michelle Watson

25 Years Ago • July 1996

Merrill J. Hove

Merrill James Hove, 90, of Clear Lake, died Thursday, June ​24, 2021 at Lake Mills Care Center in, Lake Mills.

Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 17, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 10681 500th St., Thompson, Iowa, with the Rev. Peg Marose officiating. Burial will be at Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.

Merrill J. Hove

Merrill James Hove, 90, of Clear Lake, died Thursday, June ​24, 2021 at Lake Mills Care Center in, Lake Mills.

Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 17, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 10681 500th St., Thompson, Iowa, with the Rev. Peg Marose officiating. Burial will be at Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.

Lions bounce back after a pair of losses

(Above) Clear Lake catcher Wesley Wharton made the out at home as confirmed by the umpire during the Forest City game.  The Indians defeated the Lions, 12-3.  - Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

by Marianne Gasaway

Lions bounce back after a pair of losses

(Above) Clear Lake catcher Wesley Wharton made the out at home as confirmed by the umpire during the Forest City game.  The Indians defeated the Lions, 12-3.  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

by Marianne Gasaway

Lions bounce back after a pair of losses

(Above) Clear Lake catcher Wesley Wharton made the out at home as confirmed by the umpire during the Forest City game.  The Indians defeated the Lions, 12-3.  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

by Marianne Gasaway

CL girls move winning streak to six

(Above) Annika Nelson (4) had her bat swining hard during the St. Edmond game on Monday, June 28.  Nelson smacked two home runs and a single.  Here her teammates congratulate her as she heads to home after one home run.  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

by Marianne Gasaway

CL girls move winning streak to six

(Above) Annika Nelson (4) had her bat swining hard during the St. Edmond game on Monday, June 28.  Nelson smacked two home runs and a single.  Here her teammates congratulate her as she heads to home after one home run.  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

by Marianne Gasaway

DeLong sisters earn post-season honors

The DeLong sisters, Meghan and Rebecca, added to their season stats by making the All-State team and the First team All-District this past season. Both sisters are underclassmen and these rankings were pre-state tournament. This is quite an amazing accomplishment in itself.

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