Remember When 4-7-2021

Published by admin on Wed, 04/07/2021 - 2:44pm

(Above) Camping by the Outlet, 1882 - Campers at Camp Sirrine near the Outlet circa 1882. One of those to pitch a tent at Camp Sirrine was Lou Henry, future wife of President Hebert Hoover. Her family traveled 90 miles aboard a three-seated carriage to reach the camp to spend a delightful few weeks enjoying the outdoors.  Photo Credit: Hallie G. Mack collection (From the Pictorial History of Clear Lake book)

by Michelle Watson

25 Years Ago

Billy R. Howard

Published by admin on Wed, 04/07/2021 - 2:44pm

Billy Roy Howard, 86, of Clear Lake, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020, at his home in Clear Lake. 

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 1st Avenue North, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Mark Dobel officiating.  Military honors will be conducted by the Clear Lake VFW Post 4868.

Billy R. Howard

Published by admin on Wed, 04/07/2021 - 2:44pm

Billy Roy Howard, 86, of Clear Lake, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020, at his home in Clear Lake. 

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 1st Avenue North, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Mark Dobel officiating.  Military honors will be conducted by the Clear Lake VFW Post 4868.

Mohawks sweep girls tennis team

Published by admin on Wed, 04/07/2021 - 2:40pm

(Above) Dani Mennenga returns a serve.

Mason City swept the Clear Lake Lions in the opening meet for the girls tennis team.  The Mohawks claimed all six singles and three doubles matches for a 9-0 score.

Mohawks sweep girls tennis team

Published by admin on Wed, 04/07/2021 - 2:40pm

(Above) Dani Mennenga returns a serve.

Mason City swept the Clear Lake Lions in the opening meet for the girls tennis team.  The Mohawks claimed all six singles and three doubles matches for a 9-0 score.

Strong start for boys track team

Published by admin on Wed, 04/07/2021 - 2:36pm

by Michelle Watson

The Clear Lake boys track team competed against some tough competition at the Indian Relays, held at Indianola Stadium in Indianola, on Thursday, April 1.  Due to a regular season cancellation, the Lions were a late addition to the meet.   The Lions finished sixth out of eight teams with 53 points.  Waukee won the meet with 180 points, followed by Indianola with 115.50 points.

Strong start for boys track team

Published by admin on Wed, 04/07/2021 - 2:36pm

by Michelle Watson

The Clear Lake boys track team competed against some tough competition at the Indian Relays, held at Indianola Stadium in Indianola, on Thursday, April 1.  Due to a regular season cancellation, the Lions were a late addition to the meet.   The Lions finished sixth out of eight teams with 53 points.  Waukee won the meet with 180 points, followed by Indianola with 115.50 points.

Remember When 3-31-2021

Published by admin on Wed, 03/31/2021 - 5:32pm

(Above) Musi-Gals, 1971  - The Clear Lake Musi-Gals posed in their new dresses in 1971.  The outfits consisted of white blouses, red tunic length vests and matching skirts.  Members of the group included front (L-R): Kathy Odom, Shirley Dunn, Judy Lincicum, Mary Jane Reynolds, accompanist, Janelle Sargent and Lorraine Buck.  Middle row (L-R): Sharon Rule, Mary Jane Huntington, Penny Swanberg, Lynn Bonjou

Remember When 3-31-2021

Published by admin on Wed, 03/31/2021 - 5:32pm

(Above) Musi-Gals, 1971  - The Clear Lake Musi-Gals posed in their new dresses in 1971.  The outfits consisted of white blouses, red tunic length vests and matching skirts.  Members of the group included front (L-R): Kathy Odom, Shirley Dunn, Judy Lincicum, Mary Jane Reynolds, accompanist, Janelle Sargent and Lorraine Buck.  Middle row (L-R): Sharon Rule, Mary Jane Huntington, Penny Swanberg, Lynn Bonjou

Dock proposal draws mix of support, criticism

Published by admin on Wed, 03/31/2021 - 5:11pm

(Above) Jake Kopriva (fourth from right), owner of Lake Time Boat Club, discussed his proposal to place commercial boat slips at the 20th Avenue South public access to the lake with the Parks Board Wednesday.  The board voted to recommend public docks be placed at 17th and 20th Avenue South and will ask the City Council to consider a zoning change at the 20th Avenue South access to allow commercial operations at the site.  If approved, board members said they would consider c

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