Fire destroys house

Published by admin on Wed, 10/17/2018 - 4:00pm

An unoccupied house on South Shore Drive was destroyed by fire early Sunday morning.

The Clear Lake Fire Department was dispatched to 6201 South Shore Drive for a reported structure fire, at approximately 3:54 a.m. Sunday.

According to CLFD Public Information Officer Josh Pokorney, the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Department was the first on scene and confirmed a working structure fire at a single story unoccupied house. Once on scene, CLFD made the determination that the house was a total loss and made an exterior attack only.

Remember When 10-17-2018

Published by admin on Wed, 10/17/2018 - 3:33pm

(Above) Pass-Punt-Kick winners, 1968 - Place winners in the Pass-Punt-Kick competition sponsored by Lee’s Ford and Clear Lake Jaycees in 1968 include first place winners front row (L-R):  David Ward, Marc Olson, Craig Nelson, Dick Christensen and David Trees.  Second place winners in second row (L-R): Kim Klinge, Barry Grattidge, Tom Aakhus, Brad Bonin, Bret Sunner and Eric Opheim.  Third place winners back row (L-R): Danny Baack, Scott Huntley,

Remember When 10-17-2018

Published by admin on Wed, 10/17/2018 - 3:33pm

(Above) Pass-Punt-Kick winners, 1968 - Place winners in the Pass-Punt-Kick competition sponsored by Lee’s Ford and Clear Lake Jaycees in 1968 include first place winners front row (L-R):  David Ward, Marc Olson, Craig Nelson, Dick Christensen and David Trees.  Second place winners in second row (L-R): Kim Klinge, Barry Grattidge, Tom Aakhus, Brad Bonin, Bret Sunner and Eric Opheim.  Third place winners back row (L-R): Danny Baack, Scott Huntley,

Leslie E. “Les” Nelson

Published by admin on Wed, 10/17/2018 - 3:27pm

Leslie E. “Les” Nelson, 91, of Clear Lake, died Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 19, at Clear Lake Evangelical Free Church, 1310 US-18, in Clear Lake, with Rev. Kent Wagner officiating.  Burial will be at Brush Point Cemetery, in Fertile.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake.

Leslie E. “Les” Nelson

Published by admin on Wed, 10/17/2018 - 3:27pm

Leslie E. “Les” Nelson, 91, of Clear Lake, died Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 19, at Clear Lake Evangelical Free Church, 1310 US-18, in Clear Lake, with Rev. Kent Wagner officiating.  Burial will be at Brush Point Cemetery, in Fertile.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake.

Jerry A. Lee

Published by admin on Wed, 10/17/2018 - 3:25pm

Jerry A. Lee, 78, of Palm Desert, Calif., formerly of Clear Lake, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, at Comforts of Home, in Palm Desert, Calif.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with Alan Freeland officiating.  Burial was at Memorial Park Cemetery, in Mason City.

Jerry A. Lee

Published by admin on Wed, 10/17/2018 - 3:25pm

Jerry A. Lee, 78, of Palm Desert, Calif., formerly of Clear Lake, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, at Comforts of Home, in Palm Desert, Calif.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with Alan Freeland officiating.  Burial was at Memorial Park Cemetery, in Mason City.

Lions keep pre-season hopes alive with big win

Published by admin on Wed, 10/17/2018 - 3:15pm

(Above) Clear Lake’s Kade Hambly celebrates after collecting a sack.-Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

The Clear Lake Lions played their best game of the season when they needed it the most.  The Lions stunned New Hampton Friday night with a 42-7 victory, keeping their hopes of a post-season berth alive.

Lions keep pre-season hopes alive with big win

Published by admin on Wed, 10/17/2018 - 3:15pm

(Above) Clear Lake’s Kade Hambly celebrates after collecting a sack.-Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

The Clear Lake Lions played their best game of the season when they needed it the most.  The Lions stunned New Hampton Friday night with a 42-7 victory, keeping their hopes of a post-season berth alive.

GHV Cardinals pound Clarion-Goldfield-Dows, 36-0

Published by admin on Wed, 10/17/2018 - 3:09pm

A total team effort helped the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura football team to a shut-out victory against Clarion-Goldfield-Dows (2-6) on Friday, Oct. 12, in Clarion.  The win moved the Cardinal’s record to 3-5.

“We were able to put together four good quarters on both sides of the ball,” said Coach Scott Van Dusseldorp.  “I am so proud of how these young men have continued to improve and battle through this season.”

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