CL grapplers knock off fourth rated Dubuque at St. Ansgar Tournament

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The Clear Lake wrestling team showed they are quick learners.  After starting out the season Tuesday, Nov. 28, with duals against Belmond-Klemme and Lake Mills, the Lions made a strong showing at a St. Ansgar Tournament Saturday, knocking off fourth rated Dubuque Wahlert on their way to a 5-0 day.

“The wrestlers improved greatly from Tuesday.  All the skills we worked on throughout the week showed,” said Coach Mike Lester.

Remember When 12-6-2017

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(Above) Rehearsing in 1992 - Steve Erickson directed the community chorus in 1992.  The chorus presented “Handel’s Messiah.”  The traditional musical treat was presented at the United Methodist Church in Clear Lake.  Mary Jane Reynolds  accompanied the chorus on the church’s pipe organ.

25 Years Ago

Remember When 12-6-2017

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(Above) Rehearsing in 1992 - Steve Erickson directed the community chorus in 1992.  The chorus presented “Handel’s Messiah.”  The traditional musical treat was presented at the United Methodist Church in Clear Lake.  Mary Jane Reynolds  accompanied the chorus on the church’s pipe organ.

25 Years Ago

Gladys A. Gross

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Gladys Anna (Miller) Gross, 98, formerly of Thornton, Iowa, passed peacefully from this life to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Nov. 29, 2017, at the Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City, Iowa.

Gladys A. Gross

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Gladys Anna (Miller) Gross, 98, formerly of Thornton, Iowa, passed peacefully from this life to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Nov. 29, 2017, at the Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City, Iowa.

Warm hearts, warm hands

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Weather is the perfect gift for Christmas By The Lake crowds

Spring-like temperatures made the 2017 Christmas By The Lake celebrations one of the biggest and best ever.

“It was an incredible event and the weather was a hero,” said Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tim Coffey. “Kudos to (Chairman) Gene Madson and Trish Funderman (from the Chamber).

Coffey said the crowds were the biggest he has seen at the celebration from mid-afternoon through the fireworks finale Saturday.

Warm hearts, warm hands

Published by admin on Wed, 12/06/2017 - 3:45pm

Weather is the perfect gift for Christmas By The Lake crowds

Spring-like temperatures made the 2017 Christmas By The Lake celebrations one of the biggest and best ever.

“It was an incredible event and the weather was a hero,” said Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tim Coffey. “Kudos to (Chairman) Gene Madson and Trish Funderman (from the Chamber).

Coffey said the crowds were the biggest he has seen at the celebration from mid-afternoon through the fireworks finale Saturday.

Officers team up with kids for Christmas shopping

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Clear Lake Police Officer Marc Kappmeyer was reminded in smiles Monday about why he chose a career in law enforcement.

“It’s all about helping the community- that’s why we all do it,” said Kappmeyer as he waited for young students to arrive at Larson’s Mercantile for the annual Shop with a Police Officer event.  Kappmeyer, along with other members of the Police Benevolence Association, helped 20 students from Clear Creek Elementary and 10 from Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School in the two night affair.

Officers team up with kids for Christmas shopping

Published by admin on Wed, 12/06/2017 - 3:44pm

Clear Lake Police Officer Marc Kappmeyer was reminded in smiles Monday about why he chose a career in law enforcement.

“It’s all about helping the community- that’s why we all do it,” said Kappmeyer as he waited for young students to arrive at Larson’s Mercantile for the annual Shop with a Police Officer event.  Kappmeyer, along with other members of the Police Benevolence Association, helped 20 students from Clear Creek Elementary and 10 from Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School in the two night affair.

Group will provide short-term can, bottle collection

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City hopes others will offer to collect as fundraisers

A can and bottle drop-off location will soon be available in Clear Lake— however it may only be a temporary recycling option.

The Clear Lake City Council gave its approval to a request from the Clear Lake C.A.R.E.S. Post Prom Committee Monday night to re-establish the recycling bin formerly operated by the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and One Vision in the parking lot located south of Randy’s Neighborhood Market on 1st Avenue South.

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