Three wins an d a buzzer-beater loss for GHV

The Garner-Hayfield-Ventura boys had one small stumble this week as they cruised to three wins and suffered one buzzer-beater loss.

GHV 69, North Iowa 45

The Cardinals opened the 2017-18 season with a big win on the road over North Iowa on Tuesday, Nov. 28.

“The first game is always exciting and unpredictable,” said Coach Joe Albertson.  “The guys played aggressive, but there were moments when things got a little wild.”

A week of ups and downs for GHV girls

The Garner-Hayfield-Ventura girls started the week strong, with two big wins, but unfortunately they couldn’t maintain the momentum and dropped the last two games.

GHV 67, Charles City 58

The GHV girls are hoping to build on the success they had Monday night, when they opened thee 2017-18 season with a 67-58 win victory over Charles City.

“It is a great way to start the season with a win and hopefully we can continue to improve on both ends of the floor,” said Coach Matt Erpelding.

A week of ups and downs for GHV girls

The Garner-Hayfield-Ventura girls started the week strong, with two big wins, but unfortunately they couldn’t maintain the momentum and dropped the last two games.

GHV 67, Charles City 58

The GHV girls are hoping to build on the success they had Monday night, when they opened thee 2017-18 season with a 67-58 win victory over Charles City.

“It is a great way to start the season with a win and hopefully we can continue to improve on both ends of the floor,” said Coach Matt Erpelding.

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

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.

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

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

(Above) Rehearsing in 1992Steve 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

(Above) Rehearsing in 1992Steve 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

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

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

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.

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