Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

Ben Smith says that he fell in love immediately when moving here four years ago and now, after getting involved with the community, he hopes to contribute further as a City Council member.  Smith has filed nomination papers to run for the Second Ward Council seat.

He will face incumbent Tony Nelson, who is currently serving his second term, as well as Bennett Smith, who is seeking office for the first time.

by Lowell Washburn

Arrayed in a dazzling cloak of pure white, the great egret is one of the world’s most spectacular birds.  A long-distance migrant, the huge bird is equally at home on northern Minnesota lakes during summer and balmy West Indies lagoons in winter.  In Northern Iowa, the month of September offers peak viewing as migrating egrets, along with other wading birds, concentrate around aquatic food sources.

(Above) The Osage quarterback tried to scramble after Joey Monson (69) and Austin Larson (68) broke through the line.  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

Homecoming was sweet for the Clear Lake Lions, as they defeated Osage, 16-6 to remain undefeated in Class 2A District 2.

(Above) GHV’s Dane Whipple brings down a Forest City ball carrier in Friday night’s Homecoming game.  Also pictured for GHV is Jace Pringnitz and Connor Burke.  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

Strong play in the trenches Friday night fueled a 34-14 Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Cardinal (2-2, 1-1) homecoming win over the Forest City Indians (0-4, 0-2).