Legislative forum draws lots of interest, comments

Published by admin on Wed, 03/29/2017 - 7:20pm

(Above) Senator Amanda Ragan and House Speaker Linda Upmeyer listen to constituents at Friday’s Legislative Forum.

A much-larger than usual crowd attended Friday’s Legislative Forum, hosted by the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.

They wanted to talk; and they wanted House Speaker Linda Upmeyer (R-Clear Lake) and Senator Amanda Ragan (D-Mason City) to listen.

Legislative forum draws lots of interest, comments

Published by admin on Wed, 03/29/2017 - 7:20pm

(Above) Senator Amanda Ragan and House Speaker Linda Upmeyer listen to constituents at Friday’s Legislative Forum.

A much-larger than usual crowd attended Friday’s Legislative Forum, hosted by the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.

They wanted to talk; and they wanted House Speaker Linda Upmeyer (R-Clear Lake) and Senator Amanda Ragan (D-Mason City) to listen.

Listen up! Siren testing begins today in preparation for weather alerts

Published by admin on Wed, 03/29/2017 - 5:47pm

It is that time of year when the Clear Lake Police Department prepares for seasonal outdoor activities. Part of that preparation is the monthly testing of the Clear Lake and Ventura outdoor warning sirens.

The first test of the sirens will be today, Wednesday, March 29, at 10 a.m.

  Sirens will be tested on the first Monday of the month at 10 a.m., unless the Monday is a holiday. The makeup day for a holiday will be Tuesday.  Additional test dates are: April 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, Aug. 7 and Sept. 5 (Tuesday).

Listen up! Siren testing begins today in preparation for weather alerts

Published by admin on Wed, 03/29/2017 - 5:47pm

It is that time of year when the Clear Lake Police Department prepares for seasonal outdoor activities. Part of that preparation is the monthly testing of the Clear Lake and Ventura outdoor warning sirens.

The first test of the sirens will be today, Wednesday, March 29, at 10 a.m.

  Sirens will be tested on the first Monday of the month at 10 a.m., unless the Monday is a holiday. The makeup day for a holiday will be Tuesday.  Additional test dates are: April 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, Aug. 7 and Sept. 5 (Tuesday).

Listen up! Siren testing begins today in preparation for weather alerts

Published by admin on Wed, 03/29/2017 - 5:47pm

It is that time of year when the Clear Lake Police Department prepares for seasonal outdoor activities. Part of that preparation is the monthly testing of the Clear Lake and Ventura outdoor warning sirens.

The first test of the sirens will be today, Wednesday, March 29, at 10 a.m.

  Sirens will be tested on the first Monday of the month at 10 a.m., unless the Monday is a holiday. The makeup day for a holiday will be Tuesday.  Additional test dates are: April 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, Aug. 7 and Sept. 5 (Tuesday).

Formanek’s love of basketball pays off

Published by admin on Wed, 03/29/2017 - 5:42pm

Bernie Formanek’s love for basketball paid off in a big way, when the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura boys basketball team participated in the State Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Tuesday, March 2.

Just prior to the GHV vs. Carroll Kuemper game, Formanek found out that he would be recognized at halftime of the game as GHV’s “Fan of the Game.”  Formanek was nominated by GHV Athletic Director Matt Graham for his devotion and love for GHV sports.

Formanek’s love of basketball pays off

Published by admin on Wed, 03/29/2017 - 5:42pm

Bernie Formanek’s love for basketball paid off in a big way, when the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura boys basketball team participated in the State Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Tuesday, March 2.

Just prior to the GHV vs. Carroll Kuemper game, Formanek found out that he would be recognized at halftime of the game as GHV’s “Fan of the Game.”  Formanek was nominated by GHV Athletic Director Matt Graham for his devotion and love for GHV sports.

Clear Lake Classical School may expand to seventh grade

Published by admin on Wed, 03/22/2017 - 3:43pm

(Above) Clear Lake Classical students recite a lesson for their teacher.-Reporter photo.

Encouraged by steady growth, Clear Lake Classical has announced it will expand its school to serve students in pre-kindergarten through grade four next year, with the possibility of also adding grades five to seven.

Headmaster Cory Gerdts said the private Christian school, which is in its second year of operation in Clear Lake, will review its enrollment requests in April and make a decision about its 2017-18 class structure.

Clear Lake Classical School may expand to seventh grade

Published by admin on Wed, 03/22/2017 - 3:43pm

(Above) Clear Lake Classical students recite a lesson for their teacher.-Reporter photo.

Encouraged by steady growth, Clear Lake Classical has announced it will expand its school to serve students in pre-kindergarten through grade four next year, with the possibility of also adding grades five to seven.

Headmaster Cory Gerdts said the private Christian school, which is in its second year of operation in Clear Lake, will review its enrollment requests in April and make a decision about its 2017-18 class structure.

Three Lions earn NCC recognition

Published by admin on Wed, 03/22/2017 - 3:21pm

Three members of the Clear Lake boys basketball team have received All-North Central Conference honors.

The Lions’ one-two scoring punch of Zach Lester and Thomas Storbeck, who helped the team to an 11-3 record in the league, were First Team All-NCC selections.  Lester was a unanimous pick.  Drew Enke was a Third Team selection.

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