More cuts needed in CL school budget

Published by admin on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 4:04pm

Trimming $600K would keep district ‘treading water’

After successfully trimming more than $400,000 from its budget through early retirements, Clear Lake Schools Superintendent Doug Gee was sent back for more.

Gee was directed to look for an additional $200,000 to cut after it was discovered the district had overspent by $961,000 over the last two years and is projected to overspend by another $352,000 in the current year.

Rock ‘n roll pioneer, friend to Surf Ballroom, Tommy Allsup dies at age 85

Published by admin on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 4:02pm

(Above) Tommy Allsup made it a point to attend the Winter Dance Party as a way to honor the lives of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson, as well as play the music he and others love.  This photo was taken of Allsup on stage at the 2016 Winter Dance Party at the Surf Ballroom.-Photo by Chris Barragy.

The 2017 Winter Dance Party will include a salute to two fallen rock and roll icons with Clear Lake ties.

Rock ‘n roll pioneer, friend to Surf Ballroom, Tommy Allsup dies at age 85

Published by admin on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 4:02pm

(Above) Tommy Allsup made it a point to attend the Winter Dance Party as a way to honor the lives of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson, as well as play the music he and others love.  This photo was taken of Allsup on stage at the 2016 Winter Dance Party at the Surf Ballroom.-Photo by Chris Barragy.

The 2017 Winter Dance Party will include a salute to two fallen rock and roll icons with Clear Lake ties.

Snowmobile event postponed due to wet weather

Published by admin on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 4:00pm

Organizers of The Jack Race announced Monday they will opt to hold their event Feb. 10-11, rather than this weekend.

John Helgren, son of the late Jack Helgren, for whom the race is named, said Monday’s freezing rain, followed by warming temperatures this week, would likely create less than ideal ice conditions by Friday and Saturday.  Therefore, the group will defer to their previously announced alternate race date, Feb. 10-11.

Snowmobile event postponed due to wet weather

Published by admin on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 4:00pm

Organizers of The Jack Race announced Monday they will opt to hold their event Feb. 10-11, rather than this weekend.

John Helgren, son of the late Jack Helgren, for whom the race is named, said Monday’s freezing rain, followed by warming temperatures this week, would likely create less than ideal ice conditions by Friday and Saturday.  Therefore, the group will defer to their previously announced alternate race date, Feb. 10-11.

Girls remain perfect in the conference

Published by admin on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 3:58pm

(Above) Clear Lake’s Jessica Faber powers her way between two defenders to put up a shot in Friday night’s game against Webster City.  Faber had seven points in the contest.  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

Girls remain perfect in the conference

Published by admin on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 3:58pm

(Above) Clear Lake’s Jessica Faber powers her way between two defenders to put up a shot in Friday night’s game against Webster City.  Faber had seven points in the contest.  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

A win and a loss for Lions

Published by admin on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 3:57pm

(Above) Clear Lake’s Jaylen DeVries attempts a shot from behind the three-point line during Friday night’s matchup with Webster City.  Also pictured for Clear Lake is Zach Lester-Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

The Clear Lake Lions moved their record to 5-7 last week by splitting a pair of games.  The Lions earned a victory over New Hampton in non-conference action, and dropped a league battle with Webster City.

A win and a loss for Lions

Published by admin on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 3:57pm

(Above) Clear Lake’s Jaylen DeVries attempts a shot from behind the three-point line during Friday night’s matchup with Webster City.  Also pictured for Clear Lake is Zach Lester-Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

The Clear Lake Lions moved their record to 5-7 last week by splitting a pair of games.  The Lions earned a victory over New Hampton in non-conference action, and dropped a league battle with Webster City.

Revenge is sweet for CL grapplers

Published by admin on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 3:56pm

The Clear Lake wrestling team picked up two big North Central Conference wins Thursday.  The Lions avenged a loss to Webster City, then rolled over St. Ed’s in a triangular held on the Lions’ home mat.  The Lions also got revenge against a good Humboldt team at Saturday’s Osage Tournament.

“Overall, we are seeing the improvement needed as we close in on the NCC tournament this weekend and ultimately the sectional tournament in February,” said Coach Mike Lester.

CL 45, Webster City 24

CL 78, St. Ed’s 3

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