New executive director begins quest to meet membership, expand value of Chamber

Published by admin on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 10:32pm

    It’s been a whirlwind six weeks for Tim Coffey, the new executive director of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. 
    Since stepping into the leadership position at the Chamber, Coffey says he has been on the fast track learning about the vast number of Chamber programs and projects, as well as sharing his experience and expectations with staff and members.

Memorial tree planted by CLHS Class of 2011

Published by admin on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 11:08pm

The Clear Lake High School Class of 2011 planted a tree on Tuesday, May 22 at the Clear Lake baseball diamonds to honor former teacher and coach Blake Lobdell.  The tree is located down the third base line

Lions claim runner-up honors at State Meet

Published by admin on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 10:55pm

Decorah unseats Clear Lake to claim 3A State Golf championship

Top ranked Decorah unseated Clear Lake as Class 3A State Golf champions over the weekend, posting a (308-308) 616.  Clear Lake, which had defeated the Vikings in Regional play, was runner-up with a (323-327) 650.  The State Meet was played Friday and Saturday at Ames Golf and Country Club.

A wild first week for Clear Lake baseball team

Published by admin on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 10:53pm

The Clear Lake baseball team started the season ranked number two in Class 3A.  After a wild first week during which the Lions went 2-2, it remains to be seen if the ranking will change.  The wins were over number 10 ranked Charles City, while the losses came in a doubleheader played against Class 1A number seven rated Newman Catholic.

Girls soccer team drops evenly matched game to Mason City

Published by admin on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 10:52pm

    It couldn’t have been more even, but after 120-minutes of play the Mason City Mohawks got the win over the Clear Lake girls soccer team Tuesday night.  The Mohawks were 2-1 winners in a double overtime 10 shot place kick shootout.
    The Lions got their goal in the first half from Logan Anderson.

First match-ups tough for CL softball team

Published by admin on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 10:49pm

Lions fall to Mohawks and Panthers
MC 14, CL 0 (3)
    The Clear Lake girls ran into a Class 4A buzz saw in their season opener Monday, May 21.  The Mohawks topped the Lions in three innings, 14-0.
    “They were a very difficult team to play our first game against,” said Coach Nikki Petersburg.  “As the score reflects, our hitters were not prepared to face a pitcher of Lexi Peterson’s caliber.”

Veteran urges public to remember, be thankful

Published by admin on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 10:43pm

    Veteran Gabe Haugland reminded those attending Clear Lake’s Memorial Day services to remember the rights provided by our founders and upheld by soldiers through the years and thank them for the freedoms they have upheld.
    “Last year I spoke here, in this same cemetery, as I was still mourning the loss of SGT Brent Maher of Honey Creek,

USA Today makes it picks

Published by admin on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 10:37pm

Clear Lake’s beaches are best

    Clear Lake is home to two top beaches, according to USA Today. 
    Clear Lake’s City Beach and Clear Lake State Park Beach were both mentioned in the publication’s Memorial Day weekend Travel feature, “51 Great American Beaches.”

Man rescued from lake after boat capsizes

Published by admin on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 10:37pm

    A Des Moines man was rescued Sunday afternoon when the boat he was in capsized in high winds near the island.
     Charley Fields, 41, was rescued by Iowa DNR Conservation Officer Ben Bergman and Water Patrol Officer Zach Scott after the small fishing boat he was operating was rolled by high winds and choppy water at approximately 2 p.m.

Ventura street project will cause traffic issues

Published by admin on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 10:36pm

    Main Street pavement removals and grading work will begin the week of June 4 in Ventura from Lake Street south to its corporate limits.  Planners warn the project will result in traffic congestion.
     Traffic on Main Street will be maintained, however, it will be one-way alternating traffic controlled by traffic signals. Drivers are asked to find alternate routes, if possible, as the area will be congested.

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