Lee Hughes

Published by admin on Thu, 02/21/2013 - 12:24am

 

Lee Weston Hughes, 77, of Clear Lake, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013 at the Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City, Iowa.

Wrestlers prove ability at State Meet

Published by admin on Thu, 02/21/2013 - 12:20am

 

 

Clear Lake took a small, but mighty contingent to the State Wrestling Tournament and emerged with big results.  With just four wrestlers, the Lions placed eighth out of 96 Class 2A schools at the 2013 State Wrestling tournament.   Three of Clear Lake’s wrestlers earned their way to the placewinners’ platform Saturday night.

Lions moving on

Published by admin on Thu, 02/21/2013 - 12:18am

 

Fueled by a hustle play from junior Pete Swenson, the Clear Lake boys secured a win over Gilbert Monday night and advanced in post-season tournament play.

Late in the game Swenson dove to make a steal and tipped the ball to teammate Spencer Davidson, who drove the floor and laid the ball in the basket, giving the Lions a 

Girls drop a heartbreaker

Published by admin on Thu, 02/21/2013 - 12:17am

 

Time wasn’t on Clear Lake’s side Saturday.

“We just ran out of time,” said Clear Lake Coach Bart Smith after his team fell, 40-39, to Charles City in the Class 4A Regional played in Clear Lake.  “Both teams competed and played tough defense the whole night and we just needed one more bucket to fall for us to win.”

Cardinals fall to Forest City in second round of Class 2A action

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The entire game was an uphill battle for the Garner-Hayfield/Ventura boys basketball team when they faced Forest City on Thursday, Feb. 14, in the second round of the Class 2A District Basketball Tournament.  The Cardinals had a bye in the first round.

“We knew we had our hands full playing Forest City,” said Coach Joe Albertson.  “They have a number of consistent shooters from deep and a couple of active posts.”

G-H/V girls top Osage; fall short to Spirit Lake

Published by admin on Thu, 02/21/2013 - 12:14am

 

The post season got off to a good start for the Garner-Hayfield/Ventura girls with two big wins.  In the opening round the Cardinals beat Central Springs and went on to top Osage in the second round.  It was in the third round that G-H/V’s luck ran out.  They fell to Spirit Lake to end their season.

G-H/V 39, Osage 35

McChanges! 35-year-old restaurant will come down

Published by admin on Thu, 02/21/2013 - 12:04am

New restaurant will be built on site

A major McChange is in store for the McDonald’s restaurant in Clear Lake.

City will hold the line on tax rate in ‘14

Published by admin on Thu, 02/21/2013 - 12:02am

 

For the third straight year the City of Clear Lake is holding the line on its tax rate.  

Monday night the Council set March 4 as the date for a public hearing on its proposed fiscal year 2014 budget.  

High speed chase ends west of Ventura

Published by admin on Thu, 02/21/2013 - 12:01am

 

 

A high speed chase ended on Highway 18 west of Ventura about 4:45 p.m. Monday.

According to the Iowa State Patrol, a vehicle driven by Randal Roberts, 30, of Wisconsin, was stopped by authorities after it was suspected the vehicle had been stolen.  A trooper ran the license plates of the vehicle and discovered that it had been reported as stolen in Wisconsin.  After initially stopping, Roberts drove away 

Willie Nelson returning to Surf stage

Published by admin on Thu, 02/21/2013 - 12:00am

 

Country music icon Willie Nelson will return to the Surf Ballroom stage for a Wednesday, May 15, performance.

Tickets for the show went on sale Tuesday, Feb. 19.  They are $45 in advance; $50 at the door.

Nelson appeared at the Surf in 2004 and was in concert at the North Iowa Area Community College 

Auditorium in March 2011.

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