Lady Vikes top the Raiders in conference showdown

Published by admin on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 11:21pm

   It was a week of ups and downs for the Ventura volleyball team, as they easily handled Ruthven-Ayrshire, but had trouble in a triangular meet against Northwood-Kensett and West Hancock.

Rough week for the Clear Lake volleyball team

Published by admin on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 11:18pm

It was a rough week for the Clear Lake volleyball team, as North Central Conference foes Humboldt and Hampton-Dumont swept the Lions, then North Iowa teams battled at the Forest City Tournament.

Lions tally up 42 points in victory over Algona

Published by admin on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 11:10pm

Clear Lake’s new scoreboard got quite a workout Friday, as the Lions scored six touchdowns in a 42-20 victory over Algona.  The win kept the state’s longest regular season win streak going at 36 for Clear Lake and propelled the Lions to the number one ranking among Class 3A teams in the Associated Press poll announced Monday.  Another District 3 team, Webster City, is currently ranked s

X-C team fairs well at home meet

Published by admin on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 11:08pm

Clear Lake hosted its cross country invitational Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Baptist Camp at Ventura.  Each Lion team had a strong outing, resulting in a third place finish overall for the varsity boys team; the Clear Lake girls were fourth overall.

G-H/V/WH cross country team collecting some top place finishes

Published by admin on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 11:02pm

The Garner-Hayfield/Ventura/West Hancock cross country team has been logging some miles and picking up some top place finishes in recent meets.

Vikings fall to #2 rated Northeast Hamilton

Published by admin on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 11:01pm

  The Vikings traveled to Blairsburg on Friday night to take on number two rated Northeast Hamilton in a District three showdown.
    The Trojans scored on their first possession of the game for an 8-0 lead.  The rest of the quarter was a defensive struggle with neither team scoring for the remainder of the quarter.

New fire station celebrated

Published by admin on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 10:59pm

    “Welcome to YOUR Clear Lake Fire Station,” Fire Chief Doug Meyers told hundreds attending a special dedication ceremony Saturday.  “It is dedicated to all of us that call Clear Lake our home.”

CLHS teacher inspired students

Published by admin on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 10:55pm

    A Clear Lake High School teacher is being remembered as a passionate professional with an unwavering resolve to prepare students for life.
    Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 22, for Blake Lobdell, a 25-year science/physics teacher and coach at CLHS. Lobdell, died unexpectedly Sunday.  He was 50.

Ventura, G-H Boards move toward sharing

Published by admin on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 10:51pm

The Ventura and Garner-Hayfield school boards have directed their attorneys to look into the details of drafting a letter of intent to participate in a whole-grade sharing agreement.  The two boards gathered in Ventura Wednesday for a joint meeting.
    The letter of intent must be filed by late October if the two school districts are to proceed with whole grade sharing next school year.

Chuck Berry headlines WDP

Published by admin on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 10:08pm

    The Surf Ballroom & Museum has announced Rock and Roll legend Chuck Berry is among the artists who are scheduled to appear at the 2012 Winter Dance Party event, scheduled for Feb. 1-4, 2012.

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