The Clear Lake boys sputtered a bit at the start, then cruised past Oelwein in the first round of Class 3A District 5 post season play. The Lions (12-10) advanced to play Waverly-Shell Rock Thursday ...

Todays lake level is 6.0” above the weir. Last year at this time the lake level was +2.64. above the weir ...

Shirley A. Eibey, 93, of Clear Lake, passed away Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022 at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

Helgren noted that even though Clear Lake may be thought of as a summertime destination, events like “The Jack” keep people coming back for more. “And not just for racing but its an economic boost for ...

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The Lion softball season came to an early end against Center Point-Urbana on July 12, but despite the loss, the Clear Lake squad was well-represented on the All-Conference teams recently announced.

Most families head to the beach, a park, maybe take a weekend and go shopping the city-wide garage sales around Clear Lake, but not the Mills family. They spend their time at the race tracks or ...

The Mason City chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution gathered to prepare grab-and-go snack baskets. DAR members delivered the “hero” baskets to the police, fire, and EMS services in ...

Camryn Allsbrook, stepped outside her comfort zone and ran for Miss North Iowa Fair Queen this year. She was interviewed alongside six other girls by a panel of judges.

James “Jim” Ryan 79, formerly of Clear Lake, passed away on Saturday July 19, 2025, at his home under hospice care. A celebration of life gathering will take place at a later date. Funeral ...

On Thursday, July 17, a new bottle filling station was officially opened and dedicated to long time park manager Tammy Domonoske, who retired last summer.

Clear Lake, champions of the North Central Conference, landed five players on the All-NCC First Team and had two more named to subsequent All-NCC teams.