News
12/16/2025 - 2:55pm
CRYSTAL LAKE – Crystal Lake held their annual community Christmas party on Saturday, Dec. 13 the fire station. Families braved the artic temperature for a soup supper, games, crafts, smores and, of course, a visit from Santa Claus. The event was...
Opinion
12/02/2025 - 10:02am
Small towns are full of remarkable people and dedicated volunteers - and with that dedication sometimes comes strong emotions. Our town is no different. We are blessed with passionate residents and passionate volunteers, and it’s important to...
Sports
12/16/2025 - 12:51pm
ALGONA – The Garner-Hayfield-Ventura girls wrestling team competed in a tournament hosted by Algona. GHV finished fifth out of five teams with three other schools sending wrestlers. The Cards scored 110 points in the competition.
Adalyn Peterson...
Obituaries
12/18/2025 - 2:03pm
Sara M. Rayhons, 58, of Clear Lake, passed away December 15, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City, Iowa after a brave battle with brain cancer.
A scriptural wake service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Monday December 22, 2025, followed...




































