Approximately 700 adults and students turned out during the holiday break for the Bowling for Blake Bowl-A-Thon, held in memory of former Clear Lake High School teacher, Blake Lobdell. The event was ...

Chandler Diercks said he was determined to grin and bear it. And when it was over, the Clear Lake sophomore was grinning from ear to ear. He had won the Class 3A long jump at the State Track Meet.