Month: October 2017

Rah, Rah, Sis-Boom-Bah!

Rah, Rah, Sis-Boom-Bah!

photocredit:  contagiouscompanies.com BY: RACHEL SMITH   Rachel’s tired, folks.  This time of the year is a doozy.  The darkness, the cold, the fact that Old Man Winter has begun his journey to our area and will be arriving soon.  It’s all rather depressing. And don't even get me started on the germs.  Ugh.  If ya’ll...

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A Much Needed Breath of Fresh Air

A Much Needed Breath of Fresh Air

photocredit: dreamstime.com BY: RACHEL SMITH Most years, Election Day comes and goes without much fanfare.  The only time I ever really acknowledge it is when I’m bombarded with Presidential ad campaigns at every turn. But this year, there’s a special reason to mark your calendar to get out and vote in Mason City.  That...

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Do Not Follow the Crowd… Be a Leader!

Do Not Follow the Crowd… Be a Leader!

  BY: RACHEL SMITH   Being a transplant into Clear Lake, I often times feel like the odd man out.  I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been a part of a conversation where I end up completely confused. I know… me? Confused? Never! The history of Clear Lake is something I know practically nothing about; past...

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Clear Lake Chamber Award Nominations

Clear Lake Chamber Award Nominations

Chamber Members: We want to hear from you! Click this link to make your nominations for our 2017 Chamber Annual Awards. Categories include Business of the Year, Education Partner of the Year, North Iowa Service Award, and the Larry Luker Volunteer of the Year Award. Business of the Year Award A nominee(s) for this award...

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If I Only Had a Brain….

If I Only Had a Brain….

photo credit:  www.clipart.com BY: RACHEL SMITH   Unless you’ve been living under a rock for your entire existence, the origin of that popular phrase should be easy to identify.  I mean, it’s a line from pretty much the all-time best movie in cinema history! That’s not an actual fact… but Wikipedia does agree with my...

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Destination Clear Lake 2018 Edition

Destination Clear Lake 2018 Edition

Chamber Members: Don’t miss your chance!  The Official Clear Lake Visitor Guide is a full color, glossy magazine consisting of page after page about all things Clear Lake.  Jam-packed with inspiring content, fresh feature articles, trip ideas and local picks, you don’t want to miss being a part of such an amazing...

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The Long and Winding Road

The Long and Winding Road

photocredit:  legacy.pitchegine.com BY: RACHEL SMITH The pathway to success is rarely a straight shot to the finish line.  Instead, it’s similar to a winding country road, full of challenges and obstacles as you travel along its path.  Getting to the top, reaching that glorified goal of “success” is something many people...

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