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Earth Day 2022 – Clear Lake, Iowa
Time to get moving - for Yourself and for Mother Earth! BY: RACHEL WUMKES In the dawn of an early Spring Day, as the gentle rain falls from the sky, replenishing the Earth as new life begins to grow in front of our very eyes, it’s almost as if we’re experiencing regeneration ourselves. Of our spirits – which have been...
The Lady of the Lake: Celebrating 35 years in Clear Lake
The Lady of the Lake: Celebrating 35 years in Clear Lake BY: RACHEL WUMKES Looking across the water on a sunny, summer day in Clear Lake, there’s a chance you will see one of the most iconic sights in the area – The Lady of the Lake. The beautiful paddlewheel ferry was built in 1960. Its original use was to transport...
Friday Vibes at the Lake
BY: RACHEL WUMKES It’s going to be short and sweet today, my friends. As much as I love Spring Break and not having schedules and commitments and practices for everyone, it is also the bane of my existence. Thankfully, we’ve made it to the final stretch with little to no complications (or casualties, for that matter) so...
Take out the Trash at Landfill North Iowa
Let’s get down and dirty about garbage! BY: RACHEL WUMKES Garbage. It’s a dirty word. Not so much a subject you typically bring up during social gatherings. Or any time, really. It’s just one of those topics that lingers in the background of your life. Something you must deal with on a weekly basis, but don’t give it...
Spring Cleaning
Scrub a dub dub – time to get rid of winter grub! BY: RACHEL WUMKES The act of “spring cleaning” started years ago as a way to clean up winter’s mess. Back then, people used fire to heat their homes, and doors were often kept shut to keep the heat inside. This led to soot and grime all over everything. And can you...
Friday Vibes at the Lake!
BY: RACHEL WUMKES I don’t know about you, but there’s something special in the air today. Yes, being a Friday helps immensely. The onset of Spring Break is also a major contributor, I’m sure. Knowing the excitement of my children to have a week off from the confines of textbooks and schedules, I can only imagine how...
Spring Break in Clear Lake
Sticking around town? Here are a few ideas for FUN! BY: RACHEL WUMKES Spring break means so many different things to various people. Students are likely bouncing off the walls with excitement knowing they have an entire week free from the confines of books and homework. And while the teachers may not be bouncing off...