June 2019 – Clear Lake, Iowa Archive

It’s Like Music to My Ears

photocredit: The Chamber - Arch Allies in the Park BY: RACHEL SMITH Lots of words come to mind when I think of Independence Day: Celebration. Patriotism. Freedom. Parade. Carnival. Family. Cheese Balls!! And, of course, music. The musical acts of Clear Lake’s 4^th of July Extravaganza have been a staple of the event for years. Each night of our...

photocredit: foamite.com BY: RACHEL SMITH Is this it? Is it finally happening? I mean, my weather app says so, but a tiny part of me is having trouble trusting it. Could summer finally be here? As I checked the forecast at the beginning of this week, that old Conway Twitty song began to float through my head. Not even...

BY: RACHEL SMITH While the word ‘selfie’ has only been in existence for a few years, it appears the selfie itself has been around for ages. Since 1839 to be exact! Funny, I thought the fascination with pictures or photos of oneself was a new thing. Back then, the image was referred to as a self-portrait, often...

BY: RACHEL SMITH Tradition. Celebration. Patriotism and community pride. These words come to mind when I think of the 4^th of July in Clear Lake. And let’s not forget: Fireworks. Carnival rides. Massive Parade and cheese balls for days! I’m not sure there’s a celebration around that can even hold a candle to our Independence Day extravaganza at the...

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