BY: RACHEL WUMKES It’s hard to believe just over a month ago we were flooded with tourists enjoying another year of our Independence Day Extravaganza! It’s such a whirlwind event, it took us all that long to catch our breath, form a coherent thought, and get a list of thanks prepared! So here you go – a shout out from...
BY: RACHEL WUMKES There are not many activities less enjoyable in life than shopping for school supplies. I mean, its supposed to be fun and exciting and Moms everywhere should be rejoicing, right? Wrong. It’s awful. Typically stationed in small areas within the store filled with screaming, unruly children. Frazzled...
photocredit: clearproject.net BY: RACHEL WUMKES Many years ago, before I lived in beautiful Clear Lake, I used to come up from Des Moines to visit. Back then, Clear Lake wasn’t nearly as wonderful as it is today. While I wanted to enjoy a cooling dip in the lake on a hot day, I just couldn’t get past the murky, slimy...
This is the second in a series of three articles preceding The Clear Lake Chautauqua Revisited to be held at City Park on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm and hosted by the Clear Lake Historical Society and Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. This week’s focus: A look at Clear Lake Park, the programs and...
This is the first in a series of three articles preceding The Clear Lake Chautauqua Revisited to be held at City Park on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm and hosted by the Clear Lake Historical Society and Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. This week’s focus: What is a Chautauqua and how did it come to...
BY: RACHEL WUMKES Don’t worry folks… it’s still me. The same ol’ blog writer. But yes, my name did change! I tied the knot on July 27th in my backyard with a celebration at the Surf Ballroom that rivaled a Beatles concert back in the day. Okay, that might be a tad exaggeration. But it sure was a lot of fun! Then, my...
AMES- Iowa State University recently announced that Clear Lake Tourism Director Libbey Hohn has earned the recognition of Certified Professional Guide. The Professional Guide Training and Certification program is the first of its kind in Iowa, specifically designed by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Community...
