BY: RACHEL WUMKES What an amazing week at the Lake! Granted, yes, the bitter cold temperatures and snow are a bit of a downer, but as time continues to tick on, each day that passes is one step closer to Spring! Hallelujah! We had a wild week at the Chamber. On Tuesday, we hosted the annual meeting at the newly...
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Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay BY: RACHEL WUMKES There’s an old saying that dates all the way back to a 1789 letter from Benjamin Franklin stating “nothing is certain except death and taxes.” I agree. Especially after a year where we had to roll with the punches of the ever-changing atmosphere due to COVID-19. ...
Image by Susanne Jutzeler, suju-foto from Pixabay BY: RACHEL WUMKES It appears January in Iowa has finally arrived, bringing with it frigid-cold temperatures and arctic winds. I suppose we should be thankful we have made it almost through January before dealing with the term “below zero.” The bonus of the coldness is the...
Image by Hebi B. from Pixabay BY: RACHEL WUMKES This year, more than ever, the quest to fill our down-time with engaging activity has intensified. With the onset of COVID-19, people found themselves spending copious amounts of time at home. This spring, for days on end, it was the cumulative effort of many Americans to...
Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay BY: RACHEL WUMKES Winter is hard. The cold, the snow, the endless hue of gray that lingers in the sky. I see visions of lake days when I close my eyes; the cool water lapping against the side of an anchored boat. Sunshine so bright, it filters through even the darkest sunglasses. Heat. ...
Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay BY: RACHEL WUMKES There is no better way than to kick off a Feel-Good Friday blog post than the fact it’s the first snow day of the season. In the past, snow days have been filled with puzzles and games. With sleeping in and video game marathons. Of movies in the basement and junk food...
