About Clear Lake
A Rich and Colorful History
In the spring of 1852, James Dickirson, a farmer, claimed both the land where Clear Lake now stands and a tract of land east of the community. In 1854, he received a patent from the United States for 134 acres of land in what is now downtown Clear Lake. Working tirelessly, Dickirson turned Clear Lake, Iowa into an oasis for the Midwest.
The beautiful lake is spring-fed, formed by glaciers some 14,000 years ago. Clear Lake has a surface area of 3,684 acres and measures seven miles long and two and one-half miles wide. It boasts amazing beaches for swimming and a large variety of species for fishing.
Explore the amenities and resources below for the community of Clear Lake, Iowa. We hope you visit soon!
POPULATION FIGURES
CLIMATE INFORMATION
Clear Lake Community Schools
The Clear Lake Community School District is a public preschool through 12th grade institution serving the community of Clear Lake, Iowa. The vision of the Clear Lake Community School District is that ALL students will have the tools to build a productive future and reach their dreams.
Superintendent’s Office
1529 3rd Ave. N.
Clear Lake, Iowa 50428
641-357-2181
Clear Creek Elementary
(Preschool – 5th Grade)
901 S. 14th St.
Clear Lake, Iowa 50428
641-357-5288
Clear Lake Middle School
(6th – 8th Grade)
1601 3rd Ave. N.
Clear Lake, Iowa 50428
641-357-6114
Clear Lake High School
(9th-12th Grade)
125 N. 20th St.
Clear Lake, Iowa 50428
641-357-5235
Newman Catholic Schools
The mission of the Newman Catholic School System is to educate individuals in the Catholic tradition by developing their spiritual, intellectual, and cultural lives.
Newman Catholic Schools
2445 19th St. SW
Mason City, Iowa 50401
641-423-6939
North Iowa Area Community College
Clear Lake’s North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is a nationally-ranked, two-year institution that serves students of all ages and abilities.
NIACC
500 College Dr.
Mason City, Iowa 50401
641-423-1264
Clear Lake Churches
Relocation Resources
Looking to make a move to Clear Lake, Iowa? Below you will find helpful links and information to make your transition run smoothly!
Request a Relocation Packet
Clear Lake Realtors
Clear Lake Utilities
Electricity & Natural Gas Supplier
- Alliant Energy
(800) 255-4268
Telephone Service
- Clear Lake Independent Telephone Company (CL TEL)
(641) 357-2111 - MediaCom
(800) 392-6688
Water, Sewer & Garbage
- City of Clear Lake
15 North 6th Street
P.O. Box 185
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-5267
Cable & Satellite Television
- Clear Lake Independent Telephone Company (CL TEL)
(641) 357-2111 - MediaCom
(800) 392-6688
Medical Facilities
- Waypoint Medical
1801 Hwy 18 E
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-1999 - Iowa Specialty Hospital – Gabrielson Clinic
401 S 17th St
Clear Lake, IA 50428 - Iowa Specialty Hospital – Garner Clinic
840 W US-18
Garner, IA 50438 - Mercy Family Clinic – Clear Lake
1410 6th Avenue South
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-2191 - Mercy Pediatric & Adolescent Clinic
401 S 15th Street
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-7442 - MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
1000 4th Street SW
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 428-7000
- Clear Lake Pediatric Dentistry
1601 4th Ave S
Clear Lake, Iowa
641-357-7177 - Family Dentistry
800 1st Ave N Suite 2
Clear Lake, Iowa
641-357-8111 - Lake Dental Associates
102 N 5th Street
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-4112 - Scribbins Family Dentistry
108 S 4th Street
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-3315
Motor Vehicle Licensing & Registration
- Iowa Department of Transportation
2570 4th St SW
Mason City, Iowa
(641) 423-8391 - Cerro Gordo County
220 North Washington Avenue
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-3126
Post Office
- Clear Lake Post Office
410 – 1st Avenue North
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-2013
Recycling
- Absolute Waste
1313 2nd Avenue South
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-4517
Click here for the Recycling Brochure
- Landfill of North Iowa
15942 Kildeer Avenue
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-5452
Clear Lake Civic Organizations
Recent Blog Posts
Check out our recent entries regarding the happenings in Clear Lake, Iowa!
Feel Good Friday
Another amazing week in Clear Lake! BY: RACHEL WUMKES I really don’t want to jinx it, but have we not had THE most amazing weather lately? My goodness. It’s been the epitome of summer perfection around here. Of course, with great weather comes all the other...
Unticketing Cerro Gordo
Rewards for safe drivers! BY: RACHEL WUMKES Law enforcement officials have teamed up across the county for the ultimate giveaway for safe drivers. Unticketing Cerro Gordo kicked off Memorial Day weekend and ends August 6, 2023. This project is a collaborative effort...
Feel Good Friday
Having all the Summer Fun! BY: RACHEL WUMKES Well friends, the first full week of summer is under our belt, and it was fabulous. Sometimes the fact that I live in paradise really smacks me in the face. You just can’t beat all the sun and fun here at the Lake. After...
Iowa’s Free Fishing Weekend
*updated post from June, 2022* Enjoy the Great Outdoors on Clear Lake BY: RACHEL WUMKES It's free fishing weekend in Clear Lake, Iowa. The perfect time to put a line in the water and try your luck at catching the big one! Fishing, also referred to as angling, is the...