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 about 3,600 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 - Custom Pro Audio/Video – Direct TV
(641)357-5555
Medical Facilities
- Dr. Robert Gross, DO
800 1st Ave N Suite 1
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-2141 - 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 - North Iowa Mercy Health Center (Hospital)
1000 4th Street SW
Mason City, IA 50401
(800) 433-3883
- 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 - Mark J. Scribbins, DDS, P.C.
108 S 4th Street
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-3315
Motor Vehicle Licensing & Registration
- Iowa Department of Transportation
1622 S Federal Ave
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
School Registration
- Clear Lake Community Schools
306 1st Avenue North (Superintendent’s Office)
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-2182
Clear Lake Civic Organizations
Recent Blog Posts
Check out our recent entries regarding the happenings in Clear Lake, Iowa!
Counting Down the Days
BY: RACHEL WUMKES I’d like to make it known for the record that I, Rachel Wumkes, a forty-year-old woman of sound mind, has made a paper chain. Yes, you read that correctly. A paper chain. Just like the one my Kindergartener made last winter to countdown the days...
All the Bells and Whistles
BY: RACHEL WUMKES Home buyers today aren’t just on the hunt to find the perfect place to live. They want a place with pizzaz, a place containing all the bells and whistles. Buyers want that magical combination of the perfect trifecta: location, quality, and...
A Round of Applause
BY: RACHEL WUMKES Pulling off an event as extensive as TRI Clear Lake is no simple feat. Countless hours go into the planning, preparation, and execution on race day. Organization and logistical prowess are key elements is the success or failure of such an...
One For the Record Books
BY: RACHEL WUMKES Typically, the month of June in Iowa brings average temperatures ranging somewhere between a low of 62 degrees and a high of 78 degrees. In most years, June is the month of battling with kids who want to swim, but it’s just not warm enough. Well,...
A Game for All Ages
photocredit: Clear Lake Pickleball BY: RACHEL WUMKES It might have a silly name, but that’s just part of what makes the sport of pickleball so great. The game was created with one agenda in mind: FUN! Whether you’re five, eighty-five, or somewhere in between,...