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Youth Basketball Invades the Courts on Saturday
Welcome to Clear Lake! BY: RACHEL WUMKES If there is one thing we LOVE doing at the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, it’s showcasing our quaint little town. We welcome visitors with open arms to our community. We hope you explore the many retail shops, restaurants and attractions we have to offer. On Saturday, we...
Rachel’s Guide on How to Survive the North Iowa Winter
Because… Brrrr BY: RACHEL WUMKES It’s no secret that North Iowa winters are a bit chilly. I’d even venture to label them ‘brutally cold.’ Because… Brrrr. Being on the receiving end of some bitter weather coming down from our friends up in Minnesota, it’s no wonder the winter months have us bundling up in layers. With...
Christmas by the Lake 2022
A flurry of activity in a Winter Wonderland BY: RACHEL WUMKES I’m not sure “flurry of activity” is the right phrase to use in this title. It might be more of a full-on blizzard of activity. All the fun will be swirling around Main Avenue in Clear Lake this weekend. The Christmas cheer will be so thick, you won’t be...
Giving Tuesday 2022
Be a part of the Community Impact BY: RACHEL WUMKES Giving Tuesday is here! Today is the perfect time to be a part of the impactful generosity that giving has on our local community. Maya Angelou once said, “I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.” What better reason is there...
Giving All the Thanks
Blessings abound at the Lake! BY: RACHEL WUMKES I always feel a bit bad for the Thanksgiving holiday, as it’s often treated like the red-headed stepchild. Glazed over by the Christmas anticipation. Ignored by most retail stores. Forgotten until it’s time to eat. Well, this year, we’re bringing Thanksgiving front and...
In the Know
Never miss an event again! **Updated blog from Oct. 23, 2019** BY: RACHEL WUMKES Planning events is often a daunting task. Not only are you bombarded with all the decisions regarding theme, color scheme, food, entertainment, but there’s also the added stress of getting people to show up for said event. It doesn’t matter...
Pink Friday in Clear Lake
Shop local first this Holiday Season! BY: RACHEL WUMKES This Friday, November 18th, we are celebrating Pink Friday in Clear Lake. Pink Friday is a movement to promote shopping small, supporting the ‘little guy’ and bringing major awareness to our local communities. In fact, it was created by the Boutique Hub, which is...