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Springtime at the Lake!
Fresh beginnings. New life. All the fun. BY: RACHEL WUMKES Springtime at the Lake is one of my favorite seasons. New life begins to sprout, opening up a world of possibility for the upcoming season of sun and fun at the lake. With the completion of Spring Break week, I can’t help but notice a distinct change in my mood. ...
St. Patrick’s Fun at the Lake 2023
Kiss me, I'm Iowish! Clear Lake has a ton of fun lined up for St. Patrick's Day Weekend 2023! Thursday through Sunday, celebrate with delicious food, fun activities, and 8 opportunities to enjoy live music at the lake. Talk about the luck of the Irish! Stop into the Clear Lake Arts Center for your final chance to enjoy...
Clear Lake’s YouTube Channel
Like and subscribe! BY: RACHEL WUMKES On February 14, 2005, three former employees of the PayPal corporation ventured out on their own and created a website for sharing videos called YouTube. The first uploaded video features one of the cofounders, Jawed Karim, in an 18-second video in front of the elephants at the zoo. A...
Spring Break in Clear Lake
You can have all the fun right here! BY: RACHEL WUMKES Spring break means so many different things to various people. Students are likely bouncing off the walls with excitement knowing they have an entire week free from the confines of books and homework. And while the teachers may not be bouncing off the walls on the...
North Iowa Student Art Exhibit
Student Art on Display through March 18th! BY: RACHEL WUMKES If you haven’t been over to the Clear Lake Arts Center recently, you simply must go now to check out the North Iowa Student Art Exhibit. The exhibition will be on view in the Hanson Gallery through Saturday, March 18. This exhibition is possible through a grant...
The Chamber & City Connection
Who we are and what we do! BY: RACHEL WUMKES A common misconception amongst the general public is that the Chamber of Commerce and the City of Clear Lake are one in the same. This incorrect Chamber and City connection causes a few "eye twitch" moments for us! After Color the Wind, a staff member overheard someone...
Ins & Outs of Color the Wind
A Wonderful Winter Day at the Lake BY: RACHEL WUMKES Thousands of people flocked to Clear Lake last weekend to attend the Color the Wind Kite Festival. Kite pilots from across the Midwest proudly displayed their kites in every size, shape and color above our frozen lake. If you missed it, never fear. Just hop on to any...