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Clear Lake Events June 18-24, 2025
All events are free unless noted Exhibition: It's All About Balance by Joan Webster-Vore Joan Webster-Vore produces mixed media work in response to the natural environment in which we live, the illusive...

Evolution of the Heartland Comes to Clear Lake!
Think you know rural Iowa? Think again. On August 8, 2025, Clear Lake is proud to host an Evolution of the Heartland immersive tour, and we’re flipping the script on what it means to experience agriculture, entrepreneurship, and small-town innovation. While Clear Lake is often seen as a lake-resort destination,...

Clear Lake Shines at the 2025 iTIP Awards
Clear Lake, Iowa tourism awards were front and center at the 2025 Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP) Conference, with three standout honors celebrating the people, places, and organizations that make Clear Lake a must-visit destination in the Midwest. Here’s a closer look at this year’s Clear Lake, Iowa iTIP award...

Clear Lake Events June 11-17, 2025
All events are free unless noted Exhibition: It's All About Balance by Joan Webster-Vore Joan Webster-Vore produces mixed media work in response to the natural environment in which we live, the illusive...

Honoring a Legacy of Service: Mayor Nelson Crabb honored as 2025 Grand Marshal
By: Ashley Weiss As fireworks light up the sky this Independence Day in Clear Lake, the community will also shine a well-deserved spotlight on a leader whose dedication has helped shape the heart of the city. The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Clear Lake Mayor Nelson Crabb has been selected as...

Clear Lake Events June 4-10, 2025
All events are free unless noted Exhibition: It's All About Balance by Joan Webster-Vore Joan Webster-Vore produces mixed media work in response to the natural environment in which we live, the illusive...

Clear Lake Events May 29-June 4, 2025
All events are free unless noted Cards & Creativity Cards & Creativity meets every Thursday that the library is open at 1:00 p.m. This is a weekly opportunity to meet up with others to play games...