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Ice Fishing Tournaments on Clear Lake
For those “hooked” on fishing BY: RACHEL WUMKES Ice fishing has come a long way over the years. What started out as people cutting holes into the frozen Great Lakes for the sole purpose of finding food has morphed into a family pastime and/or sport. Although a lot of people DO eat what they catch! I began my research on...
Destination: Clear Lake
You're Invited to the 2022 Launch Party! BY: RACHEL WUMKES Consider this your formal invite to attend the premier party of the year! The Chamber Team will be invading Tap’d on Main Avenue Thursday afternoon (Jan 13th) beginning with a business after hours gathering at 4:30PM. Come for the networking but stay for the...
Hello, Weekend!
Feel Good Friday BY: RACHEL WUMKES I never thought I’d admit this, but I’m happy to be back to the normalness of a work-week again. I love the holidays, but that time where we all live in limbo between Christmas and New Year’s is a doozy. Have I showered? When was the last time I ate an actual meal? Is it appropriate to...
Get Your Fitness on at the Lake
New Year – New You BY: RACHEL WUMKES With the beginning of a new year comes the ever-popular chance to start fresh. Something about turning the calendar page over and having 365 new days at your fingertips for improvement is inspiring. It’s a clean slate; a chance a redemption. Personally, I’m a train wreck when it comes...
2022 Clear Lake Chamber Sponsorship Opportunities
Make a SPLASH at the Lake! BY: RACHEL WUMKES In the month of December, we highlighted the “12 Perks of Membership” as a parody of sorts to the famous holiday countdown “12 Days of Christmas.” While each perk is important and special in its own way, today we’re going to focus on Sponsorship Opportunities for Chamber...
What a Year for Clear Lake
Closing out 2021 BY: RACHEL WUMKES Hard to believe we’re back in that strange end-of-the-year week again. You know, the one where no one really knows what day it is, the kids turn into zombies playing video games for hours on end, and our diets consist of copious amounts of cheese and alcohol. Still, it’s one of my...
IFCA Presents: Christmas Dinner as a Movable Feast
BY: RACHEL WUMKES It’s easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle during the Holidays. Between making lists, shopping for gifts, sending out Christmas cards, decorating your home, finding time to bake cookies with the kids and visit Santa, it’s madness. There are some people, however, who would give anything to have...