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Clear Lake Events March 27-April 2, 2025
All events are free unless noted Exhibition: Common Thread by artist, Elizabeth Morisette The ability to innovate the approach to artistry is what keeps work alive. Elizabeth Morisette continues to...
Reel in the Fun: Your Guide to Fishing & Boating in Clear Lake
What to Know Before Hitting the Water With Ice-Out being declared and the temperatures rising, it’s time to start thinking about hitting the water for a season full of fishing, boating, and adventure on Clear Lake! Whether you’re fishing for walleye, renting a pontoon, or buying a new boat, this guide has everything you...
Explore Clear Lake’s Best Coffee Spots
A Coffee Lover's Guide Clear Lake, Iowa, is the perfect place to get your coffee fix! Whether you're a busy mom, a weekend adventurer, or just someone who needs a good cup to get through the day, we’ve got you covered. We’re proud to be home to Cabin Coffee Company’s flagship store, but there are plenty of other cozy,...
Your Guide to a Rainy Spring Day in Clear Lake
Pack your umbrella and make the most of spring at the lake! Spring weather in Iowa can be unpredictable, but that doesn’t mean your plans have to be! Whether it’s drizzling or downpouring, Clear Lake has plenty of cozy indoor activities to keep you entertained. From boutique shopping to sipping warm drinks at a coffee...
Ice-Out: Clear Lake’s Sign of Spring
Spring is here! Spring has officially arrived in Clear Lake, Iowa, and we have the ultimate sign to prove it—Ice-Out! On March 18, 2025, the last of the lake’s ice disappeared, marking the transition from winter’s chill to the promise of warmer days ahead. While we’re still in the shoulder season leading up to summer,...
Clear Lake Events March 20-26, 2025
All events are free unless noted North Iowa Student Art Show Celebrate Student Art Month at the Clear Lake Arts Center! Join us for the North Iowa Student Art Show, showcasing incredible artwork from K-12...
Stories of Hope: An Evening of Inspiration with Greater Iowa Youth for Christ
Inspiring Stories of Hope Torri Dawkins remembers exactly how she felt the first time she attended a Greater Iowa Youth for Christ program two years ago: Welcome. “It was really nice to be there,” said Dawkins, a Clear Lake eighth grader. “It’s a good place to start if you want to start learning about God, especially if...