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Clear Lake Events March 19-26, 2026
All events are free unless noted. Exhibition: North Iowa Student Art Show Celebrate Student Art Month at the Clear Lake Arts Center! Join us for the North Iowa Student Art Show, featuring outstanding...
Clear Lake Events March 12-18, 2026
All events are free unless noted. Exhibition: North Iowa Student Art Show Celebrate Student Art Month at the Clear Lake Arts Center! Join us for the North Iowa Student Art Show, featuring outstanding...
Plan Your Summer in Clear Lake, Iowa
Summer in Clear Lake doesn’t just show up. It fills up. Boat rentals book. Patio tables fill. Event weekends sneak up. The people who plan early are the ones who actually relax. If you’re going to plan your summer in Clear Lake, Iowa, now is the time. Let’s map it out! Mark the Major Clear Lake, Iowa Summer Events Let's...
From Volunteer to Rookie: My First TRI Clear Lake
A first-time triathlete shares her experience racing TRI Clear Lake in Clear Lake, Iowa. By Rachel Wumkes For years, I stood on the sidelines of TRI Clear Lake as a volunteer. I handed out water. I cheered. I clapped for finishers. I watched the start of the swim and thought, Wow. These people are incredible. And every...
Clear Lake Events March 5-11, 2026
All events are free unless noted. Exhibition: North Iowa Student Art Show Celebrate Student Art Month at the Clear Lake Arts Center! Join us for the North Iowa Student Art Show, featuring outstanding...
McIntosh Woods State Park Updates: Storm Recovery & 2026 Campground Renovation
What Visitors Need to Know About McIntosh Woods State Park in Clear Lake, Iowa for the 2026 Season McIntosh Woods State Park in Clear Lake, Iowa, is moving forward after significant storm damage in 2025 and preparing for a major campground renovation in 2026. Here’s what visitors should know before planning a trip. 2025...
How Clear Lake Celebrates America
A Tradition on the Lake Since 1856 Some towns host a Fourth of July celebration, but no one does it quite like Clear Lake, who has been celebrating Independence Day since 1856. For nearly 170 years, families have gathered along the shores of Clear Lake to mark the Fourth with music, parades, friendly competition, carnival...