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Welcome to our blog! You will find the latest news and announcements regarding the life in and around Clear Lake, Iowa. You can also check out our calendar for current activities and events. If you have any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to contact us, we’d love to hear from you!

Do Your Part!!

Do Your Part!!

Image by Erich Westendarp from Pixabay BY: RACHEL WUMKES As the winds of change begin to blow across North Iowa, we seem to be losing more this year than simply the nice weather.  With the onset of COVID-19 last spring, we thankfully didn’t have to wait long for patios and open-air spaces to be open where we could...

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Pumpkins and Ghosts and Changing Leaves – Oh My!

Pumpkins and Ghosts and Changing Leaves – Oh My!

Image by Rebecca Matthews from Pixabay BY: RACHEL WUMKES Fall is such a spectacular time of year.  There are just so many options of seasonal activities one can enjoy!  You love all things orange and yellow and pumpkin-flavored?  CHECK!  You love to be scared out of your wits?  CHECK!  You love costumes and candy and...

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A Whirlwind of Thanks

A Whirlwind of Thanks

Image by Oberholster Venita from Pixabay BY: RACHEL WUMKES I don’t know about you guys, but my head is still spinning after last weekend.  Did we not have THE BEST ever Harvest Festival? Maybe it’s because I had been longing for an amazing Clear Lake event for so many months, but something about Saturday just hit me in...

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Pumpkin Explosion

Pumpkin Explosion

Image by Susanne Jutzeler, suju-foto from Pixabay BY: RAHEL WUMKES I’ve been keeping a secret from you all.  Buried deep into the vast canyons and valleys inside my heart, hidden way from everyone.  The weight of this secret feels crushing this time of year, like a herd of elephants standing on my chest.  It’s impossible...

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Friday Excitement

Friday Excitement

Image by Pexels from Pixabay BY: RACHEL WUMKES There are so many things to be excited about this Friday.  I mean, first off, just the fact that IT’S FRIDAY makes me giddy with glee.  Weekends at the Lake are seriously the best ever. But this week, the excitement is magnified because there’s only one more sleep until...

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Harvest Festival – Pandemic Style

Harvest Festival – Pandemic Style

Image by Photo Mix from Pixabay BY: RACHEL WUMKES I sure hope you dug those party pants out of storage, because rain or shine, Harvest Festival 2020 is happening on Saturday!! Before the big day is here, I thought it might not be a bad idea to give one final information unload.  A run-down, if you will, on how the day...

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Have a Cup of Joe

Have a Cup of Joe

BY: RACHEL WUMKES There’s nothing quite like that morning cup of Joe.  The warmth against your hands as you hold that favorite coffee mug close.  As the aroma circles up with the steam, it’s like an electric shock to your senses, jump-starting the day to get you off and running, full speed ahead. Everyone enjoys their...

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