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MBT Bank

MBT Bank

Building a Better Tomorrow BY: RACHEL WUMKES Exciting developments are underway for MBT Bank.  This trusted financial institution with deep roots in the Clear Lake community has embarked on a journey to build a new office space at the corner of Highway 18 & North 8th Street for its valued customers and employees.  As...

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CL Tel Customer Service

CL Tel Customer Service

Where Satisfaction is Priority #1 BY: RACHEL WUMKES Customer service is defined as the direct one-on-one interaction between a consumer and a company representative.  Good customer service means consistently meeting customer expectations – whether that be helping solve a problem or pointing them in the right direction. ...

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It’s National Taco Day!

It’s National Taco Day!

Let’s Taco-Bout It BY: RACHEL WUMKES The people inside the internet have done it, once again.  They created a day so monumental, so epic, it simply cannot go without celebration.  A day where we not only rejoice in its existence but consume copious amounts quite happily.  It’s National Taco Day. Americans are rumored to...

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The Nightmare – Haunted Hike

The Nightmare – Haunted Hike

If you Dare… They will Scare! BY: RACHEL WUMKES October hits a bit different for the spooktacular crowd in Clear Lake.  Many people love Halloween because it is an excuse to dress up and eat lots of candy.  Some enjoy the pumpkin spice infused food and drinks.  Then there are the ones who thrive on the thrill of horror,...

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Plain Ol’ Pumpkins

Plain Ol’ Pumpkins

Fall Fun for Everyone BY: RACHEL WUMKES Young or old, the amount of fall fun is the same for everyone at Plain Ol’ Pumpkins.  They are kicking off their 5th year as North Iowa’s premier pumpkin patch, hoping it will be the best year yet.  Their motto is simple, “The pumpkin brings you out.  The experience brings you...

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Clear Lake Bank & Trust

Clear Lake Bank & Trust

Excellence through the Years BY: RACHEL WUMKES In 1934, First National Bank in Clear Lake opened their doors under their new name, Clear Lake Bank & Trust (CLB&T). M.A. Arneson purchased controlling interest of CLB&T in 1941. The grandfather of current CLB&T CEO, Mark Hewitt, Arneson’s vision began the...

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Antiques in the Square  

Antiques in the Square  

A look into our Past BY: RACHEL WUMKES Antique enthusiasts will gather for the 31st annual Antiques in the Square show in Clear Lake, Iowa this weekend.  On Sunday, September 3rd, our beautiful city park will be turned into a plethora of treasures.  The event runs from 9am to 4pm and will be held rain or shine! It got me...

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