Cheers, Craft Beer Snobs! BY: RACHEL WUMKES May 15th through the 21st is designated as American Craft Beer Week. It is an industry-wide effort to excite beer lovers across the nation and show support for small and independent U.S. breweries. As we are in the full throes of spring and headed for the warmer climes of...
Let’s Pig Out! BY: RACHEL WUMKES Oh, how the people of the interwebs have really outdone themselves this time. National Eat What You Want Day? I don’t know who came up with it, but they deserve a medal. A big one. One they can wear with pride as they stuff their face with all the food today. It got me thinking,...
Student Art on Display through March 18th! BY: RACHEL WUMKES If you haven’t been over to the Clear Lake Arts Center recently, you simply must go now to check out the North Iowa Student Art Exhibit. The exhibition will be on view in the Hanson Gallery through Saturday, March 18. This exhibition is possible through a grant...
Redefining Home BY: RACHEL WUMKES Making the decision for your loved one to enter a care facility is never easy. It helps, however, knowing they are going to receive quality care. Oakwood Care Center does just that. Located along Hwy 18 in Clear Lake, they strive to give their residents the best quality of life. One of...
A driving force to keep the music alive in Clear Lake BY: RACHEL WUMKES The Music Enrichment Center came to full fruition in 2019 with the purchase of an adjacent building near the Surf. It is the perfect addition for the people of Clear Lake and our visitors. Its purpose is to share the story and history of the Surf...
Let’s Bring the Kentucky Derby style and flair to North Iowa! BY: RACHEL WUMKES The North Iowa Events Center is more than just the home of the North Iowa Fair. With various buildings on site, they are capable of hosting vendor shows, weddings, and even livestock shows. Until recently, it was also home of various hockey...
BY: RACHEL WUMKES A little over twenty years ago, Target produced a commercial to launch their new card that gave back to schools with each purchase. The thirty second spot featured a cute, pudgy little boy with thick-rimmed glasses and an adorable lisp. He continually rang a doorbell before giving a sales pitch on the...
