A strong tradition of excellence BY: RACHEL WUMKES The start of a new school year is often a blur. Parents run from store to store gathering the appropriate supplies. We buy backpacks and lunchboxes, and everyone gets a new pair of shoes. The social media sites are flooded with photos of excited children and, quite...
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...
Let’s Celebrate with a Garden Party! BY: RACHEL WUMKES While we’ve been celebrating all the summer fun at the Lake for almost a full month now, today it becomes official. It’s the summer solstice – the astronomical first day of summer for the Northern Hemisphere. So, what exactly IS the solstice? For us, it means the sun...
Rewards for safe drivers! BY: RACHEL WUMKES Law enforcement officials have teamed up across the county for the ultimate giveaway for safe drivers. Unticketing Cerro Gordo kicked off Memorial Day weekend and ends August 6, 2023. This project is a collaborative effort by the Clear Lake Police Department, the Mason City...
Tiny Pests with Short Lives BY: RACHEL WUMKES This blog was originally posted on May 15, 2018. Luxurious lake living has very few negatives. Mostly we boast about our magnificent sunsets, of cool lake breezes that float over the patio as we take in the beauty of the perfectly painted landscape in front of us. Alas, there...
Mother's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show your mom how much you care than by shopping local? When you shop local, you're supporting your community and helping to keep your local economy strong. You're also getting unique and one-of-a-kind treasures that your mom will love! We curated these top...
