A Wonderful Winter Day at the Lake BY: RACHEL WUMKES Thousands of people flocked to Clear Lake last weekend to attend the Color the Wind Kite Festival. Kite pilots from across the Midwest proudly displayed their kites in every size, shape and color above our frozen lake. If you missed it, never fear. Just hop on to any...
Iowa’s Premier Kite Festival on Ice BY: RACHEL WUMKES To commemorate National Fly a Kite Day this week, we thought it would be a great time for a bit of a hype blog about Clear Lake’s Color the Wind Kite Festival. Just because there is snow on the ground and our gorgeous 3600-acre lake is frozen solid doesn’t mean we...
Cheers to 80 Years! BY: RACHEL WUMKES The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is beyond excited to host the 80th Annual Meeting on Friday, January 27th at the Surf Ballroom & Museum. It’s hard to believe eight decades have come and gone with our organization leading the charge for prosperity and economic success in...
Kudos to our many sponsors in 2022! BY: RACHEL WUMKES The start of a new year at the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce means we officially kick off another round of signature events. Our Events Director, Trish Fundermann, with the assistance of Jenny Fasbender, work diligently throughout the year to make sure each event...
A flurry of activity in a Winter Wonderland BY: RACHEL WUMKES I’m not sure “flurry of activity” is the right phrase to use in this title. It might be more of a full-on blizzard of activity. All the fun will be swirling around Main Avenue in Clear Lake this weekend. The Christmas cheer will be so thick, you won’t be...
Ain’t No Party like a Summer Parking Lot Party BY: RACHEL WUMKES Does anyone know what happens when four powerhouse companies in Clear Lake come together to plan the ultimate end of summer party? Here’s a hint – The Legacy Grill, Clear Lake Boats, Pritchard Family Auto Stores, and the Surf Ballroom are all in cahoots on...
Get your Race Face On BY: RACHEL WUMKES Clear Lake’s premier fall event, Harvest Festival, is a hallowed occasion. On October 1st, women will flock to our beautiful community from far and wide for a day filled with shopping, wine and beer tastings, and to enjoy the sweet sounds of live music. Plans are set in motion...
