Procrastinators Unite! BY: RACHEL WUMKES The holiday season really tends to bring out the inner workings of people, doesn’t it? You’ve got “Super-Organized Susie” over in one corner. She made a list in September and all her gifts are wrapped in color-coded paper and donned with intricate bows. She’s organized, punctual...
Because it’s a big deal… that’s why! BY: RACHEL WUMKES There’s something special about shopping at a small business. A sense of adventure as you pass through their doors and begin to explore. You just never know what beauties you’ll uncover, or the trinkets you may find. In fact, I bet the perfect gift you’ve been...
Count Memories… Not Calories BY: RACHEL WUMKES There are so many things to love about the 4th of July in Clear Lake. The parade down Main Avenue. Evans United Carnival in the park. Enjoying an afternoon in the Bingo tent with friends. Appreciating an evening of live music at the bandshell. But my favorite part? Hands...
Here we go again, folks. BY: RACHEL WUMKES The countdown to the biggest, best, most amazing celebration in all North Iowa is only days away. Five of them, to be exact. The Clear Lake 4th of July Extravaganza kicks off the weeklong festivities on Wednesday, June 29th at 5pm. And. I. Am. So. Excited. I can’t decide if my...
Colored eggs and candy and Jesus – oh my! BY: RACHEL WUMKES The holiday of Easter is commonly known by Christians as the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ after he died on the cross at Calvary. The entire week – Holy Week – is a sacred event where many people reflect on life, often fasting as they go deep...
BY: RACHEL WUMKES As we are on the official Eve of our 4th of July Extravaganza, downtown Clear Lake is a buzz of activity. Set up is well underway as crews prepare for the carnival to open on Wednesday at 5PM. As you can imagine, the Chamber team is a flurry of running errands, completing last minute preparations, and...
BY: RACHEL WUMKES I’d like to make it known for the record that I, Rachel Wumkes, a forty-year-old woman of sound mind, has made a paper chain. Yes, you read that correctly. A paper chain. Just like the one my Kindergartener made last winter to countdown the days until Christmas. It hangs proudly from the side of my...
