Beauty in Sculpture BY: RACHEL WUMKES There are seven forms of art. Each with its own effects on one’s feelings and emotions. For today, we’ll be diving into the visual art of sculpture. We are fortunate to have a facility in our community dedicated to bringing bits of culture into our lives. The Clear Lake Arts Center...
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It’s Small Business Season
Shop 'til you drop! BY: RACHEL WUMKES There is a lot of debate about when the holiday season officially begins. Is it right after Halloween? Thanksgiving? What is the acceptable date to begin with all things snowmen, lights and presents? This year, the Clear Lake Chamber is celebrating a new holiday season which runs...
Live From Rochester… Harvest Festival on Midwest Access!
Lights - Camera - Action BY: RACHEL WUMKES You loved us dressed up as silly elves as we flounced from Chamber Member to Chamber Member last winter. Now, you get a chance to see Stacy and Rachel on LIVE TV as we traveled to Rochester to participate in KTTC's newest show, Midwest Access. Click here to view the live...
National Bourbon Day
Rain Makes Corn – Corn Makes Whiskey! BY: RACHEL WUMKES People across the United States will be lifting a glass of bourbon today. A toast on National Bourbon Day as we celebrate the anniversary of the very first time this famous drink was distilled. It may only be legend dated all the way back to the 1700s, but it still...
Food Truck Sensation
Mobile Treats and Eats! BY: RACHEL WUMKES It’s the sensation sweeping the Nation for the past few decades… the Food Truck! I often wonder what it is about standing outside in a line to get our meal from a vehicle instead of sitting in a comfy cozy restaurant. Is it the ambiance? The food? I suppose it could be the fact...
Travel Blogger Celebrates Book Release
Prepare for one epic Iowa road trip! BY: RACHEL WUMKES Packing her bags and hitting the open road is one of Sara Broers’ favorite things to do. In fact, she loves it so much, she turned the hobby into a full-fledged career. When the buzz of blogging hit the mainstream, Sara jumped on board and launched...
National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day
Shop Local - Shop Small BY: RACHEL WUMKES In the early days of industry, the term “mom and pop stores” were typically used to describe family owned and operated general store or pharmacies. Today, mom and pop establishments can be a variety of businesses including restaurants, bookstores, repair shops, and much more....