End of Summer Vibes BY: RACHEL WUMKES Yesterday was the official kick-off to the school year. We welcomed the faculty and staff at the Clear Lake Community School District back in style at the 10th annual Educator Appreciation Breakfast. With growing numbers, it was moved to the newly expanded school entrance near the...
Thursdays on Main
Into the Guts of Summer
**updated from June, 2018** Fun-Filled Days at the Lake BY: RACHEL WUMKES As I sit in my quiet office this morning, casually sipping my second cup of steaming Cabin Coffee deliciousness, I can’t help but wonder… how can I be THIS tired? I have a part time, non-stressful job. One where I spend each morning immersed in a...
Summertime at the Lake
BY: RACHEL WUMKES This blog originally published on April 26, 2018 and has been updated with current event dates for summer 2023. Summer, Summer, Summertime - get ready to gear up for another full summer of Clear Lake fun! I know, I know. I’ve jumped the gun just a bit. But with the nicer temps and the fact that I can...
A Thousand Thanks for Thursdays
Wrapping up another Season of Thursdays on Main BY: RACHEL WUMKES I’m not sure where to even start on how to describe the 2022 season of Thursdays on Main. I suppose incredible is a good term. Remarkable. Maybe even extraordinary. Week after week, people came out in droves. They flocked to our beloved Main Ave and...
Back to Life – Back to Reality – BACK TO SCHOOL
Thursdays on Main event to help Kids & Families in Need BY: RACHEL WUMKES There are not many activities less enjoyable in life than shopping for school supplies. I mean, it’s supposed to be fun and exciting. Parents everywhere should be rejoicing, right? Wrong. It’s awful. Typically stationed in small areas within...
Ballet Des Moines Summer Tour
Coming to Clear Lake! BY: RACHEL WUMKES The definition of ‘dance’ is to move one’s feet, body or both rhythmically in a pattern of steps. Most of the time, this is done to the beat of music playing. Dance has been used for exercise, to gain skill for a career, and to express emotions. Sometimes, you just feel the music...
Thursday on Main – Clear Lake, Iowa
It’s so close I can almost taste it! BY: RACHEL WUMKES The sweet sensation of summer is soon upon us. Lazy days of sleeping late, afternoons spent lounging by the pool, and the simplicity of lake life. With just one full week left of school, summer is so close I can almost taste it! And do you know what comes along with...