The Old Oaks Hotel BY: RACHEL WUMKES A common hobby amongst Americans today is taking the old and making it look new. Antiques are refurbished into modern pieces and placed inside sleek homes. Turning trash into treasure by upcycling used items has become like to game to the avid ‘do it yourself’ type. People obsess...
Rock ‘n’ Roll is here to stay! BY: RACHEL WUMKES The rock and roll era sent shockwaves across the country. It wasn’t just a musical revolution for the young teenagers, but a social and generational rebellion across all ages. A central and pioneering figure during the mid-fifties, Buddy Holly, set his sights on the big...
Clear Lake History & Beauty all rolled into one! BY: RACHEL WUMKES When planning a visit to Clear Lake, a definite excursion to add to your long list of fun activities is a visit to the seawall. Located downtown near City Park, this unique stone wall stands along the shoreline, a charming location for observation and...
Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Receives $10,000 Iowa Tourism Grant December 20, 2022 (DES MOINES, IA) – The Iowa Tourism Office announced nearly $300,000 in Iowa Tourism Grants to 33 organizations around the state. The program funds tourism-related marketing initiatives, meetings and events that benefit both local...
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...
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...
Press Release submitted by the Court of Dreams Celebration of Tennis Kid's Tennis Clinic with Madison Keys to be held in Clear Lake, Iowa This summer we pause time in the warmth of July, as international tennis star Madison Keys and friends gift us a forever moment, in celebrating twenty years of grass court tennis at the...