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Harvest Festival 2023

Harvest Festival 2023

That’s a Wrap! BY: RACHEL WUMKES Downtown Clear Lake was a buzz of activity last Saturday as the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce held the 19th annual Harvest Festival.  This premier signature event brings together everything we love about fall.  Almost 12,000 people gathered for live music, wine tasting, incredible...

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Antiques in the Square  

Antiques in the Square  

A look into our Past BY: RACHEL WUMKES Antique enthusiasts will gather for the 31st annual Antiques in the Square show in Clear Lake, Iowa this weekend.  On Sunday, September 3rd, our beautiful city park will be turned into a plethora of treasures.  The event runs from 9am to 4pm and will be held rain or shine! It got me...

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On the Road Again

On the Road Again

It’s Car Show Weekend in Clear Lake! BY: RACHEL WUMKES We are ‘gearing’ up for an incredible weekend in Clear Lake.  Literally.  Gearheads from across the Midwest will flock to our beautiful lake community for the annual CLASS Car Cruise and Show.  It’s going to be a fabulous weekend of music, cars, and family fun for...

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The Galilean Labyrinth

The Galilean Labyrinth

Finding Quiet Beauty in Nature BY: RACHEL WUMKES We often talk about hidden gems in Clear Lake.  Places out of the general spotlight, a little off the beaten path, but wonderfully spectacular in their own right.  One of those just happens to be the Galilean Labyrinth. Located on Highway 18 West, this tranquil destination...

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B-I-N-G-O

B-I-N-G-O

4th of July Fun! BY: RACHEL WUMKES There was a farmer had a dog… oh wait!  That’s the wrong Bingo.  This blog is supposed to be about the popular carnival game, not the song.  Silly me. The time we all love is fast-approaching, my friends.  In about a week, our beloved City Park will transform into the ultimate...

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Into the Guts of Summer

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...

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Ready, Set, Summer!

Ready, Set, Summer!

Let’s make it a Great One BY: RACHEL WUMKES There’s just something about summer at the Lake.  That feeling when your toes sink into the sand at City Beach.  The way the wind whips through your hair as you speed across the lake on a boat. Watching the sunset from a park bench by the seawall. It’s quite magical, really. As...

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