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BY: RACHEL SMITH Last evening we unveiled the cover for Destination Clear Lake, a comprehensive guide to our remarkable tourist town. Being the 75th Anniversary of the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, the guide features a special, through-the-years look at past Chamber Presidents including highlights of distinct Chamber...
The Day the Music Died
photocredit: surfballroom.com BY: RACHEL SMITH A long long time ago I can still remember how That music used to make me smile And I knew if I had my chance That I could make those people dance And maybe they'd be happy for a while But February made me shiver With every paper I'd deliver Bad news on the doorstep I...
A Hard-Water Angler’s Dream Come True
photocredit: militaryhuntingandfishing.com BY: RACHEL SMITH Finally, there’s ice! It seems to be a little late in the year, but the dropping temps at night have given the lake a chance to firm up. And the ice fishermen in the area are like kids in a candy store. Ice fishing is a fun, inexpensive activity for...
Because it’s Clear Lake… and this is how we roll.
Because it’s Clear Lake… and this is how we roll. BY: RACHEL SMITH Whether you’re here on vacation or live in this town, one thing you should never say is, “I’m bored.” Never. Never ever ever. After the effects of the 4th of July begin to slowly dissipate, you might be able to get one full, deep breath before we...
Lake Theatre is Thriving in Clear Lake
The Lake Theatre in downtown Clear Lake is thriving. Here are some examples of how they have been active in our community over the past year. Starting out as an Opera House in the 1890s, the Lake Theatre has long been a popular community entertainment venue alongside the Surf Ballroom and iconic City Park Bandshell. For...
Clear Lake is home to Iowa’s 9 Hole Golf Course of the Year
Clear Lake is home to Iowa's 9 Hole Golf Course of the Year, Veterans Memorial Golf Club! The public course is located at 2000 North Shore Drive. On Friday, October 24th, 2015 the Iowa Golf Association Board of Directors named Veterans Memorial Golf Club in Clear Lake is the 2014 9-Hole Course of the Year. In late...