Rock 'n' Roll Forever BY: RACHEL WUMKES A long, long time ago. Seventy-five years to be exact. After the original building was lost in a blaze of fire and smoke, plans were quickly put into place for a rebuild of the entertainment hot spot. Located directly across the street from its original location, the current Surf...
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...
A driving force to keep the music alive in Clear Lake BY: RACHEL WUMKES The Music Enrichment Center came to full fruition in 2019 with the purchase of an adjacent building near the Surf. It is the perfect addition for the people of Clear Lake and our visitors. Its purpose is to share the story and history of the Surf...
Hidden gems along the shore BY: RACHEL WUMKES I never thought during my preparation for the “Top Ten things to do in the Fall in Clear Lake” blog that it would lead so many people to the discovery Clear Lake has these hidden gems along the shore. According to Wikipedia, sea glass is...
Visit Three Stars Plaza, the City Park that remembers Rock 'n' Roll icons Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and JP "The Big Bopper" Richardson. As you travel along beautiful North Shore Drive, you’ll notice a futuristic-like structure near the iconic Surf Ballroom. It’s not a bird, or a plane, and while it looks a bit like a...
Lady of the Lake kicks off 35th Season BY: RACHEL WUMKES To begin its 35th season of operation on Clear Lake, the Lady of the Lake will set sail Memorial Day weekend. Prepped and primed, she’s ready to take passengers on a cruising adventure, as well as welcome live music and guests to dockside nights all summer long. In...
