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Tourism Generates Nearly $220 Million in Economic Impact for Cerro Gordo County in 2025
Visitor spending reaches $148.18 million, supporting 1,463 jobs and more than $45 million in labor income CLEAR LAKE, IOWA | October 26, 2026 — Tourism is more than visitors filling hotel rooms and dining at local restaurants. It's an economic driver that supports...
Clear Lake Events This Week:October 22-26, 2026
All events are free unless noted. This Week's Highlights Rising Tides: Lake Leadership Alumni Program Friday | 11:30 AM - 1 PM | $30, Registration...
Clear Lake Events October 22-28, 2026
All events are free unless noted. This Week's Highlights Rising Tides: Lake Leadership Alumni Program Friday | 11:30 AM - 1 PM | $30, Registration...
First North Iowa Marketing Summit Brings 142 Professionals Together for a Day of Ideas and Inspiration
The first North Iowa Marketing Summit brought marketers, business owners, and community leaders together at the historic Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 for a full day of learning, networking, and fresh ideas. Hosted in partnership by the...
Stay for the Weekend. Come Back for a Lifetime.
Stay for the Weekend. Come Back for a Lifetime. It happens all the time. Someone comes to Clear Lake for a weekend getaway and leaves wondering what it would be like to live here full-time. Maybe it starts with a summer concert at the Surf Ballroom, an afternoon on...