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Experience a Lake-cation!
During your trip to Clear Lake, Iowa, the most difficult choice may be what to do during your stay. Our beautiful natural spring-fed lake has beaches for swimming and open water for fishing. Clear Lake’s main street has boutique shopping as well as casual dining options for the whole family. There are many outdoor events throughout the year that attract visitors from across the Midwest. Whether you’ll be here for a weekend or an extended stay, you are sure to find and enjoy something our town has to offer.
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Recent Blog Posts
Check out our recent entries regarding the happenings in Clear Lake, Iowa!

Springtime at the Lake!
Fresh beginnings. New life. All the fun. BY: RACHEL WUMKES Springtime at the Lake is one of my favorite seasons. New life begins to sprout, opening up a world of possibility for the upcoming season of sun and fun at the lake. With the completion of Spring Break week,...

St. Patrick’s Fun at the Lake 2023
Kiss me, I'm Iowish! Clear Lake has a ton of fun lined up for St. Patrick's Day Weekend 2023! Thursday through Sunday, celebrate with delicious food, fun activities, and 8 opportunities to enjoy live music at the lake. Talk about the luck of the Irish! Stop into the...

Spring Break in Clear Lake
You can have all the fun right here! BY: RACHEL WUMKES Spring break means so many different things to various people. Students are likely bouncing off the walls with excitement knowing they have an entire week free from the confines of books and homework. And while...

North Iowa Student Art Exhibit
Student Art on Display through March 18th! BY: RACHEL WUMKES If you haven’t been over to the Clear Lake Arts Center recently, you simply must go now to check out the North Iowa Student Art Exhibit. The exhibition will be on view in the Hanson Gallery through...

The Chamber & City Connection
Who we are and what we do! BY: RACHEL WUMKES A common misconception amongst the general public is that the Chamber of Commerce and the City of Clear Lake are one in the same. This incorrect Chamber and City connection causes a few "eye twitch" moments for us! After...