Destination Clear Lake 2016 by Clear Lake, Iowa Chamber & Tourism

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CLEAR LAKE, IOWA 205 Main Ave., Clear Lake, Iowa 50428 (641) 357-2159 (800) 285-5338 info@clearlakeiowa.com Events Line: (800) 469-5253 Traveler Information: 1200AM locally Open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Memorial Day-Labor Day open Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sunday 1-4 p.m. The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce’s Visitor Center is your source for the best information on Clear Lake and the North Iowa Area.

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Fishing Tales Camping Fun Instagram Tips Where to Stay Events & Things to Do July 4 Celebration Yoga by the Lake Thursdays on Main Fresh on Friday Surf Ballroom: Where the Music Doesn’t Die Where to Dine Clear Lake Signature Drink Farmers Market Retail Therapy Lady of the Lake Get on the Water Got History? Natural Beauty Praise & Worship Business Directory Map

On the cover: Heelside air with a stalefish grab. Photo by Reagan Elsbury.

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FISHING THE MIDWEST

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Clear Lake resident Bill Bunn with a nice walleye, which bodes well for the future of Clear Lake.

By Bob Jensen

FISHING LICENSES

Too much of the time we hear about bodies of water or fish species that are experiencing problems. It’s good that we learn about those problems because if we don’t know about them, we can’t fix them. We’re often hearing about the water being too dirty or too clear, the fish being too big or too small. It’s good to hear about bodies of water and fish populations that are recovering or have recovered. I was on one of those success-story lakes recently. I joined a couple of local anglers on Clear Lake on a chilly, blustery day when the fish shouldn’t have been biting too good, but they were. We caught plenty of eating-sized walleyes and some that were too big to eat. We caught yellow bass that were perfect for the fry pan, and we caught a bunch of nice crappies. All that action in half a day, from a lake that 20 years ago was a bullhead lake with questionable water quality. Today, Clear Lake is one of the premier fisheries in the Midwest for walleyes and muskies, with a bunch of upand-coming classes of crappies, perch and other species. Let’s check out Clear Lake.

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Clear Lake is a 3,600-acre body of water in north central Iowa. It is surrounded by the communities of Clear Lake and Ventura.

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FISHING TOURNAMENTS Yellow Bass Bonanza (ice): Feb. 13-14 Muskies Inc.: April 29-30 Walleye Classic: May 21-22 Take a Kid Fishing: June 4 Yellow Bass Bonanza: fall TBA Fall-eye Classic: Oct. 2 Visit our events calendar for details!

Kevan Paul is a fishing guide on Clear Lake; Bill Bunn is a long-time Clear Lake resident and angler. They were my hosts on this trip. We started fishing a wind-protected shoreline and caught a couple small walleyes. We realized that if we wanted to have more action, we would need to fish some wind-blown areas, so we did. And the action picked up right away. We set out a spread of slip-bobbers tipped with jigs and leeches or crawlers. While those rigs floated up the ledge from deeper to shallower water, we made short casts with 1/16-ounce jigs. The walleyes didn’t show a preference: We caught’em with jigs and we caught ’em under the bobbers. Nice walleyes! Plenty of 15- to 20-inchers with some shorter ones in the mix also, which bodes well for the future of Clear Lake.

We then moved into shallow water and used 13-foot rods with a 2-foot section of line and a tiny Fire-Fly jig attached to it. We dipped this offering in pockets in the reeds and caught crappies up to 12 inches and some really nice bluegills. Years ago, these species weren’t present in Clear Lake. Now they’re there, and the population is going to get only better if anglers allow them to. We’ve got to release the majority of those crappies. Eat the yellow bass that are caught right along with the crappies. Several factors enabled Clear Lake to rebound so notably. The water coming in is much cleaner now due to a rejuvenated marsh that feeds the lake. Other water coming in is also cleaner.

Fishing guide Kevan Paul uses his skills to net a walleye in Clear Lake.

“I think, though, it’s the yellow bass that bring anglers to Clear Lake in the winter,” says Bob Jensen. “The action can be non-stop, and yellow bass are wonderful on the table.” Here, fishing guide Chris Scholl with a catfish he pulled from the ice. Scholl and partner Kevan Paul organize Iowa’s Largest Ice Fishing Tournament, the Yellow Bass Bonanza. Additionally, the west end of the lake was dredged a few years ago, creating an entirely new environment. The west end 20 years ago was a bowl 4 feet deep and covered with mud. It’s now a diverse ecosystem with depths to 25 feet and lots of structure. Vegetation is growing in the deeper water and provides lots of habitat. Clear Lake is a true success story that was created by lots of folks — professional and volunteers. Clear Lake is an example that we can create outstanding fishing and other water-related opportunities when the desire is there. And, for most of us, the desire is there. To see the newest episodes of “Fishing the Midwest” television, go to www.fishingthemidwest.com. If you do Facebook, check us out for a variety of fishing-related things.

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Gone are the days of visits to Grandma and Grandpa’s house — the new family get-together involves active getaways. And there is no better large-group activity than camping. Camping offers the best variety of everything — lodging, activities, even dining! And the best part about camping is that it is affordable. Whether you borrow your neighbor’s tent, own or rent an RV, or really splurge on a camping cabin, there is an option to fit every budget. McIntosh Woods State Park near Clear Lake is a perfect destination for a family looking for a variety of lodging and activities. The park has two 16-foot yurts — circular tent structures fitted with a full-size futon bed and a set of bunk beds. Nearby is the main campground with electric and non-electric campsites, perfect for parking the RV or pitching a tent. It’s nearly impossible to be bored on a camping trip — especially in a place so filled with history and activity as Clear Lake! You’ll have your choice of lake-side fun at the campground like swimming, fishing and hiking. Gather everyone together and spend the afternoon on a a boat. You can rent one at Clear Lake Boats, or board the Lady of the Lake, a gorgeous paddlewheel offering daily cruises. One of the best parts of a vacation is dining — and camping is no exception. Camping food can be as simple or as elaborate as you wish. From sandwiches to plank-grilled salmon, bagged chips to foil-roasted potatoes, there is no limit on what you can create, if you want to cook at all. With the incredible variety of restaurants in Clear Lake, you may find that the only thing you want to cook over the fire is S’mores. Unlike a hotel or resort, camping offers a vacation where families don’t have to work hard to “get their money’s worth.” Kids can run from cabin to camper to playground freely while adults gather around the fire sharing stories, plans and dreams while achieving true vacation bliss — relaxation. A multigenerational camping trip also offers something you may not often have so nearby — babysitters. Yes, a large family vacation is the perfect time to plan date nights. With so many people

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A projector and camper make a fun outdoor movie experience. gathered, a couple of parents can take each night “off” to enjoy — adults only. Maybe a romantic lake cruise, followed by dinner downtown, then a little dancing at the Surf Ballroom? A well-planned multigenerational camping vacation is affordable, active and interesting for everyone involved — no matter their ages. Ready to plan your family’s camping adventure? Handy tips: • Check your bedding. An inexpensive “egg crate” mattress cover can make a thin mattress or air mattress much more comfortable. • Bring outdoor lighting. Solar-powered ground stakes are easy and inexpensive, or make your items multi-task and attach a head lamp to a full one gallon jug of water. • Be sure to let everyone know how meals will work. Will everyone gather together but bring food for their own families? Or will you assign a main dish to a different family group each night, with everyone else bringing side dishes? Advance planning saves time and money — it also stops assumptions. • Bring cards and easy-to-transport games… just in case it rains. • Don’t forget bikes and scooters for the kids. • Most importantly, pack a comfy camping chair — preferably one that reclines — to truly enjoy your relaxing vacation. Jody Halsted is an Iowa native and avid camper. She and her husband Doug have experienced all aspects of camping: from hiking in minimalism before they had kids and car camping with tents and sleeping bags to small camper and finally luxury RV camping. An authority on family travel, Jody publishes www.FamilyRambling.com, a website dedicated to living life… upgraded. She is also a regular contributor to MiniTime Trip Tips and The Scenic Route at www.GoRVing.com. www.clearlakeiowa.com

TIPS FOR THE CAMPING NEWBIE So you’re ready to do it. Really jump in and do it right. You’re ready to take your family camping. Congratulations! Camping is an incredible family activity filled with fresh air, exciting explorations, outdoor cooking and (kids’ favorites) dirt, sticks and rocks. It’s an adventure designed to bring your family closer together and leave you planning your next outing. Now, first things first: Where will you sleep? If your answer is a tent, be sure to do your research before purchasing. Consider a visit to Kramer Ace Hardware in Clear Lake where the camping experts can help you choose the perfect tent for your family. Maybe you would prefer to “glamp?” Book a camping cabin or rent a camper or RV for the weekend. Tip: Try www.RVshare.com for locally and privately owned RV rentals at affordable prices. Now that you know where you’re sleeping, it’s time to get ready. How to pack for camping: Forget suitcases — use Rubbermaid-type containers. The reasons are simple: • They hold a lot. • They are waterproof so you can leave the crates with utensils, plates, etc., outside. • Most woodland creatures can’t get into them. • They stack nicely. • You really don’t want to drag your luggage around in the dirt. Sleeping at your campsite: Kids will love “roughing it” on the ground, but a word of advice for adults: that’s only fun if you’re younger than 13. Invest in an inflatable mattress. And make sure it has an air pump — either battery powered or electric — you don’t want to try to blow one up! Bring more blankets than you think you’ll need (use Space Bags to fit them into one of the plastic containers). Bring one for under the kids’ sleeping bags, just for a bit more cushion from sticks and rocks on the ground. For the air mattress, you’ll want three blankets: one to protect it from sticks and rocks on the ground, another to go on top of the mattress (below the sheet — plastic gets cold) and the third to cover yourself. It can get cold at night! If you have napping toddlers, spend more for an electric campsite and bring a fan. Tents can get hot and muggy in the afternoon, and the bit of breeze even a small fan creates can mean the difference between naptime and a cranky child. www.clearlakeiowa.com

Your new favorite campfire treat: S’maco It’s more than a s’more….. Gather Aluminum foil, flour tortilla, marshmallows, chocolate chips and any other topping you want (peanut butter, crispy bacon, honey, shredded coconut) Create Place your tortilla on a square of foil and build your treat. If using peanut butter or honey, apply first. Layer on the goodies! Fold Fold the tortilla around the filling, then the foil around the tortilla. Heat Place in the embers of the fire (or on a hot grill) for 5-10 minutes, turning at least once. Enjoy Carefully remove smaco from heat. Let it cool (if you can!). Unwrap and enjoy the melty deliciousness!

Glamping? Be sure to ask if bedding is provided. Usually you will be supplying your own. Let the kids use sleeping bags — it’s just easy! What to wear camping: Bring two sets of clothes per day, per kid. If you don’t use them, great. But kids play in dirt, sand and water when camping, and it’s nice to be able to get them clean-ish. Pack each outfit in its own Ziploctype baggie to keep everything together, organized and create space in your packing containers. Bring warm pajamas and socks — it can get chilly at night! If you plan to hike, bring jeans, longsleeve shirts and hats to protect yourself from scratches, ticks and other woodland creepy crawlies. Don’t forget a first aid kit for any cuts and scrapes, and an inexpensive camping clothesline could come in handy for drying wet clothes. What to eat when you go camping: Follow the KISS rule: Keep It Simple Sweetie. Don’t feel like you have to cook a gourmet meal. Many campsites offer a heavy grill or fire pit, so bring easy-to-grill foods — hot dogs, brats and burgers. To cook chicken and veggies, cut them into small pieces and wrap in foil with some spices and a few drops of water. Cook over flames or in hot embers. You can even make a baked potato or corn on the cob this

Photo by Jody Halsted way. If you plan to cook over fire — maybe a breakfast of eggs or pancakes — invest in a solid cast iron skillet. Just don’t forget to bring oil for cooking! The beauty of cast iron is that it doesn’t need to be washed. Just scrape it out, maybe add water to cook out anything that is stuck, oil it and it’s ready to use again. And don’t forget the supplies for S’mores or S’macos! You’re not camping until you’ve had at least one gooey, fire-toasted dessert. Don’t forget dish soap and a rag — you may have a few things to wash. Use one of the plastic containers as a wash tub. What to do when you go camping: Sure, you can plan a few things. Maybe stories around the campfire at night or a bit of touring the local area. But the true beauty of camping is the freedom to just enjoy where you are and explore what surrounds you. Let the kids draw in the dirt with sticks or build fairy houses at the base of trees with leaves, bark and wild flowers. Fill a couple water bottles and pack a few snacks before setting out on a hike through wooded trails. Splash through creeks or go fishing. Let nature be your guide. There is a reason for the phrase “Happy Camper.” Camping is a family vacation like no other. It will bring your family closer than you imagined and create memories that will be shared around future campfires far into the future. Happy camping!

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INSTAGRAM LIKE A PRO Instagram is a wonderful social media platform on many different levels. It’s a community that connects the visually creative by sharing beautiful pictures and finding new connections through hashtags. The features that Instagram has can make anyone look like a professional photographer! What makes Instagram one of the most popular social media platforms is that it’s very easy to use, and you can share your Instagram photos on other social media accounts as soon as your picture is posted. There have been many business owners who have found success and now have built their businesses around Instagram. Here’s how you can get started and Instagram like a pro. Find a unique perspective. Use your eyes before you use your phone or camera to envision a frame around your subject and visualize what angle would work best. Then take your phone out and start capturing. Use the rule of thirds. Just like in all the other aspects of photography, the rule of thirds still applies here. This will help you create a point of interest in your photos. If you have an iPhone, go to Settings, select Photos & Camera, and slide the Grid feature on. Be consistent in what and how you’re posting. Find three or four of your favorite filters and stick to them for consistency in your profile. When people find you, they like to quickly gauge whether or not they want to follow you. Keeping things consistent will help them decide if they have an interest in the photos you like to post. If you are photographing food, take a few photos from many different angles and don’t forget the rule of thirds. Photographing food from above is always a favorite.

Adjust the lighting before adding a filter. Use natural lighting whenever possible. There are many great apps that you can use to adjust lighting. My favorites are Snapseed and Aviary; these apps will save your edited photos to your phone’s library and then you can open them in your Instagram app. Add a lens to your phone. For less than $100, you can get two different lenses that attach to your phone for professional-looking photographs. My favorite is the Ollo Clip 4-in-1 lens from Amazon. Have a theme for your account. Maybe you only want to feature pictures of neat architecture you find, or only feature pictures of your dog. If you have a logo, use an app such as iwatermark to add your logo to your photos. This makes your brand more recognizable and always in front of your followers. Get close. Being close to your subject can create intimacy and emotion in your pictures. Think quality over quantity. Exceptional pictures will prompt your followers to engage. This creates community and, in the end, creates more followers. Remember, practice makes perfect. Sharing beautiful photos and glimpses into your world is what Instagram is all about. Share the beauty in your life and appreciate the same beauty in others. Alicia Schmitt is a freelance writer and photographer from north central Iowa. Her creativity is driven by her love for her farm and all things pork. The things that keep her going include her threenager, coffee, Iowa sunsets and bacon. You can find her at www.alicia-schmitt.com.

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Downtown Key areas of interest

City Beach, City Park, Shopping, Dining, Surf Ballroom, Arts Center, Central Gardens, Lady of the Lake, Fire Museum, Public Library, Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center Bert’s Bungalow 911 S. Shore Drive (319) 269-4442 | www.bertsbungalow.shutterfly.com Brickhouse Cottage 414 S. Shore Drive (641) 512-3400 | clabaugh1@hotmail.com Clear Lake Cottages 203 S. Shore Drive (641) 357-5780 | www.clearlakecottages.com Clear Lake Getaway 217 Main Ave. (515) 268-4646 | www.clearlakegetaway.com Clear Lake Rentals 400 & 601 S. Third St. (641) 425-2547 | www.clearlake-vacationrental.com Crane Cottages 119 & 1191/2 S. Shore Drive (641) 424-2706 | www.cranecottages.com Lazy Daze Retreat 114 15th Ave. S. (515) 291-4309 | www.jaymagnani.com/lazydaze Resort Town Apartments 219 Sixth Ave. N. (641) 357-7791 | resorttownapt@mchsi.com Pederson, Cyndi 303 North Shore Drive (515) 229-4748 Raatz, James & Rebecca 318 N. 14th St. (319) 290-1301 | reb.raatz@aol.com Summer Rental 105 S. 4th St. (641) 529-7204 | clapt105@gmail.com

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Ferris, Curt & Gretchen 1800 S. Shore Drive (641) 864-2442 | ferris@netins.net John, Tim & Pam 15409 Bayside Ave. (515) 205-7678 | johnsouthhouse@centurylink.net Oakwood House 15028 Sycamore St. (608) 386-7167 | nylabridges@charter.net Paulson, Scott & Kathi 2207 N. Shore Drive (641)590-5555 | kspaulson@wctatel.net PM Park 15297 Raney Drive (641) 357-1991 | www.pmlodging.shutterfly.com Sunset Bay Condo 2709 S. Lakeview Drive (641) 585-2404 | www.fcreatly.com/#!sunet-bay

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EVENTS JANUARY 15-16 | Iowa LeMans Snowmobile Championship “The Jack”

Snowmobile racing for all ages! Compete for awards or get a front row view of the fast-paced Lemans-style racing and radar runs, Kitty Kat and 120 races held on the lake on Saturday at Clear Lake State Park. Be sure to browse at the vintage sled show before heading to the Surf Ballroom for the awards banquet and live music. Bundle up, bring the family and enjoy the best of winter in Iowa! Antique Snowmobiler Club of America’s winter meeting will be held in conjunction with this event. www.thejackrace.com

25 | Boy Scouts Chili Supper

Clear Lake Boy Scout Troop 30 serves its annual Vegetable Soup and Chili Supper at United Methodist Church from 5-7 p.m. Carryouts available at 4:30 p.m.

FEBRUARY 3-6 | Winter Dance Party

Winter Dance Party is an annual tribute to the lives and legacies of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and JP “The Big Bopper” Richardson to commemorate their final concert Feb. 2, 1959, on the Surf Ballroom’s stage. The stars scheduled to appear include a special tribute to Joe B. Mauldin by all of his Crickets buddies, Ricky Nelson Remembered

featuring Matthew & Gunnar Nelson, Wanda Jackson, Jason D. Williams, The Vee Brothers, Flash Cadillac, Johnny Rogers Band, Holy Rocka Rollaz, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, The Coasters, The Tailfins, and Tommy Allsup. The festival also features a family sock hop, dance lessons, record hop, wedding and vow renewal ceremony, dance and costume contests, memorial site tour, British Buddy Holly Society luncheon and the Rave On XII art exhibit at the Arts Center. www.surfballroom.com

13-14 | Yellow Bass Bonanza

One of the largest ice fishing tournaments in the Midwest with thousands of dollars in cash and prizes. Saturday Night Ice Bash at the Surf Ballroom includes dinner, product demos, seminars, tips and techniques. Single man ice fishing tournament is on Sunday at McIntosh Woods State Park. www.paulsfishingguide.com

20 | Color the Wind Kite Festival

Color the Wind is the Midwest’s largest and most colorful winter kite festival, featuring huge inflatable kites of all kinds flown on the ice downtown at the seawall by serious kite-flyers from across the United States. Free admission. Festival has hot food and an indoor kite shop during the exhibition, plus a special art show and sale at the Clear Lake Arts Center Saturday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.colorthewind.org

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MARCH 13 | St. Patrick’s Irish Stew Dinner All-you-can-eat Irish stew dinner served with a huge assortment of homemade pie. 11 a.m. - 2 p .m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.

26 | Easter Egg Hunt

Join the Easter Bunny for an Easter Egg Hunt in City Park. Find a golden egg for a special prize! Organized by the Clear Lake Lions Pride Lions Club.

APRIL 5 | Mack Bailey

Former tenor with the world-renowned folk trio, “The Limeliters,” Mack accompanies himself in a wide-ranging program of folk, pop, humorous and original songs, including such familiar tunes as “Misty,”“Sunny Side of the Street,”“Danny Boy,” and a host of other fun songs, plus some of his more serious original compositions. www.clearlakeconcerts.org

16 | Dancing for Downs

Celebrate the abilities of people with Down syndrome in our community with a fun night out for the whole family with dancing, food and an auction at the Surf Ballroom. All proceeds support local efforts to provide information, resources, advocacy and support to individuals with Down syndrome, their families and North Iowa. www.dsa-nci.com

21 | Green Expo

Refresh yourself and the planet as you learn the latest about fresh local foods, gardening, outdoor adventuring, landscaping and a whole lot more at the Surf Ballroom. www.earthdaynorthiowa.org

23 | Earth Day Festival

The festival brings you close to nature with an array of family activities, critters and games, plus paper shredding and electronics recycling. Other events are held throughout Clear Lake all week long, including a community-wide clean up, check the website for details. www.earthdaynorthiowa.org

23 | Earth Day 5k/10K

The popular early season chip-timed 5K/10K race begins and ends at City Park. 9 a.m. start. www.earthdayclearlake.org

27 | Fascinating Rhythms of the World

The Alex Meixner Trio, led by one of the most spectacular accordionists in the world, is equally at home playing polkas, Gypsy jazz, pops, folk, classical, latin or smokin’ Zydeco blues! Alex has been featured on the Tonight Show, has a grammy nomination and is a sure fire crowd pleaser. www. clearlakeconcerts.org

29-30 | Muskie’s Inc. Fishing Tournament April 29-30

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MAY 20-21 | Walleye Classic

Public weigh-ins and award ceremony at City Park at 3 p.m. both days. www.clearlakefishingclub.com

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Our local restaurants will showcase their best dishes and desserts with a special prix-fixe menu for 10 days of delicious dining. For details visit www.clearlakeiowa.com. Share your experiences and follow along by using #CLRW. Complete our online survey and enter to win a fabulous grand prize!

This summer evening event series is held weekly in beautiful downtown Clear Lake. Stroll down Main and visit our local shops and restaurants that stay open late, plus nearly 50 vendors with crafts, activities and food. Live entertainment includes music on stage plus local groups showcasing their talents on the street. Kids love the bounce house, laser tag and train ride. Step aboard the Main Street Trolley for a downtown tour. Classic Cars are on display, as well as fresh local foods from our Farmers Market. End the night under the stars by watching the Movie in the Park. Thursdays, June 9 – Aug. 25 (excluding June 30)

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20-29 | Clear Lake Restaurant Week

Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until noon in the Surf Ballroom and Museum parking lot located at 460 N. Shore Drive, Clear Lake. For more information about the Clear Lake Farmers Market, visit www.clearlakefarmersmarket.com or find them on Facebook.

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Every Friday in June, July and August, these activities can be enjoyed amidst the ever-changing beauty of Central Gardens in Clear Lake. Come relax, enjoy, learn and share! Young and old, the garden is a place of interest to all! 8-11 a.m. Relax and Refresh! 9-11 a.m. Kid’s Bee Happy Garden! 800 Second Ave. N., Clear Lake. (641) 357-0700. www.central-gardens.org.

4 | North Iowa Gran Fondo

This Gran Fondo is a bicycle event sponsored by the North Iowa Touring Club where participants ride at their own pace with two routes to choose from: 50 miles and 100 miles. The event includes a meal with the best homemade pie in north Iowa and also includes a T-shirt. Funds raised from this event are used by the NITC to promote outdoor activities and bicycling road safety. www.northiowatouringclub.com

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10-11 | Take Me Back Music Festival

Take Me Back Festival offers superb live entertainment with proceeds going towards local charities. Friday the Johnny Holmes Band performs party hits at the Surf Ballroom and on Saturday, Johnny Cash Tribute The Church of Cash and local favorite Milk and Honey perform at PM Park.

10-11 | Midwest F100 Nationals Truck Show

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5:30-8 p.m. at The Other Place. Enjoy a delicious BBQ meal, icy cold beverages, and live music and help the Clear Lake Rotary Club raise funds for a local cause.

Visit www.clearlakeiowa.com for details. Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until noon in the Surf Ballroom and Museum parking lot located at 460 N. Shore Drive, Clear Lake.

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Sponsored by the Twin City F-100 Club, the show is open to Ford trucks thru 1979 and is held around City Park. Friday evening the trucks gather downtown and Saturday features the show and shine, truck cruise, games and awards. www.twincityf100.weebly.com

4 | Take A Kid Fishing Tournament

lot located at 460 N. Shore Drive, Clear Lake. For more information about the Clear Lake Farmers Market, visit www. clearlakefarmersmarket.com or find them on Facebook.

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EVENTS

JULY 1-5 | JULY 4TH CELEBRATION Thursday, June 30 Evans United Shows Carnival opens at 5 p.m. BINGO tent opens at 5 p.m. Arts & Craft Fair 5-9 p.m. Live music - Crossfire (classic rock) at 7 p.m. Friday, July 1 Arts & Craft Fair 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Evans United Shows Carnival opens at noon (wristband day $17 noon - 5 p.m.) BINGO tent opens at noon Live music - Arch Allies (Journey, REO Speedwagon & Styx tribute band) at 7 p.m.

Monday, July 4 Parade, 10 a.m. “Foundation of Freedom” Arts & Craft Fair 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Evans United Shows Carnival opens at noon BINGO tent opens at noon Denny’s School of Dance, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Clear Lake Municipal Band 8:30-10 p.m. Fireworks over Clear Lake 10 p.m. (Musical Tribute on 106.1FM, AM1490 and AM1300) Tuesday, July 5 Evans United Shows Carnival opens at noon (wristband day $17 noon - 5 p.m.) Arts & Craft Fair 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday, July 2 Arts & Craft Fair 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Evans United Shows Carnival opens at noon BINGO tent opens at noon Live music - The Hepperly Band (cover band) at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 3 - Family Fun Day Arts & Craft Fair 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Evans United Shows Carnival opens at noon (wristband day $17 noon - 5 p.m.) BINGO tent opens at noon

interest to all! 8-11 a.m. Relax and Refresh! 9-11 a.m. Kid’s Bee Happy Garden! 800 Second Ave. N., Clear Lake. (641) 357-0700. www.central-gardens.org.

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JULY 1-5 | July 4th Celebration

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Family Fun Day Events sponsored by CL Tel/CL Vision & Woodford Lumber & Home Family Feud Game Show at 1 p.m. Family Fun Time Games at 3 p.m. Live music - Eight Seconds (country) at 7 p.m.

4 | Fireworks Party Cruise

For a front-row seat to the biggest and best fireworks display in the Midwest, come aboard the Lady of the Lake for their Fireworks Party Cruise for food, live entertainment and door prizes! www.cruiseclearlake.com

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8-11 | Bicycle, Blues and BBQ Festival

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bicycling with this annual weekend festival that also includes great food and live blues concerts. The fun begins Friday night at 5:30 p.m. with free blues music in City Park, a variety of cycling related vendors and delicious barbeque. The competitive Time Trial and Criterium Bicycle Races will be held downtown on Saturday alongside the BBQ vendors opening up for lunch, with live music in the evening. A new Moonlight ride will take place Saturday night at 10 p.m. and will journey 14 miles around the lake on a well lit marked path so bring the family and light up your bikes! Sunday’s 47/85 mile road race will begins at 10 a.m. am near Tourist Park. Event proceeds support area bike trail development and improvements, bike safety training and other cycling-related amenities. www.bicyclebluesbbq.com

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15 | North Iowa Band Camp

More than 80 middle school students from throughout Iowa perform at the Clear Lake Bandshell at 6:30 p.m.

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ON-GOING EVENTS BLUE HORIZON PLAYERS A traveling theater troupe presenting four shows per year. Watch for dates and locations on www.clearlakeiowa.com!

MUNICIPAL BAND CONCERTS City Park Bandshell. June 11 & 12, 18 & 19, and 25 & 26, July 10, 16 & 17. 7 p.m. Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. July 4 special concert at 8 p.m.

WORSHIP IN THE PARK Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day weekend. Sundays 9:30 a.m. City Park.

DOCKSIDE NIGHT AT THE LADY OF THE LAKE Sit back and enjoy a relaxing evening on the Lady of the Lake Dockside! Feel the fresh air on your face, sway to the beach tunes, and relax into the lake lifestyle. Cash bar is open. Wednesday nights aboard the Lady of the Lake. 641-3572443. www.cruiseclearlake.com

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17 | Lions Chicken BBQ

Annual Noon Lions Chicken BBQ and Lioness Pie Fundraiser, serving from 10 a.m. until sold out in City Park. Meal includes half a grilled secret recipe chicken, cole slaw, baked beans, roll and beverage.

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22 | Iowa Storytelling Festival Ghost Boat Cruise

Performers share frightening tales under the stars aboard Clear Lake’s own paddlewheel, the Lady of the Lake. www.cllibrary.org

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Relax and invigorate while you enjoy a stunning view of Clear Lake and begin your day with a yoga class from one of Clear Lake Parks & Recreation’s certified instructors. Wear comfortable clothing, and bring your own mat. Held outdoors south of the Main Street Boat Ramp or at the Sea Wall downtown at 7 a.m. Saturday mornings during the summer. Go to the events calendar at www.clearlakeiowa.com for dates.

23 | Art Sail

Find a special treasure from this juried art show that features nearly 100 talented artists showcasing their art in beautiful City Park located next to the lake. www. clartscenter.com

23 | Iowa Storytelling Festival

The Midwest’s finest storytellers perform for a multigenerational audience in City Park. www.cllibrary.org

23-24 | Lakeside DixieFest

The 23rd annual music festival features professional toe-tapping traditional Dixieland Jazz bands performing free outdoor concerts on Saturday evening and Sunday at the City Park Bandshell. www.showcase.netins.net/web/dixiefest

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31 | Lions Hamburger & Sweet Corn Feast

The Clear Lake Evening Lions hold their annual dinner in Clear Lake City Park from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Every Friday in June, July and August, these activities can be enjoyed amidst the everchanging beauty of Central Gardens in Clear Lake. Come relax, enjoy, learn and share! Young www.clearlakeiowa.com

Neighborhood block party meets street fair Growing up, I loved when our small neighborhood would get together on holidays and have a block party. We would each bring a dish, and there would be music playing. Sometimes we’d just plan one on a weekend that didn’t have a holiday because they were so much fun. Clear Lake’s Thursdays on Main remind me of that sense of community. They’re so much more than a neighborhood block party, though. In fact, it’s more like a neighborhood block party meets street fair! It’s a great way to start oﬀ your weekend a little early. Thursdays on Main run for 11 weeks in 2016, and they have so many various activities. There are things to do for both the young and old. I’ve been on several Thursdays with friends, and we always find something new. The event was created so that local shops downtown could stay open late, and they do. You can walk up and down the sidewalk to check out the local shops. There’s also Open Air Vendors and a Farmers Market. You can find gifts for yourself and others, as well as things you didn’t even know you needed but must have. I absolutely love supporting our local vendors. The local restaurants are open for business, too, as well as numerous food trucks. The food trucks serve bbq, steak sandwiches, nachos, ice cream, Maid-Rites, burgers, dogs and more! There’s something good to eat everywhere you turn. Just past the markets and food trucks, you can find tons of cool classic cars. They’re out on display, and you can even talk to the folks who own them. It’s like having an antique car show every week. There’s even entertainment provided as you walk up and down Main Street. Every week is different, and it’s all local entertainment — singers, dance troupes, bands, karate and more. It’s fun to see the kids get involved as performers and spectators. Some of the locals bring their chairs to watch the bands, and you can see little ones dancing the night away. In the picturesque park on Main Street, they have all sorts of activities for kids such as laser tag, bounce houses, balloons and more. There are even Main Street Trolley Rides and Kiddie Train Rides. It’s a full-scale street festival every week! Then to top off the whole evening, they end the night with a movie in the park under the stars at the bandshell. Families bring chairs and blankets, and they watch a movie together. All the movies are family friendly. If you’re in Clear Lake, you simply must check out Thursdays on Main!

June 9, 16, 23 July 7, 14, 21, 28 Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 *There is no Thursdays on Main June 30 due to our July 4 celebration.

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5-6 | CLASS Car Show and Summer Dance Cruise

The Clear Lake Auto Social Society’s Annual Event kicks off Friday night with a Car Cruise, where more than 750 cars parade around the lake to the delight of thousands of spectators. The fun continues with live music at the Surf Ballroom. On Saturday, the Car Show is www.clearlakeiowa.com

held downtown around City Park, with a free outdoor concert in the evening featuring ’50s and ’60s music. Be sure to stick around on Sunday for the Lions Hamburger and Sweet Corn feed in City Park! www.classcarclub.com

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Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until noon in the Surf Ballroom and Museum parking lot located at 460 N. Shore Drive, Clear Lake. For more information about the Clear Lake Farmers Market, visit

www.clearlakefarmersmarket.com or find them on Facebook.

10 | Taste of Clear Lake Dinner Cruise

Hosted by the Chamber’s First Mates, this dinner cruise showcases specialty menu items from local restaurants, wine samples, live music and a memorable cruise aboard the Lady of the Lake. www.clearlakeiowa.com

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EVENTS Harvest Festival | Oct. 1

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This annual event offers an opportunity to stroll down a vibrant main street while enjoying wine samplings, seminars and artist demonstrations, shopping, fall decor and live music at several locations. Our expanded Farmers Market section explodes with all the offerings that fall harvest brings: big, bushy mums, fresh-picked produce, pumpkins, gourds and squash. Buy some crispy, chewy bread, gooey rolls, gourmet cupcakes and other homemade goodies to snack on while you browse (be sure to get some to take home, too). Craft vendors offer handmade decorative items and jewelry made from various mediums: wood, ceramic, metal, leather — and there is even a blacksmith hard at work in the park! Be sure to head indoors, too, as our retailers have their stores brimming with exciting fall products. Climb aboard the Main Street Trolley for a fall colors tour and experience nature while touring the town in a vintage rubber-wheel trolley. Be sure to sample and vote for your favorite salsa and participate in or watch the other fun contests like the popular grape stomp, pumpkin relay and waiter race! Regular and VIP wine and beer tasting passes go on sale Aug. 1 and are limited. www.clearlakeiowa.com

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Clear Lake. Stroll down Main and visit our local shops and restaurants that stay open late, plus nearly 50 vendors with crafts, activities and food. Live entertainment includes music on stage plus local groups showcasing their talents on the street. Kids love the bounce house, laser tag and train ride. End the night under the stars by watching the Movie in the Park.

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This summer evening event series is held weekly in beautiful downtown Clear Lake. Stroll down Main and visit our local shops and restaurants that stay open late, plus nearly 50 vendors with crafts, activities and food. Live entertainment includes music on stage plus local groups showcasing their talents on the street. Kids love the bounce house, laser tag and train ride. End the night under the stars by watching the Movie in the Park. Destination Clear Lake 2016

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19 | Ale to the Arts

The Clear Lake Arts Center celebrates everything German with a Biergarten featuring local ale from Lake Time Brewery, plus an Oom Pah Band and Bratwurst. www.clartscenter.com

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This summer evening event series is held weekly in beautiful downtown Clear Lake. Stroll down Main and visit our local shops and restaurants that stay open late, plus nearly 50 vendors with crafts, activities and food. Live entertainment includes music on stage plus local groups showcasing their talents on the street. Kids love the bounce house, laser tag and train ride. End the night under the stars by watching the Movie in the Park. www.clearlakeiowa.com

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SEPTEMBER TBD | Fall-Eye Fishing Tournament

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4 | Antiques in the Square

24th Annual Event featuring more than 60 antique dealers selling primitives, pottery, glass, furniture, collectibles and more! Held rain or shine in historic City Park. Free admission.

9-11 | North Iowa Artist Studio Tour The self guided North Iowa Studio Tour gives you the opportunity to visit a variety of artists in their studios. Watch demonstrations, visit with artists and purchase unique gifts. www.clartscenter.com

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OCTOBER 1 | Harvest Festival

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Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until noon in the Surf Ballroom and Museum parking lot located at 460 N. Shore Drive, Clear Lake. For more information about the Clear Lake Farmers Market, visit www. clearlakefarmersmarket.com or find them on Facebook.

Throughout Oct. | Haunted Hike

The D and D Ranch Haunted Hike has been handing out terrorizing fun for all ages for more than a decade. Actors bring classic and current horror figures to life in this awardwinning Halloween attraction, ranked in the top 10 Best Halloween Attractions in Iowa! The hike begins in the Halloween museum. From there, venture through an 1800s haunted wild-west town and into the Ranch’s Trail of Terror, which takes you through the forest. Oct. 7-8, Oct. 14-15, Oct. 21-22, Oct. 28-29, Oct. 31. www.theDandDranch.com

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9 | Clear Lake Fire Department Pancake Breakfast Volunteer Firefighters serve a pancake breakfast as a fundraiser for the department. The menu will include

fresh griddled pancakes from the firemen’s secret recipe, big and delicious sausage links, coffee, milk and orange juice.

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NOVEMBER 5 | Turkey Trot 5K

5-K Run/Walk/Wag presented by Cutting Edge Fitness.

DECEMBER

1 | Lights On 5K

Turn the Lights On for Opportunity Village’s Festival of Trees. Come and run or walk in your holiday costumes and lights. Race starts and ends at the Other Place.

2-4 | Opportunity Village Festival of Trees

Kick off the holiday season and be dazzled by 100 decorated trees and wreaths on display and for purchase throughout the weekend. Friday’s opening night gala includes a first look, plus appetizers and coffee. Saturday features kid-friendly activities like Breakfast With Santa, children’s craft activities and the Secret Shop for little folks, and the fun continues with a Cookie Walk on Sunday. All proceeds support services for people with disabilities through Opportunity Village. www.ovfot.org

3 | Christmas by the Lake Festival

Gaining national recognition as a top holiday festival, the tradition continues in picturesque downtown with horse drawn carriage and Main Street Trolley rides, strolling Dickens carolers, a petting zoo, s’mores, special entertainment at the Arts Center, visit with Santa, plus the twinkling lighted parade and stunning fireworks over the frozen lake. www.clearlakeiowa.com

Fresh on Friday begins another exciting season June 5 with fun, new additions! Every Friday in June, July and August, these activities can be enjoyed amidst the ever changing beauty of Central Gardens in Clear Lake. Come relax, enjoy, learn and share. Young and old, the garden is a place of interest to all. 8-11 a.m. Relax and Refresh! Coffee, infused water and seasonal goodies served on the patio of the Nature Education Pavilion. Bouquets. Learn what goes into designing a beautiful and long lasting arrangement. Be sure to check out the browsing library and its everchanging variety of books for all ages. 9-11 a.m. Kid’s Bee Happy Garden! Kids, bring an adult and explore the Bee Happy Kids garden where plantings were designed with kids and pollinators in mind. Weekly activities will be offered to encourage kids to connect with nature. CENTRAL GARDENS 800 Second Ave. N. | (641) 357-0700 www.central-gardens.org With winding brick pathways leading you through the public garden’s nearly three acres of themed flower beds, ponds, stream beds and art, you will be immersed with fresh air and nature’s beauty. Borrow a book from the little library and recharge your mind and body while relaxing at one of the courtyards. All ages enjoy the frequent special activities that feature fresh-fromthe-garden tastes, local experts sharing their knowledge on gardening, beekeeping and everything outdoors, to craft ideas and make and take art projects for little ones.

4 | Polar Bear Dip

The Polar Bear Dip on Sunday at City Beach draws crowds and around 500 brave swimmers who jump in the icy water to raise funds for charity. A kid’s treasure hunt is also held on Sunday. www.clearlakeiowa.com Destination Clear Lake 2016

CLEAR LAKE: WHERE Iowa resort town draws visitors to beaches and ballroom

By Katherine Rodeghier The goofy glasses got to me. Oversized, coal-black frames fastened to a fencepost along a dusty, gravel road in northern Iowa seemed funny and sad at the same time. Funny because their cartoonish outline felt so out of place on the edge of a cornfield. Sad because they marked the entrance to the site of a fatal plane crash on a fateful winter night in 1959. Clear Lake, Iowa, has a reputation for two things: 1) The lake, Iowa’s third largest, measures more than 7 miles by 2.5 miles with two state parks, beaches, campgrounds and excursions on a paddle wheeler. 2) The place where the music died, so says Don McLean in “American Pie.” The hit song references the death of rock ’n’ roll greats Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson following their performance on Feb. 2, 1959, at Clear Lake’s Surf Ballroom. The dance hall still stands, and music blasts from the stage in a couple of concerts a month. It stays true to its original ocean beach club décor of palm trees, blue sky and crashing waves. The cloud machine still works — sometimes.

A living museum of music Designated a landmark by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Surf was among the first of the big-band ballrooms to embrace rock ’n’ roll in the ’50s with appearances by the Everly Brothers, Little Richard, Roy Orbison and Ricky Nelson. Elvis, however, never entered the building. In addition to evening concerts, the Surf Ballroom & Museum opens during the day for fans who want to see its Wall of Fame with rock star memorabilia and the original 50-by-90-foot maple dance floor flanked by rows of vintage six-person booths. Visitors lovingly walk up to the stage and the payphone Holly used to call his wife on the night he died. In the graffiti-covered Green Room, “American Pie” lyrics scrawled on the wall have been signed by McLean himself. As the song goes, the loss of those three artists left a hole in the soul of rock ’n’ roll. The three, along with Dion and the Belmonts, Frankie Sardo, Waylon Jennings, Tommy Allsup and Carl Bunch, were on a 24-day tour of the Midwest called Winter Dance Party. It had been one of the Midwest’s worst winters and the heat on their tour bus had failed. Holly had had enough of the cold, so he chartered a small plane to take him and bandmates Jennings and Allsup to Fargo, North Dakota, their next stop. But Valens said he’d never flown on a small plane, so he asked Allsup for his seat. They flipped a coin, and Valens won the toss. Richardson had the flu, so Jennings gave him his seat. When Holly heard about the switch, he poked fun at Jennings, saying

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he hoped his bus would freeze up. Jennings continued the ribbing, saying he hoped Holly’s plane would crash, a flippant remark he has said haunts him.

Memorial in a cornfield The plane took off from the Mason City Municipal Airport that stormy night and crashed less than six miles away in a field north of Clear Lake. Debris scattered more than 300 yards. All three, and pilot Roger Peterson, were ejected and died instantly. The crash site, now the Memorial Site, remains on private property, but signs point the way. Holly’s signature glasses show visitors where to get out and walk nearly half a mile along a barbedwire fence to the memorial where an inscribed stainless-steel guitar and three stainless-steel records stand on the spot where the plane came to rest. Visitors leave trinkets and coins, some in foreign currency. Three glass angels, each with a solar cell, light up at night. A kooky wind turbine made from Jell-O molds spins in the breeze. In 1979, a Buddy Holly tribute concert at the Surf Ballroom marked the 20th anniversary of the crash. It evolved into the Winter Dance Party now held every year on a weekend close to the anniversary. What began as a one-night concert has morphed into a four-night party that brings up to 3,200 people out into the cold of northern Iowa, including a large contingent from England, where Holly was especially popular. Tickets go on sale in October.

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THE MUSIC DOESN’T DIE in this resort town in1933 and burned down in 1947. The current ballroom rose the next year across the street featuring performances by bands led by Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Lawrence Welk. Clear Lake had its beginnings as a lake resort back in the 19th century and was on the Chautauqua circuit until 1913. Evangelist Billy Sunday and temperance activist Carrie Nation spoke here, along with William Jennings Bryant and Booker T. Washington. In the ’20s and ’30s, bootleg liquor flowed in supper clubs, dance halls and a casino. Now the town is “the Hamptons of Mason City,” jokes Tim Coffey, CEO of the Chamber of Commerce. Halfway between Des Moines

and Minneapolis, the town of less than 8,000 residents swells to 17,000 in summer. About 70 percent of its housing is owned by nonresidents. Visitors ride the Lady of the Lake paddle wheeler and frequent three beaches. Clear Lake City Beach is near downtown, Clear Lake State Park has a 900-foot sandy beach on its 55 acres, and McIntosh Woods State Park has an unsupervised beach on a peninsula that juts into the lake. On hot summer days, picnickers fill parks and campgrounds and sun lovers sprawl on the sand, a radio or smartphone playing tunes of today and days gone by, proof that the music memorialized here hasn’t died.

During her career as a travel writer, Katherine Rodeghier has visited nearly 90 countries and 48 U.S. states and has taken cruises across the globe. She resides in suburban Chicago where her travel journalism career began writing and editing an award-winning newspaper travel section. Having given up the editor’s chair for a career as an independent travel journalist, she now writes for newspapers, magazines and websites.

SURF BALLROOM 460 N. Shore Drive | (641) 357-6151 www.surfballroom.com Monday - Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Memorial Day - Labor Day weekends Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sunday 1-4 p.m. Donations accepted. Guided tours can be arranged. Known worldwide for its place in rock and roll history, the Surf Ballroom keeps live music at the forefront of its mission. Fans and musicians alike flock to the site where the 1940s big bands toured and where Buddy Holly, J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson and Ritchie Valens played what was to be their final concert. A popular venue for touring national artists and local events, the Surf brings generations together through music.

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ANCHOR INN STEAK/SEAFOOD 468 N. Shore Drive — (641) 357-8688 theanchorinnclearlake.com Newly launched in fall 2013, the Anchor has quickly made a name for itself with adventurous menu items like its peanut butter bacon burger. They feature fresh seafood! Settle around their horseshoe bar or enjoy music on the patio during the summer. Be sure to get a picture in their oversized green chair! ARBY’S FAST FOOD 1212 N. 24th St. — (641) 357-3462 arbys.com Arby’s sandwich shops are known for slow roasted roast beef, turkey and premium Angus beef sandwiches, sliced fresh every day. AZZOLINA’S HOLE IN THE WALL ITALIAN 425 Main Ave. — (641) 357-1740 The crispy thin crust is the calling card of this cozy Sicilian eatery tucked away on Main. The bright green entrance greets you with gusto and inside feels like a slice of Italy. The pastas and salads round out the offerings, all available for delivery. If the tables are full, take your meal and head three blocks and dine by the lake. Pizza by the slice is offered during downtown events. BACK YARD DELI DELI 300 Main Ave. — (641) 357-2234 backyarddeli.com Where can you get an authentic Evans corn dog 359 days of the year? The Backyard Deli! Located on the busiest corner of town, Main and North 3rd Street across from City Park, the Deli has been a part of it all for decades. Sit at the counter overlooking the park and enjoy homemade sandwiches, soups, coleslaw, potato salad and pie. Daily specials posted on their sidewalk chalkboard and on the web.

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206 Highway 18 E. — (641) 357-2600 Go back to the 1950s at this authentic Drive In serving the best broasted chicken you’ll ever taste! Just up the road from the Surf Ballroom, the Barrel is a nostalgic part of our past. Their homemade, secret recipe French dressing tops the crisp salads and be sure to save room for a root beer float! Take your picture with Cooper, the giant chicken out front!

BENNIGAN’S AMERICAN 2023 Seventh Ave. N. — (641) 357-2366 bennigans.com The high-energy restaurant and tavern has a sleek new look to go along with their innovative menu, which incorporates chef-driven food with Emerald Isle favorites, such as the Turkey O’Toole, savory “Oh Baby” back ribs and world famous Monte Cristo. BIKERZ

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as fresh as the coffee, with bakery items and healthy lunch favorites. Meet up with friends or grab a box lunch to take to the seawall. If daily features and rotating menu items don’t draw you in off the sidewalk, the aroma will!

CASEY’S PIZZA - CARRYOUT ITALIAN 6 Plaza Drive — (641) 357-4202 Casey’s isn’t just a gas station and convenience store, it’s the fifth largest pizza chain in the U.S.! Try a taco pizza, or their satisfying breakfast pizza: thick, chewy crust topped with creamy cheese sauce, sausage or bacon, loads of shredded cheese and scrambled eggs. The stores also offer made to order sub sandwiches, freshly baked donuts, pastas, soft serve ice cream and more. CASEY’S PIZZA & DELI ITALIAN 202 Highway 18 W. — (641) 357-1693 Casey’s isn’t just a gas station and convenience store, it’s the fifth largest pizza chain in the U.S.! Try a taco pizza, or their satisfying breakfast pizza: thick, chewy crust topped with creamy cheese sauce, sausage or bacon, loads of shredded cheese and scrambled eggs. The stores also offer made to order sub sandwiches, freshly baked donuts, pastas, soft serve ice cream and more.

BREADEAUX PIZZA ITALIAN 910 Highway. 18 E. — (641) 357-4040 Fresh toppings on a chewy, crusty French bread crust is what you will enjoy at Breadeaux (pronounced bread-dough). Their specialties include the A’mour-za authentic Italian Meat Pie and their crusty, bubbly breadsticks are a must-try. Go online for delicious deals.

CABIN COFFEE COMPANY AMERICAN 303 Main Ave. — (641) 357-6500 cabincoffeecompany.com Launched in 2002, this western-styled coffee shop’s motto is Be Happy and Have Fun! Stock up on fresh roasted coffee to brew at home or grab a latte for the road. The menu is

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CLEAR LAKE COFFEE & BAKERY AMERICAN 210 Highway 18 E. — (641) 357-8749 Just like the blended coffee drinks and ice cream flavors, this shop mixes the refined tastes of wine and coffee with the childhood joy of ice cream. Home to 20 wineries, the store offers regular tastings. Try an Affogata, a scoop of salty cowamel (or any flavor) ice cream with an espresso shot!

COOKIES, ETC. AMERICAN 217 Main Ave. — (641) 357-1060 cookies-etc.com Freshly baked soft and gooey cookies, ice cream treats and specialty drinks await you. Sit outside or take a stroll down the street to the lake. Try their ice cream sandwich, a generous dollop of ice cream nestled between two huge homemade cookies. They ship coast to coast, so you can enjoy them anytime, anywhere! CULVER’S AMERICAN 1204 N. 25th St. — (641) 357-0757 culvers.com Using fresh, never frozen 100 percent Midwest beef, the signature ButterBurgers are seared to perfection and served on a lightly buttered toasted bun. Frozen custard is made fresh in the store throughout the day, using real Wisconsin dairy, cold-pressed vanilla and Dutch-blend chocolate. Try the Flavor of the Day! DAIRY QUEEN AMERICAN 1006 N. 20th St. — (641) 357-4545 The soft serve restaurant royalty also serves a full menu with burgers, chicken strips served with country gravy or the dipping sauce of your choice, plus a full line of Orange Julius treats. Signature Blizzards, Peanut Buster Parfaits and Dilly Bars are offered in-store or to go at their convenient drive through window. DISTRICT 619 STEAKHOUSE

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SEAFOOD 619 Buddy Holly Place — (641) 357-1222 district619.com Focusing on local and fresh cuisine, steaks, chops and fish are delivered daily from Louie’s Meats. Located in the Surf District, fine dining is complemented by a swanky lounge with leather couches and a cocktail menu to make any mixologist blush. An intimate, upscale venue for events or a night out, the former Lu’s Lounge atmosphere has been elevated, but yes, the murals remain on the walls. Happy hour every day 4-6 p.m. Club District DJ on weekends.

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12 So. Shore Drive — (641) 357-9589 Located near City Beach, this basement bar takes you underground to a cozy horseshoe bar with the busiest

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jukebox in town. While you play pool, check out the priceless assortment of memorabilia including the original memorial guitar from the Buddy Holly crash site. The drinks are cold (and anything but weak) and the patrons will treat you like family. You may even get the privilege to meet Elly, who retired in 2012!

FIESTA CANCUN RESTAURANT MEXICAN 1801 Highway 18 — (641) 357-5554 Chips and salsa arrive at your table before you get situated in your rustic cane and leather equipale chair. Traditional fajitas, burritos and tacos are served piping hot with a pile of rice and beans, plus authentic mole, Diablo and Asada dishes. The bar is stocked with domestic and imported beers, mixed drinks and a variety of Margaritas. Daily lunch specials. Wednesdays are Margarita night. GE-JO’S BY THE LAKE ITALIAN 12 N. Third St. — (641) 357-8288 Handmade specialties prepared the old-world way await you at Ge-Jo’s. They are are famous for hand-stretched pizzas and three varieties of 18-ounce Italian Margueritas served in a frosty schooner. Named a sexy outdoor date spot by Cosmopolitan magazine, dine on the patio overlooking City Park and the lake, share an order of hand-breaded mozzarella sticks and watch the world go by. HALF MOON INN STEAK/SEAFOOD 701 Buddy Holly Place — (641) 357-9339 A family operation since it opened in 1972, the relaxed atmosphere of this steakhouse is where the locals go for a great meal. Fish, chops, ribs and more are prepared to order in this Quonset hut. The food is fresh and portions are generous, like the pile of food on the combination platter and their homemade ranch dressing. Be sure to try the crispy hash browns. Cocktail hour specials from 4:30-6 p.m. KFC FAST FOOD 10 Plaza Drive — (641) 357-6050 Original Recipe and Extra Crispy are joined by Kentucky Grilled Chicken, along with all your favorite comfort food sides like mashed potatoes and gravy, mac and cheese, cole slaw and hot buttery biscuits served with honey. KIM’S BAR 102 N. Weimer St., Ventura — (641) 829-3396 Get a cold drink with a warm welcome at the downtown watering hole in Ventura. Pool tables, dart board and daily specials.

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LADYBUG BISTRO AMERICAN 1714 Seventh Ave. N. — (800) 576-1002 ladybugclearlake.com A true farm-to-fork experience sourcing seasonal ingredients from local farmers as well as an on-premise greenhouse, the Bistro’s menu changes daily. Enjoy a glass of wine, specialty beer or a drink from their raw juice bar and relax by one of their fireplaces surrounded by flowers, plants and fountains. Customized private gourmet dining experiences are available by reservation.

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LAKE TIME BREWERY BAR 801 Main Ave. — (641) 357-2040 Creating beer snobs one pint at a time since its first pour in 2013, this brew pub has 10 specialty and seasonal local craft beers on tap at all times. The atmosphere is just what you’d expect in a lake town, relaxed and inviting, with an outdoor patio with bright Adirondack chairs when the weather allows. Sample a flight of brews, or try pint of the local favorite, Sandy Bottom. LAM INN ASIAN 538 Highway 18 W. — (641) 357-7690 You can’t miss the bright pink building on Highway 18, where the Lam family has been serving flavorful, fragrant dishes for generations. Carry out or dine in. MCDONALD’S FAST FOOD 2 Plaza Drive — (641) 357-6502 The largest in Iowa since its 2013 renovation, this contemporary location offers free Wi-Fi, plasma TVs, a twolane drive through and a comfortable dining room to enjoy your favorites or relax with a McCafe menu item. Head to the golden arches for their signature french fries, Big Macs, salads, sandwiches and wraps and desserts! MUSKIE LOUNGE STEAK/SEAFOOD 704 E. Lake St. — (641) 829-3850 Whether you arrive by car or by boat to this casual supper club, you will enjoy fish, steak, burgers and more with large booths with lake views and lakefront outdoor patio seating. Mounted fish and angling gear decorate the walls as you feast on their delicious seafood. Be sure to take a photo with the 12-foot carved muskie out front in the parking lot! PERKINS RESTAURANT & BAKERY

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AMERICAN 1207 N. 25th St. — (641) 357-7558 The first thing you notice when you walk in is the long dessert case filled with rich cream pies, flaky fruit pies, Mammoth Muffins, cookies and desserts. Cinnamon rolls, muffins and cookies are buy three, get three free every day and they have a special menu with $4-$8 items. Breakfast is available all day, with a huge omelette selection as well as fresh griddle favorites. Lunch and dinner favorites with crisp salads, a towering club sandwich and comforting entrees are served with a selection of sides. Gluten free options and a 55-plus menu. Open 24 hours Friday-Sunday.

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PM PARK & TIKI BAR AMERICAN 15297 Raney Drive — (641) 357-1991 pmpark.net Located on a sandy beach under mature oak trees, this hotspot is busy from sunrise to sunset. Serving breakfast every day, they’re known for their Everything Hashbrowns and whimsical menu, like the Shorebird sandwich. Dine inside the historic and charming restaurant, or settle in at one of the colorful picnic tables on the lakefront lawn. Complete the 2-pound Tiki Burger challenge and get a t-shirt and photo on the wall of fame! All you can eat broasted chicken and ribs buffet every Tuesday evening. RICE HOUSE ASIAN 1305 N. 24th St. — (641) 357-8885 Authentic Chinese cuisine is made to order and served piping hot with plenty of leftovers. All of your favorite dishes, from appetizers, lo mein, fried rice dishes, plus a variety of house specials are offered. Stay and dine in the casual booths, or call ahead and pick up your order through their convenient drive through window.

ROOKIES AMERICAN 307 Main Ave. — (641) 357-4629 Pull up a stool at the huge two-sided bar or gather with your group at the front of the bar and socialize while you look out on Main Avenue. Another section has even more seating and three pool tables. Daily happy hour with food and drink specials and a DJ plays your favorite hits on the weekends.

RUMORZ AMERICAN 1210 S. Shore Drive — (641) 357-1035 A casual bar atmosphere to relax with friends, play pool or darts while you enjoy dinner and drinks. Pizza, sandwiches, appetizers and grilled Certified angus beef makes their burgers the best in town. Daily lunch specials and happy hour. Karaoke every Saturday night. SEVEN STARS FAMILY RESTAURANT

AMERICAN 2309 Third Ave. S. — (641) 231-8026 This down home eatery features satisfying comfort foods in a cozy café. Serving breakfast all day, they are famous for their Country Hash Browns grilled with bacon, diced ham, onions and peppers and topped with American cheese. Hearty entrees that stick to your ribs are joined by a variety of sandwiches, salads and seafood to round out the menu. Check the board for their daily specials and pies of the day. www.clearlakeiowa.com

SEVENS STEAKHOUSE STEAK/SEAFOOD 305 Main Ave. — (641) 357-0106 This steakhouse doesn’t end at beef: almond crusted walleye and pecan chicken are also local dinner favorites. Sit at one of their tall booths and enjoy a lunch with friends, or stop in for one of their hearty breakfasts. Daily features and nightly specials. SHAO TING GUO ASIAN 200 Seventh Ave. N. — (641) 357-1683 Generous portions of fragrant dishes served hot and fresh make this a local dine-in or take-out favorite. Flavors are built around fresh produce, chicken, seafood, pork, beef or tofu, finished with an array of sauce choices like sweet and sour, Szechuan, curry and garlic sauce. Crispy egg rolls, sticky rice and soups round out your meal. SIPS N. SHORE KITCHEN & BAR STEAK/SEAFOOD 444 N. Shore Drive — (641) 357-1250 The vibrant red dining room is the perfect backdrop to the elevated cuisine and extensive martini menu. Quality local ingredients are crafted into gourmet burgers, chops and ribs. Local favorites include the walleye fish tacos, Cuban sandwich, bacon-wrapped shrimp alfredo and the imaginative chef’s daily specials. When the weather is nice, head out to the spacious patio, nestled next to the Surf. SOUTH SHORE SWEET SPOT ICE CREAM 5269 S. Shore Drive — (641) 357-9338 Known locally as “The Cone,” you cannot miss the giant ice cream cone on South Shore. Serving soft-serve ice cream plus frozen yogurt, pizza and cold drinks, it makes the perfect stop on your bike ride around the lake. The unique building is a destination of its own and makes a great summer photo op! STARBOARD MARKET DELI 310 Main Ave. — (641) 357-0660 With 25 signature sandwich recipes plus build-your-own

options, this deli is a destination in itself. The regionally famous hand-crafted soups have everyone trying to crack the recipes. The glass case is full of colorful salads and mile-high desserts made in-store daily. The scratch-made cookies and bars beckon you with their soft sweet chewiness. Weekly summer series gourmet supper club and daily specials, boxed lunches and catering available.

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SUGAR & SLICE ITALIAN 2 West Lake St. — (641) 829-1111 Serving premium hard-serve ice cream from Wisconsin, broasted chicken, pizza, plus prime rib and all-you-can-eat fish fry on Fridays. They also have a breakfast buffet on Sunday mornings, bring your church program and get $1 off brunch!

The Clear Lake Signature Cocktail was chosen at an exclusive event in August 2015. The winning drink was the Clear Lake Breezer, by mixologist Diana Symonds, realtor with McQuaid Agency. Ten drinks were judged on Taste, Appearance, Creativitity of Name, Ease of Creation and Representation of Clear Lake. The Clear Lake Breezer is available at area restaurants. Recipe cards are available for individuals or groups by request at the Chamber office if you’d like to feature the signature drink at your next Clear Lake gathering!

TACO BELL MEXICAN 10 Plaza Drive — (641) 357-6050 From classics such as the Burrito Supreme and Crunchy Taco to newer innovations like the Crunchwrap Supreme and Doritos Locos Tacos, enjoy bold flavorful food with quick service.

TACO JOHN’S MEXICAN 2905 Fourth Ave. S. — (641) 357-0900 tacojohns.com Serving craveable food with real ingredients fused with bold Mexican flavors dubbed “West-Mex,” they’re famous for Potato Ole’s, tacos and burritos. Always adding new flavors, like the TJ Baja Boneless Wings, they’re open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week.

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THE LANDING PATIO BAR & GRILL AMERICAN 1603 S. Shore Drive — (641) 357-5123 stayclearlake.com Located on the beautiful waters of Clear Lake’s south shore, is the lakefront restaurant, patio bar and live music venue. Travel by land or water, join us for lunch, dinner or breakfast on weekends. Order oﬀ our signature menu while enjoying our popular Bloody Mary’s or Moscow Mule’s in copper mug. Savor the view by day or evenings where the sunsets are second to none!! You won’t be disappointed.

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THE OTHER PLACE AMERICAN 200 Highway 18 W. — (641) 357-8118 Known for their signature crisp pizzas with loads of fresh gooey cheese, this family friendly sports bar offers a wide range of flavors. Oven baked subs, Mexican specialties, Italian favorites, plus sandwiches and wraps, even your favorite sports bar fare (wings and nachos) are accompanied by new tastes, fresh hand-breaded mushrooms with beer cheese dip. Huge outdoor party deck with an exclusive menu is a summertime favorite for locals. Lunch specials and happy hour MondayFriday and daily deals. THE SUPPER CLUB CLEAR LAKE EURO-AMERICAN 114 N. Third St. — (641) 357-7906 | (973) 219-5814 An exclusive fine dining social club offering personalized menus and entertainment. Enjoy the charm and ambiance of an old Victorian home, located just off the square from downtown Clear Lake. We welcome you to come and create memories that will last a lifetime. Reservations Only. www.thesupperclubclearlake.com. TINKER’S REEF AMERICAN 1205 S. Shore Drive — (641) 357-4925 Take out is the specialty of this cabin on South Shore. Tavern Burgers are their signature sandwich and are on special every Wednesday. They also offer chicken, ribs, broasted potatoes and ice cream. TROPICAL SNO SNO CONES Beat the heat with “real to life” flavors and endless concoctions of shave ice. The snow is so fine that it literally absorbs the flavor for consistency from the first bite to the last. VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS BAR/AMERICAN 219 Main Ave. — (641) 357-7964 Not your grandpa’s VFW, the bar, nicknamed “The Bunker” offers happy hour daily from 3-7 p.m. Weekly events include Thursday Taco Nights 5-7 p.m. and Cinda Sundays starting at 9 a.m. with special recipe Bloody Marys like you’ve never seen before (shrimp, salami, cheese plus occasional theme days Cheeseburger in Paradise, Eggs and Bacon, Pigs in a Blanket!). Fun parties, like their Derby Party with hat fashion show and supper club nights make this a downtown hotspot welcoming young and old. VIKING DRIVE-IN AMERICAN 3 S. Main — (641) 829-3514 A great pit stop on your bike ride around the lake, this classic malt-shop offers soft serve ice cream, shakes and sundaes, plus burgers, chili dogs and chicken sandwiches. Sit at the oldfashioned counter, gather around a picnic table or take your treat down to the lake. WENDY’S FAST FOOD 1302 N. 24th St. — (641) 357-0811 The chain is known for square, fresh hamburger patties, chili and their signature Frosty, a creamy frozen dairy dessert.

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“Oh Boy!” …“Good Golly Miss Molly!” The Clear Lake Farmers Market is held each Saturday morning from 9 a.m. - noon in the Surf Ballroom and Museum parking lot located at 460 N. Shore Drive, Clear Lake. The market runs from Memorial Day weekend to the third Saturday of October. The market relocated and expanded in 2015 to include 25-45 vendors per week who are showcasing locally grown produce, home-baked goods (including gluten-free), flower baskets, vegetable/ herb transplant, fresh cut flowers, homemade soaps and lotions (many made with natural and local products), artisanal products such as one-of-a-kind paintings, creative homemade crafts and hand-sewn clothing and rugs. Plan your menu and gather all the ingredients for your meals in one place — local meats, eggs, vegetables, fruit, soup beans, bread, jam and honey, etc. and grab a fresh-baked pie on your way out! The Clear Lake Farmers Market is THE place to be each Saturday morning. It is more than a place to purchase food products. “Maybe Baby” you will see “Peggy Sue” or a walking Carrot or Pea! Grab breakfast and lunch. Food vendors offer specialty items ranging from breakfast burritos, brats and The Ritz “famous” onion rings and donuts. Neighboring restaurants are open early for brunch and mimosas. Music, children’s activities, educational activities and food samples all make for a fun morning. The Surf Ballroom is open for tours during the market hours so, “Maybe Baby” you should start your Saturday mornings at the Farmers Market. “That’ll be the Day” to tour the Surf and browse the market — “It’s So Easy.” For more information about the Clear Lake Farmers Market, visit www.clearlakefarmersmarket.com or find them on Facebook. www.clearlakeiowa.com

RETAIL THERAPY BE WELLNESS 107 S. Fourth St. — (641) 529-0143 Encouraging healthy, happy, pure and balanced living by offering health education, wellness coaching, biofeedback with Zyto Compass Technology, healing touch energetic therapy, personal training, massages, aromatherapy and EO products, food consulting (specializing in food allergies) and healthy living workshops. CLEAR LAKE ARTS CENTER 17 S. Fourth St. — (641) 357-1998 clearlakeartscenter.org A continually changing inventory of treasures awaits your eye at the Window Shop Galleries. A variety of locally created fine arts and crafts including pottery, watercolors, original paintings, prints, photography, basketry, mosaics, fiber arts and jewelry, plus books, CDs, boxed cards, creative toys and coloring books. COLLECTOR’S WONDERLAND 403 Main Ave. — (641) 357-0182 High-quality antique furniture, advertising items, crocks, plus great antiques and collectibles and a coin shop all under one roof. DANA’S DECORATING STUDIO 309 Main Ave. — (641) 357-3725 Interior design and home décor items are joined by the Historical Society exhibit in one downtown location. DOLLAR GENERAL 600 Highway 18 — (641) 357-0941 dollargeneral.com By offering a carefully edited assortment of the most popular brands at low everyday prices, this general store makes shopping for everyday needs simple and hassle-free. EMERSON’S BY THE LAKE 308 Main Ave. — (641) 357-4467 emersonsbythelake.com Recognized by the Clear Lake Chamber for exceptional customer service, Emerson’s offers big city brands and small town service with an upscale variety of men’s and women’s clothing and accessories. EVA MARIE’S 907 N. Eighth St. — (641) 357-1951 evamarieshomeandgift.com

Discover breathtaking displays to give you inspiration in a relaxed atmosphere like you’re entering an old friend’s home. Custom-designed pieces sit alongside furniture, home furnishings, florals, gifts, handbags, shoes, jewelry and accessories.

than 25 card lines, home decor, jewelry, scarves, clothing, seasonal gifts, baby, books and candles to name a few.

GOODNATURE’S WORK STOP 520 Highway 18 E. — (641) 357-1913 goodnaturesworkstop.com Your local source for work clothes, uniforms and work boots carrying top brands like Carhartt, Red Wing, Timberland, Keen and Wolverine. Let their professionals lead you to the right design and materials for your job!

LARSON’S MERCANTILE 323 Main Ave. — (641) 357-7544 Clear Lake’s premier variety and gift store with a large craft and quilt department. Resort wear, one of a kind gift items and an ever-changing selection means there is something for everyone!

GNOME’S NEST 6 N. Fourth St. — (641) 357-5330 Gnomes of all shapes and sizes to delight you! HEALING HOUSE HERB SHOP, NATURAL HEALTH CENTER 600 Second Ave. N. — (641) 357-1494 healinghouseclearlake.com The Wellness Center specializes in integrating multiple healing modalities in order to provide optimal wellness. Their retail shop offers organic Herbs, Tinctures, Teas, Supplements, Essential Oils, as well as on-site Health Consultations, Massage and Reiki. J AVENUE 312 Main Ave. — (641) 357-1120 With the latest wine, wine accessories, party supplies, home decor, jewelry, wallets, gourmet food items and even a man cave with men’s decor and import/specialty beers you’re sure to find the perfect gift for you or someone else. LADYBUG MARKET PLACE 1714 Seventh Ave. N. — (800) 576-1002 ladybugclearlake.com Operating as a little village with an assortment of unique businesses all under one roof, the Ladybug focuses on quality and local products. With a greenhouse, spa, bistro and mini-shops, you’re sure to find something delightful. LAKE LIFESTYLE 311 Main Ave. — (641) 357-0068 A department store within a store! More

charming downtown shop. Unique creations and décor add just the right touch for your home or business.

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LYLA’S BOUTIQUE 314 Main Ave. — (641) 357-1461 lylasboutique.com Fun, chic, modern clothing, shoes and much more for the woman in love with life and in love with shopping! Lyla’s goal is to offer our customers quality boutique merchandise and service at affordable prices. LEGACY ANTIQUES 317 Main Ave. — (641) 357-2474 Antiques, collectibles and primitives. Find treasures from the past to the present with connecting sister store Ralphene’s. N. B. THEISS SHIRTS, INC. 2301 Third Ave. S. — (641) 357-3616 Outfitting local businesses, sports teams and organizations for more than 40, years visit their showroom or order custom quality pieces. RALPHENE’S 317 Main Ave. — (641) 357-2474 An aromatic Yankee candle display greets you as you enter this charming gift shop which has been a downtown staple for 30 years. Cards, collectible figurines and other treasures await you. ROARING LION ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES 414 Main Ave. — (641) 357-1642 A multi-vendor store with assorted glassware, potteries, toys, records and furniture. THE RED GERANIUM 301 Main Ave. — (641) 357-1505 Come visit north Iowa’s No. 1 florist at this

THRIFTY WHITE PHARMACY 1907 Highway 18 E. — (641) 357-5271 As an employee owned pharmacy, we are proud of our commitment to the Clear Lake community and offer comprehensive services to make it easier to get and stay healthy. Our pharmacy teams are passionate and committed to addressing your specific needs and finding the best solution for your health care plan. UNIQUE BOUTIQUE 415 Main Ave. — (641) 357-1417 With one of the largest selections of Not Your Daughter’s Jeans in Iowa, this sprawling boutique also carries brands like Miss Me, Rock Revival, Frank Lyman and many others! Let them accessorize you in jewelry, purses, wallets, clutches and watches to make your outfit complete.

VILLAGE GENERAL STORE 830 Highway 18 W. — (641) 357-5270 oppvill.org Treasure hunters take note: This thrift shop offers quality used clothing and household goods for sale. With tremendous community support, donations pour in daily so you never know what you’ll find! WEATHERED ELEMENTS 401 Main Ave. — (641) 357-0970 An eclectic mix of old and new, the two-level store features vintage iron, nautical and waterski benches, plus resort apparel, cards and gifts, wine and wine accessories. WILCOX FURNITURE 418 Main Ave. — (641) 357-5241 A downtown anchor for more than 60 years, Wilcox offers everything to outfit your home. Upscale furniture, carpeting, bedding and décor, are arranged in beautiful displays on two levels.

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LADY OF THE LAKE Cruising is a labor of love on Clear Lake

Operating the Lady of the Lake boat cruise is truly a labor of love for one-half of the ownership team. Scott and Niki Monson had their first date on the boat, where Scott has been a longtime pilot. The Monsons, along with Jon Berhow, bought the cruise business earlier this year. Berhow also owns The Anchor Inn restaurant and bar. We had the pleasure of getting aboard the first official cruise of the 2015 summer season. It should have been the second launch, but Mother Nature played her tricks and created a windy, choppy lake during the afternoon. Fortunately, the wind died down and away we went. The 90-minute tour takes you along the shoreline. Scott relayed a few interesting tidbits along the way. Clear Lake once was home to a casino. During prohibition, the owner would have the alcohol taken down to the lake when inspectors were due on site. Following the visit, the booze was returned to the casino. The Lady of the Lake cruise has been around since 1987, when the then-owner bought the boat and transformed it from a ferry-boat to a cruise boat. The ferry-boat had operated on the Missouri River for a number of years. Scott seems like a natural in the pilot house. He carries the role of captain well. The boat can hold up to 150 people. We had about 20 people on our cruise. It’s a great family activity. Also, it’s a chance to get on the water for someone like me, who isn’t really a boat person. Clear Lake is home to the longest boat dock in Iowa, Scott said. As we moved along the shoreline, the Monsons’ son Cole, took in the view. This kid was hilarious. He was very serious about fulfilling his work assignments, but he also showed his kid side, taking in the beauty of his lake. Clear Lake was formed about 14,000 years ago from glaciers, Scott said. It’s become a great location for fishing. We saw several boats gathered in the middle of the water. Apparently, that spot is known for catching some of the best fish in the area. A couple of guys waded into the lake to do some fishing near home. We passed along the beach at Clear Lake State Park. The park is home to a lodge that was built in the 1930s during the Depression. The cruise gave us some beautiful views of the water. It also impresses me how the water looks when you’re on it. The lake looks like it stretches for Photo by The Walking Tourists miles and miles. More people than just boaters and us took in the fun of the lake. Some folks on a The Lady of the Lake seems to be a popular attraction. watercraft People waved as we floated along. Some kids even were also made up a sign recognizing the boat.

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LADY OF THE LAKE Downtown Seawall | (641) 357-2243 www.cruiseclearlake.com Late May - September. Visit website for cruise schedule and rates. Sit back and enjoy a cruise around Clear Lake and listen as the captain tells enchanting stories and directs you to points of interest. Grab a drink at the cash bar on the lower level and then head upstairs where you can be entranced by the churning paddle wheel down below or look out for miles across the springfed lake. Feel the fresh air on your face, sway to the beach tunes on the speaker and relax into the lake lifestyle! enjoying themselves. After enjoying half the cruise on the open-air deck, we moved to the main deck. The windows open, allowing for a great view of the water. We also grabbed a couple of drinks at the bar. Niki managed the bar during our cruise. So, the entire operation was truly a family affair. Drinks and snacks are reasonably priced. The Lady of the Lake can be booked for parties, in addition to the public cruises. Check out the website for more information. They also offer a July 4th fireworks cruise (which would be cool). We’ve been told the city swells from about 7,000 to about 100,000. A children’s pirate party is offered dockside. We had a great time on our cruise. We strongly recommend checking out the Lady of the Lake for a cruise. Please remember that lake conditions can affect a cruise’s schedule. The cruise line doesn’t accept credit or debit cards. Cash only for the $14 adult ticket and $6 for children 3-12. Kids under two are free. An ATM is nearby. For more information on the cruise or the boat, visit www.cruiseclearlake.com. The Walking Tourists, Lisa and Tim Trudell love traveling — locally, regionally, nationally and internationally (not as often as they would like). Whether it’s across the world or in their own backyard in Omaha, Nebraska, they are lovers of all things food, travel and adventure! As their name indicates, they like to walk and take the time to discover the little things along the way. www.clearlakeiowa.com

GET ON THE WATER As the saying goes, to really experience Clear Lake you have to get on the water. We have plenty of ways for you to make a splash! Clear Lake offers several businesses that will put you on the water, whether it’s aboard a boat, personal watercraft, kayak or stand-up paddle. Looking for a fun place to swim? Our beaches were named one of USA Today’s Top 51 Great American Beaches! Clear Lake Boats | 15296 Raney Drive | (641) 357-5571 www.clearlakeboat.com Clear Lake Boats offers several types of boat and watercraft rentals available for summertime enjoyment. Ski boats, pontoons, and personal watercraft of various sizes, plus paddleboards! Ten percent off rental rates Monday - Thursday. They also offer a new excursion boat, the Miss Guided, for private charters for groups up to 50. Clear Lake Yacht Club | 103 Main Ave. | (641) 357-8001 www.clyciowa.com and www.clycss.com Clear Lake is considered to be one of the top sailing lakes in the Midwest. With an elevation nearly 100 feet above the surrounding countryside, winds are typically present on even the calmest of days. Every weekend, Memorial Day - Labor Day, sailboat races are held on Clear Lake Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Clear Lake Yacht Club organizes these races and also offers sailing instruction for kids and adults Lady of the Lake | (641) 357-2243 | www.cruiseclearlake.com Clear Lake’s excursion paddleboat operates from May - September. See page 28 for more on this popular attraction. Lake Time Boat Club | (641) 231-1414 | www.laketimeboatclub.com Iowa’s first boating club! Members can create lasting memories with family, friends, clients and coworkers on their schedule without the hassles of ownership. Lake Time Boat Club will let you choose the boat that fits your needs while reserving excursion times conveniently on your computer or your mobile device. Don’t worry, boat happy. Movement Solutions | 712 Highway 18 E. | (641) 357-3535 Offering a full line of water sport rentals including kayaks, paddle boards, water bikes, canoes, giant float pads, tubes, skis and more. Walk on Water | PM Park 15297 Raney Drive | (641) 590-1825 www.wowsupiowa.com Explore Clear Lake in a new way, aboard a stand-up paddle! Slightly larger than a surf board with a long paddle to propel yourself, take a nice stroll across the lake or amp up and get the ultimate low impact core body work out. Rentals include paddle board, leash, paddle, life jacket and a brief lesson.

Photo by Julie Pals Clear Lake Aquatic Center | 1420 Second Ave. S. | (641) 357-2007 The 7,800-square-foot outdoor pool features a zero-depth entry, diving boards, slides, floatables, geysers and spray fixtures and is open Memorial Day – mid-August. Boyer Pool | 1200 N. Ninth St. W. | (641) 355-1240 Opportunity Village operates a heated, indoor, Olympic-length pool, which is open to the general public all year long. Clear Lake City Beach | (641) 357-7010 Clear Lake’s City Beach, located near the downtown boat ramp, is maintained by the Clear Lake Parks and Recreation Department and offers unsupervised swimming. The area includes a splash pad, bath house and a park with playground equipment. Clear Lake State Park Beach | 2730 S. Lakeview Drive (641) 357-4242 A 900-foot sandy beach is located close to picnic area and shelters. The beach offers unsupervised swimming and a concrete path runs the length of the beach for the mobility-impaired. Maintained by the Iowa DNR. McIntosh Woods State Park | 1200 E. Lake St. (Ventura) (641) 829-3847 The park has a peninsula of land jutting out into the lake, which includes an unsupervised beach that is popular for swimming. Maintained by the Iowa DNR. Clear Lake Public Accesses There are a number of public accesses (most with docks) to the lake. All docks at public accesses are public docks which are privately maintained and constructed. Please use them as a guest. Street signs appear at the entrance to each access.

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GOT HISTORY? Clear Lake does!

Clear Lake has a rich past that will delight the interests of a history buff or an avid student of history. The Clear Lake Historical Society is a nonprofit organization founded with the purpose of preserving and interpreting our community’s rich heritage. Letters and diaries relating to the life of the pioneers, early settlers and distinguished citizens are made available. Historical valuable photographs are preserved and accessible for the public to see. Newspaper, cemetery and school archives are kept for future reference. Help is given to citizens, churches and other groups, which are interested in preserving their archives. All of this is done with the aim to promote and preserve a vital interest in Clear Lake’s local history. Local members of the community and those who have an avid interest in the history of Clear Lake make up the core of people who keep the society active; studying everything from cemetery records to Buddy Holly to Civil War links to the Chautauqua and many topics in between. Clear Lake was called the “Saratoga of the West” during the late 19th century and for good reason; there is much to discover about Clear Lake from its beginning in 1851. Its resort atmosphere and small-town feel make it truly a treasure in north Iowa. The society maintains two locations; the primary depository can be found at the Clear Lake Public Library at 200 N. Fourth St. Hours of operation for the History Room are 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. The society also maintains an exhibit at Dana’s Decorating Studio located at 309 Main Ave. The exhibit is open from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. In addition to archives, exhibits and research assistance, the society also provides free walking and driving tours of the community and around the lake, highlighting key events, people and sites. The society also has several publications by local authors and about Clear Lake for sale at both of its locations. If you are interested in programming, the Clear Lake Historical Society also has speakers on a variety of topics relating to the history of the community and north Iowa area. These individuals can be booked for an event by calling (641) 357- 6133 or writing the Clear Lake Historical Society at P.O. Box 252, Clear Lake, Iowa, 50428. Information about ongoing events sponsored by the Clear Lake Historical Society can be found on its website at Destination Clear Lake 2016

Fire Museum 112 N. Sixth St. | (641) 357-4823 www.clearlakefire.com Memorial Day - Labor Day, Sat. - Sun. 1-4 p.m. or by appointment. Free; donations welcomed. Resembling a 1920s fire station, this museum takes you through the early days of firefighting. Clear Lake’s own 1924 AhrensFox Pumper Engine is on display, and after 50 years of service, it is still functional but is now used for parades and special occasions. Local volunteer fire fighters built the museum, filling it with photographs, mementos and antique equipment, telling their story as only they can. Located adjacent to the newly constructed fire station, visitors get a visual comparing old to new. The 9/11 Steel Monument on the site corner is a place of reflection and honor. Kinney Pioneer Museum 9184 265th St. | (641) 423-1258 Open May - Sept., 1-5 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday Experience Iowa frontier life up close at this living history museum filled with vintage exhibits of the early days on the prairie. Explore the pioneer village’s one-room school house, log cabin, jail and blacksmith shop. Inside you’ll find treasures such as classic cars — including the only remaining Colby automobile which was manufactured locally in 1911, antique agricultural equipment, tools — including a 125-year-old loom and an extensive doll collection. Pioneer demonstrations are featured during special event days. Trolley Park 3429 Main Ave. | (641) 357-7433 www.iowatrolleypark.org Memorial Day - Labor Day Sat. - Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. or by appointment. Museum admission free. $4 hand car and $6 speeder rides. Take a trip back in time and get handson experience riding the rails. Your family can hop all aboard onto a handcar and take a trip around the park, or blow the whistle on a speeder or diesel locomotive ride. You’ll see and learn about the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Depot that served Clear Lake from 1913 to 1984. Be sure to check in on the progress as they construct an operational Civil War era VT Lyon steam locomotive on site.

www.clearlakehistoricalsociety.com, and the society can also be found on Facebook. Clear Lake’s community historian, H. Milton Duesenberg and Historical Society president, Beth Ann Schumacher, encourage you to take a step into the past and feel the excitement of history. www.clearlakeiowa.com

NATURAL BEAUTY NATURE AREAS The Nature Conservancy’s Clausen’s Cove — In January 2008, Max Clausen of Clear Lake donated his 249 acres of land, including undeveloped lake shoreline, oak savannas and farmland to The Nature Conservancy to protect Clear Lake’s water quality and resources while preserving the scenic open space for the community. The Nature Conservancy permits passive use of the property including anchoring boats, swimming, hiking, bird watching, natural resource interpretation, environmental education, scientific research and scenic enjoyment. There will be a staged restoration of the agricultural farmland to native plant communities. Woodford-Ashland Lone Tree Point Nature Area and Sisters’ Prairie — This privately owned area includes a total of 291 acres of woodlands, wetlands, restored prairie and a mile of wild and scenic shoreline. The Nature Area provides habitat for bald eagles, owls, herons, wild turkeys, whitetail deer, red fox and a plethora of birds. Wildflowers carpet the woodlands in the spring. Owners are restoring an oak savanna on the west side of the property. The owners placed conservation easements on the properties to ensure they can never be developed. In 1992, the family donated the easement for the nature area to the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation. Owners continue to maintain and manage the area, and it remains on the tax rolls, but public access is allowed for non-consumptive uses such as bird watching, hiking, cross country skiing, wildlife observation and photography. Visitors are asked to take litter with them, stay on footpaths and observe prohibited uses of campfires, hunting/trapping and motorized vehicles so the natural integrity of the area will be maintained. In 2003, work began on the Sisters’ Prairie restoration project of over 190 acres. The wetlands and prairie habitat have a significant impact on lake water quality by filtering nutrients and sedimentation from surrounding farmland. It also provides excellent wildlife habitat. The family worked with the Cerro Gordo County office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service to ensure permanent protection as a Wetland Restoration Project. The family donated an easement to the Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board for a 1.1 mile bike trail, which meanders through the prairie. The farm and the prairie continue to be privately owned, so bicyclists and hikers are asked to stay on the trail. Cerro Gordo Wind Farm — 10586 Balsam Ave. An educational kiosk explains how wind is harvested as a sustainable energy source in North Iowa. Hoffman Prairie — At the intersection of Balsam Avenue and Highway 18 (north of the McIntosh Wildlife Area). The 37-acre example of a wet, tallgrass prairie is dotted with beautiful wildflowers in the spring and home to 150 plant species and rare butterflies. The Nature Conservancy purchased it from Larry Hoffman in 1985 and it was dedicated as a biological and geological preserve in 1986. Clear Lake Area Outdoor Classroom — 901 S. Fourth St. People of all ages can enjoy this accessible 2 ½-acre learning center adjacent to Clear Creek Elementary School. Pathways lead through prairie, woodlands and wetland areas. Here is the place to view the majestic trumpeter swans in the spring, summer and autumn. Birdhouses, bat and butterfly houses add to the attractions as well as a hibernaculum for reptiles. Ventura Cove — One of the last undeveloped lake shorelines and 26 acres of woodlands and wetlands was preserved in July 2006,

thanks to a partnership between private and public donors, the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. A massive cleanup was done by volunteers and the cities of Clear Lake and Ventura and CL Tel. The INHF provided an easement to the Cerro Gordo Recreational Trails Association which raised money to construct a scenic bike trail through the woodlands. After the $1.7 million was raised, the property was transferred to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Wild turkeys, bald eagles and deer can often be seen here. Woodford Island — Scenic Woodford Island is a 3-acre island managed primarily for wildlife habitat and is an excellent spot for fishing. Bluebill Wildlife Area — A 62-acre parcel purchased from the Ia. Dept. of Transportation in 2002, this area features a 40-acre “borrow” lake stocked for fishing. Acquisition was financed by a private contribution (Rita and Al Goranson), a grant from the Ia. Dept. of Natural Resources “Fish Habitat Stamp program” (35 percent of total cost) and Cerro Gordo County Conservation “REAP” and land acquisition account funds. Located on the east side of Indigo Avenue, southeast of Clear Lake. Lon Whitney Wildlife Sanctuary — Junction of Lee and Bayside, Clear Lake. This unique woodlot was donated by the estate of Lon Whitney and is managed as an urban wildlife area. Winter Garden Park — 1220 N. 16th St. W. A thick layer of peat moss shows this 70-acre area was once a glacial lake-bed, deep beneath the waters of Clear Lake. It is a popular sledding area and provides hikers panoramic views of the Grant Wood-like Iowa landscape to the north. Zirbel Slough — 8447 200th St. This 330-acre example of the prairie marshes that once dotted the country provides habitat for a tremendous variety of waterfowl, wading birds and other wildlife. DNR Aquarium — Iowa Department of Natural Resources, 1203 N. Shore Drive. Get up close and personal with fish from Clear Lake. Open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday from mid to late April (depending on the lake ice-out date) until Oct. 15. DNR staff catch the fish for the display each spring and release them before the lake freezes over. Call 357-3517 for more information.

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PRAISE & WORSHIP When we finally found the Guardian Angel Roadside Chapel tucked into the woods along South 24th Street in Clear Lake, after we’d asked for directions and still drove by the unmarked landmark, we met Scott Kennedy. He was there with his nephew, an Iowa State University student from the western U.S., cleaning the chapel and grounds for a funeral the next day. It’s difficult to envision a funeral inside this miniscule place of only a few short pews. But one was planned and the mess from an invading squirrel needed to be swept and gathered into garbage bags. Although I did not see it, my husband spotted the succumbed squirrel. I was more focused on the chapel interior with its beautiful center stained glass cross crafted by a local artist and side stained glass windows salvaged from Zion Lutheran Church. The cross was designed to attract the attention of travelers along nearby Interstate 35. This truly is a functional church with altar, organ and baptismal font. I was especially delighted to find my favorite Bible verse — the scripture that has guided me through some rough patches in life — inscribed on a dedication plaque inside the entry: We know that in all things God works for good with those who love him. — Romans 8:28. Serendipitous? Perhaps. But more likely divine. It is the divine intervention of God that led Scott and others to construct the Guardian Angel Roadside Chapel in 1991 in honor of Scott’s aunt, Marguerite Williams. She was convinced that God protected her from kidnapping by a band of gypsies while growing up in Clear Lake. And later, while working at a Chicago medical clinic, Marguerite again experienced God’s protection when she encountered a gang of hoodlums. It was hoodlums, or more accurately criminals, who set fire to

CHURCHES

Agape Christian Family Church 2810 Highway 18 W. | (641) 357-8014 www.agapepage.com Celebration Community Church 805 10th Ave. N. | (641) 357-0026 Clear Lake Christian Church 302 Highway 18 W. | (641) 357-4885 www.myclcc.net

Clear Lake Church of Christ 2010 14th Ave. N. | www.clearlakecc.com Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Denotes Clear Lake Chamber member

Guardian Angel Roadside Chapel South 24th Street The intricate stained glass cross in the chapel serves as a beacon to interstate travelers. Venture up the wooded drive, through the white gates adorned with angels, to the peaceful chapel built with a combination of salvaged materials from a local church and the talents of local artisans. Travelers feel rejuvenated after spending time at this peaceful sanctuary.

the first Guardian Angel Chapel a year after it was built, Scott shared. The blaze was to distract responders from Lakeside Church a break-in across 5419 240th St. | (641) 357-4019 | www.oakwoodrvpark.net town. Undeterred, In 1884 the Ladies Aid Society of Lakeside Church organized to Scott and others build a proper place of worship to replace the services held at determined the rural schoolhouse. Six years later, a live Christmas tree was trimmed with strings of popcorn and cranberries and lighted to rebuild this candles, just in time for the first church service to be held. Fully chapel, which was restored with turn of the century furnishings, the church takes rededicated on April you back to a simpler time. 4, 1993. An informational WORSHIP IN THE PARK paper I found inside the chapel states Memorial Day weekend – its purpose: This chapel was built as Labor Day weekend a witness to Christ. It is the hope and Sundays 9:30 a.m. City Park prayers of the builders that people worshipping here will be closer to Christ and will have their own guardian angel look after them. Audrey Kletscher Helbling blogs from Faribault, Minnesota, some 50 miles north of the Iowa border. Her writing and photography showcase a deep appreciation for the people, places and events of rural and small town Midwest America. That passion traces to her roots on a southwestern Minnesota dairy and crop farm, thus her aptly-named blog, Minnesota Prairie Roots.

Galilean Lutheran Church 4454 255th St. | (641) 357-2296 www.luther95.org/GLC-CLIA Clear Lake Evangelical Free Church 1310 Highway 18 W. | (641) 357-7581 www.clearlakefree.org Sunday Worship Service - 9:30 a.m Sunday Classes - 11 a.m. Clear Lake Regular Baptist Church 314 N. Sixth St. | (641) 357-5851 www.irbc.org

First Congregational Church 205 W. 10th Ave. N. | (641) 357-2818 www.congregationalcl.com Sunday School - 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Service - 10:10 a.m. Destination Clear Lake 2016

Harvest Bible Chapel 2200 N. 24th St. | (641) 357-7500 www.harvestclearlake.org Redeemer Lutheran Church 301 S. Main Street, Ventura (641) 829-3650

United Methodist Church 508 Second Ave. N. | (641) 357-5247 www.clearlakeumc.org Sunday Worship Services - 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. Wednesday Worship Service 5:10 p.m.

ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 1001 9th Ave. S. | (641) 357-3214 (Rectory) www.stpatrick.weconnect.com Saturday Mass - 4 p.m. Sunday Mass - 9:30 a.m.

Zion Lutheran Church 112 N. Fourth St. | (641) 357-5261 www.zionclearlake.org Saturday Worship Services 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m. Sunday Worship Services 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. www.clearlakeiowa.com

CLEAR LAKE BUSINESS DIRECTORY

This listing includes Clear Lake businesses that are Chamber Members. We also have many members located throughout north Iowa, as well as in-home businesses. For a full listing of all Clear Lake Area Chamber Members go to www.clearlakeiowa.com. For restaurant listings, see page 22. In that section, members are noted by an anchor.

ATTRACTIONS Adrenaline X Laser Tag 514 Buddy Holly Place | (641) 357-9528 www.xlasertag.com Adrenaline X Laser Tag offers X-treme fun at our indoor tactical laser tag arena. From our high tech equipment to our team based objectives you will feel like you are playing a real life video game! Book your next party with us and get in the game! Central Gardens of North Iowa 800 Second Ave. N. | (641) 357-0700 www.central-gardens.org With winding brick pathways leading you through the public garden’s nearly three acres of themed flower beds, ponds, stream beds and art, you will be immersed with fresh air and nature’s beauty. Borrow a book from the little library and recharge your mind and body while relaxing at one of the courtyards. All ages enjoy the frequent special activities that feature fresh from the garden tastes, local experts sharing their knowledge on gardening, beekeeping, and everything outdoors, to craft ideas and make and take projects for little ones. Read about Fresh on Fridays on page 19. Clear Lake Arts Center 17 S. Fourth St. | (641) 357-1998 www.clearlakeartscenter.org Get inspired at the hub of the North Iowa art scene by browsing the galleries, meeting an artist, or taking part in an activity. All artistic mediums are embraced here, from paints to clays, textiles to digital, to the performing arts and beyond. Step outside your creative box or cultivate your talents at an Arty Party, join a group or class, or just come to appreciate what our art community has to share! Open Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. Fire Museum 112 N. Sixth St. | (641) 357-4823 www.clearlakefire.com Memorial Day - Labor Day Sat.-Sun. 1-4 p.m. or by appointment. Free, donations welcomed. Resembling a 1920s fire station, this museum takes you through the early days of firefighting. Clear Lake’s own 1924 Ahrens-Fox Pumper Engine is on display and after 50 years of service it is still functional but is now used for parades and special occasions. Local volunteer fire fighters built the museum, filling it with photographs, mementos and antique www.clearlakeiowa.com

equipment, telling their story as only they can. Located adjacent to the newly constructed fire station, visitors get a visual comparing old to new. The 9/11 Steel Monument on the site corner is a place of reflection and honor.

Kinney Pioneer Museum 9184 265th St. | (641) 423-1258 Open May - September, 1-5 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday. Experience Iowa frontier life up close at this living history museum filled with vintage exhibits of the early days on the prairie. Explore the pioneer village’s one-room school house, log cabin, jail and blacksmith shop. Inside you’ll find treasures such as classic cars — including the only remaining Colby automobile, which was manufactured locally in 1911, antique agricultural equipment, tools — including a 125-year-old loom and an extensive doll collection. Pioneer demonstrations are featured during special event days. Lady of the Lake 101 N. Lakeview Drive | (641) 357-2243 www.cruiseclearlake.com Sit back and enjoy a cruise around Clear Lake and listen as the captain tells enchanting stories and directs you to points of interest. Grab a drink at the cash bar on the lower level and then head upstairs where you can be entranced by the churning paddle wheel down below or look out for miles across the spring-fed lake. Feel the fresh air on your face, sway to the beach tunes on the speaker, and relax into the lake lifestyle! Late May-September. Visit website for cruise times and rates. Wednesday is Dockside Night. Lake Theatre 4 N. Fourth St. | (641) 357-2414 The historic 1890s Opera House has operated as a movie theatre since 1936 and is now outfitted with the latest digital, audio and 3D technology for the ultimate viewer experience.

Surf Ballroom 460 N. Shore Drive | (641) 357-6151 www.surfballroom.com Known worldwide for its place in rock ‘n roll history, the Surf Ballroom keeps live music at the forefront of its mission. Fans and musicians alike flock to the site where the 1940’s big bands toured, and where Buddy Holly, J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson and Ritchie Valens played what was to be their final concert. A popular venue for touring

national artists and local events, the Surf brings generations together through music. Open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., and Memorial Day - Labor Day weekends Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and Sunday 1-4 p.m. Donations accepted. Guided tours can be arranged. Read more about the Surf experience on pages 20-21.

Veterans Memorial Golf Club 2000 N. Shore Drive | (641) 357-4457 www.veteransmemorialgolf.com Named Iowa’s 9-hole course of the year in 2015, this public par 36 course offers an enjoyable round of golf for all players with beautiful views, wide bluegrass fairways, and well kept greens. Also enjoy the practice range, pro shop, and clubhouse with full bar.

AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSPORTATION

Air Choice One 9184 265th St. | (866) 435-9847 www.airchoiceone.com Air Choice One’s mission is to provide exceptional, high quality air travel service to each and every passenger. We pride ourselves on catering to our passenger’s needs. Serving the Clear Lake Area from the Mason City Municipal Airport with flights to and from Chicago, Illinois and St. Louis, Missouri. Casey’s General Store 202 Highway 18 W. | (641) 357-1693 6 Plaza Drive | (641) 357-4202 www.caseys.com Clear Lake Laser Wash 1104 Fourth St. | (641) 357-5664 Don’s Body Shop 304 S. 20th St. | (641) 357-4656 Glen’s Tire Service, Inc. 880 U.S. Highway 18 W. | (641) 357-7117 www.glenstireservice.com Happy Trails Wrecker Service 1912 N. 32nd St. | (641) 512-0950 www.happytrailswreckerservice.com Harrison Truck Centers 2911 Willow Creek Court | (641) 357-7446 www.htctrucks.com

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Interstate Batteries 504 U.S. Highway 18 | (641) 357-5171 www.interstatebatteries.com Looking for a battery? Look no further! We have access to more than 16,000 different batteries. Please stop in and let the experts help you with all of your battery needs. Kwik Star 3205 Willow Creek Court | (641) 357-5027 www.kwiktrip.com Lake Auto Service 712 Buddy Holly Place | (641) 357-7200 Lake Chevrolet 3005 Willow Creek Court | (641) 357-2612 www.lakechev.com

Movement Solutions 712 Highway 18 E. | (641) 357-3535 www.movementclearlake.com Rentals for kayaks, paddle boards, water bikes, canoes, giant float pads, tubes, skis and more. Drop off and pick up on weekend rentals. Retailer for Sun Tracker pontoons and Tracker fishing boats — quality used boats, too! MN - IOWA Electric Motors & Equipment 907 N. 14th St. | (641) 357-9222 North Iowa Air Service 9184 265th St., Suite 10 | (641) 357-2773 http://northiowaair.com North Iowa Collision Center, Inc. 11201 265th St. | (641) 421-8555 www.northiowacollisoncenter.com Rev-Auto 1001 Fourth Ave. S. | (641) 357-3577 The Auto Hospital, Inc. 107 S. Third St. | (641) 357-8200 www.autohospitalinc.com Theilen Auto Sales/Custom Car Tunes 10536 265th St. | (641) 424-3352 www.theilenautosales.com Tire Experts 1000 Highway 18 E. | (641) 357-1016 www.northiowatires.com Tony’s Tire Truck & Towing 2406 15th Ave. N. | (641) 357-4466 www.tonystireservice.com Truck Specialties 1303 N. 56th St. | (641) 357-7300 www.truck-specialties.com

BUSINESS DIRECTORY BOAT & MARINE Bob’s Marine Service, Inc. 4859 S. Shore Drive | (641) 357-2627 www.bobsmarinecl.com Your hometown marine expert with more than 27 years of Clear Lake experience, Bob will assist you with finding the perfect ShoreStation dock and hoist. Offering a full line of services, from hoist storage and repair. Clear Lake Boats

1604 S. Shore Drive | (641) 357-5571 (641) 357-0961 (Marina) www.clearlakeboats.com

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Assn. for the Preservation of Clear Lake

P. O. Box 54 (641) 357-8642 www.clearproject.bizland.com/apcl.htm (641) 357-5571 Kevan Pauls Guide Service 1302 N. Seventh St. | (641) 529-2359 www.Paulsfishingguide.com Kevan Paul offers fully guided, hassle free fishing experience, whether you want a half or full day on hard or soft water. He has been featured on “Fishing the Midwest” and “In-Fisherman” television. He is the co-creator of the Yellow Bass Bonanza, Iowa’s largest fishing tournament. If you want a great family experience, give him a call. Lady of the Lake (641) 357-2243 | www.cruiseclearlake.com Sit back and enjoy a cruise around Clear Lake and listen as the captain tells enchanting stories and directs you to points of interest. Grab a drink at the cash bar on the lower level and then head upstairs where you can be entranced by the churning paddle wheel down below or look out for miles across the spring-fed lake. Feel the fresh air on your face, sway to the beach tunes on the speaker, and relax into the lake lifestyle! Late May-September. Visit website for cruise times and rates. Wednesday is Dockside Night.

Lake Time Boat Club (641) 231-1414

www.laketimeboatclub.com Life is better on the water. Share lasting memories with family, friends, clients and coworkers on your schedule, without the hassle. By paying an annual fee, Lake Time Boat Club will let you choose a boat that fits your needs while reserving excursion times conveniently online. Experience membership boating!

Bell Harbor Homeowners Association 15293 Bashford Ave. | (641) 357-2085 www.bellharborhomeowners.com Cerro Gordo County Relay for Life 204 S. Eighth St. | (641) 529-1856 www.relayforlife.org/cerrogordocountyia CLASS Car Club P. O. Box 416 | (641) 425-5189 www.classcarclub.com Clear Lake Area Concert Association (641) 357-8642 | www.clearlakeconcerts.org Clear Lake Evening Lions P. O. Box 527 | (641) 357-5466 Voice Mail

Clear Lake Farmers Market

460 N. Shore Drive | (641) 357-3090 www.clearlakefarmersmarket.com The mission of the Clear Lake Farmers Market is to offer healthy, fresh produce and handcrafted products to consumers while building community connections and supporting the local economy. Our community market is held Saturday mornings 9 a.m. - noon Memorial Day weekend until the third Saturday in October (May 28 - Oct. 15, 2016.) Clear Lake Fishing Club www.clearlakefishingclub.com (641) 430-6348 Clear Lake Historical Society

P.O. Box 252 | (641) 357-6133 www.clearlakehistoricalsociety.com Clear Lake Jaycees P.O. Box 333 | www.iowajaycees.org Clear Lake Lions Pride Lions Club P.O. Box 185 | (641) 357-2159 Clear Lake Noon Lions www.clearlakelions.com Clear Lake Yacht Club 103 Main Ave. | www.clyciowa.com Sailing School: www.clycss.com

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Network of Women (N.O.W.) 5090 240th St. | (515) 669-6999 North Iowa Music, Arts & Pageantry Inc. 5481 S. Shore Drive | (641) 529-2771 www.northiowamusicarts.org North Iowa Wine Club 210 N. 35th St. | (641) 357-5158 Patriots For Pets 805 N. 40th St. | (641) 357-8050 www.patriotsforpets.com Rotary Club of Clear Lake 705 1/2 Seventh Ave. N. | (641) 357-2992 Senior Citizens Center 105 S. Fourth St. | (641) 357-5443

COMMUNITY

Apple Valley Assisted Living 405 - 27th Ave. S. | (641) 357-7083 www.avassistedliving.com City of Clear Lake 15 N. Sixth St. | (641) 357-5267 www.cityofclearlake.com Clear Lake Community Schools 1529 Third Ave. N. | (641) 357-2181 www.clearlakeschools.org Lake Town Charlie Brown Preschool & Child Care 7B S. Eighth St. | (641) 357-7277 www.charliebrownchildcare.com Oakwood Care Center 400 U.S. Highway 18 W. | (641) 357-5244 www.abcmcorp.com

Opportunity Village 1200 N. Ninth St. W. | (641) 357-5277 www.oppvill.org Opportunity Village is a nonprofit organization that supports approximately 620 individuals with disabilities in 30 different communities throughout north Iowa. Founded in 1971 in Clear Lake, The Village provides services for those with disabilities that encourage and support their success at home, at work and in the community.

FINANCIAL

Executive Financial Architects Julie M. Wright 415 N. Third St. | (641) 357-1937 www.10XProfitCoach.com

Farmers State Bank 210 First Ave. N. | (641) 357-6174 www.fsbbanks.com Farmers State Bank is a community bank with nine banking locations throughout north Iowa. We are pleased to serve you in Grafton, Joice, Plymouth, Ventura, Northwood, Mason City, St. Ansgar and Clear Lake. We are a full service bank offering a wide array of banking services and products. Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. Hogan - Hansen, P.C. 417 Main Ave. | (641) 357-0602 www.hoganhansen.com Investment Center of Clear Lake 322 Main Ave. | (641) 357-7106

Manufacturers Bank & Trust Company 1919 Highway 18 E. | (641) 357-6161 www.mbtbank.com MBT Bank is committed to helping people achieve thier financial goals, whatever they may be. We are large enough to serve any need, and small enough to remember your name. Our nimble forward-thinking team knows the tools and services that meet your goals, and we will assist you on your financial journey with a friendly, personal touch. Potter & Brant P.L.C. 31 Plaza Drive | (641) 357-5291 www.potterandbrant.com Principal Financial Advisors 601 Third Ave. N. | (641) 357-6463 SWS Financial Services - James Niemants 1401 Sixth Ave. S. | (641) 355-1040

FOOD & WINE

BE Wellness 107 S. Fourth St. | (641) 529-0143

www.bewellnessclearlake.com Clear Lake Bank & Trust 322 Main Ave. | (641) 357-7121 www.clearlakebank.com A locally owned bank since 1934 with four locations in Clear Lake, Garner and Mason City. Need cash? Our Clear Lake ATMs are available near Wendy’s and at our downtown office driveup. Visit us at clearlakebank.com. Edward Jones – Spenser Rahm 630 Highway 18 E., Suite 1 | (641) 357-1434 www.edwardjones.com

Big O Hot Dogs Food Truck | (641) 210-2300 Fareway Stores 910 U.S. Highway 18 W. | (641) 357-5773

www.fareway.com Louie’s Custom Meats 850 Highway 18 W. | (641) 357-6100

www.louiescustommeats.net Munchies Food Truck Food Truck | (641) 357-2612 Quick Shop 904 N. Eighth St. | (641) 357-8370 www.clearlakeiowa.com

Payless Foods 20 S. Fourth St. | (641) 357-2167 www.familyfoodsia.com Perry’s Sweet Treats Ice Cream Truck | (641) 529-1614 Ritz Rings & Things Food Truck | (641) 583-2373 Smokee Heights Food Truck | (641) 829-3300

HEALTH & WELLNESS Amaroo Spa 314 N. Seventh St. | (641) 430-0907 www.amaroospa.com A beautiful, restful, spa experience. We use only top-of-the-line skin care, massage, pedicure, waxing and sugaring products. We also have the latest technology in skin care and a full line of retail products. Athletico Physical Therapy 7 S. Eighth St., Suite C | (641) 357-1003

www. athletico.com Anytime Fitness 800 N. Eighth St., Suite B | (641) 357-2472 www.anytimefitness.com

Carney Sorensen Family Dentistry 800 First Ave. N., Suite 2 | (641) 357-8111 www.lakesmiles.com Carney and Sorensen Family Dentistry offers complete dental services for patients of all ages. Emergency dental services are available and new patients are always welcome. Please visit our Facebook page or website. Clear Lake Chiropractic Clinic 614 Buddy Holly Place | (641) 357-8659 Clear Lake Optometry 14 N. Eighth St. | (641) 357-2020 www.cloptometry.com

Clear Lake Pediatric Dentistry 1601 Fourth Ave. S. | (641) 357-7177 www.clpediatricdentistry.com Our goal is to provide the highest quality of dental care possible, while paying close attention to each individual child’s needs, and making their visit the best experience possible. Dr. Hilary Reynolds is a board certified pediatric dentist. “Where happy, healthy smiles begin!”

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Cutting Edge Fitnesss 5 TeamQuest Way | (641) 357-5515 www.cuttingedge-fit.com CEF is North Iowa’s premier fitness center. Newly renovated sports turf area! We focus on fitness and personal well-being by offering state of the art Cybex equipment, Cardio equipment with TVs, group fitness classes, personal training, sports performance training, racquetball court and tanning. Come see our beautiful facility today! Demro Orthodontics 440 N. Shore Drive | (641) 424-3375 www.demroorthodontics.com Gabrielson Clinic For Women/Estetico Medical Spa 401 S. 17th St. | (641) 357-1800 www.esteticomedspa.com Healing House Herb Shop, Wellness Center 600 Second Ave. N. | (641) 357-1494 www.healinghouseherbshop.com i Sun Tan 24/7 510 Highway 18 E. | (641) 357-5560 www.isuntan247.com Ladybug Tranquility Spa

We Care Chiropractic LLC 1524 U.S. Highway 18 W. | (641) 357-7189 With over 11 years of experience, Dr. Todd Hocraffer delivers each of his patients a unique treatment plan that is dedicated to improving lifelong health rather than merely alleviating symptoms. He offers a wide array of health and wellness services.

HOME & CONSTRUCTION

Charlson Excavating Co., Inc. 4111 Seventh Ave. N. | (641) 357-5601 www.charlsoninc.com

Country Landscapes, Inc. 3210 Highway 122 | (641) 357-4919 www.countrylandscapes.com Country Landscapes, Inc. offers professional design/build landscape services, from residential to public and commercial projects. The location on Highway 122 has a retail nursery center that offers a wide selection of trees, shrubs, perennials and landscape supplies. Follow them on Facebook for current promotions and find them at www.countrylandscapes.com.

1714 Seventh Ave. N. | (800) 576-1002 ladybugclearlake.com

Lake Dental Associates 102 N. Fifth St. | (641) 357-4112 www.lakedentalassociates.com Optimum Health Chiropractic 506 Main Ave. | (641) 357-1211 www.drnickmccolley.com Dr. Mark J. Scribbins DDS 108 S. Fourth St. | (641) 357-3315 www.scribbinsfamilydentistry.com

Thrifty White Pharmacy 2 N. Fourth St. | (641) 357-5271 Press 5 www.thriftywhite.com As an employee owned pharmacy, we are proud of our commitment to the Clear Lake community and offer comprehensive services to make it easier to get and stay healthy. Our pharmacy teams are passionate and committed to addressing your specific needs and finding the best solution for your healthcare plan. Voortmann Chiropractic & Nutrition 1101 10th Ave. N. | (641) 357-4499 www.voortmann.com

Currier Electric 212 N. 11th St. | (641) 357-0184 www.currierelectric.com Call Jason at Currier Electric for all your electrical needs. We provide wiring of new construction, remodels, farm and light commercial. D & D Cleaning Services 2532 S. Shore Drive | (641) 357-1695 www.thedanddranch.com Dave’s Deck Care, Carpentry and Remodeling 1006 N. Eighth St. W. | (641) 357-0227 www.davemarreel.com

Dean Snyder Construction Co. 913 N. 14th St. | (641) 357-2283 www.deansnyderconst.com Since 1958, Dean Snyder Construction has specialized in providing professional construction services in North Iowa, Central Iowa, and throughout the Midwest. We offer design-build, construction management, and general construction services to the commercial, food and beverage processing, industrial and pharmaceutical manufacturing, and healthcare markets.

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Jim Hunt Electric LLC 1600 Second Ave. N. | (641) 357-4868 www.huntjelectric.wordpress.com

King Construction & Overhead Door, Inc. 101 N. Eighth St. | (641) 357-5575 www.kingconstruction.biz Founded in 1947, King Construction & Overhead Door, Inc., with offices located in Clear Lake, Iowa Falls and Iowa City, is a results oriented, full service General Contractor and Overhead Door Company with a sincere commitment to “Exceed our Customers Expectations.” They feature Butler Buildings and Clopay Doors. Kramer Hardware & Rental 580 Highway 18 E. | (641) 357-7080 www.kramerhardware.com Lake Fireplace & Spa 1604 Highway 18 W. | (641) 357-3325

www.lakefireplace.com Lake Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 107 S. 17th St. | (641) 357-2713

Master Floors - Carpet One 402 S. 15th St. | (641) 357-7869 www.carpetone.com This locally owned family business has been in retail for 22 years. With more than 200 years combined experience in flooring, they are the local experts for your next project! Their masterful expertise is matched with their commitment to community. Home of The Beautiful Guarantee®: You’ll love your new floor, or we’ll replace it for free! Meints Construction 14476 Finch Ave. | (641) 357-4987

Midland Concrete Products, LLC 1714 Fourth Ave. S. | (641) 357-2176 www.midlandconcreteproducts.com Midland Concrete Products began block manufacturing operation in 1945, then known as Zeidler Concrete Products. In 2003, Zeidler was purchased by Dakota Red Corporation, Cedar Rapids, Ia. The name remained Zeidler until 2006, when changed to Marquart Concrete Products, and in 2014, changing to our current name Midland Concrete Products. We provide Concrete Block & Architectural Concrete Block, Brick, Stone, Retaining walls, Landscaping steps, Concrete pavers, Landscape Lighting, Natural Flagstone, and Water features. Natural Plus Nursery, Inc. 10075 263rd St. | (641) 357-7495 www.naturalplusnursery.com

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Patton Custom Carpentry 1 N. 35th St. | (641) 745-9957 www.pattoncustomcarpentry.com Ben Patton has two decades of experience working in the Clear Lake, Iowa area. He is passionate about bringing your project that extra attention to detail to make it really stand out. Although well versed in all areas of construction, Ben focuses on interior and exterior finish work and one-of-a-kind custom projects. Visit his website to see his transformations! Schroeder Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 8 S. Eighth St. | (641) 357-3443 Secure Property Maintenance 909 N. Ninth St. | (641) 420-2319 www.securepropertymaintenance.com Superior Lumber 1800 Seventh Ave. N. | (641) 357-2151 www.superiorlumberinc.com Wolfram Commercial & Residential Lawn Care www.wolframmowing.com | (641) 529-3779

Nicholas Land Company 715 N. Shore Drive | (641) 357-2630 North Iowa Cooperative 914 N. 14th St. | (641) 357-5274 www.nicoop.com Serta Mattress Company 500 S. 17th St. | (641) 357-2276 www.serta.com T. T. I., Inc. 502 S. 15th St. | (641) 357-1406

TeamQuest Corporation One TeamQuest Way | (641) 357-2700 www.teamquest.com TeamQuest delivers automated, comprehensive and real-time performance analysis software and services to recognized brands such as Verizon, Volkswagen, Wells Fargo, and the NASA Johnson Space Center. TeamQuest software enables organizations to accurately analyze, predict, manage and measure the performance of their highly dynamic, virtual and cloud environments.

INSURANCE

Titan Pro 1301 S. 24th St. | (641) 357-7283 www.titanprosci.com Woodford Lumber & Home 210 N. Fourth St. | (641) 357-2134 www.woodfordlumber.com Woodford Lumber and Home Company has been proudly serving north Iowa since 1869. They offer only the finest lumber and building materials for new home construction, additions, and remodeling. Yohn Ready Mix & Excavating 309 S. 20th St. | (641) 357-4604 www.yohnco.com

INDUSTRY

Grain Vacs Inc. 1411 N. 36th Place | (641) 357-7333 www.grainvacsinc.com Kingland Systems Corporation 1401 Sixth Ave. S. | (641) 355-1000 www.kingland.com Metal Fabricators 1907 Sixth Ave. S. | (641) 357-1777

McKesson Metal Fabricators, Inc. 1907 Sixth Ave. S. | (641) 357-1777 www.mckesson.com As the leader in healthcare services and information technology, McKesson Corporation is committed to better health – better health for our customers and their patients, for our employees, and for the communities where we reside.

CLB&T Insurance and Financial Services, Inc. 322 Main Ave. | (641) 355-2223 www.clearlakebank.com SAVE MONEY… FREE QUOTES… BEST COVERAGES… AWESOME SERVICE… NO HASSLE CLAIMS… BLAH, BLAH, BLAH! Insurance ads all sound the same – makes one want to poke their eye out with a sharp stick. Insurance can be so boring. It’s different with CLB&T Insurance. Check us out and “Experience the Difference.”

Lentz & Associates 2213 S. Lakeview Drive | (641) 231-1722 State Farm Insurance 418 N. Shore Drive | (641) 357-8292 www.kimruter.com

LODGING & CAMPGROUNDS

Americas Best Value Inn 1306 25th St. N. | (641) 357-8700 www.americasbestvalueinn.com

AmericInn Lodge & Suites 1406 N. 25th St. | (641) 357-8954 www.americInn.com We know there’s no place like home, but with our newly updated furnishings, room décor, flat screen TV’s and cozy Serta® Perfect Sleeper beds, our Clear Lake hotel make you feel comfortable with a variety of room types, including suites with whirlpools and fireplaces. Wake up each morning to our free, hot, home-style AmericInn Perk breakfast plus enjoy free, hotel-wide, high-speed Internet and our inviting, indoor pool and hot tub.

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Oakwood RV Park 5419 240th St. | (641) 357-4019 www.oakwoodrvpark.net

Rumorz Neighborhood Hideaway 1214 S. Shore Drive | (641) 357-4343 www.rumorzneighborhoodhideaway.com Completely renovated in 2015, this beautifully appointed hotel offers high end amenities including a Keurig, refrigerator and microwave in all rooms, with bamboo linens and a fresh look for all of the rooms at their nonsmoking hotel. They also offer on-site laundry and an outdoor patio area. Their fabulous restaurant is right next door!

Best Western Holiday Lodge 2023 Seventh Ave. N. | (641) 357-5253 www.kinseth.com Best Western Holiday Lodge, Clear Lake, Iowa is you’re premium location for all events and weddings, event space for 400 guests with delicious catering options for every taste and budget. Our hotel features complimentary breakfast, fitness center, indoor pool, and an onsite Bennigan’s Restaurant where you can enjoy tasty American fare!

Clear Lake State Park 2300 S. Lakeview Drive | (641) 357-4212 www.reserveamerica.com

First Gabrielson Agency 815 Fourth Ave. S. | (641) 357-6117 www.firstgabrielsonagency.com We are a full service insurance agency. We provide coverage for automobiles, homeowners, farm, crop, hail, livestock mortality, life, health, business, worker’s compensation, group health and disability. We do not work for an insurance company; we work for you. We represent a select group of insurance companies, and we place your policy with the company offering the best coverage at a competitive price.

Microtel Inn 1305 N. 25th St. | (641) 357-0966 www.microtelinn.com Recipient of the 2015 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award, you will sleep soundly at our hotel. Greet the morning with free continental breakfast, and plan your day using free Wi-Fi Internet access. We offer a business center and handicapped-accessible rooms are available at our pet-friendly Clear Lake hotel.

Dickson’s Landing 1401 Main Ave. | (641) 529-2016 www.dicksonslanding.com Hilltop Motel 10 Allen’s Alley | (641) 357-2127 www.hilltopclearlake.com Larch Pine Inn Bed & Breakfast 401 N. Third St. | (641) 357-0345 www.larchpineinn.com McIntosh Woods State Park 122 E. Lake St. | (641) 829-3847

South Shore Inn 1603 S. Shore Drive | (641) 357-5123 www.stayclearlake.com The affordable getaway you deserve and dream about awaits you at The South Shore Inn. Newly remodeled rooms with walkout patios and balconies as well as an on-site restaurant and bar are at your convenience. The South Shore Inn has its own private dock for fishing or simply relaxing. Close to all the town square and Chamber activities, it’s an ideal place to enjoy the best Clear Lake has to offer. All rooms are on the lake and the sunsets are second to none!! Call today to book your reservations. Enjoy the only hotel on the lake.

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Super 8 Motel 2809 Fourth Ave. S. | (641) 357-7521 www.the.super8.com/clearlake03397 Count on convenience at our Super 8 Clear Lake hotel, located off Interstate 35. Wake up to free 8-item SuperStart breakfast bonanza and look up local destinations from your room with free Wi-Fi Internet access. We offer a complimentary happy hour every day from 5 to 7 p.m., so be sure to join us for nibbles and refreshments at the end of a long day. Non-smoking and handicappedaccessible rooms are available at our pet-friendly hotel.

Dr. Pepper - Snapple Bottling Group 909 N. 40th St. | (641) 357-6262 www.dpsg.com Executive Technologies 518 S. Eighth St. | (641) 552-7873 eti-get-there.com Federal Express 5205 Highway 122 E. | (641) 357-4664 www.fedex.com GRP & Associates 218 10th Ave. N. | (641) 357-2566 www.sharpsdisposal.com Highway 18 Storage 1620 Highway 18 W. | (641) 357-0871 www.highway18storage.com Images Photography 606 Buddy Holly Place | (641) 357-3965 www.photock.com

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Absolute Waste Removal 4005 Seventh Ave. N. | (641) 357-4517 www.absolutewasteremoval.com Albert Lea Public Warehouse 1401 Sixth Ave. S. | (641) 357-0981 www.albertleapublicwarehouse.com Allen Travel Agency 300 First Ave. N. | (641) 357-5223 www.allen2travel.com American Solutions for Business 15425A Bayside Ave. | (641) 357-1769 www.americanbus.com Celebrations Party & Rental 919 N. Shore Drive | (515) 268-9333 www.celebrationsames.com Clear Lake Mirror Reporter 12 N. Fourth St. | (641) 357-2131 www.clreporter.com Clear Lake Veterinary Hospital 1004 Fourth Ave. S. | (641) 357-2429 Department of Doodie 808 N. Ninth St. | (641) 590-7745 deptofdoodie.com

Destination Travel Services 5273 Lakeview Drive | (641) 357-2305 destinationtravelonline.com Carol Behne – your dream vacation planner! Destination wedding and honeymoon specialist, leisure travel, golf and spa, family reunions, groups and cruises – I do it all! We offer personalized service and make you an informed traveler. Join us on Facebook and YouTube. Douglas R. Grabinski - Attorney At Law 604 Buddy Holly Place, Suite 104 www.grabinskilaw.com | (641) 357-2992

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Iowa Powdercraft 306 14th Ave. S. | (641) 357-4445 www.iowapowdercraft.com There’s nothing quite like summer at the lake, relaxing and enjoying family and friends. Iowa PowderCraft is in the business of protecting and preserving metal products for both commercial and consumer markets. If you have metal patio furniture or family treasures you want preserved for years of lakeside enjoyment, call! Lakeview Photography 1712 W. Seventh Ave. N. | (641) 494-7409 www.photolakeview.com Landfill of North Iowa 15942 Killdeer Ave. | (641) 357-5452 www.landfillnorthiowa.org Luker’s All American Storage 200 & 910 S. 24th St. | (641) 357-4200 www.lukersallamericanstorage.com Matthew F. Berry, Attorney At Law 306 Main Ave. | (641) 357-7296 Photography by Darren 716 N. 10th St. | (641) 231-1109 www.pbdnow.com S & K Enterprises - S & K Pallets 3110 Fourth Ave. S. | (641) 357-0525 www.s-kenter.com Simmering - Cory, Inc. 610 Buddy Holly Place | (641) 357-7595 www.simmering-cory.com Stillman Law Firm 304 Main Ave. | (641) 357-2129 Robert S. Swanson, PC 408 S. Third St. | (641) 357-5727

Lakeland Park Apartments 210 W.10th Ave. N., Apt. 109 (641) 357-2378 | www.oakleafpm.com TQ Technologies 7 TeamQuest Way | (641) 355-2700 www.tqtechnologies.com Your local source for all of your computer sales and repair needs. We are a Dell Business Partner and our technicians have more than 30 years of experience. We help the small business or home computer user with virus removal, system upgrades, and equipment installation. Save money by having your system repaired in our lab. We are North Iowa’s premier one-stop computer shop! Underwood Consulting 609 S. Shore Drive | (641) 420-3896 Ward - Van Slyke Colonial Chapel 101 N. Fourth St. | (641) 357-2193 www.colonialchapels.com

REAL ESTATE & APARTMENTS

Clark & Associates Real Estate 801 Main Ave. | (641) 357-7355 www.clarkclearlake.com Clark & Associates Real Estate of Clear Lake extends a hometown welcome! We are a real estate firm that is dedicated to meeting the needs of our clients who are looking outside the big box. Whether you’re searching for your next home, lakeshore, commercial or building lot, check out www.clarkclearlake.com.

McQuaid Agency 415 First Ave. S. | (641) 357-3330 www.mcquaidagency.com McQuaid Agency is your Real Estate Resource in the North Iowa Real Estate Market! Whether buying or selling, call McQuaid Agency for unparalleled service. Your satisfaction is our number one priority! Our team of agents carry experience, knowledge of the market, are skilled negotiators and deliver great results! Parkview Apartments P.O. Box 281 | (641) 357-5321

Schoneman Realtors 302 Main Ave. | (641) 357-0500 www.schonemanrealtors.com Schoneman Realtors is proud to have served the north Iowa area for the past 40 years. Whether you’re looking for your first home, your retirement home, a vacation home or an investment property, we at Schoneman Realtors are dedicated to helping you achieve your real estate goals. South Avenue Village Apartments 821 W. 12th Ave. N. | (515) 999-2018 www.tlpropertiesiowa.com Triad Realty 700 Buddy Holly Place | (641) 357-8100 www.triadrealestateclearlake.com

UTILITIES Hall Realty 203 Main Ave. | (641) 357-7373 www.hallrealtyclearlake.com The professionals at Hall Realty are the smart choice for buying or selling. We offer our keen knowledge of the region as well as extraordinary expertise and years of experience to both buyers and sellers. We are the “go to” people for your real estate needs. Integrity, advanced marketing expertise, commitment to our community and a great positive outlook is what Hall Realty can offer you. We do real estate – and proud of it! Hilgendorf Real Estate and Builders, Inc. 2508 N. Shore Drive | (641) 357-4267 www.hilgendorfrealestate.com Lake Iowa Realty 1112 Highway 18 E. | (641) 357-6123 www.lakeiowarealty.com

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CL Tel 107 N. Fourth St. | (641) 357-2111 www.cltel.com CL Tel is a full-service telecommunications and broadband service provider in Clear Lake and Ventura. We make it easier for you – with Internet speeds up to a gigabit, TV, phone, security, and business solutions. Clear Lake Sanitary District 5631 - 235th St. | (641) 357-2019 www.clearlakesd.org Magellan Pipe Line 2810 Main Ave. | (641) 357-2124 www.magellanlp.com

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Destination Clear Lake 2016

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Praise & Worship

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Fishing Tales

Natural Beauty

Lady of the Lake