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Clear Lake has been prized for its bountiful fishing even long before the settlers came along. She still draws fishing enthusiasts. May 10th and 11th there will be many fishermen competing in the Walleye Classic. Each person will be hoping to hook the big one. But...
Let's take a trip down memory lane and revisit some cherished moments from our community's history! Each week, on Thursday, we are going to "throw it back" and share a piece of our community history with you. This week for Throwback Thursday we reflect on the end of...
These parks were just twinkles in Clear Lake’s eyes when our first campgrounds were booming. Perched on Mars Hill Drive in today’s DNR Park, the campgrounds were a popular destination. From the mid 1870’s through around 1915, the campgrounds established Clear Lake’s...
Earth Day began on April 22 1970. It was the largest worldwide day of protest and awareness ever organized. It remains so to this day. The diverse groups of people who support this cause range from Republicans to Democrats; rich and poor; urban and rural; business and...
The Earth is turning her face to the sun as spring arrives. Sometimes she gets a gentle kiss on the cheek, other days she gets a slap in the face while the iffy weather changes. Easter egg hunts have long been a tradition in Clear Lake. Early on they are mentioned in...
Clear Lake knows how to celebrate the 4th of July with style! Our fireworks displays are top notch. They get bigger and better every year. One year in particular, a spectacular show was planned. In 1976, the county’s bicentennial of declaring our independence from...
1Clear Lake’s long traditional 4th of July celebration began in 1856 and gets better every year. In 1913 J.H. Miller drove his miniature pony powered car down Main Street. The fire department’s first motorized truck made her debut in the 1917 parade. A car decked out...
Holiday parties are filled with joyful sounds. The effervescence of carbonated drinks hitting the ice signals refreshment. We push the lever in the fridge door, and magically the glass is full of ice. Some hosts go to the effort of making ice cubes frozen around herbs...
History is a combination of the good, the bad, and the ugly. Ugly was raising its head in the early to mid 1920’s in North Iowa. The Ku Klux Klan was gaining prominence in the USA. For a time they had a foothold in Clear Lake and Mason City. The Clear Lake Reporter...
The New Year brings us a time to reflect over the year just passed. One thing for sure- it passed in a rush! The Steve Miller Band sang in Fly Like an Eagle that “Time keeps on slipping into the future.” As we contemplate a whole new year ahead of us, some people like...
Have you ever had the quiet of a remote wetland or calm lake interrupted by what sounds like a brass band? You might have heard Trumpeter Swans. When European settlers arrived in Iowa, Trumpeters were plentiful. The handsome bird was prized for its beautiful white...
This weekend Clear Lake is holding another round of city wide garage sales. There will no doubt be some fantastic bargains to be found. In the late 1950’s and 1960’s Clear Lake merchants sponsored Ridiculous Days. And they were!! Competitions to be the most ridiculous...
