In 1959 Clear Lake’s Surf Ballroom cemented its place in music history as the site of the last performances from music great Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson. Today it continues to draw visitors who are eager to relive...
Where will you enjoy your Independence Day celebration? Enjoy this year's annual premier event in Clear Lake. The celebration will run from June 29th through July 4th. It includes amusement rides, BINGO, a huge open-air vendor market by the lake, live...
Don McLean once said of his lyrics to “American Pie”- “They’re beyond analysis. They’re poetry." I have listened to the song a hundred times in my lifetime, I once sang it for karaoke, which stirred certain drunken souls to begin dancing on the dance...
There’s plenty to like about this town of approximately 8,000 residents – from legendary music destinations to an incomparable watery playground. This charming community lies less than two hours drive from Des Moines, just off of I-35. Despite its M...
If you are looking forward to walking in a winter wonderland, be sure to mark Clear Lake as your jolly destination this year. On December 5-7, Christmas by the Lake takes over the town, and you are sure to be in the holiday spirit by the end of the weekend...
Growing up in a rural area about an hour northeast of Clear Lake, I couldn’t believe I had never been around the lake. So I was pretty excited when I recently got to ride the Lady of the Lake, an authentic paddle-wheel boat that started giving tours ...
If the thought of eating roadkill from a psychotic butcher or buying a drink from a zombie wench gives you an uneasy feeling (but in slightly a good way), you are in for a night of thrills at the Clear Lake Arts Center. The Dedhouse Truck Stop & Roadkill...
It’s time to grab the wine glass lanyard once again as Harvest Festival in downtown Clear Lake is this Saturday, October 4. Taking on its 10th year, the Harvest Festival has become more than just a fun family afternoon to include wine tasting from various...
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