DROP YOUR ANCHOR IN
CLEAR LAKE
During the Summer of 1966, Darlene and I arrived in Clear Lake. I
had never been here before and Darlene had only visited here
once. Needless to say we were and felt like newbies!
I was born and raised in NJ and Darlene was a native of
Washington, in southeast Iowa. We had all of our possessions
in the back of our 1966 American Motors Rambler! After staying
a week in the Swan Motel, we finally settled into a 2 bedroom
cottage rental on North Shore.
I had signed a contract with the Clear Lake Schools to teach in the
elementary school that coming Fall. Since there were a few weeks
before school started, we did some exploring around the town and
the surrounding area. We both thought that this town and area
would be a Good Start in our careers. However, we’re convinced
that in two years we, most likely, would move on!
-Doug Gee, Clear Lake Schools Superintendent
As we journeyed on through and past two years, we realized that
we were becoming attached to Clear Lake! Looking back - we
loved the small town; we loved the beautiful lake; we loved our
home (we have moved 3 times); we loved our school teacher
friends; we loved our jobs; our 3 children were having a positive
experience as students in the Clear Lake School System; there were
many things to do throughout the four seasons; and the people
within the community were super friendly!
So, here we are 52 years later - veteran citizens of the City of Clear
Lake, and loving every day as residents of this fantastic community.
As the City logo states: Where People Make A Difference! #myclearlake
Mayor Nelson Crabb
TOP-NOTCH SCHOOL MAKES LEARNING COOL!
Relocating to a new place can be scary, especially for kids starting a new school. The Clear Lake
education system will help provide a seamless transition. Beginning at the elementary level, our
students not only receive an exceptional education, but are taught the Lion Pride Motto. Focus is
placed on students to “do what is right, do your best, and treat others nicely.”
As they grow, our Middle School students are creating innovative, imaginative, and inventive
technologies with STEM in the Maker Space classroom.
In high school, Lion Pride beams through our student-athletes as they push themselves to become
the best in the state. In 2019, we are excited to announce the addition of an FFA program, and look
forward to watching our students grow and reach their highest potential.
Clear Lake – a great place to stay and play. An even better place to LIVE.
Clear Lake school district is poised to be one of the top schools in the state. The district is
implementing STEM/PLTW courses starting in the preschool and continuing them through
middle school and into the high school. Clear Lake also started a computer science program
at the high school this fall, and will start a new AG/FFA program in the fall of 2019. It is one of
the few school districts in northern Iowa that has chosen to continue to grow their programs to
meet the needs of all students. Clear Lake has a strong reputation academically and athletically
and meets the needs of all students.
The combination of a great school system with the unique atmosphere of the Clear Lake
community and you have the best place in Iowa to live, that is the reason I chose to move to
Clear Lake, Iowa.
We vacationed in Clear Lake when
our girls were young. We returned
for a week this past summer with
our grown girls, a son-in-law, and
grandson. Most tourists buy hats or
t-shirts, but we bought a cottage!
We can use it year-round and
look forward to experiencing each
season at the lake!
- Lori Collister Hilker
We moved to Clear Lake from NW
Iowa to shorten my husband’s
commute. Clear Lake was to be a
temporary place while we solidified
our plans to move out of state.
Instead, we fell in love with Clear
Lake. The lake, festivals, the variety
of home designs, the restaurants,
the volunteers and the city leaders
all make Clear Lake a place that
we’re happy to call home.
- Denise Dunnick
We transfered from Mercy Eastern
Iowa to Mercy North Iowa and
fell in love with the outdoorsmen
paradise Clear Lake had to offer.
Very proud & inviting community
with rich history and tradition with
so many well organized events,
couldn’t be any prouder of the
choice we made to make Clear Lake
our home
- Jeremy Ginneberge
By Rachel Smith
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