Who knew that a little ballroom in a small Iowa city would become a part of Rock-n-Roll legend? The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake was the site of the last […]
Try not finding a good spot to eat in Clear Lake. I dare you. We enjoyed a few good meals at spots along the lake during our recent visit. The […]
Think Clear Lake, Iowa, is just for water enthusiasts? Think again. The city of 7,000 in North Iowa is home to more than just boating, swimming and fishing. It has […]
Tiny Tim may have tiptoed through the tulips, but a western legend actually called the city of tulips home. Wyatt Earp lived in Pella, Iowa, for 14 years. His family […]
Summer means lots of festivals and special events. Most communities have music and art festivals. However, we have learned that our Midwestern brethren celebrate a lot of different things. The […]
Warren Buffett is credited with saying “Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree long ago.” How many of us even think about a tree’s life […]
We are very excited to team up with Sara Broers of Travel with Sara to bring more of our love of the Midwest to you. Each month we will be […]
“Well, ya got trouble, my friend. Right here, I say trouble right here in River City.” Anyone who has seen the movie or watched the musical knows these words are […]
I have been a fan of Buddy Holly’s music since I was a teen-ager. I’m not sure how that came to be. My guess is I picked it up from […]
Editor’s Note: This location is no longer in operation. The Barrel was once a hopping drive-in Clear Lake, Iowa. It was THE place for people to hang out at. Cars […]
