Rotary Club of Clear Lake Iowa

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Rotary Club of Clear Lake Iowa

Founded in 1920, we were the first club ever chartered by a town of fewer than 10,000 people. We meet Thursdays at noon at the Clear Lake Arts Center.

The Mission of the Rotary Club of Clear Lake is to build meaningful friendships and build members up while we serve our local community as well as the world at large. Interested in checking out our club?

06/19/2026

This past Thursday, the Clear Lake Rotary Club had the pleasure of welcoming Adam Sears, Clear Lake's new Watershed Coordinator, as our guest speaker.
Thank you to Rotarian Steve Diers for inviting Adam to share his knowledge and expertise. Adam provided valuable information about watershed management, water quality initiatives, and the important work being done to protect and preserve our local natural resources. We appreciate his dedication to our community and his willingness to educate our members on these important topics.

At Clear Lake Rotary, we are committed to learning, serving, and strengthening our community through fellowship and meaningful conversations like these.
Interested in making a difference and connecting with community leaders? We'd love to have you join us!
📍 Clear Lake Rotary meets every Thursday at noon.
🎨 Please note: Our meeting on June 25th will be held at the Clear Lake Arts Center.
If you'd like to learn more about Rotary or attend as a guest, we welcome you to reach out. Service Above Self starts with showing up!

06/18/2026

🎟️ See You Tonight at Thursdays on Main! 🎟️

Looks like it's going to be a beautiful night for Thursdays on Main! Stop by and visit the Rotary Club of Clear Lake tonight during Thursdays on Main from 6:00–9:00 PM! We’ll be selling Dine in Clear Lake for a Year raffle tickets at our booth, located across the street from Rookies/Sevens.

🎟️ Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25

All proceeds from this year’s fundraiser will support the Clear Lake Community School District Inclusive Playground at Clear Creek Elementary, helping create a place where children of all abilities can play, learn, and grow together.

We are so grateful to our generous sponsors for helping make this fundraiser possible. Their support is helping build a more inclusive future for Clear Lake’s children. 👏

Brothers Ace Hardware
Clear Lake Bank & Trust Company
CLtel
First Gabrielson Insurance Agency
Bank Iowa
Clear Lake, Iowa
Dean Snyder Construction
Glen's Tire
Kingland
Jen Putnam Dvorak: Hall Realty
Fisher Trees

Be sure to stop by and visit members Krystal & Jennifer, purchase your tickets, and support a great community project while enjoying a fun evening downtown. You could win a year of dining at some of Clear Lake’s favorite restaurants!

We can’t wait to see you tonight!

06/16/2026

🎉 Sponsor Spotlight 🎉

The Rotary Club of Clear Lake would like to extend a sincere thank you to Clear Lake Bank & Trust Company for their sponsorship of our Dine in Clear Lake for a Year fundraiser!

Community partners like Clear Lake Bank & Trust help make projects that benefit local families possible, and we are grateful for their continued support and investment in Clear Lake.

🎟 Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25

All proceeds from this year's fundraiser will support Clear Lake Community School District for the construction of the Inclusive Playground at Clear Creek Elementary, helping create a space where children of all abilities can play, learn, and grow together.

📍 Get your tickets our booth at Thursdays on Main, or by messaging the Rotary Club of Clear Lake page.

Thank you again to Clear Lake Bank & Trust for investing in our community and helping us build a more inclusive future for Clear Lake's children!

06/11/2026

☀️ The clouds have cleared, the sun is shining, and it’s shaping up to be a beautiful night for Thursdays on Main! 🌟

Stop by the Rotary Club of Clear Lake booth tonight from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM and get your chance to win Dine in Clear Lake for a Year! 🍽️🎟️

📍 Find us across the street from Rookies/Sevens.

🎟️ Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25!

Every ticket purchased helps support this year’s fundraising project — the Clear Lake Community School District Inclusive Playground at Clear Creek Elementary, creating a space where children of all abilities can play, connect, and grow together.

A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors for helping make this project possible:

👏 Brothers Ace Hardware
👏 Clear Lake Bank & Trust Company
👏 CLtel
👏 First Gabrielson Insurance Agency
👏 Bank Iowa
👏 Clear Lake, Iowa
👏 Dean Snyder Construction
👏 Glen's Tire
👏 Kingland
👏 Jen Putnam Dvorak: Hall Realty
👏 Fisher Trees

Come enjoy a fantastic evening downtown, support a great cause, and maybe even walk away the winner of a year of dining at some of Clear Lake’s favorite restaurants!

We can’t wait to see everyone out enjoying a night in downtown Clear Lake! 🌅🎶

06/04/2026

🎟️ Stop by and See Us at Thursdays on Main Tonight! 🎟️

The Rotary Club of Clear Lake will be selling Dine in Clear Lake for a Year raffle tickets at our booth during Thursdays on Main from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Our booth is located across the street from Rookies/Sevens.

🎟️ Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25

All proceeds from this year's fundraiser will support the Clear Lake Community School District Inclusive Playground at Clear Creek Elementary, helping create a place where children of all abilities can play, learn, and grow together.

A special thank you to our sponsors for helping make this fundraiser possible! Their generosity is helping us build a more inclusive future for Clear Lake's children. 👏

Brothers Ace Hardware
Clear Lake Bank & Trust Company
CLtel
First Gabrielson Insurance Agency
Bank Iowa
Clear Lake, Iowa
Dean Snyder Construction
Glen's Tire
Kingland
Jen Putnam Dvorak: Hall Realty
Fisher Trees

Be sure to stop by, purchase your tickets, and support a great community project while enjoying a fun evening downtown. You could even win a year of dining at some of Clear Lake's favorite restaurants!

We can't wait to see you there!

06/03/2026

🎉 Sponsor Spotlight 🎉

The Rotary Club of Clear Lake would like to extend a sincere thank you to Brothers Ace Hardware for their sponsorship of our Dine in Clear Lake for a Year fundraiser!

Community partners like Brothers Ace Hardware help make projects that benefit local families possible, and we are grateful for their support.

🎟 Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25

All proceeds from this year's fundraiser will support the construction of the Inclusive Playground at Clear Creek Elementary Clear Lake Community School District, helping create a space where children of all abilities can play, learn, and grow together.

📍 Get your tickets from any Rotary Club of Clear Lake member, at Thursdays on Main, or by messaging the Rotary Club of Clear Lake page.

Thank you again to Brothers Ace Hardware for investing in our community and helping us build a more inclusive future for Clear Lake's children!

06/01/2026

🎓 Congratulations to our 2026 Rotary Club of Clear Lake Scholarship Recipients! 🎓

The Rotary Club of Clear Lake is proud to award three $1,000 scholarships to outstanding local students (pictured left to right):

🌟 Camryn Allsbrook
🌟 Alana Evelsizer
🌟 Coby Orte

These scholarships recognize students who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, community involvement, and a commitment to serving others.

"The Rotary Club of Clear Lake is honored to support these outstanding students as they pursue their educational and career goals," said Mark Tesar, Scholarship Committee Chair. "Camryn, Alana, and Coby have each demonstrated dedication, leadership, and a commitment to making a positive difference. We congratulate them on their accomplishments and wish them continued success in the future."

Please join us in congratulating these deserving students and wishing them the very best in their next chapter! 👏🎉

Pictured with our scholarship winners are Angela O'hara and Mark Tesar members of the club's Scholarship Committee.

05/27/2026

🍽️🎟️ The Rotary Club of Clear Lake is excited to kick off ticket sales for our annual Dine in Clear Lake for a Year raffle tomorrow night at Thursdays on Main! 🎟️🍽️

This popular fundraiser gives TWO lucky winners the chance to each win $1,200 in local restaurant gift cards — all while supporting an incredible project for our community. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25.

This year’s fundraiser will benefit the Clear Lake Community School District Inclusive Playground Project at Clear Creek Elementary.

While Clear Creek already has a wonderful playground space, some students with significant mobility challenges are limited in what they can safely access and enjoy on the current playground. By developing this new inclusive playground area, we can help ensure that ALL Clear Creek students have the opportunity to play together during recess, creating a more welcoming and inclusive experience for every child.

The hope is to raise enough funding to help complete the project in time for the beginning of the 2027–28 school year.

A huge THANK YOU to our generous event sponsors for helping make this fundraiser possible:
⭐ Brothers Ace Hardware
⭐ CLtel
⭐ Clear Lake Bank & Trust Company
⭐ First Gabrielson Insurance Agency
💙 Bank Iowa
💙 Clear Lake, Iowa
💙 Dean Snyder Construction
💙 Glen's Tire Service
💙 Kingland
💙 Jen Putnam Dvorak: Hall Realty
🔹 Fisher Trees

Stop by our booth located across from Rookies/Seven's at Thursdays on Main to purchase your tickets, learn more about the project, and support a meaningful cause right here in our community!

05/21/2026

The Rotary Club recently welcomed Laura Meyer and Amanda Kasten from Foster the Family for an update on the incredible work their organization is doing in our community. 💙

Founded with the mission that no child should face the uncertainty of foster care alone, Foster the Family provides vital support to foster and birth families throughout the area. Laura and Amanda shared how their organization has stepped in to meet a growing need, helping children and families during some of life’s most difficult transitions.

Through programs like their large item loan library—which provides essentials such as beds, car seats, and strollers—and their “Cozy Cases” filled with clothes, pajamas, books, and stuffed animals, Foster the Family helps children feel safe, welcomed, and cared for during their first days in a new home.

Thank you to Laura and Amanda for sharing your passion, compassion, and dedication with our Club. Your work is making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families across our community. ❤️

05/20/2026

🎨📖 Rotary Program Spotlight 📖🎨

At a recent meeting, we enjoyed a fascinating presentation from Beth Ann Schumacher, former government teacher and representative of the local historical society, who brought a piece of Clear Lake history to life.

Beth Ann shared the story of renowned artist Grant Wood and his visit to Clear Lake during the summer of 1941. During his time here, Wood worked in his “Kare No More” studio, creating pieces such as Spring in Town and Spring in the Country—some of his final works before his passing in February 1942.

Best known for his iconic painting American Gothic, Wood’s connection to Clear Lake offers a unique and meaningful glimpse into the cultural and artistic history of our community.

Her presentation highlighted not only Wood’s legacy, but also the importance of preserving local history and sharing these stories for future generations.

Thank you to Beth Ann—we appreciate the work of the historical society in keeping Clear Lake’s history alive!

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Address

17 S 4th Street
Clear Lake, IA
50428

Website

http://clearlakeiowarotary.org/

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