🌱 Clear Lake remembers former resident Ina Belle “Mo” Lofy.

Morning Clear Lake! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Clear Lake remembers former resident Ina Belle “Mo” Lofy.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.
• Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 55.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Ina Belle Lofy (kwbg.com) — Clear Lake readers are remembering Ina Belle “Mo” Lofy, who once made her home here after moving from Boone and Ames and later worked with quilts from across the country. Known for her sewing, quilting, and love of family, she eventually returned to Boone, where she passed away at 97. Her wishes were for cremation and no formal services.
   

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📸 Around Clear Lake

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clear Lake

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 6

• The Whitesidewalls — Surf Ballroom Tickets →
  Surf Ballroom & Museum, 460 N Shore Dr, Clear Lake
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 7

• CLASS Car Show & Summer Dance Cruise
  Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce 205 Main Ave, Clear Lake, IA 50428
• Fresh on Fridays
  Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Central Gardens of North Iowa
  9:00 am
• White Sidewalls Concert
  Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce 460 N Shore Drive, Clear Lake, IA, 50428
  7:00 pm
• Karaoke Night at Rumorz
  Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Rumorz Bar & Grill, 1210 South Shore Dr.
  9:00 pm
• All Request DJ Night at Rookies
  Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Rookies Rockin' Sports Bar, 307 Main Ave.
  9:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• Exhibition: Was it Just a Dream? by Artist Kenneth Hall
  Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Clear Lake Arts Center 17 S 4th St Clear Lake, Iowa 50428
• Yoga by the Lake
  Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Downtown Seawall
  7:00 am

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📣 Clear Lake Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Paint the Waves Day Camp, August 6 →
  Girl Scout Camp Tanglefoot, 14948 Dogwood Ave, Clear Lake
  9:00 am
• Golf Croquet
  Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Central Gardens of North Iowa
  10:00 am
• Hydro Heroes
  Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Clear Lake Public Library 200 N 4th St
  10:30 am
• Thursdays on Main
  Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Downtown Clear Lake
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Shift Manager - FT in Clear Lake. Apply here.
• Perkins Restaurant & Bakery posted a job opening for Kitchen Manager in Clear Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clear Lake here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Mason City

• City of Mason City hires new city engineer (kgloam.com)
• Rheumatology Job Listing: Rheumatologist Needed in Mason City, IA; Monday - Friday Schedule Mason City, IA (mdlinx.com)
• Iowa League of Cities recognizes Mason City riverfront project (radioonthego.com)

Forest City

• Winnebago County supervisors move nuisance ordinance toward final approval, table DNR agreement (northiowatoday.com)

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Ok Clear Lake! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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