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🌱 See where undefeated Clear Lake lands in this week’s state poll
Be sure to catch Preschool Story Time on the Clear Lake Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- See where undefeated Clear Lake lands in this week's state poll
- How a multi-state drug probe connects back to Clear Lake policing
Also on today's calendar: Introvert Book Club: The Art of Gathering and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 67 and low of 62 degrees.
- Wednesday: Periods of rain, some heavy, temps: high: 68, low: 57.
- Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 65 and low of 41 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Six area teams in Week 6 Radio Iowa High School Football Poll (1650thefan.com) — Clear Lake football fans can celebrate as the Lions are ranked No. 2 in Class 3A in the latest Radio Iowa poll, boasting a 5-0 record. The statewide rankings highlight how Clear Lake stacks up against top programs across Iowa, giving local supporters a clear sense of the team's growing postseason potential.
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• Northern Iowa drug probe nets Clarion man on six felony charges, alleged multi-state trafficking operation (northiowatoday.com) — North Iowa law enforcement are investigating a multi-state drug trafficking operation that recently led to six felony charges against a Clarion man, while highlighting ongoing efforts against marijuana and THC movement into Iowa. Clear Lake police are noted for a prior marijuana-grow case, underscoring how local agencies, including those serving Clear Lake residents, remain active in larger narcotics investigations.
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📸 Around Clear Lake
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clear Lake
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★ Featured events ★
- Preschool Story Time →
Clear Lake
10:30 am
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- Dominate the Storm: A Heart-Pumping Evening with Reed Timmer – America's Most Famous Storm Chaser
North Iowa Community Auditorium, 500 College Drive, Mason City
7:00 pm - Introvert Book Club: The Art of Gathering →
Clear Lake IA - Crafternoon →
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1:00 pm - Play Café →
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10:00 am - Walking with the Spirits →
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5:00 pm - Harvest Festival Champagne 5K →
Clear Lake IA - Harvest Festival 2026 →
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5:00 pm - Mahjongg!! →
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3:00 pm - ATLAS →
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3:30 pm - Writing Group →
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6:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
📣 Clear Lake Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Clear Lake. Apply here.
- Clear Lake Bank & Trust posted a job opening for Teller in Clear Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clear Lake here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mason City
- CG Public Health adds rural walk-in clinics, extends hours (kaaltv.com)
- Mason City man nabbed on second-offense OWI charge as five-year prison sentence looms (northiowatoday.com)
- Hockey: Alexandria Blizzard secure opening-weekend split behind Carpenter's overtime winner (echopress.com)
Forest City
- Gregory Geerdes (kiow.com)
- Local Sports – Monday, September 28, 2026 (kynt1450.com)
Lake Mills
- She helps prepare brides for their special day (faribaultcountyregister.com)
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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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