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Clear Lake is a city in Cerro Gordo County
Cerro Gordo County, Iowa

Cerro Gordo County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of 2000, the population was 46,447. Its county seat is Mason City, Iowa. The county is named for the Battle of Cerro Gordo, which took place during the Mexican-American War....
, Iowa
Iowa

The State of Iowa is a U.S. state in the Midwestern region of the United States of America, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland." It is bordered by Minnesota to the north, Wisconsin and Illinois to the east, Nebraska and South Dakota to the west, and Missouri to the south....
, United States
United States

The United States of America is a Federal government constitutional republic comprising U.S. state and a federal district. The country is situated mostly in central North America, where its Contiguous United States and Washington, D.C., the Capital districts and territories, lie between the Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Oceans, Borders of the U...
. The population was 8,161 at the 2000 census. The city is named for the large lake
Clear Lake (Iowa)

Clear Lake is the name of a natural body of water located in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa near Clear Lake, Iowa. It is approximately in size. It is a popular fishing destination, with walleye, bullhead, yellow bass and channel catfish....
 on which it is located. It is the home of a number of marinas, state parks and tourism-related businesses. Clear Lake is also a major stop on Interstate 35
Interstate 35

Interstate 35 is a north?south Interstate Highway in the central United States. I-35 stretches from Laredo, Texas, Texas, on the U.S.-Mexico border to Duluth, Minnesota, Minnesota, at Minnesota State Highway 61 and 26th Avenue East....
 with many restaurants, hotels and truck stops.

Nelson P. Crabb was elected mayor of Clear Lake in 2005 and began his term as mayor in January 2006.

Clear Lake is part of the Mason City
Mason City, Iowa

Mason City is a city in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, Iowa, United States. The population was 29,172 at the 2000 census and has stayed close to 30,000 since 1995....
 Micropolitan Statistical Area
Mason City micropolitan area

The Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in north central Iowa, anchored by the city of Mason City, Iowa....
.

r Lake is located at (43.136479, -93.379927).

According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau

The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data....
, the city has a total area of 13.0 square miles (33.7 kmē), of which, 10.4 square miles (27.0 kmē) of it is land and 2.6 square miles (6.7 kmē) of it (19.95%) is water.

f the census
Census

A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population....
 of 2000, there were 8,161 people, 3,461 households, and 2,239 families residing in the city.






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Clear Lake is a city in Cerro Gordo County
Cerro Gordo County, Iowa

Cerro Gordo County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of 2000, the population was 46,447. Its county seat is Mason City, Iowa. The county is named for the Battle of Cerro Gordo, which took place during the Mexican-American War....
, Iowa
Iowa

The State of Iowa is a U.S. state in the Midwestern region of the United States of America, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland." It is bordered by Minnesota to the north, Wisconsin and Illinois to the east, Nebraska and South Dakota to the west, and Missouri to the south....
, United States
United States

The United States of America is a Federal government constitutional republic comprising U.S. state and a federal district. The country is situated mostly in central North America, where its Contiguous United States and Washington, D.C., the Capital districts and territories, lie between the Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Oceans, Borders of the U...
. The population was 8,161 at the 2000 census. The city is named for the large lake
Clear Lake (Iowa)

Clear Lake is the name of a natural body of water located in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa near Clear Lake, Iowa. It is approximately in size. It is a popular fishing destination, with walleye, bullhead, yellow bass and channel catfish....
 on which it is located. It is the home of a number of marinas, state parks and tourism-related businesses. Clear Lake is also a major stop on Interstate 35
Interstate 35

Interstate 35 is a north?south Interstate Highway in the central United States. I-35 stretches from Laredo, Texas, Texas, on the U.S.-Mexico border to Duluth, Minnesota, Minnesota, at Minnesota State Highway 61 and 26th Avenue East....
 with many restaurants, hotels and truck stops.

Nelson P. Crabb was elected mayor of Clear Lake in 2005 and began his term as mayor in January 2006.

Clear Lake is part of the Mason City
Mason City, Iowa

Mason City is a city in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, Iowa, United States. The population was 29,172 at the 2000 census and has stayed close to 30,000 since 1995....
 Micropolitan Statistical Area
Mason City micropolitan area

The Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in north central Iowa, anchored by the city of Mason City, Iowa....
.

Geography

Clear Lake is located at (43.136479, -93.379927).

According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau

The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data....
, the city has a total area of 13.0 square miles (33.7 kmē), of which, 10.4 square miles (27.0 kmē) of it is land and 2.6 square miles (6.7 kmē) of it (19.95%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census
Census

A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population....
 of 2000, there were 8,161 people, 3,461 households, and 2,239 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density

Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans....
 was 782.4 people per square mile (302.1/kmē). There were 4,156 housing units at an average density of 398.4/sq mi (153.8/kmē). The racial makeup of the city was 96.99% White, 0.27% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.92% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.75% from other races
Race (United States Census)

Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget , are Self-concept data items in which residents choose the Race in the United States or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are of Hispanic or Latino origin ....
, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.86% of the population.

There were 3,461 households out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples
Marriage

Marriage is a social, spirituality, or law union of individuals. This union may also be called matrimony, while the ceremony that marks its beginning is usually called a wedding and the married status created is sometimes called wedlock....
 living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the city the population was spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,097, and the median income for a family was $45,589. Males had a median income of $30,266 versus $21,356 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income

Per capita income means how much each individual receives, in monetary terms, of the yearly income generated in the country. This is what each citizen is to receive if the yearly national income is divided equally among everyone....
 for the city was $20,213. About 5.0% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

"The Day the Music Died"

Hollymonument
In the early hours of February 3, 1959, a Beechcraft Bonanza
Beechcraft Bonanza

The Beechcraft Bonanza is an American general aviation aircraft introduced in 1947 by Beechcraft. it is still being produced in derivative form by Hawker Beechcraft, becoming the longest-running production airplane in history....
 aircraft carrying Buddy Holly
Buddy Holly

Charles Hardin Holley, known professionally as Buddy Holly was an American singer-songwriter and a pioneer of rock and roll. Although his success lasted only a year and a half before his The Day the Music Died, Holly is described by critic Bruce Eder as "the single most influential creative force in early rock and roll." His works and...
, The Big Bopper
The Big Bopper

Jiles Perry Richardson, Jr. , called JP by his friends but commonly known as The Big Bopper, was an United States disc jockey, singing, and songwriter whose big voice and exuberant personality made him an early rock and roll star....
, and Ritchie Valens
Ritchie Valens

Ritchie Valens was an singer, songwriter and guitarist of Mexican origin born in the U.S.A rock and roll pioneer and a forefather of the Chicano rock movement, Valens' recording career lasted only eight months....
, who had been performing at the Surf Ballroom
Surf Ballroom

The Surf Ballroom is an Historic Rock and Roll Landmark at 460 North Shore Drive, Clear Lake, Iowa, Iowa on the northeast shore of a lake of the same name....
 in Clear Lake, took off from the local runway in nearby Mason City
Mason City, Iowa

Mason City is a city in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, Iowa, United States. The population was 29,172 at the 2000 census and has stayed close to 30,000 since 1995....
, on its way to the next show. The plane crashed soon after takeoff, killing all aboard. This event was later eulogized by folk singer Don McLean
Don McLean

Don McLean is an United States singer-songwriter. He is most famous for his 1971 album American Pie , containing the renowned songs "American Pie" and "Vincent "....
 in his famous song, "American Pie", in which the death of these '50s icons serves as a metaphor for greater changes within American society as a whole.

Locations


Attractions

  • Surf Ballroom
    Surf Ballroom

    The Surf Ballroom is an Historic Rock and Roll Landmark at 460 North Shore Drive, Clear Lake, Iowa, Iowa on the northeast shore of a lake of the same name....
    - Site of Buddy Holly's last concert, the Surf Ballroom still has concerts and can be reserved as a convention hall or reception site. Which also is a tourist attraction, and every February has a tribute to Buddy Holly.
  • Lady of the Lake- The stern wheeler ferry boat takes passengers on a scenic cruise around Clear Lake. The Lady of the Lake has an enclosed lower level and an open upper level.
  • Clear Lake Fire Museum- Designed to resemble an early fire station, this museum's highlights include a 1924 Ahrens-Fox pumper truck, the city's 1883 hand-pulled hose cart, and the original fire bell used by the department. Also there is a memorial dedicated to honor all the firefighters who have served Clear Lake.
  • Guardian Angel Roadside Chapel- Built by Jack Kennedy, The Guardian Angel Chapel overlooks Interstate 35 and is open to the public daily.
  • Fort Custer Maze- The maze covers nearly two acres and has over two miles (3 km) of trail. The design is changed weekly during the summer season and prizes are given weekly for the fastest times.
  • Clear Lake Arts Center- This non-profit organization, the Arts Center displays local and regional artists' work along with a sales gallery and art classes open to the public.
  • PM Park, Clear Lake, Iowa
    PM Park, Clear Lake, Iowa

    PM Park, Clear Lake, Iowa is currently a restaurant and lodging establishment in Clear Lake, Iowa. Prior to what it is today, it was run by the Patriarchs Militant as a children?s summer camp for the less fortunate....
    - Site of The Patriarch Militants camp established in 1914, turned into a historical eating and lodging venue.


Schools


Public Clear Lake School District has five schools:

  • Sunset View Elementary: pre-kindergarten-kindergarten.
  • Lincoln Elementary: 1st-2nd grade.
  • Clear Creek Elementary: 3rd-5th grades.
  • The Middle School: 6th-8th grades
  • The High School
    Clear Lake High School (Clear Lake, Iowa)

    About the SchoolClear Lake High School is a public high school in the Clear Lake Community School District. Clear Lake High school is in the city of Clear Lake, Iowa....
    : 9th-12th grades.


Private North Iowa Christian School: pre-kindergarten-8th grade

Churches

  • Church of Christ
  • Clear Lake Christian Church
  • Clear Lake Regular Baptist Church
  • Clear Lake United Methodist
  • Community of Christ
  • First Church of Christ Scientist
  • First Church of the Open Bible
  • Galilean Lutheran Church (ELCA)
  • Redeemer Lutheran Church (LCMS)
  • Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
  • Ventura United Methodist


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