Clear Lake wins several statewide tourism awards
Photo: Stacy Doughan, President & CEO, Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Debi Durham, Director, Iowa Economic Development Authority and Iowa Finance Authority Libbey Hohn, Director of Tourism, Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Paula Hanus, Owner,
Recognized as Iowa s outstanding rural community for tourism.
Posted: Apr 28, 2021 1:23 PM
Updated: Apr 28, 2021 1:32 PM
Posted By: Mike Bunge
DES MOINES, Iowa – Clear Lake received multiple awards at the 2021 Iowa Tourism Conference.
Awards in 13 categories, divided into metro and rural distinctions, were announced at a ceremony Wednesday in Des Moines.
Clear Lake was honored as “Outstanding Community.” The Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce got an award for “Outstanding Niche Market Initiative” for its “Be A Tourist in Your Own Backyard” Campaign. Larch Pine Inn in Clear Lake was also named “Outstanding Lodging Property.”