A Wonderful Opportunity for Kids By Muriel Nelson The Clear Lake Area Community Center is home to many talented, community‑minded entrepreneurs, and one who exemplifies this Katie Wagner, owner of Kate’s Coffee Koop. Katie has her business headquarters at the center and operates both mobile coffee vans plus a brick‑and‑mortar coffee shop located next to Pillar Bank on Clear Lake’s main street. Now, she’s launching a new venture designed especially for young people: Junior Koopies —a hands‑on...

CLACC Grant Meeting  April 6, 2026 Present:  Tim Wyss, Lori DeBoer, Ray Cress, Muriel Nelson Status of Grant Applications: RCU Foundation – Heating System Upgrade $218,000. The foundation should inform us of  their decision by end of May. Fred & Katherine Andersen Foundation – Request submitted March 30 for $218,000 for the heating system. We should know by the end of May if our submission is successful. We Energy – Grant application underway for end of month submission, also for heating...

Clear Lake Area Community Center (CLACC) Board Meeting March 26, 2026 Present:  Tim Wyss, Lori DeBoer, Virginia Cahow, Muriel Nelson, Doug Cahow, Ray Cress, Wendy Schoggins, John Koerper, Jay Matson  Call to Order:  Tim called the meeting to order at 9:40 am and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Secretary’s Report:  The minutes of the February 26 Board Meeting were accepted. Treasurer’s Report:  Virginia Cahow Rental income is off to a good start this year. Gas and electric payments have not been...