Clear Lake

Clear Lake sits on the shore of Clear Lake in north-central Iowa, where a natural glacial lake shapes the town’s waterfront. The lake is central to local life, with marinas, public shoreline and a summer calendar built around boating, sailing and fishing; in winter, its frozen surface is used for ice fishing. Clear Lake is also tied to a pivotal moment in American music: the Surf Ballroom hosted Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J. P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson for their final concert on 2 February 1959, before the plane crash remembered as “the day the music died.” The ballroom remains an active concert venue. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Clear Lake and north-central Iowa. Generated by AI
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