Chamber makes $10,000 donation to Surf Ballroom

    The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce made a $10,000 donation to the Surf Ballroom and Museum during the chamber’s monthly Business After Hours held at the Surf Ballroom on Nov. 20.
    “The Surf Ballroom has, over the past 60 years risen to iconic status not only in North Iowa but the entire world,” said Executive Director Gary Bright.  
    “The impact it has had on the Clear Lake business community and the community as a whole is immeasurable. The Chamber Board of Directors wanted to recognize that impact to our community’s success with this donation,” Bright said.
    The donation was presented to Jeff Nicholas, president of the Board of Directors of the Surf Ballroom and Museum, Shane Cooney, Board Member and Laurie Lietz, executive director.