Clear Lake Police Department

08/29/2026

TRI Clear Lake DELAYED TWO HOURS DUE TO WEATHER.

For the safety of the athletes and volunteers the start of the race has been delayed two hours by race officials.

What this means for you.

The closing of South Shore Drive and North Shore Drive will not occur until 9:15 AM.

All parking restrictions will still be enforced until the race is over.

Additional short delays may occurr pending on weather clearing as predicted.

Clear Lake Update: 9:30 AM Start | Sprint for ALL!

Good morning TRI Clear Lake athletes!

LET'S RACE TODAY! 🏊🚴🏃

There is lightning associated with the storm currently moving through the area, so please stay put and do not come to the race site yet. Please continue to watch the weather and your email for any additional updates.

Based on the timing of the storm and the support available from our volunteers and law enforcement partners, we are moving forward with a 9:30 a.m. race start.

IMPORTANT: ALL athletes will race the SPRINT distance today. This includes athletes registered for the Olympic distance.

Updated Schedule:
• 8:30–9:15 a.m. Transition Open
• 9:15 a.m. Pre-race Meeting at City Beach
• No Body Marking
• 9:30 a.m. Race Start
• SPRINT DISTANCE FOR ALL

We know many of you have traveled a long way to race with us, and our team has been working through every possible scenario this morning to safely give you that opportunity.

And we're having a race!

For now, stay dry, stay safe and stay put while this storm moves through. Please do not arrive before transition opens at 8:30 a.m. and continue watching your email for updates.

We can’t wait to see you at the start line at 9:30 a.m.!

LET’S TRI CLEAR LAKE! 🏊🚴🏃

08/29/2026

***He has been returned to his owner! Thanks for your assistance!

This friendly doggo was found near the intersection of North Shore Dr and 5th Ave N.🐾
If you have any owner information please call the Clear Lake Police Department at 641-357-2186.

08/28/2026

If you have been around downtown you will see we are almost all set for the TRI Clear Lake. Please use caution when in the area and do NOT drive around road closed signs or barricades. We thank you for your cooperation as we gear up for a great event! 🏊🚴‍♀️🏃

To stay "in the know," you can catch all race updates at the TRI Clear Lake page.

We know, we know. Mother Nature is being a BIT unpredictable.

Here's what we can tell you right now. We are going to do everything we possibly can to give you a race on Saturday morning. We are working with the National Weather Service, local law enforcement, and USA Triathlon to build contingency plans. Racing Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning are not options.

Our best advice is to watch this page and your email for updates. The final decision won't be made until the morning. So be flexible and ready!

In the meantime, enjoy Clear Lake, watch the kids' Splash & Dash at 6:30 p.m., and do a few anti-rain dances.

08/26/2026

We are just days away from the 2026 TRI Clear Lake. Parking restrictions and road closures will start overnight this Thursday as event staff prepare for the event.

Please pay attention and obey all temporary traffic and parking signs this week. Plan ahead for parking restrictions and traffic pattern changes Friday and Saturday.

Saturday morning starting at 715 AM there will be no vehicle traffic allowed on the race course, including portions of South Shore Dr. and North Shore Dr. in the City of Clear Lake, Iowa. Volunteers will be stationed throughout the course to assist and ensure vehicles do not enter the course.

Please plan ahead if you need to travel along the race course and leave prior to 715 AM, or arrive once the race is over. We hope to start opening portions of the course up by 10 AM.

If you have questions please contact the Clear Lake, Chamber of Commerce, or the Police Department.

08/25/2026

Clear Creek LETS GO!!! First day of school for the elementary students and we have treats, applesauce packets and fruit snacks 🍎🍒.

We can’t wait to see all the students at drop-off this morning. And for all the drivers out there, remember take it slow, obey stop signs (let’s see those complete stops🛑) and watch for kids walking to and from school this school year. 

08/24/2026

Check out what's up for auction!

We will be sad to see it go, but looking forward to the new hybrid patrol vehicle replacing this one!

https://www.govdeals.com/en/asset/155/12148

08/24/2026

First day of SCHOOL vibes! CLPD is greeting students back with some “power rings” this morning. We are excited to greet all the middle school and high school students as they come back to school this great morning!

Don’t worry Clear Creek, we will see you tomorrow with some special snacks.

And as a quick reminder to everyone on the roads, watch for students headed to school and pay attention for school buses stopped picking up students!

08/21/2026

***UPDATE***

At 2 PM today Clear Lake officers received information about a stolen vehicle traveling on Interstate 35.

An officer located the vehicle and attempted to stop it. The driver fled southbound on the interstate before exiting exit 188. When exiting the driver hit a boat being pulled by a vehicle and rolled the stolen vehicle. The driver then fled into a nearby field. No injuries have been reported from the crash.

With assistance from the Clear Lake Fire Department, Cerro Gordo County Sheriffs Office, Iowa State Patrol’s troopers, K9 and air wing, and the Rockwell Police Department the driver was eventually located and taken into custody around 630 PM, while hiding in a creek.

All information is preliminary and subject to change until all facts of the incident have been verified.

Additional information may be released at a later time.

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Officers are working an active incident in the area of Interstate 35 at exit 188. Please stay away from the area until law enforcement is able the conclude their investigation. If you see anyone suspicious in this area, please call law enforcement.

08/20/2026

Great reminder from city hall.

Signage placement in the Right-of-Way Prohibited

As summer is winding down we are noticing a number of private signs that are being placed in the city right-of-way (ROW) or attached to street signs. The city would like to remind all residents that as you plan to advertise for your events, signage cannot be placed within the city right-of-way, or attached to street signs.
What is the city right-of-way? This generally refers to land or the grassy area between the curb and the sidewalk that is legally owned or controlled by the city. It also includes the travel portion of the street, curbs and sidewalk. The right-of-way services various purposes, including: ensuring the safe travel for vehicles & pedestrians; accommodating public utilities like water lines, sewer lines, electric cables and fiberoptics. No signage is allowed to be placed in this area outside of traffic control, street lights and public informational signage as provided by the municipality.

These regulations are designed to ensure clear visibility is maintained for both pedestrians and drivers. It also maintains the aesthetic look of public spaces and protect essential infrastructure. Signs that are displayed in a manner that is against city code are subject to disposal by the city without notice. For more information on the where and when you can place signs, you can contact the City Building Inspector at 641-357-6135 or review chapter 165 of the city code at www.cityofclearlake.com

08/18/2026

Back to School is right around the corner! Check out these helpful tips from the Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau about approaching school buses in traffic. Kadyn's Law (Iowa Senate File 2218) was passed in 2012 to increase safety around school buses and to protect students getting on and off the bus. First offense violations could result in costly fines and a driver's license suspension of at least 30 days.