CLEAR LAKE – Clear Lake’s Dairy Queen building is being demolished today to make room for a likely Kwik Star convenience store.
Clear Lake’s Dairy Queen closed back in September of 2017 and the structure has sat vacant ever since. Today, a crew was at the site, located at 1006 N. 20th Street, and the building is being torn down. NIT has learned this afternoon that this is where Kwik Star is building a second Clear Lake store.
According to City Administrator Scott Flory, “We haven’t approved the site plan for the new store yet, but it is anticipated for June’s Planning & Zoning Commission meeting. The property was purchased from Dean Snyder Construction by Kwik Star.”
So, the timeline for new construction is sometime in the future, and not quite yet known.
Ever since Clear Lake’s Dairy Queen closed, a great alternative for ice cream treats in the area has been the Viking Inn in Ventura, located at 3 South Main Street. Long lines yet fast service lead to large servings and satisfied customers, most patrons will tell you.