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Lance Studer of Lance Studer Custom Automotive is the August 2026 Entrepreneur of the Month

MASON CITY, IOWA – The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Lance Studer of Lance Studer Custom Automotive in Hampton, IA as the A…

August 20, 2026 4 minute read

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AOPA announced as lead sponsor for the 33rd FAI World Aerobatic Championships

Aerobatic Championship Foundation and AOPA partner to bring world’s premier aerobatic event to Mason City, Iowa.

August 19, 2026 2 minute read

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North Pierce Avenue between Meadow Lane and 8th Street NW will be closed

On Saturday, August 22 from 6 am – 12 noon, North Pierce Avenue will be closed to through traffic from Meadow Lane to 8th Street NW for tree trimming and removal operations. Please avo…

August 19, 2026 1 minute read

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Cerro Gordo County Sheriff Press Release

August 19, 2026 1 minute read

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Central Springs board agenda includes facilities, policy and financial items

The Central Springs Board of Education met Monday evening at the Manly Campus Library with several items on its agenda, including facilities planning, selection of an architect partner…

August 19, 2026 2 minute read

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Mason City denies liquor license renewal, pursues grants to preserve historic church

The Mason City City Council denied a liquor license renewal for Prime Wine & Spirits and authorized applications for two grants aimed at preserving the historic St. John Baptist Church…

August 18, 2026 3 minute read

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A taste of home: Nora Springs Care Center’s annual sweet corn lunch brings residents together

For many at Nora Springs Care Center, summer sweet corn is about more than what is on the plate.It is a taste of home, a reminder of days spent on the farm and an opportunity to gather…

August 18, 2026 3 minute read

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Sweet corn fundraiser raises $1,000 for Rockford parks

The Rockford Parks Committee turned an abundance of sweet corn into more than a summer treat, raising more than $1,000 for future improvements to the community's parks.The idea began w…

August 18, 2026 3 minute read

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New equine stable and warm-up arena opens during North Iowa Fair in Mason City

The grand opening of the North Iowa Fair and Events Center's brand-new equine stable and warm-up arena were celebrated during the North Iowa Fair in Mason City. The ribbon-cutting was …

August 18, 2026 1 minute read

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Area schools ready to welcome students back for new year

The hallways may be quiet now, but Mason City Community School District and Central Springs Community School District leaders are preparing for the energy of students and staff returni…

August 17, 2026 3 minute read

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Dr. Cody Brush brings specialized foot, ankle and wound care to North Iowa

Michigan native Dr. Cody Brush will be joining MercyOne North Iowa after finding an opportunity in Mason City to provide patients with comprehensive care, including those facing compli…

August 17, 2026 4 minute read

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St. James Lutheran claims church softball league championship

For more than two decades, summer evenings have brought together area churches for a little friendly competition, fellowship and softball.This summer was no different, with 13 teams re…

August 16, 2026 2 minute read

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Mason City Park Board discusses tennis courts, Prairie Playground and park improvements

The Mason City Park and Recreation Board discussed the condition of city tennis courts, plans for replacing the Prairie Playground in East Park and several other park improvement proje…

August 16, 2026 3 minute read

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RRMR ready to welcome warriors back

Backpacks will soon be packed, classrooms will once again be filled, and familiar yellow buses will make their way through the communities of Rudd, Rockford and Marble Rock as RRMR pre…

August 16, 2026 3 minute read

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Sip, Shop and Savor Your Way Along the North Iowa Local Food Trail

Four local shops invite you to sip, shop and savor your way through the Third-Annual North Iowa Local Food Trail on August 22, 2026. There’s never been a better time to enjoy a local bite.

August 16, 2026 3 minute read

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Mason City school board to review free meal program, personnel changes

Free breakfast and lunch for students at several Mason City schools and a lengthy list of personnel changes are among the items to come before the Mason City Community School District …

August 15, 2026 3 minute read

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