Rockford Public Library announces new community closet
The Rockford Public Library is preparing to launch a new Community Closet beginning Sept. 1, giving area residents a place to donate items they no longer need while allowing others to …
Hawkeye Harvest launches largest-ever matching campaign as North Iowa food needs grow
A $50 donation to Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank can go a long way toward helping a North Iowa family put food on the table. During August, that same donation can go twice as far.Hawkeye Ha…
Rockford moves forward with $891,000 sewer financing, weighs additional infrastructure needs
Sewer infrastructure, additional City Hall roof repairs and continued park improvements were among the primary topics before the Rockford City Council during its Tuesday, Aug. 11 meeti…
Tag, You’re It! Monarch butterfly tagging event
Families are invited to experience one of nature’s most incredible journeys during “Tag, You’re It!,” a monarch butterfly tagging event hosted by Floyd County Conservation on Sunday, S…
Rockford Municipal Light Plant reviews projects, maintenance work
The Rockford Municipal Light Plant Board of Trustees reviewed ongoing projects, routine maintenance work and monthly financial activity during its regular meeting Wednesday, Aug. 12.Ch…
Pennsylvania Avenue Construction Update
There will be road construction on East State Street at the Pennsylvania Avenue intersection beginning Monday, August 17th and lasting approximately two weeks. Eastbound and westbound …
New faces join Mason City schools for 2026-27
Mason City Community School District is welcoming a group of new and returning teachers as preparations continue for the 2026-27 school year.The additions come as students and staff pr…
Remembering Josh Tack: A teacher, coach and mentor who cared deeply
The RRMR community is mourning the recent loss of Josh Tack, a former educator and coach whose kindness, dedication and genuine care for students left a lasting impression on those who…
NIACC athletic improvements aim to benefit athletes, campus and North Iowa community
North Iowa Area Community College is moving forward with a major investment in its outdoor athletic facilities, a project college leaders say is designed to give Trojan athletes a new …
Mason City takes the world stage with 2026 World Aerobatic Championship
For 10 days, starting later this month, the skies above Mason City will become a stage to display one of the highest levels of competitive aviation in the world.The 2026 World Aerobati…
Rudd to celebrate end of summer with full day of community events
Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate the close of the summer season during Rudd's End of Summer Bash on Saturday, Sept. 5, with a full day of family-friendly activities, foo…
RRMR fall sports preview night
The RRMR Warrior Booster Club is inviting the entire community to kick off the fall sports season at Fall Sports Preview Night on Thursday, Aug. 20, with an evening full of school spir…
Historic Preservation Commission reviews downtown storefront project, St. John Baptist Church needs
Mason City’s Historic Preservation Commission considered preservation issues involving both downtown commercial buildings and one of the city’s historically significant Black landmarks…
Fossil Prairie Park outdoor movie night returns
Everyone is invited to enjoy an evening under the stars as Fossil Prairie Park hosts its annual Outdoor Movie Night on Saturday, Aug. 15, at 8:30 p.m. The Outdoor Movie Night has been …
NAMI North Iowa expands family support with two free monthly groups in Mason City
Mason City families caring for loved ones with mental health conditions have two opportunities each month to find support through free peer-led groups offered by NAMI North Iowa.The Na…
Emma Lou's Hairdos brings style and small-town hospitality to Rockford
In a small town, a visit to the hair salon is often about more than a haircut. It's a place where neighbors catch up and friendships are formed. That's exactly the atmosphere you'll fi…