Mason City named All-Star Community
Mason City was named a 2026 All-Star Community by the Iowa League of Cities for its River City Riverwalk and Waterfront District. The city will be recognized at an Awards Banquet at th…
Friendly rivalry to fuel fundraiser at Rockford pickleball tournament
ROCKFORD — What started as a playful Facebook challenge has grown into a community fundraiser that organizers hope will bring neighbors together for an evening of competition, food and…
Rockford schedules public hearing on proposed $891,000 sewer financing
ROCKFORD — The Rockford City Council has taken the next step toward financing upcoming sewer system improvements by setting a public hearing on a proposed Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbur…
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC Recognize Eric Burt of EB Edits as the July 2026 Entrepreneur of the Month
MASON CITY, IOWA – The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Eric Burt of EB Edits in Mason City, Iowa as the July 2026 Entrepreneu…
Rockford pickleball tournament to celebrate new court, support future park improvements
Rockford residents will have a new opportunity to gather, compete and celebrate the community’s newest recreation feature during the Pickleball Showdown on Friday, Aug. 7, at 6 p.m. at…
Plas-Tech Tooling Named Top Five Finalist in Freedom 250 Patriot Pitch Competition
MASON CITY, IOWA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced Plas-Tech Tooling, Inc. of Garner, IA as one of the five finalists advancing to the grand finale of the SBA Fr…
Zion Lutheran Church prepares for 44th annual Chicken BBQ
For 44 years, Zion Lutheran Church has welcomed the community with a simple invitation: enjoy a homemade meal while supporting the church's mission.The tradition continues Sunday, Aug.…
Marble Rock Cruise-Ins bring classic cars, community together every other Friday
MARBLE ROCK — On summer Friday evenings, Main Street hears engines and friendly conversations between community members as the Marble Rock Historical Society hosts its growing Cruise-I…
Ace’s Bar & Grill ride raises money for local causes
ROCKFORD — Engines started, riders gathered, and the community came together for a great cause during Ace’s Bar & Grill’s ATV/Side-by-Side Benefit Ride on Saturday, Aug. 1.The event dr…
Rockford Public Library expands educational collection with resources for learners of all ages
ROCKFORD — Families, homeschool students and lifelong learners now have access to an expanded collection of educational resources at the Rockford Public Library after the library purch…
Mason City school board updates payroll deduction policy for hourly employees
MASON CITY — The Mason City Community School District Board of Education has approved revisions to its employee payroll deduction policy, removing an annual payroll reconciliation proc…
Venture School Helps North Iowa Entrepreneurs Succeed
Applications Now Open for Fall 2026 Cohort
Free Coffee and Conversation Events with the Floyd County Community Foundation
July 30,2026 – The Floyd County Community Foundation will host Coffee and Conversation events at the Charles City McDonald’s on Monday, August 10 at the Charles City Hy-Vee and Thursda…
Homestead of Mason City earns national quality award, celebrates commitment to resident care
MASON CITY — A year marked by exceptional performance and continuous improvement has earned Homestead of Mason City national recognition for the quality of care it provides to resident…
Floyd County Board of Supervisors meeting
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors heard a funding request from the Northeast Iowa Food Bank during its July 21 meeting as the organization continues its capital campaign to expand …
RRMR schools open online registration for 2026-27 school year
ROCKFORD — Registration for the 2026-27 school year is now open for students attending the Rockford-Rudd-Marble Rock Community School District.District officials are encouraging famili…