Women Build volunteers construct walls for future Habitat home
Women from across North Iowa rolled up their sleeves Saturday, Sept. 19, for Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build 2026 and helped construct the exterior walls of a future three-bedroom h…
Cerro Gordo County auditor works to prepare voters for November election
With the Nov. 3 general election approaching, Cerro Gordo County Auditor Adam Wedmore is working to make sure voters understand what has changed, and what has not, when it comes to vot…
Mason City seeks $323,200 grant for Fourth Street trail improvements
Mason City is seeking $323,200 in state grant funding to improve pedestrian safety at the Highway 122 and Taft Avenue intersection as part of a reconstruction project planned for 2028.…
Rockford fire department to kick off fire prevention week with open house
The Rockford Fire Department is inviting families, friends and neighbors to gather at the fire station Sunday, Oct. 4, as the department kicks off Fire Prevention Week with an afternoo…
Mason City gives final approval for highway speed-limit increases
Speedlimits on portions of two state highways through Mason City will increase from 55 to 60 mph following final approval by the Mason City City Council Tuesday.The council approved th…
Nora Springs First United Methodist Church hosts Mat-Weaving Event
Made out of plastic bags, the mats will be distributed nationally, internationally and to local shelters for disaster relief and to help individuals experiencing homelessness.
First day of October brings fall fun to Rockford
Pumpkins, games, sweet treats and plenty of fall fun will welcome the first day of October as the Rockford Public Library hosts its Fall Festival on Thursday, Oct. 1. The free event wi…
Floyd Gospel Sing brings artists from across country, Netherlands to Floyd
Gospel music filled the Floyd Community Center Park Sept. 11-12 as singers, families and groups gathered for the 2026 Floyd Gospel Sing.The two-day event featured approximately 20 gosp…
North Iowa walks together to break the silence
On Sept. 12, 271 people gathered at the Mason City High School softball fields, carrying with them stories of loss, struggle, hope and survival.They came together for the American Foun…
North Iowa Regional Marketing Summit Coming to the Surf Ballroom October 13
Marketing is changing quickly, but some of the best ideas still come from getting in a room with other people doing the work.The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and Greater Mason C…
Mason City Council approves Willow Pointe housing agreement, tables zoning changes
The Mason City City Council approved a development agreement for Willow Pointe’s townhome project, advanced new rules for managed native landscapes and agreed to revisit proposed zonin…
Mason City receives statewide housing innovation award
A downtown Mason City housing project that found a way to add apartments without eliminating needed parking has received statewide recognition.The City of Mason City and DEV Partners r…
Mason City Chamber of Commerce hosts Moonlight Bike Ride
This year’s Moonlight Bike Ride, hosted by the Mason City Chamber of Commerce, welcomed more than 200 participants.
Habitat for Humanity builds homes, partnerships across North Iowa
Habitat for Humanity of North Central Iowa knows that building a house is only one piece of a what it takes to strengthen neighborhoods, expand affordable homeownership and bring the c…
Rockford city council approves Halloween plans
Halloween will look a little different in Rockford this year, with the holiday falling on a Saturday and the community preparing for an evening of costumes, candy and trick-or-treating…
Wyatt Park trail completed in Rockford
A new walking trail at Wyatt Park is now complete, giving Rockford residents another way to enjoy the outdoors and take in views of the river.The Wyatt Park Trail stretches just under …