Under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), loans may be forgiven if borrowers use the funds to maintain their payrolls and pay other specified expenses. The U.S. Chamber published a step-by-step PPP Forgiveness Guide to help calculate your loan forgiveness amount, navigate record-keeping requirements, and determine repayment terms on amounts not...
Interview with 2019 Band Festival Royalty
Chris Frenz, who typically serves as the master of ceremonies for the Festival, interviewed the 2019 North Iowa Band Festival King Jacob VerHelst (Central Springs) and Queen Alana Noss (Rockford) to see what they have been up to since last year's festival, their musical experience, and their memories of Band Fest.
North Iowa Band Festival Spirit Week
Despite the heartbreaking cancellation of the 2020 North Iowa Band Festival, the community can enjoy “spirit week” activities – from a distance. Daily activities will honor Mason City’s rich musical heritage and will incorporate a new version of traditional Band Festival entertainment. Meredith Willson’s birthday and the North Iowa Band...