Pride in Place Photo Contest – Important Details As part of the Pride in Place initiative, we're inviting community members to capture what makes Mason City special through photography. Earlier this year, the Pride in Place community survey gathered input from residents on what they value most about living in Mason City, what they...
The Power of Recognition: Why Your Nomination Matters
Written by: Jasmine Wright, CURRIES One of the things I appreciate most about our North Iowa community is how we show up for each other. Whether it’s through volunteering, supporting local events, or simply cheering one another on, there is a shared sense of pride in seeing our people and...
A Summer of Connections
Written by: Grace Conway, CURRIES My name is Grace Conway, and I’m spending my summer interning at CURRIES. Through my internship, I was invited to participate in College Connections, where interns from across North Iowa gather each week to learn, connect, and explore the community. Going into the first meeting,...