Written by: Colleen Frein, Greater Mason City Chamber of Commerce This month, several members of our team will travel to New Orleans for the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) Annual Convention, the largest gathering of chamber professionals in the country. While conferences provide opportunities to learn and bring...
87th North Iowa Band Festival Award Winners & Royalty Announced
MASON CITY— Festival goers enjoyed “Bands, Birthdays, and Brass” as the 87th North Iowa Band Festival parade marched through Mason City. This year’s Band Festival King and Queen were Jonah Carson from Central Springs High School and Ava Menke from Lake Mills High School. Perennial marching band powerhouse Lake Mills...
Chamber Announces 87th North Iowa Band Festival Theme
For Release: January 30, 2026 Chamber Announces 87th North Iowa Band Festival Theme MASON CITY, IA – The North Iowa Band Festival Committee is thrilled to unveil the logo for this year's theme for the 87th annual North Iowa Band Festival: "Bands, Birthdays, and Brass". This year, the 87th North...