Written by: Kelby Schultz, Festival Coordinator The 87th Annual North Iowa Band Festival proved to be an unforgettable celebration, drawing crowds, music lovers, and community members together for a four-day weekendof tradition, talent, and new experiences. The theme for this year’s festival was “Bands, Birthdays, & Brass!” and the community...
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...
Where Service Becomes Tradition
Written by: Abigail Lee, Lee Realty Growing up, my mother instilled in me the importance of civic duty. She showed me that it doesn’t matter where you volunteer, as long as you are making a positive impact. My husband and I have carried that same belief into our own family,...