Klempnauer Award – Dixie Ouverson The Klempnauer Award was named for Dan Klempnauer, a long-time volunteer and festival supporter, and is intended to honor an unsung hero who volunteers for the festival in a behind–the-scenes role. This year’s honoree is Dixie Ouverson, who has volunteered in many capacities over the...
2019 Grand Mashal Award
Grand Marshal Award – Sharon & Gary Lindgren The Grand Marshal Award recognizes a person or people of local or national prominence who have made a significant contribution to the development, history, or success of the festival. The North Iowa Band Festival Committee is pleased to announce Gary and Sharon...
NIBF Award Winners, Royalty Announced
80th North Iowa Band Festival Award Winners, Royalty Announced MASON CITY— For the first time in recent history, the North Iowa Band Festival parade marched through Mason City without the threat of rain. Katie Hirv of Rockford and Shaden Tweeten from Forest City were crowned Band Festival Queen and King...