Despite the cold and rain in the days leading up to the festival, it was truly “Chamber of Commerce Weather” as the 82nd North Iowa Band Festival parade marched through Mason City. Hannah Lanphere from Central Springs High School and Nathan Hanneman from Northwood-Kensett were crowned Band Festival Queen and King under sunny skies. Hannah…
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North Iowa Band Festival Reminders
The community is gearing up for the 82nd North Iowa Band Festival, which begins Thursday, May 27 in Mason City. Thursday evening’s entertainment begins at 6:45PM in the Downtown Plaza (weather permitting) with the season-opening performance of the Mason City Municipal Band. Honorees and Parade In addition to the marching band competition, the parade will…
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Registration is Open for Annual Stu Nevermann Run
The 82nd North Iowa Band Festival is fast approaching, and so is the annual Stu Nevermann Memorial Run. The 4-mile, paved, chip-timed race is scheduled for 8AM on Saturday, May 29. The run honors Stu Nevermann, a Mason City High School graduate who passed away at age 25 due to a heart ailment. This is…
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Chamber Announces Band Festival Entertainment
Entertainment for the 82nd annual North Iowa Band Festival will include a variety of musical genres. Entertainment In the spirit of celebrating local musicians, the Mason City Municipal Band will kick off the weekend with a performance on Thursday night. On Friday, the Mason City High School Orchestra will perform at 5PM on the Plaza.…
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