MASON CITY, IA (June 4, 2026) — The Greater Mason City Chamber of Commerce has been named a finalist for the 2026 Chamber of the Year award, presented by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). ACCE is an association based in Alexandria, VA, with over 1,600 chambers of commerce and related business and economic development organizations as members, representing more than 9,000 professionals in the industry. The...
Advocacy Starts With You
Written by: Colleen Frein, Greater Mason City Chamber of Commerce One of the strategic priorities in our Chamber’s current plan is strengthening City & Community Communication. At its core, that goal is really about one thing: making sure businesses feel heard and helping create stronger, more productive relationships between our...
87th North Iowa Band Festival Recap
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 weekend of tradition, talent, and new experiences. The theme for this year’s festival was “Bands, Birthdays, & Brass!” and the...



