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...
Restaurant Revitalization Fund
The restaurant industry has been among the hardest-hit sectors during the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. To help bring jobs back and revive the industry, the American Rescue Plan, signed into law by President Joe Biden, established the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund at the U.S. Small Business...
Event/Gathering Guidance
Event organizers and the public look to Cerro Gordo Public Health to provide guidance for a safe event. CG Public Health does not offer “approvals” for events; however, they offer guidelines for event planners to use when setting up the events as well as guidelines for members of the public...