Written by: Brian Pauly, Mason City Parks & Recreation Sixteen years ago, when my wife and I moved to Mason City, it was just the two of us and a belief in what this community could become. Today, we are raising 14-year-old twins who have grown up inside our recreation...
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,...
Board of Directors Leadership Update
Written by: Colleen Frein, Greater Mason City Chamber of Commerce Pam Lampman has stepped down from her role as Chairperson of the Board of Directors. In accordance with the organization’s bylaws, Chair-Elect Troy Elwood, Elwood Construction, will complete the remainder of her term before beginning his 2026-2027 term as Board...



