Thanks to generous financial contributions, the annual North Iowa Band Festival remains a free family event. The North Iowa Band Festival Foundation recently announced its annual “Friends of the Festival” fundraising campaign. In 1936, the Mason City Chamber of Commerce started a simple celebration of North Iowa’s musical heritage. Over...
2019 Klempnauer Award
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...