The Worksite Wellness Committee and Mason City Youth Task Force are partnering to offer two courses on Mental Health First Aid. Attendees will learn to identify signs of mental health challenges and disorders, get the latest statistics on North Iowa’s Mental Health, and receive a guide of helpful resources. Participants...
Friends of the Festival Campaign Begins
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...