Written by: Colleen Frein, Greater Mason City Chamber of Commerce No one likes paying taxes. Business owners and homeowners feel the pressure, and efforts to reduce property taxes are understandable. As discussions continue at the Iowa Legislature, it’s worth pausing to consider what happens when cuts go too far, too...
Ruge Joins the Chamber Team
Hello, my name is Nate Ruge, and I’m excited to be joining the Greater Mason City Chamber of Commerce team as your new Membership Director here in 2026! I come to the Chamber after working at the United Way of North Central Iowa, where relationships were at the heart of everything we did. One thing I saw again and again was how valuable...
Standing Strong in Leadership: Preparing North Iowa’s Emerging Leaders
Leadership today asks something different of us. It’s no longer about having all the answers. It’s about creating the conditions where people can listen, talk, and work together in ways that move communities forward. That’s the heart of my work, and it’s exactly what I’m excited to bring to this year’s Leadership North Iowa cohort. My background in facilitative leadership and the Technology of...