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SkyWest to Begin Service

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UNITED EXPRESS FLIGHTS TO CHICAGO LAUNCH MARCH 1ST Daily United Express jet service, operated by SkyWest Airlines, from Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) to Chicago (ORD) will begin March 1, 2021. These new flights will provide travelers access to United’s global network. Tickets are available now at united.com. “We are excited to bring jet service back
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National Plan for Vacation Day 2021

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VISIT MASON CITY CELEBRATES NATIONAL PLAN FOR VACATION DAY COVID-19 has affected all aspects of our everyday life. Throughout the past nine months, we’ve adapted to numerous health and safety protocols and other restrictions in an effort to slow the spread. We’ve canceled plans, postponed trips, and limited travel. It’s no wonder that Americans have
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Winter Survival

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By Todd Von Ehwegen, Cerro Gordo County Conservation Education Manager As we continue to struggle through the throes of the pandemic, many of us are dreading winter. That sense of dread is fueled by thoughts of freezing temperatures and wind chill, short gloomy days, treacherous winter travel, and that “cabin fever” feeling of being cooped
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Grant Wood: Nineteen Lithographs

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Grant Wood: Nineteen Lithographs is now on exhibit in the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum’s Center Space Gallery. In 2019 the Museum was fortunate to have been gifted a Grant Wood lithograph by Dr. Robert and Bonnie McCoy. This lithograph, Midnight Alarm, completes the set of nineteen lithographic prints made by Iowa artist Grant Wood
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Holiday Happenings in North Iowa

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Get in the holiday spirit with these festive events, light displays, experiences & entertainment in and around Mason City, Iowa. BELMOND’S 29TH ANNUAL PARADE OF LIGHTS DATE: November 27, 2020 | 6:30PM LOCATION: Main Street, Belmond, IA Join us Friday, November 27, 2020 at 6:30pm for Belmond’s 29th Annual Parade of Lights. This year’s theme
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5 Ways to Support Local this Holiday Season

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Here are five small, but helpful ways you can show your support for local businesses this holiday season: SHOP SMALL Find unique gifts for everyone on your list and show your support for small, independent businesses by stopping in or visiting their online store. Many local businesses will work with you over the phone, through
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4 Reasons to Support Local Businesses

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Holiday shopping season is upon us. Many of us have already started, or have at least begun thinking about “the perfect gift” for each of the special people in our lives. Online shopping has exploded this year with large chain stores and Amazon becoming the primary go-to’s for click-to-purchase convenience. In fact, while many businesses
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American Farmer Exhibit Now Open

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When photographer Paul Mobley set out to capture the soul of our country’s farm communities, he encountered an enduring rural culture that remains rooted in the principles of tradition, family, integrity, and hard work. Crisscrossing the country, from Alaska to Florida, Mobley and his camera were welcomed time and time again into the homes of
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Thanksgiving Dining in Mason City, IA

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This Thanksgiving, celebrate with all your Turkey Day favorites without the hassle of having to make the meal yourself. Whether you’re hungry for a festive turkey dinner with all the fixings, a quick bite, or something less traditional, we’ve got you covered! HOMER’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL Traditional Thanksgiving dinner will be served beginning at
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Holiday Party Venues

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‘Tis the season for holiday parties! Whether you’re looking for a small party room, spacious accommodations for a large group, activities to spur some friendly competition, or something quaint and cozy, these venues will put your guests in the holiday spirit! Reserve your holiday celebration date soon! CHARLES H. MACNIDER ART MUSEUM 303 2nd Street
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Air Choice One Partners with Choice Travel Agency

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The Missouri-based airline, Air Choice One, has partnered with a local travel agency, Choice Travel Agency, to provide its customers unique and customized travel experiences and impact the economic development in the communities served by selling customizable travel packages that encourage tourism. Air Choice One is pleased to announce its partnership with Choice Travel Agency.
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North Iowa Bulls 2020-21 Regular Season

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NORTH IOWA BULLS HOCKEY 2020-21 Regular Season Schedule The North Iowa Bulls’ 10th Anniversary season will look a bit different from its previous nine, but the 2020-21 campaign is officially a go in the River City. The Bulls have announced their regular-season schedule, which will feature 20 home games at the Mason City Multipurpose Arena.
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Fall Fun in North Iowa

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From pumpkin patches and apple orchards to hayrides and haunted hikes, there’s plenty of fall fun to be found in North Iowa… FALL FOLIAGE Surround yourself with the beauty of the season and discover dazzling displays of vibrant fall foliage along miles of trails at the Lime Creek Nature Center or Shell Rock River Greenbelt
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The Great Outdoors and So Much More!

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Discover fabulous parks, trails, and relaxing outdoor adventures in Mason City, Iowa. Your exploration begins here… BIKING & HIKING TRAILS Hitting the trails is a great way to exercise and to explore Mason City. There are over 20 miles of trails within the city that provide an assortment of scenic routes, ranging from limestone bluffs
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Outdoor Dining in Mason City, Iowa

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Fall presents the last chance to enjoy a great outdoor dining experience. Enjoy the freshness of fall, great food and the good company of family and friends when you visit the patio seating at these local establishments. CABIN COFFEE CO. Address: 1304 4th Street SE, Mason City Phone: 641-423-6502 Cabin Coffee is a small chain
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11 Places to Shop Small in Mason City

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From art galleries and gifts to one-of-a-kind fashion finds, unique shopping experiences await in Mason City. #ShopSmall at these locally-owned retailers. ART ON THE PLAZA 11 S. Federal Avenue, Mason City, IA 319-461-1031 Hours: Thursday – Saturday, 11am – 3pm >> Shop Online >> Follow On Facebook Art on the Plaza is an artist-owned and
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Eleanor Chafin Stockman: An Iowa Champion for Women’s Suffrage

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August of 2020 marks the centennial of the adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment officially giving women the right to vote. The 2020 centennial slogan is Hard Won, Not Done. Iowa women were passionately involved in the fight for equality since the mid-1850s. The Iowa Woman Suffrage Association was organized in 1870 in Mount Pleasant. By
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Hampton Inn & Suites Mason City Recognized Among Best in U.S.

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HAMPTON INN & SUITES MASON CITY NAMED 2020 TRIPADVISOR TRAVELERS’ CHOICE Kinseth Hospitality Company (KHC) is pleased to announce the Hampton Inn & Suites Mason City and Best Western Holiday Lodge Clear Lake hotels have been recognized as a 2020 Travelers’ Choice award-winner. Based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews, prior to any changes
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