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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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Experience Fall Color in Mason City, Iowa

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EXPERIENCE FALL COLOR IN MASON CITY, IOWA With the cooler temperatures of autumn comes one of nature’s most delightful annual events: fall foliage season. The green canopy of trees begins to transition to a dazzling display of vivid colors. Vibrant hues of red, orange and yellow brighten the harvest-brown landscape. Here in North Iowa, the
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Footbridge Concert Series

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ANDREW WHITFIELD & NICHOLAS SHAYNFELT Virtual Concert: November 8, 2020 Vocalist Andrew Whitfield and pianist Nicholas Shaynefelt will present “Music For A While” highlighting works of Antonín Dvořák, Gerald Finzi, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Clara Schumann, among others. This one-hour virtual concert is presented as part of The Music Man Square’s Footbridge Concert Series. Tune
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Tonic Sol-Fa

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TONIC SOL-FA Virtual Concert Event: December 17, 2020 Join Emmy award-winning vocal group, Tonic Sol-fa, and Top 5 Billboard artist, Shaun Johnson & the Big Band Experience, for the “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” virtual concert event presented December 17th from The Music Man Square. Only 200 tickets are available for this “pay what you
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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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MC Youth Hockey Tournaments

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MASON CITY YOUTH HOCKEY TOURNAMENTS 2021-21 Tournament Schedule The Mason City Youth Hockey Association will host four home tournaments during the 2020-21 Season. River City Rumble: November 13-15, 2020 Mite Jamboree: December 12-13, 2020 Collins Tournament: January 8-10, 2021 J2K Tournament: February 12-14, 2021 Games will be held at the Mason City Arena located at
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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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Lime Creek Nature Center Storywalk

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LIME CREEK NATURE CENTER STORYWALK On display through October 30, 2020 Take in the fall beauty of the Lime Creek Nature Center while reading the book A Tree Is Nice, a classic tale about the beauty of the everyday world and winner of the Caldecott Medal. “Trees are pretty. They fill up the sky. If
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Fall Fun in North Iowa

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FALL FUN IN NORTH IOWA 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
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The Great Outdoors and So Much More!

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THE GREAT OUTDOORS AND SO MUCH MORE 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
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Outdoor Dining in Mason City, Iowa

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ENJOY OUTDOOR DINING IN MASON CITY, IOWA 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:
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Shop Small in Mason City

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11 PLACES TO SHOP SMALL IN MASON CITY 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
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Part 5: Mason City Women and the 19th Amendment

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The final years of the women’s suffrage movement were not easy ones. World War I was raging in Europe, a flu epidemic ravaged the nation, and the men serving in the armed forces, the industrial revolution had completely changed the way the country worked, and immigrants were flocking to the country to find employment. Still,
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Downtown Mason City Storywalk

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DOWNTOWN MASON CITY STORYWALK On display through October 30, 2020 The Mason City Public Library is pleased to announce their Downtown Mason City StoryWalk. Families will enjoy reading the book Falling for Rapunzel by Leah Wilcox as they walk through beautiful downtown Mason City. Pages from the book will be displayed in the windows of
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Part 4: Mason City Women and the 19th Amendment

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1916 was a major year in Iowa’s suffrage movement efforts, attracting as much negative reaction as at any time. Leader’s like Alice Paul had grown tired of working so hard for so long and achieving almost nothing. They were beginning to call for more militant action, similar to tactics used in England. Opponents raged about
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Part 2: Mason City Women and the 19th Amendment

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In 1903, a county suffrage convention was held in Mason City. Eleanor Stockman, wife of a local physician and one of the town’s most active suffragettes spoke to the large crowd. In part, she said, “The question of rights is a profound one and is not easily defined. The popular insistence has evolved the democratic
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Part 1: Mason City Women and the 19th Amendment

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The women’s suffrage movement was a decades-long fight to win the right to vote for women in the United States. It took activists and reformers nearly 100 years to win that right, and the campaign was not easy. On August 18, 1920, with the final state ratification coming from Tennessee, the 19th amendment went into
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Frank Lloyd Wright: Architecture of the Interior

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Frank Lloyd Wright: Architecture of the Interior, an exhibition of high-quality reproduction drawings of interiors, furnishings, and household objects, offers a view into Frank Lloyd Wright’s creative conception of the interior spaces of his houses. In Wright’s house designs, structure and ornament are one. Every feature of the house—from the overall structure, to the interior,
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Bike Share Program

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NO BIKE? NO WORRIES. Cycle and discover all Mason City has to offer on two wheels Explore meandering recreational trails, mountain bike along the limestone bluffs or pedal along on a leisurely sightseeing ride along Mason City’s Bikeways. Mason City offers numerous multi-use pathways, bike lanes, off-road paths and paved shoulders…. all conveniently accessible and
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5 Tips for Planning Your Summer Staycation

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In need of a break this summer but concerned about traveling too far from home? A vacation doesn’t require going far away. Why not plan a summer STAYcation? Get away from it all and find your happy place – right here, at home. Hike, bike, and explore trails. Float and fish tranquil waterways. Kick back
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Mason City Fishing Spots

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CAST YOUR CARES AWAY While many of our favorite places remain closed, the water is open! There’s plenty of opportunity – in and around Mason City – to get out and enjoy the outdoors safely, spend quality time with your family, and practice social distancing. Fishing is a great way to get outdoors and enjoy
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Conestoga Cookout

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CONESTOGA COOKOUT May 2, 2021 Celebrate the opening day of the Kinney Pioneer Museum with a BBQ pork meal. Festivities will include special music, activities, and demonstrations by the blacksmith, broom makers, and rug weaver.   >> LEARN MORE  >> VIEW CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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JHA Annual Conference

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JEFFERSON HIGHWAY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE June 2-5, 2021 The 9th annual Jefferson Highway Association conference will be held in Mason City. Full-conference registration will include seminars, annual awards banquet, driving tour along the Jefferson Highway from Mason City, IA to Owatonna, MN, JHA bike ride, and plenty of opportunities to explore Mason City attractions, shops,
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