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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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North Iowa Nationals

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NORTH IOWA NATIONALS TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL August 6, 7, 8 In conjunction with the Rockwell Lions Club, the National Tractor Pullers Association will host the 12th annual North Iowa Nationals August 6th, 7th, and 8th in Rockwell, IA – just 12 miles from Mason City! Exciting pulling action begins at 7pm each evening. >> LEARN
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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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Mr. Toot Geocaching Adventure

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What is Geocaching? The Mr. Toot Adventure Mr. Toot is the mascot of the North Iowa Band Festival, and representative of Mason City as a whole.  His image has appeared on everything from t-shirts to business cards, banners on light poles, and even the water tower. Now, his image has been used to create a geocaching
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Experience Social Distancing in #MasonCityIA

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Experience Social Distancing in #MasonCityIA By Tonya Gray, MD How can you prevent yourself from getting the coronavirus? By now, you’ve heard about social distancing. Right now that means: No gatherings of more than 10 people. Keep 6-feet of distance from others when possible. Don’t go where you don’t need to go.  WHAT YOU CAN
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Support Local Bingo

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SUPPORT LOCAL BINGO! We’ve received such incredible response to our efforts to promote and support local while also following recommendations and guidelines for social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve teamed up again to keep the momentum going… and this time there’s PRIZES! STEP ONE: Now through May 1st, use the Support Local BINGO Card
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Explore and Learn from Your Own Hometown

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9 Ways to Explore & Learn Right Here, At Home At a time when social distancing and staying home as much as possible has become essential, many of us have had to adjust to working remotely while also coordinating at-home learning activities for our kiddos. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to explore and discover
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Visit Mason City COVID-19 Updates

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A MESSAGE TO OUR VISITORS, GUESTS, AND TOURISM PARTNERS: Our team shares the global concerns regarding the coronavirus outbreak and the impact of these unprecedented events. As we do our best to navigate through the rapidly changing developments, we believe we have a responsibility to do our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The
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How to Support Local Businesses during COVID-19

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HOW TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES DURING COVID-19 As efforts to “flatten the curve” increase, so does the ongoing impact to our daily lives. From going to the movies to dinner out at our favorite restaurant, many normal activities are now on pause. We’re all impacted by the burdens of COVID-19, but now more than ever
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Mason City Takeout Guide

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MASON CITY TAKE OUT GUIDE Stay up-to-date on who’s open when, what’ they’ve got cookin’, and how you can get it! Many local restaurants remain open and ready to serve you; and they need your support throughout this challenging time. To make it easy, we’ve created the “Mason City Takeout Guide”.  This directory lists local
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Support Local Spotlight

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SUPPORT LOCAL SPOTLIGHT The 2020 Mason City Travel Guide is now available and requests have begun pouring in. Guides are available at the Mason City Visitor Center, local businesses (hotels, attractions, restaurants, campgrounds, etc.) and welcome centers throughout the state of Iowa.  The guide is also mailed to visitors and prospective new residents who request
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Mason City On Broadway

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MASON CITY HEADS TO BROADWAY Have you heard the news? THE MUSIC MAN will return to the Broadway stage next fall and WE’VE GOT TICKETS, MY FRIENDS, RIGHT HERE IN RIVER CITY!!!! Join us for this opportunity to see Meredith Willson’s award-winning musical (starring Hugh Jackman & Sutton Foster). A limited number of tickets are
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Thanksgiving Dining in Mason City, IA

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Mason City Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving 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! The following Mason City restaurants will be open
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The Jefferson Highway – North Iowa Tour

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The Jefferson Highway – North Iowa Tour Take a trip along a historic highway – discover architectural treasures, eateries, breweries, festivals & more! The Jefferson Highway Association was organized in 1915. In 1916, this historic north-south U.S. border-to-border route was envisioned for car and freight travel as the auto age developed.  In its earliest days
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3 ‘DO’ when visiting Mason City

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3 “DO’S” when visiting Mason City Presenting the 2018 visitors’ choice experiences As you gear up for your summer visit to Mason City…”Make sure you stay at the Country Inn & Suites…Visit the Kinney Pioneer Museum…and Eat at the Northwestern Steakhouse” – at least, that’s what our visitors told us. Visitors during the 2018 travel
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2019 North Iowa Summer Events

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2019 North Iowa Summer Events Mason City and the North Iowa area make the perfect destination for a fun, and  affordable family vacation. To book your  Mason City lodging accommodations click HERE Tired of being cooped up? Us too. It’s time to start thinking about, Saweeet – Summertime! Check out North Iowa’s can’t-miss summer events! May
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Foodcation

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Foodcation – when planning a trip revolves around the meals you eat, the beer your drink, and the sweets you crave. Suzie-Q-Cafe’ Check out one of only 52 surviving “Valentine-style” diners in the United States, the Suzie-Q Café has been at home in Mason City since 1948. We highly recommend you try the Omwich breakfast
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North Iowa Brew Tour

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North Iowa Brew Tour 7 breweries in or close to Mason City, Iowa Whether it’s freezing outside or a hot summer day, nothing beats the thrill of tasting locally crafted beer. Luckily, we have seven breweries in or close to Mason City – two of which are located in the heart of our Downtown. We
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It’s a date in Mason City!

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It’s a date! Are you looking for date-night ideas? Look no further, it’s time to make it a date in Mason City! Try something unique & unexpected Big Valentine’s Day plans? Dinner and a movie? How original. Time to say adios to the mundane date-night-out and try something new! This is not  your typical dinner-and-a-show but
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