DES MOINES, IOWA (April 26, 2024) – LifeServe Blood Center donors are true life  savers! When blood donors roll up their sleeves, it only takes one hour to donate one  pint of blood, which will save the lives of up to three local hospital patients. 

May is National Mental Health Awareness month with the 16 th being the day designated to recognize this important effort. The Mason City library is promoting mental health awareness throughout the month with a display in the first floor of the book stacks and free information packets including an awareness button near the main desk.

Come out to North Iowa Air Service for pancakes, ham, and scrambled eggs to support your local Kiwanis. Dine-in and carry out options available! Airplane rides (weather permitting) will be available. Saturday May 18th from 7:00 AM until Noon!

Join us for opening day of the Clear Lake Farmers Market on May 18th, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the parking lot of the Surf Ballroom & Museum.

Mason City Public Library Author Visit Mark Cabaniss on Saturday May 18th at 2:00 PM.

Author Visit: Mark Cabaniss "Miracle of The Music Man" at the Mason City Public Library on Saturday May 18th at 2:00 PM.

Dust off your acid-washed jean jacket and dig out those leg warmers… you’re going to need them come Memorial Day Weekend in Mason City! To commemorate the 85th North Iowa Band Festival, we’re throwing it all the way back to 1985… that’s right! The North Iowa Band Festival May 23rd through the 27th in Mason City.

A Splash and Dash is a fun and fast-growing sport that combines swimming and running. The TRI Clear Lake Splash and Dash is a participatory event for kids ages 7-15 with an emphasis on creating a fun family weekend of multisport and fitness. As an official part of the USA Triathlon Youth Aquathlon Series, every participant will receive a finisher medal and swag.