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.

The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is host to the TRI Clear Lake Triathlon, sanctioned by USA Triathlon will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024. The race will start and end in downtown Clear Lake! The scenic course will commence at City Beach; the flat-and-fast one-or two-loop bike course guides athletes out and back along South Shore Drive.

The Stu Nevermann Memorial Run is Saturday May 25th at the Mason City Aquatic Center. Run starts at 8:00 AM and concludes right before the North Iowa Band Festival Parade.

The Floyd County Sexual Assault Response Team is hosting a 5K fundraiser in Charles City, IA on Friday June 14th at 7:00 PM. Money will go to help survivors and provide training for the community or team. Cost of $25 for registration with t-shirt included. Awards provided.

Kentucky Headhunters w/ Special Guest Cody Parks & The Dirty South at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake on Friday June 14th. Doors open at 8:00 PM. Tickets are 30 dollars in advance, 35 dollars at the door.

The 43 North Iowa Annual Neighborhood Block Party on Thursday June 20th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Join us for a free community celebration like no other, with exciting activities and fantastic sponsors. Don't miss out on the fun!