Category: North Iowa Events
End of Summer Fun in North Iowa
We’ve officially entered the dog days of summer. As a kid, I used to wonder what that term meant. I always thought it had something to do with youngsters being lazy because they’d become bored. You know that spell in between playing ball and school starting where we just… survived. Turns out, it’s called the... Read More
Mason City & The Music Man
There’s nothing quite like the sound of a marching band. The toot of the trumpet. The deep timbre of the trombones. The cadence of the drumline as they pass by in their perfectly straight lines. The rich history of marching bands runs deep in Mason City. In fact, over Memorial Day weekend, there was an entire weekend celebration dedicated to these bands. Read More
The Best North Iowa Small Town Schools
Thankfully, Jane Fischer and her team of associates are skilled realtors, specializing in accommodating the needs of those who are looking for that perfect small-town fit. A place to call home, raise a family, and enjoy the countless perks of rural North Iowa. Read More
North Iowa Community College-NIACC- Hidden Gem
By Rachel Smith Wumkes It’s a question asked of kids at every age… what do you want to be when you grow up? When they’re little, the answer is usually something outrageous, like a professional football player, or an astronaut. As they age, however, the question seems to become increasingly difficult. You can’t just blurt... Read More
North Iowa Band Festival Is Back and Scheduled for May 27-31st!
After being cancelled last year due to Covid-19 concerns, the North Iowa Band Festival is back. The five-day festival will again be taking place Memorial Day Weekend and will include ample live entertainment, carnival, marketplace, Stu Nevermann Memorial Run and of course the BIG parade! Read More