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- Mason City, IA (50401)
  
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  Scattered showers and thunderstorms. High 74F. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%..
  
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  Scattered thunderstorms early, then mainly cloudy overnight with thunderstorms likely. Low 62F. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%.
  
  Updated: June 19, 2018 @ 12:27 pm
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Kwik Star buys Wooz's Car Wash, sale will be finalized Friday

Mason City & North Iowa

Kwik Star buys Wooz's Car Wash, sale will be finalized Friday

By STEVE BOHNEL steve.bohnel@globegazette.com

MASON CITY | Henry Pirhonen has been working in the Southport parking lot since 1972.

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