The Salvation Army of North Iowa is preparing to host its 21st Annual Holiday Auction.
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Visit globegazette.com/extras/celebrations for online forms to submit your Celebration items. Deadline for Sunday publication is 5 p.m. Monday.
Congratulations, Karen! Karen retired from the North Iowa Area Community College Board of Directors after serving 30 years of dedicated service, missing only two meetings, served with 40 board members, past and present, and worked with four NIACC presidents. She also served nine years on the…
JoAnn White, of Grafton, will celebrate her birthday on Thursday, December 12. Please help her celebrate her special day by sending greetings to her at 205 South Higley Rd, Space 161, Mesa, AZ 85206.
Over $900,000 has recently been awarded by The Foster and Evelyn Barkema Charitable Trust.
The Iowa 4-H Foundation has announced applications are now available for its 4-H scholarship program. Over 100 scholarship opportunities valued at over $110,000 will be awarded.
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DEADLINE: Monday at 5pm to be in the following Sunday
Click on a link below, print the form, fill it out and then either mail it or drop it off with a check at 300 N. Washington, Mason City, IA, 50401.
Click on a link below, print the form, fill it out and then either mail it or drop it off with a check at 300 N. Washington, Mason City, IA, 50401.
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Bishop Garrigan recently released its first quarter honor roll.
Charles City is ringing in the holiday season with a couple of events on Friday.
Christmas by the Lake — in its 25th year — will take place Saturday and Sunday in downtown Clear Lake.
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The 3rd Annual North Iowa Fair December Dinner will be held Thursday, Dec. 5, in the Marion E. Olson Building at the North Iowa Events Center.
Santa is taking a break from his busy schedule to host breakfast on Saturday at the Belmond-Klemme High School Student Center.
Northwood will hold its annual Christmas celebration from 1:30 p.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday.
The Mason City High School Instrumental Music Department will present its Concert and Symphonic bands’ winter concert at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Mohawk Performance Hall located in the FEMA room on the Mason City High School campus.
In celebration of the holidays, Music Man Square's admission is free for December.
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The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will roll into Mason City and Charles City this weekend.
Emerson’s by the Lake, Holistic Harmony, Lake Lifestyle, Larch Pine Inn, The Funky Zebras and Weathered Elements are teaming up to host Christmas Tea in Clear Lake at 1 p.m. on Dec. 8 at Larch Pine Inn, 401 N. Third St.
Kenny Prazak will be celebrating his 90th birthday on Sunday, December 8, with a family dinner. If you would like to send greetings to Kenny, please send them to 3489 Spruce Ave., Plymouth, IA 50464. No gifts please.
David Johnson, a senior at Mason City High School was chosen as the Noon Rotary Club’s “Student of the Month” for November. David is the son of Steve and Terry Johnson and brother of Tommy, Maggie, Derek, and Michael.
LoRee Kulhavy, of Mason City, will be honored at an Open House on Saturday, December 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 N Delaware Ave., Mason City to celebrate her 100th birthday. She was born December 8, 1919, in Mason City. Cards and wishes may be sent to her at 2501 W …
Karola Skilbred will be celebrating her 90th Birthday on Thursday, December 5.
Dee Dee Bailey is retiring after 31 years as Business/HR Manager at the North Iowa Transition Center. A celebration of her retirement will be held Friday, December 6, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at 111 Second St. NE (Across from the post office). Refreshments will be served. Please join us in cel…
Clear Lake – Terry and Mariann (Enbusk) Alcorn will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Friday, December 6. They were married December 6, 1969, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City.
Betty Taylor, formerly of Swaledale, will be celebrating her 89th birthday on December 4, 2019. Let’s bless her with a card shower and fill her mailbox to overflowing!
Cerro Gordo Public Heath offers Healthy Living Clinics to county residents age 55 and older. There is no charge. However, contributions are encouraged in order to keep the clinic running. Blood pressure clinics are also available free of charge.
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MercyOne North Iowa Hospice will hold its annual Tree of Life programs in nine communities throughout the North Iowa area.