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Discover the 2026-27 NIACC performing arts season

Discover the 2026-27 NIACC performing arts season

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NIACC’s 2026-2027 Performing Arts & Leadership Series brings Broadway tours, concerts, speakers, and family shows to Mason City’s North Iowa Community Auditorium.

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Greater Mason City Chamber of Commerce named finalist for Chamber of the Year award

Greater Mason City Chamber of Commerce named finalist for Chamber of the Year award

  • Greater Mason City Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Mason City Chamber of Commerce has been named a finalist for ACCE’s 2026 Chamber of the Year award, recognizing excellence and community impact.

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Soccer state tournament schedule changes for June 4

Soccer state tournament schedule changes for June 4

  • Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA)

Thursday’s 2026 IHSAA state soccer semifinals at Mediacom Stadium will start two hours earlier due to forecasted severe weather, with Friday’s finals schedule unchanged.

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Clear Lake events June 3-9, 2026

Clear Lake events June 3-9, 2026

  • Clear Lake Iowa Chamber

Discover Clear Lake events June 3-9, 2026, including Free Fishing Weekend, city-wide garage sales, concerts, live music, farmers market, films, and family fun.

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Mason City to host 2026 World Aerobatic Championship

Mason City to host 2026 World Aerobatic Championship

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Mason City, Iowa will host the 2026 World Aerobatic Championship at Mason City Municipal Airport from August 24 to September 2, drawing elite pilots and visitors.

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Soccer state tournament broadcast guide for 2026

Soccer state tournament broadcast guide for 2026

  • Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA)

Guide to 2026 IHSAA State Soccer Tournament coverage, including free Hudl quarterfinal streams, TV and streaming partners, and broadcaster bios for June 3-5.

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Nighttime maintenance on I-380 in Cedar Rapids begins

Nighttime maintenance on I-380 in Cedar Rapids begins

  • Iowa Department of Transportation

Nighttime maintenance on I-380 in Cedar Rapids will run May 31 and June 1 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., with crash attenuators in use and doubled work zone fines.

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Greater Mason City Chamber of Commerce named finalist for Chamber of the Year award

Greater Mason City Chamber of Commerce named finalist for Chamber of the Year award

    The Greater Mason City Chamber of Commerce has been named a finalist for ACCE’s 2026 Chamber of the Year award, recognizing excellence and community impact.

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    Mason City to host 2026 World Aerobatic Championship

    Mason City to host 2026 World Aerobatic Championship

      Mason City, Iowa will host the 2026 World Aerobatic Championship at Mason City Municipal Airport from August 24 to September 2, drawing elite pilots and visitors.

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      Nighttime maintenance on I-380 in Cedar Rapids begins

      Nighttime maintenance on I-380 in Cedar Rapids begins

        Nighttime maintenance on I-380 in Cedar Rapids will run May 31 and June 1 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., with crash attenuators in use and doubled work zone fines.

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        IRS launches new look-back interest calculator

        IRS launches new look-back interest calculator

          IRS releases an Excel-based look-back interest calculator to help tax professionals compute interest for long-term construction and manufacturing contracts under Form 8697.

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          Moody’s Aa2 rating underscores Waterloo’s financial stability

          Moody’s Aa2 rating underscores Waterloo’s financial stability

            Moody’s has affirmed Waterloo’s Aa2 issuer rating, reflecting strong financial health, revenue growth, and liquidity that support lower-cost borrowing for the city.

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            Gov. Reynolds extends proclamation easing fuel transport rules

            Gov. Reynolds extends proclamation easing fuel transport rules

              Gov. Kim Reynolds extended a proclamation effective through June 11, 2026, easing Iowa hours-of-service rules for crews delivering motor fuels in the state.

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              Iowa National Guard to send 120 soldiers to Washington, D.C.

              Iowa National Guard to send 120 soldiers to Washington, D.C.

                About 120 Iowa National Guard soldiers will deploy to Washington, D.C., for six months starting in July to support public safety and America250 preparations.

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                Iowa DOT updates traffic camera video system URLs

                Iowa DOT updates traffic camera video system URLs

                  Iowa DOT has updated traffic camera image and video URLs and outlines how data feed users can access current streams and stay informed about future changes.

                  Community Sports

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                  Soccer state tournament schedule changes for June 4

                  Soccer state tournament schedule changes for June 4

                    Thursday’s 2026 IHSAA state soccer semifinals at Mediacom Stadium will start two hours earlier due to forecasted severe weather, with Friday’s finals schedule unchanged.

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                    Soccer state tournament broadcast guide for 2026

                    Soccer state tournament broadcast guide for 2026

                      Guide to 2026 IHSAA State Soccer Tournament coverage, including free Hudl quarterfinal streams, TV and streaming partners, and broadcaster bios for June 3-5.

                      Community Entertainment

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                      Discover the 2026-27 NIACC performing arts season

                      Discover the 2026-27 NIACC performing arts season

                        NIACC’s 2026-2027 Performing Arts & Leadership Series brings Broadway tours, concerts, speakers, and family shows to Mason City’s North Iowa Community Auditorium.

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                        Clear Lake events June 3-9, 2026

                        Clear Lake events June 3-9, 2026

                          Discover Clear Lake events June 3-9, 2026, including Free Fishing Weekend, city-wide garage sales, concerts, live music, farmers market, films, and family fun.

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                          Kids fishing day at Big Woods Lake

                          Kids fishing day at Big Woods Lake

                            Free Kids Fishing Day at Big Woods Lake on June 6 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. offers gear, worms, prizes and lessons, tied to Iowa’s 2026 free fishing weekend.

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                            Clear Lake events May 27-June 2, 2026

                            Clear Lake events May 27-June 2, 2026

                              Plan a week in Clear Lake with live music, arts, markets, family activities, worship services and TRI training events scheduled May 27 through June 2, 2026.

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                              Clear Lake events May 21-27, 2026

                              Clear Lake events May 21-27, 2026

                                Memorial Day week in Clear Lake features live music, art exhibits, farmers market, family activities and ceremonies honoring fallen service members.

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                                Best patios in Clear Lake, Iowa for outdoor dining

                                Best patios in Clear Lake, Iowa for outdoor dining

                                  Explore top patios in Clear Lake, Iowa, from lakefront bars and rooftop drinks to casual family-friendly spots for outdoor meals, snacks, and takeout by the water.

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                                  Clear Lake events: May 14-20, 2026 guide

                                  Clear Lake events: May 14-20, 2026 guide

                                    Browse Clear Lake, Iowa, events for May 14-20, 2026, including farmers market opening day, live music, art exhibits, workshops, and family activities.

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                                    Memorial Day tradition in Clear Lake, Iowa

                                    Memorial Day tradition in Clear Lake, Iowa

                                      Discover Clear Lake, Iowa’s Memorial Day tradition with lakefront and cemetery ceremonies, patriotic music, veterans tributes, and community remembrance.

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