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INDEX — EXPLORE NORTH IOWA 2014 JJ4 – Forest City welcomes RAGBRAI riders JJ6 – RAGBRAI riders to bring thousands of visitors JJ7 – Up in Smoke BBQ Bash draws competitors JJ8 – PGI convention promises fun JJ9 – Clear Lake/Mason City July 4 celebrations JJ10 – MacNider Arts Festival is super JJ11 – Explore North Iowa summer arts events JJ12 – Explore Mason City summer events JJ14 – Busy summer planned at Clear Lake JJ15 – Explore Clear Lake this summer JJ17 – It’s a Surf Ballroom blast this summer JJ19 – Explore the Surf’s education schedule JJ19 – Explore the Surf’s entertainment schedule JJ20 – Bicycle, Blues & Barbecue Festival still growing JJ21 – Explore the BB&B Festival schedule JJ22 – Charles City celebrates Independence Day JJ22 – Explore Charles City summer events JJ24 – Paddle with a purpose JJ25 – Explore North Iowa rivers JJ26 – Communities roll out the red carpets JJ28 – Summer ‘night out’ events entertain JJ29 – Summer band concerts planned

JJ29 – Osage Chamber sets new summer events JJ30 – Heavyweight horses are light on the hoof JJ31 – Events Center is the place for horse lovers JJ32 – Hobo Days continue to celebrate colorful heritage JJ33 – North Iowa Fair includes variety of activities JJ34 – Explore more area county fairs and the State Fair JJ36 – Artists to gather for Christian music festival JJ37 – International Festival highlights heritage, cultures JJ38 – ABATE rally has deep lineup of music planned JJ39 – Sound of brass, bang of drums in Forest City JJ40 – Target opportunities abound for shooters JJ41 – Granddaddy of tractor rides comes to North Iowa JJ41 – Touring on their own timetables JJ43 – Hancock Speedway is having a resurgence JJ43 – Explore North Iowa racetrack special events JJ44 – Trail event combines biking and golfing JJ44 – Explore North Iowa trails JJ46 – Camping is now available at Tosanak JJ46 – Explore North Iowa county parks JJ50 – Explore North Iowa golf tournaments JJ52 – Beeds, Pilot Knob, McIntosh see upgrades JJ52 – Explore North Iowa state parks JJ54 – Wet a line, catch a whopper (or say you did) JJ54 – Explore North Iowa fisheries JJ55 – Explore North Iowa fishing clinics JJ56 – Explore North Iowa events – comprehensive calendar

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Forest City to welcome RAGBRAI riders The Forest City RAGBRAI logo gives a nod to Winnebago Industries and the area’s Norwegian heritage. The Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa will stop in Forest City for a fourth time in the ride’s history.

Rae Yost

For The Globe Gazette‌

Riders in the (Des Moines) Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, or RAGBRAI, will stay overnight on July 22 in Forest City on the grounds typically reserved for thousands of motor homes. While hundreds of the roughly 10,000 bicyclists expected for the annual event will be scattered across the lawns of Forest City homes and the lawns of Forest City school property and others, the bulk will be on the rally grounds of Winnebago Itasca Travelers Grand National Rally. The WIT GNR grounds will be filled with motor homes during the weekend prior to July 22. So, just after the community plays host to its annual summer festival of Puckerbrush and the WIT GNR,

it will again throw a party for RAGBRAI. The public celebration starts at around 2 p.m. Tuesday with the opening of the beer garden on the grounds of Waldorf College campus. The day’s music starts at 4 p.m. on the college

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campus, near the college library, just about a block off Clark Street and the city’s downtown. Four bands will play from 4 p.m. to midnight. The entertainment is free and open to the public. The lineup includes Black

Diet, a Minneapolis rhythm and blues band; Less Nessmen, a Mason City classic rock band; The Oddfathers, a Minneapolis band that does powerpop classic rock; and The Hepperly Band of Mason City, another classic rock band. A fireworks display will start at midnight near the college. Forest City’s RAGBRAI logo incorporates its cultural and economic history and the July 22 trip from Emmetsburg to Forest City. The logo asks “RV There Yet” with a touch of Scandanavian heritage motiff. The Emmetsburg to Forest City route, already one of the longest stretches of this year’s event, will also include an optional loop to reach a 100-mile “century” day for those interested in adding this accomplishment to their biking repertoire.

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RAGBRAI to bring thousands of visitors, millions of dollars JOHN SKIPPER

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RAGBRAI is expected to be an opportunity for Mason City to show off its assets to thousands of visitors and be a financial boon as well. RAGBRAI stands for the (Des Moines) Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. Mason City will be an overnight stop for an anticipated 30,000 riders and guests on Wednesday, July 23. Internationally known singer Bret Michaels will headline the entertainment being planned for the visitors that night. Jodee O’Brien, head of Main Street Mason City which is coordinating activities, said she has been told by RAGBRAI officials that $3 million will flow into the local economy during that one day. Nineteen committees have been working to prepare for the onslaught of visitors, covering areas such as housing, vendors, volunteers, health and public safety. The main campground for participants will be in East Park with space also available at the North Iowa Events Center and some church and school properties. Shuttle service will be available between East Park and the North Iowa Events Center throughout the day Wednesday until the show is

over downtown. Maps and brochures featuring Mason City businesses will be distributed to riders in Forest City the day before they come to Mason City. Much of the downtown area will become a beer garden on July 23 with no hard liquor or mixed drinks allowed outside and no glasses or bottles allowed. Michaels has achieved fame as the front man for the rock band Poison and as a solo artist, a reality TV director and performer and for his charitable work and philanthropy. He will perform on the main stage in the parking lot west of City Hall. Also performing Wednesday night will be Warrant, a well-known American rock band that performs in festivals, casinos and fairs all over the country. The theme for the day is “Best Hump Day Ever.” Nanci Elder, publicity chairwoman, explained, “RAGBRAI riders come from across the nation and the world to spend a day with us. That day is Wednesday, July 23 — Hump Day.” The logo, which was designed by Jim Zach and is emblazoned on T-shirts that are for sale, depicts a camel on a bicycle above the words of the theme on a blue background.

 A RAGBRAI rider cools off under streams of water. File photo

 The Mason City RAGBRAI logo, which was designed by Jim Zach and is emblazoned on T-shirts that are for sale, depicts a camel on a bicycle above the words of the theme on a blue background. Submitted photo

Bret Michaels Photo submitted

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Up in Smoke BBQ Bash draws competitors ASHLEY MILLER

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Participants for the 11th Annual North Iowa Up In Smoke BBQ Bash in Mason City had better be ready for some stiff competition. “You have to bring your A game,” Dave Diercks, a Charles City member of the BioHazard Team, put it last year. “This is Mason City.” Over 60 teams from eight states are expected to converge July 25-26 in East Park to compete for coveted titles in the state’s largest barbecue contest, according to Ruth Miller, marketing manager for the Globe Gazette, which sponsors the Bash. Close to 80 judges will have the tasty task of judging pork shoulder, ribs, brisket and chicken competitions, where grand and reserve overall champions will be named and division winners awarded.

The Bash is considered one of the Midwest’s premier barbecue events and is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society, which makes it part of a season-long points competition. And competitors say organization, friendliness and location keep them coming back year after year. “We love this competition,” said Gerry Benham, whose Bare Bones BBQ Team of Liberty, Mo., was named grand champion in 2009. “Everybody does a great job.” Several other competitions during the Bash can win competitors’ bragging rights, including desserts; the annual Hy-Vee Chili Cook-Off, which boasts a dozen different chilis with a wide variety of flavors and heats; Anything But, a category for creations other than barbecue; and Spam, where past top recipes include

Explore the Up In Smoke BBQ Bash Admission is free. All events are in Mason City’s East Park. Friday, July 25 • 5 p.m. — Beer garden, food court and kid’s playground opens. • 5:30 p.m. — Hy-Vee Chili Cook-Off and tasting. • 6 p.m. — SPAM Cook-Off. • 7 p.m. — Music by Standing Hampton, sponsored by McCloskey Appliance. • 9 p.m. — Kid’s playground closes. • 10 p.m. — Food court closes. • 11 p.m. — Beer garden closes. Quail Nest O’Spam and Spam Sliders with Crunchy Spam Fries. Two crowd favorites will be returning to entertain barbecue-goers. Standing Hampton, a

Saturday, July 26 • 11 a.m. — Beer garden, food court and kid’s playground opens; live music by Bill Grant & Bryan Odean. • 11:30 a.m. — KCBS Competition. • 11:30 a.m. — Music begins. • 2 p.m. — Music by Bolder Road, sponsored by McCloskey Appliance. • 4 p.m. — Awards ceremony. • 5 p.m. — Music by Bolder Road. • 6 p.m. — Beer garden, food court and kid’s playground closes. band that plays classic rock from the ‘70s, ‘80s and beyond, will rock the park Friday night. On Saturday afternoon, Bolder Road will perform top classic country and rock ‘n’ roll hits.

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PGI convention promises fun JOHN SKIPPER

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Once again Mason City will be the host city for the Pyrotechnics Guild International convention, Aug. 9-15 at the North Iowa Events Center. Mason City also hosted in 2005 and 2009. Spectators are promised some of the best fireworks displays created anywhere. While many of the aerial displays will be visible around Mason City, many of the displays will be ground or lower air burst displays that will only be visible from the Events Center seating.

Explore the PGI Convention Sunday, Aug. 10 • National anthem by Iowa Pyrotechnic Association. Complete with rockets red glare and bombs bursting in air. • Ray Garris Train Wreck. Ray Garris “RG” of Wildfire Shows will take some old-fashioned pyro tools, including 600 pounds of coffee creamer, 25 pounds of black powder, more than 80 man hours and 2,000 feet of wire and cable to bring the spectacular show. • Passfire the Movie. The Ververka brothers will be here to shoot some specialized footage for the intro to a movie they are making. Expect lots of “fronts” and synched breaking glass comets and a very disciplined sequencing of effects! A Pyro-musical and then some. • Buffet of Fireworks. Tonight’s Flower King display is a suite of firework effects stitched into a fast-paced pyro musical. The “buffet of fireworks” will be selected from the 1,000 different shell designs Flower King has created. They

Dave Green, manager of the North Iowa Events Center, said tickets for the shows can be purchased online at www.VisitMasonCityIowa. com or at the Events Center box office. Prices are $10 per ticket for the Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday night shows, with children under 10 admitted free. All tickets are general admission for those shows, he said. On Friday, general seating is available for $13 a ticket and reserved seating is $18 a ticket with no discounts for children. Starting July 19, all ticket prices go up $5. Parking for

the events at the North Iowa Events Center is free to those who have purchased tickets. To access the grounds, a PGI show ticket per person is required, said Green. All public traffic must enter and exit using the road off of Roosevelt Avenue. All shows start at 8:30

offer more than 300 specially designed cakes and 100 candles in their lineup. • Thunderstorm 2014. This will be Flashing Thunder’s 12th PGI display. These folks are a hometown favorite. The night’s closing display is a potpourri of fireworks from around the globe featuring products from Europe, Asia and North America. Shells up to 10 inches will highlight the show. Tuesday, Aug. 12 • Iowa’s Light Show. The Iowa Pyros will consume more than 3 miles of ignition wire and will need several thousand mortars to put this display in the air. There are more than 50 man hours in the music selection, editing and choreography with shell sizes up to 7 inches. • A Gaming Extravaganza. The night’s pryo-musical will have more than 50 percent of the display on the field, viewable only from the grandstand. Wednesday, Aug. 13 • Junior Pyrotechnics. The Junior Pyrotechnics Association (JPA) trains PGI members’ youngsters from 7 to 17 years of age in the safe use

of fireworks. This display features 20-plus junior shooters, and as many as 60 contributing junior pyros. • American Made. Every shell put in the air during this display was built in the U.S. This display features a wide variety of firework effects including some being introduced for the first time in Mason City. There will be a blazing finale featuring 12-inch shells. • A Baby Boomer PyroMusical. This display will be cutting edge with shells ranging from 2.5 to 16 inches. There will be a number of display fronts with crossing comets and some unusual lance work. Friday, Aug. 15 • National Anthem. The national anthem isn’t complete without the accompaniment of a choreographed fireworks display — another pyro-musical. • Mega String. The Mega String consists of an array of vertical strings of specially manufactured celebration firecrackers designed to maximize sound output. The string contains approximately 14 million fire crackers.

The 2009 PGI Convention All Stars Finale show File photo

except the Friday night finale, which begins at 8 p.m. Premier sponsors are Hearing Associates P.C., Visit Mason City and Cerro Gordo County. Major events sponsors are First Citizens National Bank, Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and the Iowa Tourism Office. • Super String. Two million firecrackers in a big string, suspended from a crane and fed by a caterpillar-style human train of PGI volunteers. • Tribute to Departed Members. Names of PGI founders and members who died since the last convention will be read. A “21-gun salute” will follow. • PGI’s Hall of Fame. These folks are the best shell builders as recognized by their peers. The All Stars program begins with individual display shells shot singly and announced separately. The second segment will feature shells created by the All-Star team over the course of the week. • Summertime ... in Backyard America. This pyro-musical will bring a unique twist on PGI Friday night fireworks. All 900 feet of the “front” of the display area this night will be populated with 33 firing positions. • A Grand Public Display. This powerhouse brings a unique display to the closing night event. There will be 250 Fire 1 modules driving this pyro-musical.

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Preparations are underway for Clear Lake’s annual red, white and blue party celebrating the Fourth of July. The celebration brings tens of thousands to town for the carnival rides, a traditional Independence Day parade down Main Avenue, live music in the band shell and fireworks on the lake.

This year’s event runs from Wednesday, July 2, through Sunday, July 6. The Hepperly Band, The Blue Band, Clear Lake Municipal Band and Arch Allies playing the hits of Journey, REO Speedwagon, and Styx will be entertaining the crowds in City Park. This will be the 131st Fourth of July parade in Clear Lake.

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MacNider Arts Festival is super MARY PIEPER

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This year’s MacNider Arts Festival in Mason City, set for Saturday, June 14, will have a superhero theme. “Art to the Rescue!” will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the lawns of the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum and the Mason City Public Library. Admission is free. The crafts that children will be able to make and take with them will include Kryptonite stepping stones for a garden, power cuffs, capes made out of recyclable material, superhero tattoos, shields, masks and bookmarks they can decorate with their own superhero designs. The children also can

make miniature superheros out of wine corks. Edith Blanchard, director of the MacNider Art Museum, said kids also can play dress-up in superhero costumes. The Imagination Playground, an interactive play area featuring soft blocks that children can use to build whatever they want, will be on the festival grounds. Inflatables from the North Iowa Youth Center also will be there. Several dozen artists will sell their work at the Outdoor Art Market. The mayor and City Council’s free pancake breakfast will be served from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., or until the pancake batter runs out.

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Elyn Nedved of Clear Lake works on a painting during the 2013 MacNider Arts Festival. Other kinds of food, such as hamburgers and walking tacos, can be purchased during the festival. Entertainment acts booked so far include Co’Motion Dance Theatre, Good Luck Jonathans, Paul

Christian and the Mason City Municipal Band. Blanchard encouraged everyone to bring their families and neighbors to the festival. “It’s really a community event,” she said.

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Explore North Iowa Summer Arts Events • May 29-31 — Clear Lake Art Center’s Cup o’ Joe Readers Theatre. For tickets call 641-357-1998. • June 11-15 — Stebens Children’s Theatre in Mason City presents “Twelve Dancing Princesses.” For tickets call 641-424-9802. • June 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21 at 7 p.m. and June 15 and 22 at 2 p.m. — Mason City Community Theatre presents “The Bat.” For tickets call 641-424-6424 from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday one week in advance of the show. Remaining tickets are sold at the door one hour prior to performances. • June 14 — MacNider Arts Festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the lawns of the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum and the Mason City Public Library. The festival features children’s activities, live music and an outdoor art market. City Public Library. • June 27-Aug. 9, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m.— Lampost Musical/Comedy Dessert Theatre presents “Modern Anxieties” at the Old Bakery Building in Clear Lake. For more information call 319-277-8034 or visit www. lampost.com. • July 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. and July 20 at 2 p.m. — Iowa River Players presents “Peter Pan” in

Rowan. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. For tickets call 641-444-4220 and leave a message. • July 25-27 — LakeFest, which includes the Iowa Storytelling Festival, Art Sail and Lakeside DixieFest, will take place in Clear Lake. The Iowa Storytelling Festival kicks off with the Ghost Boat Cruise from 9 to 10:30 p.m. on July 25 on The Lady of the Lake. Tickets are $15 and are available at the Clear Lake Public Library or Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Ages under 17 must be accompanied by an adult. The Iowa Storytelling Festival continues from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on July 26 in City Park. Storytellers from throughout the Midwest will perform for a multigenerational audience. Art Sail, which features more than 75 juried artists showcasing and selling their work, is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 26 in City Park. Lakeside DixieFest features professional jazz bands performing free outdoor festival concerts from 6 to 9 p.m. on July 26 and from noon to 8 p.m. on July 27 in City Park. • Aug. 16 — Art-A-Fest, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Central Park in Charles City, featuring live music and the work of local and regional artists.

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MAY • May 25: Dressage Bara Trac 1 Horse Show, North Iowa Events Center, www. northiowaeventscenter.org. • May 25-26: North Iowa Band Festival, www.nibandfest.com. Annual music festival featuring free music, entertainment and various types of events for young and the young at heart. Event includes carvinal, market, car show and plenty of food. • May 27-31: Mid States Horse Show, North Iowa Events Center, www.midstateshorseshows.com.

JUNE • June 1: The Yard Classic Baseball Tournament, Holcim Park Baseball Complex, 16th Street. N.W., Mason City. • June 1: Mid States Horse Show, North Iowa Events Center, Mason City, www. midstateshorseshows.com. • June 1: Vintage Car Day, 1-5 p.m., Kinney Pioneer Museum, Mason City,

641-423-1258. Vintage cars on the lawn, refreshments, music and activities. Admission: $3 adults, $1 Children under 12. • June 4-8: Mid States Horse Show, North Iowa Events Center, www. midstateshorseshows.com. • June 7: Lefty Lewis Memorial Fishing Derby, 1-3 p.m. East Park Shelter House #2, Mason City. Prizes in various age groups; casting contest. Fee: $1. Register on site. • June 7: River City Dames of Anarchy Roller Derby, 7 p.m., North Iowa Events Center, Mason City, www. damesofanarchy.com. • June 8: Mason City Municipal Band, 7:30 p.m. East Park band shell, Mason City. • June 11-15: Mid States Horse Show, North Iowa Events Center, Mason City, www. midstateshorseshows.com. • June 11-15: Twelve Dancing Princesses, Stebens Children’s Theatre, 616 N. Delaware Ave. Tickets, $10 for adults, $8 for youth 18 and under; 641-424-9802. • June 11: Mason City Municipal Band, Southbridge Mall, Mason City, 7:30 p.m. • June 12-22: “The Bat,” Mason City Community Theatre, 215 S. Delaware Ave. 7 p.m. June 12-14, 19-21; 2 p.m. June 15, 22. Tickets, $14 adult, $8 Student. 641-424-6424, www.mccommunitytheatre. com. • June 14: Runnin’ With The Law, Mason City Police

Department 5th Annual Triathlon, MC Family Aquatic Center, 843 Birch Drive, Mason City. • June 14: MacNider Art Festival, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Art to the Rescue! Live music, outdoor art market, free pancakes, kids’make-and-take activities. On the lawns of the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 641-421-3666, and the Mason City Public Library. macniderart.org. • June 14: Mason City Municipal Band, 3 p.m., MacNider Art Museum, 303 Second St. S.E. • June 20-22: Dressage Horse Shows, North Iowa Events Center, Mason City. Talented horse and rider teams perform intricate patterns and difficult moves. • June 20: Friday Night Live, 5-10 p.m. Central Park, Downtown Mason City. Music by A Band Called Soul featuring Mick Sterling. Free admission. Food and drinks vendors, Kids’ activities. Main Street Mason City, 641-494-0003, www. mainstreetmasoncity.org. • June 21-22: Mason City Merchants Baseball Classic, Holcim Park Baseball Complex, 16th St. N.W., Mason City. • June 21-22: Mohawk Archery Club, Outdoor Series 3-D and 600 Round, Spring Park, north of Mason City. www.

mohawkarchery.org. • June 21: Annual Greek Festival, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., food, dancing, live Greek band, domestic and Greek wine and beer, children’s booth. Greek Orthodox Church grounds, 1311 Second St. S.W., Mason City. • June 22-25: WHO Great Iowa Tractor Ride, Mason City. 400 tractors will travel to area communities. Event headquarters, North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City. Sunday afternoon parade downtown. • June 22: Mason City Municipal Band, 7:30 p.m., East Park band shell. • June 25: Mason City Municipal Band, 7:30 p.m. Southbridge Mall. • June 28-29: River City Throwdown Adult Softball Tournament • June 28: Cannonball Day, 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. East Park, Mason City. www. friendsofthe457.org. Kids Fun Run, Pedal Tractor Pull, Bill Riley State Fair Talent search, inflatables, Smoky the Train rides, evening entertainment, Lions Club chicken barbecue. Free admission. • June 28: UV Splash by Colordash 5K Run, Newman Catholic School, 2445 19th Street S.W., Mason City. Packet pick-up, 8 p.m., Dash at 10 p.m. Register online, www. uvsplashcolordash.com. • June 29 HII NISCA Open Show, 8 a.m. Showmanship/ Halter First. North Iowa Events Center, Mason City.

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JULY • July 3: Fireworks, Mason City High School Football Stadium, choreographed display, music by the Mason City Municipal Band at 9 p.m. Admission free. • July 9-13: North Iowa Fair, North Iowa Events Center, Mason City, http://northiowaeventscenter.org. • July 11-12: Roller City Fest. Three bands will be featured each night at Roller City Roller Rink, 600 Second St, S.W. Doors open at 6 p.m., shows at 7. 641423-2000 or www.myrollercity. com. • July 12-13: Cowboy Mounted Shooting event, North Iowa

600 Round, Spring Park. www. mohawkarchery.org. • July 23: RAGBRAI XLII: Mason City is an overnight host. All-day food, festivities, entertainment and more. Downtown. • July 25-26: Up In Smoke BBQ Bash, 5 p.m. Friday-6 p.m. Saturdy, East Park. Barbecue competition, music, Admission free; tickets sold to buy food from vendors. www.upinsmokebbqbash.com.

Events Center, Mason City. northiowaeventscenter.org. • July 13: Homemade Ice Cream Social, music and special displays. 1-5 p.m., Kinney Pioneer Museum, Mason City Admission: $3 adults, $1 children under 12. • July 13: Mason City Municipal Band, 7:30 p.m. East Park band shell, Mason City. www.clearlakeiowa.com. Thursday Ridiculous Days, Shopping. • July 18-20: Midwest Electronic Gaming Convention, North Iowa Events Center, Mason City. MEG-CON is an annual eSports, gaming, and LAN event. For more information visit http://meg-con.com. • July 18: Friday Night Live, music by The Chocolate Crackers. Free admission. Food, drink vendors, kids’ activities. 5-10 p.m. in Central Park, downtown Mason City. www. mainstreetmasoncity.org. • July 19-20: Mohawk Archery Club, Outdoor Series 3-D and

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AUGUST • Aug. 1-3: Dressage Horse Shows, North Iowa Events Center. • Aug. 2: Cheers & Beers, beer sampling event, 1-4 p.m., Central Park, Mason City. Must be 21. www.mainstreetmasoncity.org. • Aug. 9-15: Pyrotechnics Guild International (PGI) Fireworks Extravaganza, North Iowa Events Center, Mason City. Cutting-edge entertainment featuring ground and aerial fireworks choreographed to music. Aug. 10, 12 and 13, displays start

at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 15 show at 8 p.m. Gates open at 6. Food vendors, www.facebook.com/ PGI; tickets, VisitMasonCityIowa. com. • Aug. 15: Friday Night Live, 5-10 p.m. in Central Park, Mason City. Free admission. Music by The Hepperly Band, Classic Car Show. Food and drink vendors, kids’ activities. www.mainstreetmasoncity.org. • Aug. 16-17: Mohawk Archery Club, Outdoor Series 3-D and 600 Round, Spring Park. www. mohawkarchery.org. • Aug. 17: Kids Day, 1-5 p.m. Kinney Pioneer Museum, Mason City. Pioneer-type children activities, games, prizes, face painting, music, magic show. Admission, $3 adults, $1 children under 12. • Aug. 30: Slippery Saints Mud Run, North Iowa Events Center, 5K fun run. Obstacle course, warrior-type run in the mud. DJ and bands playing throughout the day. Heats start at 8 a.m. www.slipperysaintsmudrun.com.

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Busy summer at Clear Lake PEGGY SENZARINO

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With outdoor activities, festivals, live music and a lake ready for fishing, swimming and boating, Clear Lake has a summer slate of activities to please just about everyone. Food lovers won’t want to miss a chance to stop by Fresh on Friday at Central Gardens of North Iowa and the Farmer’s Market in the City Hall parking lot. Flowers, fresh produce and new ideas await visitors to Fresh on Fridays at Central Gardens. Every Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. from June through September, visitors can select bouquets of flowers fresh from the garden and taste something local and fresh at Central Gardens. Check out the farmer’s market at 15 N. Sixth St. for some fresh fruits and vegetables. And don’t forget to get a sweet treat for later. The farmer’s market runs Saturdays from June through October. Music lovers will want to be

sure and mark their calendar for weekend concerts by the Clear Lake Municipal Band at the band shell in City Park each weekend through July 20. Thursdays on Main, organized by the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, features live music, food, entertainment and a movie in the park on Thursdays from June 12 through Aug. 14. LakeFest weekend, July 26-27, includes the Iowa Storytelling Festival, Art Sail and Lakeside Dixiefest, all in City Park in Clear Lake. Take a step back in “autotime” with a stop at the Clear Lake Auto Social Society Car Show on Saturday, Aug. 2, around City Park. There will be lots of good eating at the Lions Pride Lions Club Breakfast by the Lake on Saturday, July 12, Noon Lions Chicken BBQ & Lioness Pie Fundraiser on Sunday, July 20, and the Clear Lake Evening Lions Hamburger and Sweet Corn Feed on Sunday, Aug. 3.

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Explore Clear Lake this Summer • Thursday, May 29-31 — 7 p.m. Cup o’ Joe Reader’s Theatre, Clear Lake Arts Center. 641-357-1998. • Saturday, May 31 — 9-11 a.m., Farmers Market, City Hall parking lot, 15 N. Sixth St. • Sunday, June 1 — Worship in the Park, 9:30 a.m., City Park. • Sunday, June 1 — Noon to 5 p.m., Vintage Car Day at Kinney Pioneer Museum, Mason City. • Friday, June 6 — 8-11 a.m., Fresh on Friday, Central Gardens of North Iowa. • Saturday, June 7 — 10 a.m. -1 p.m., Take a Kid Fishing Tournament. Free food and prizes for all entries. • Saturday, June 7 — 6:3011 p.m., Take Me Back Festival, PM Park. • Saturday, June 7 — Farmers Market, City Hall parking lot. • Sunday, June 8 — Worship in the Park, City Park. • Saturday, June 14 — 1-2 p.m., Second Saturday at Clear Lake Arts Center, local artist demonstrations. • Sunday, June 8 — 9:30 a.m., Worship in the Park, City Park. • Thursday, June 12 — 6-9 p.m. — Thursdays on Main. Live music, entertainment, classic cars, a bounce house, hand-powered kiddie train rides, retail stores stay open late, vendor street market, movie in the park. • Friday, June 13 — Fresh on Friday, Central Gardens of North Iowa. • Saturday, June 14 — Farmers Market. • Saturday, June 14 — 7 p.m. Municipal Band Concert. • Sunday, June 15 — 9:30 a.m., Worship in the Park, City Park. • Sunday, June 15 — 3 p.m., Municipal Band Concert. • Thursday, June 19 — Thursdays on Main. • Friday, June 20 — Fresh on Friday, Central Gardens. • Saturday, June 21 — Farmers Market.

• Saturday, June 21 — North Iowa Herb Festival. • Saturday, June 21 — 7 p.m., Municipal Band Concert, City Park. • Sunday, June 22 — Worship in the Park. • Sunday, June 22 — 3 p.m., Municipal Band Concert, City Park. • Thursday, June 26 — Thursdays on Main. • Friday, June 27 — Fresh on Friday. • July 2-6 — Clear Lake Fourth of July celebration. • Saturday, June 28 — Farmers Market. • Saturday, June 28 — 7 p.m. Municipal Band concert, City Park. • Sunday, June 29 — Worship in the Park. • Sunday, June 29 — 3 p.m., Municipal Band concert, City Park. • July 2-6 — Clear Lake July 4 celebration. • Saturday, July 5 — Farmers Market. • Sunday, July 6 — Worship in the Park. • Thursday, July 10 — Thursdays on Main. • Friday, July 11 — Fresh on Friday. • Friday- Sunday, July 11-July 13 — Bicycle Blues and BBQ. • Saturday, July 12 — Lions Club Breakfast by the Lake. • Sunday, July 13 — Worship in the Park. • Sunday, July 13 — 3 p.m., Municipal Band concert. • Sunday, July 13 — 1-5 p.m., Homemade ice cream day at Kinney Pioneer Museum. Special music, activities and demonstrations are also planned. • Thursday, July 17 — Thursdays on Main. • Friday, July 18 — Fresh on Friday. • Saturday, July 19 — Farmers Market. • Saturday, July 19 — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., The 18th annual Clear Lake Antique and Classic Wooden Boat Rendezvous, Sea Wall area adjacent to City Park.

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Clear Lake Summer Schedule cont ... • Saturday, July 19 — 7 p.m., Municipal Band Concert. • Sunday, July 20 — 3 p.m., Municipal Band Concert. • Saturday, July 26 — Farmers Market. • Saturday, July 26 — 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Iowa Storytelling Festival. Clear Lake Public Library, 641-357-6133. • Saturday, July 26 — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Art Sail. Clear Lake Arts Center, 641-357-1998. • Saturday, July 26 — 6-9 p.m., Lakeside Dixiefest. City Park. The nationally recognized St. Louis Stompers, free concerts. • Sunday, July 27 — noon to 8 p.m., Lakeside Dixiefest. • Sunday, July 27 — Worship in the Park, City Park. • Thursday, July 31 — Thursdays on Main. • Friday, Aug. 1 — Fresh on Friday. • Friday, Aug.1 — CLASS Car Show and Summer Dance

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 Friday, Aug. 8 — Pirate Festival, PM Park. 8-11 p.m. Indoor Pirate Party with food, music, dancing, contests and a treasure hunt. • Saturday, Aug. 9 — Farmers Market. • Saturday, Aug. 9 — Second Saturday at the Clear Lake Arts Center. • Saturday, Aug. 9 — noon7 p.m., Pirate Festival, PM Park. • Sunday, Aug. 10 — 11 a.m.6 p.m., Pirate Festival, PM Park. • Sunday, Aug. 10 — Worship in the Park. • Wednesday, Aug. 13 — Taste of Clear Lake dinner cruise.

• Thursday, Aug. 14 — Thursdays on Main. • Friday, Aug. 15 — Fresh on Friday. • Saturday, Aug. 16 — Farmers Market. • Sunday, Aug. 17 — Worship in the Park. • Sunday, Aug. 17 — noon5 p.m., Pioneer Kids Day, Kinney Pioneer Museum. • Friday, Aug. 22 — Fresh on Friday. • Saturday, Aug. 23 — Farmers Market. • Sunday, Aug. 24 — Worship in the Park. • Friday, Aug. 29 — Fresh on Friday. • Saturday, Aug. 30 — BeachFest, City Beach. Family activities on City Beach. • Sunday, Aug. 31 — Worship in the Park. • Sunday, Aug. 31: Antiques in the Square.

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Surf Ballroom Summer PEGGY SENZARINO

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Music fans can expect another summer of stars and more at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake.

The summer schedule for Clear Lake’s Surf Ballroom and Museum will offer a wide mix of all types of musical entertainment and educational activities for young people. “We’re thrilled to have a host of great entertainment and programming already scheduled,” said Surf Ballroom, Executive Director Laurie Lietz. “From our Rockin’ Tots program to rock ‘n’ roll, and from our ‘iRock Band’ program to our Big Band series, there’s truly something for everyone to enjoy at the Surf this summer.” See Surf, JJ19

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SURF BALLROOM SUMMER cont ... From JJ17 The Surf’s summer entertainment line-up includes everything from hard rock to southern rock to 1950s rock classics. The multi-platinum-selling band Jackyl specializes in blue-collar rock ‘n’ roll. The band started in 1990 recording hits “Down On Me,” “When Will It Rain” and “I Stand Alone.” Jackyl toured with with Aerosmith, Kiss, ZZ Top and Ted Nugent. Collective Soul has

Explore the Surf’s Summer Education Schedule Rock “n” Tots • Class for parents and tots walking to age 5. Experience the Surf Ballroom by rockin’ through themed lessons which will include storytime, music, movement and instruments. • Session 1: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. • Session 2: July 7, 14, 21, 28 and Aug. 4. • Time: 9:30-10:15 a.m. • Fee: $25. Sound • Class for children from kindergarten through third grade. Investigate the art and science for sound by building various instruments and learning how vibrations create noise. • Session 1: July 23-25. • Session 2: July 30-Aug. 1. • Time: 9-10:15 a.m. • Free: $25 includes kit to make six instruments. Making Music with Everyday Materials • Class for children in fourth through sixth grades. Build a new instrument each day, learn about its origin, famous players who use them and how to play them. • Session 1: July 23-25. • Session 2: July 30-Aug. 1. • Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon. • Fee: $25 includes materials. The ‘S’urf Factor • Class formerly called Super Stars for children in first through 12th grades. Each student will work for 25 minutes a

recorded seven No. 1 hits including their first single “Shine.” For the first time, “Shooter” Jennings is teaming up with the band that backed his father Waylon Jennings for many years. Waymore’s Outlaws played with Waylon both on tour and in the studio. Sebastian Bach is a Canadian heavy metal singer who achieved success as the frontman of Skid Row from 1987 to 1996. Since his departure from Skid Row

he has had many television roles, acted in Broadway plays and leads a successful solo career. The 1950s rock ‘n’ roll band Coupe DeVille was formed over 25 years ago in Clinton, Iowa, and has established itself as one of the finest entertainment sources, having played for thousands of fans throughout the Midwest. The Surf will again offer a Big Band concert series on Sunday nights from June through September.

day for six days in the ballroom. Sessions will include vocalizing, stage presence, choreography, showmanship, costuming. Class size is limited. • Session 1: June 18-20, 25-27, performing July 2 at Open Mic night. • Session 2: July 9-11, July 16-18, performing July 30 at Open Mic night. • Time: 9 a.m.- noon. • Fee: $30. “iRock” Band • Class for children in fifth through 12th grades. Way to experience technology and rock out using apps on the iPad or iPod. Fee includes iTunes card for each participant to download apps. Each class member needs to provide an iPad, iPod or iPhone to participate. • Dates: June 11-13. • Time: 9-10:30 a.m. • Fee: $20. Summer in the City Film Series • Free to the public. Come and experience musical documentaries, movies and performances in the Surf lounge to spark conversations and discussions about rock ‘n’ roll as an American art form. • Ages: 16 years and older unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. • June 4: The Benny Goodman Story. • July 2: Swing Kids. • Aug. 6: The Real Buddy Holly Story. • Time: 10 a.m.

• Fee: Free. Tour on Tuesdays • Education coordinator Nicki Barragy will conduct a 90-minute tour of the Surf Ballroom, Three Star’s Plaza and the crash site. Register by calling the Surf Ballroom at 641 357-6151. • Dates: Tuesdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. • Session 1: 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. • Session 2: 10:30 a.m.-noon • Fee: $8 per person. Open Mic at the Surfside 6 Lounge • On Wednesday evenings in June and July, come and enjoy local music as the Surf Ballroom provides an open mic forum for artists on the small stage in the lounge. There is no cover charge. • Dates: Wednesdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 2, 9, 16, 30. • Doors open at 6:30 p.m.’ performances start at 7 p.m. • Fee: Free.

Surf Entertainment Schedule • Jackyl — Friday, May 30. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. • Collective Soul — Friday, June 6. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets: $30 in advance, $35 at the door. • Shooter Jennings with Waymore’s Outlaws — Friday, June 13. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at

The summer educational programming at the Surf is designed to foster and interest in music and provide the children with information about the musical history of the ballroom. The Surf will also offer a public film series presenting musical documentaries and films about rock ‘n’ roll. Budding performers can take the stage in the Surf lounge on Wednesday nights in June and July for Open Mic nights. There is no cover charge. the door. • Sebastian Bach — Saturday, July 26. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. • Coupe DeVille — Friday, Aug. 1. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the door. 2014 Big Band Series Season begins Sunday, June 8. Season membership is $125. The membership allows you and a guest admission into all Big Band dances for the 2014 season. Membership also includes a booth/table for the evening. • Hunter Fuerste & His American Vintage Orchestra — Sunday, June 8. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. • Lonny Lynn Orchestra — Sunday, June 22. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. • Sentimental Swing Orchestra — Sunday, July 13. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. • Al Welsh Orchestra — Sunday, July 27. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. • Glenn Miller Orchestra — Sunday, Aug. 10. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. • Jan Garber Orchestra — Sunday, Aug. 24. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. • Ken Kilian’s Classic Big Band — Sunday, Sept. 14, Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. • Austin Big Band — Sunday, Sept. 28. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10.

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Bicycle, Blues & Barbecue Festival is in its 10th year, still growing JULIE BIRKEDAL

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It’s early July and the height of the summer. The fragrant aroma of barbecue and the haunting sounds of blues fill the air while cyclists race at Clear Lake during the Bicycle, Blues and Barbecue Festival. This year’s event will be held July 11-13, said Tim Putnam, festival and race director. “This is our 10th year so I think that’s the big deal,” Putnam said. “It’s grown tremendously,” said Dave Delperdang, who lives at Clear Lake and has been involved since the beginning. “It started out just as a one-day event and has grown into this threeday festival.” The Dee Miller Band and The Irresistibles, both of Minnesota, will be the two blues bands on Friday night, Putnam said. Sonny Landreth, of Louisiana, will play after the final criterium race about 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Festival events are expected to attract thousands to Clear Lake throughout the weekend, Putnam said. Racing events are expected to draw more than 300

participants. That’s probably three times as many as raced the first year, Delperdang said. Last year there were racers from California and New York as well as Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska. This is a USA Cycling sanctioned event for professional and amateur racers, Delperdang said. “People really enjoy the atmosphere of the lake and the festival,” he said. Another Iowa race director recently said he thinks this is the way all races should be done, Delperdang said. “It’s a real family event and everybody can have a good time,” Delperdang said. “With a lot of races, especially if it’s just a road race, you’ll see the start and it might be three or four hours until they come back in and finish.” On Saturday afternoon, children ages 4 to 11 participate in a free kids race which is truly one of the day’s fun events, Putnam said. The longer version of the Tour de Fields on Saturday morning (which can be a 20-, 30- or 60-mile ride) will fit nearly perfectly with the recommended RAGBRAI training which calls for a

70-mile trek that weekend. Another loop around the lake will provide training miles to spare. A fun ride geared for families and children will follow a 14-mile route around the lake. The setting, which includes the lake and North Iowa’s rural landscape, coupled with the fan support, the barbecue and the music all meld in a recipe for an enticing event. The Flyover Midwest Omnium Race Series which consists of this weekend event in Clear Lake and races in Canton, S.D., Iowa City, Minneapolis and Omaha, is still a growing event, said Putnam, who initiated the series along with Jason Engle of Canton, S.D. “The whole point is to get teams racing against teams,” he said. Cyclists compete for individual as well as team awards, Putnam said. Omnium Race weekend events start with the 7:30 a.m. time trial beginning at Lions Field and follow an out-and-back course of about 7 miles, according to the festival website, www. bicyclebluesbbq.com/festival-schedule. The criterium will run

from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. through the streets of Clear Lake. There’ll be people three or four deep lining the criterium race course, maybe a couple of thousand people watching and cheering on Saturday, Delperdang said. “It’s exciting for both the racers and the spectators. There’s just a great festival feel about it,” Delperdang said. The Omnium Race, which yields an individual winner, consists of the individual time trial on an 8/10th of a mile course followed by the fast-paced criterium featuring eight technical corners on Saturday, Putnam said. Racing finishes with the Iowa Cup Series road race of either 83 or 45 miles on Sunday, starting at Tourist Park then going through the North Iowa countryside in a pointto-point event. Race organizers expect to pay out a cash purse and prizes valued at more than $18,000, Putnam said. The presenting sponsor is North Iowa Oral Surgery and Implant Center of Mason City, with many other businesses lending support and sponsoring parts of the event, Putnam said.

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Explore the Bicycle, Blues and Barbecue Weekend Friday, July 11: • 5:30 p.m. — Barbecue vendors open. • 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Dee Miller Band • 8 to 10 p.m. — The Irresistibles Saturday, July 12: • 7 a.m. — Fun ride registration opens. • 7 to 11 a.m. — Chris Cakes Original Pancakes Feast.

Breakfast includes all-you-caneat pancakes, margarine, syrup, link pork sausage and Tang. • 7:30 a.m. — BBB Omnium Race Weekend kicks off with a 7-mile time trial starting at Lions Field. • 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. — Barbecue vendors will be serving. • 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. — Criterium Race, an Iowa Cup

Series Event. See race flyer for detailed schedule and prize lists. • 2:30 to 3 p.m. — Kids race. Free to children ages 11 and under. • 6 to 7 p.m. — Clear Lake Municipal Band • 6:55 to 8:15 p.m. — Professional and Category Half Criterium Race, race awards immediately following.

• 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. — Sonny Landreth Sunday, July 13: • 8 to 9:30 a.m. — Road race registration at the Tourist Park. • 10 a.m. — USCF-sanctioned road race, sign-in takes place from Tourist Park, located in the 1600 block of South Shore Drive, Clear Lake.

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Charles City celebrates Independence Day Kristin Buehner

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A full schedule of activity and fun for all ages is in store at Charles City’s annual Fourth of July celebration Thursday, July 3, through Sunday, July 6. “The biggest change is that there will be live music, food and drinks in Central Park the evening of the Fourth,” said Adrienne Squier, events coordinator for the Charles City Chamber of Commerce. Otherwise the format will be the same as last year. This is the second year for the Uncle Sam Jam block party, an event that went over really well in 2013, Squier said. Held from 5 to 11 p.m. Thursday, July 3, in Central Park, the Uncle Sam Jam includes kids’ activities, food and beverages. Music will be provided by two bands: PV & the Phantoms and Rubber Soul. The Amazing (Bed) Race

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The Fourth of July parade is always a popular part of Charles City’s Independence Day celebration. will round out the activities. Another popular attraction is Red, White & Blues and BBQ, 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 5, in Central Park. Featuring a barbecue

contest as a focal attraction, this event also includes live music by The Jimmys. Food and kids’ activities are also available. “It has become one of our

biggest events of the year,” Squier said. The Fourth of July weekend begins Thursday, July 3, with Kids Day. A kids’ parade is at 10:30 a.m., followed by entertainment and games in Central Park. Friday, July 4, kicks off with the running of the Firecracker 5K Run/Walk at 7:30 a.m. on the Charley Western Trailway. The Fourth of July Parade is at 10:30 a.m. Food, beverages and games will follow in Central Park. Live music will be provided by Endless Summer band. At 7:30 p.m. July 4, the Municipal Band will present a concert on the bank of the Cedar River behind the Charles City Public Library. Fireworks will begin at about 10 p.m. July 4. The entertainment caps off on Sunday, July 6, with the Bill Riley Talent Contest at the Charles Theatre. Time will be announced.

Explore Charles City’s Summer Events • May 30: Party In The Park, 5-9 p.m., Central Park, kids’ activities, food and beverages, music by The Ramblers. • June 6-8: Charles City Challenge WhiteWater Weekend. • June 6: Open paddling Friday evening. • June 7: PAWS Cedar Dog Jog, 7:30 a.m. • June 7: Charles City Challenge competitive events, 10 a.m. New crowd participation events and Crazy Cardboard Boat Race will also be featured. • June 8: Flat-Water Float and Picnic, start time to be announced. • June 8: Open paddling throughout the day. • June 8: Municipal Band Concert, 7:30 p.m., Central Park. • June 13: Party In The Park, 5-9 p.m., Central Park, kids’ activities, food and beverages,

music by Time and a Half. • June 20: Relay for Life, 3-10 p.m., Central Park. • June 21: Iowa Games WhiteWater Slalom Event, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. • June 22: Municipal Band Concert, 7:30 p.m., Central Park. • June 27: Party In The Park, 5-9 p.m., Central Park, kids’ activities, food and beverages, music by The Afterwhile. • July 3-6: Fourth of July activities. • July 3: Kids Day with kids’ parade at 10:30 a.m., entertainment and games in Central Park until 2 p.m. • July 3: Uncle Sam Jam block party, 5-11 p.m., Central Park, kids’ activities, food and beverages, music by PV and the Phantoms and Rubber Soul, games and the Amazing (Bed) Race. • July 4: Firecracker 5K

Run/Walk, 7:30 a.m., Charley Western Trailway. • July 4: July 4th Parade, 10:30 a.m., vendors and games in Central Park following. Music by Endless Summer, food, beverages and more. • July 4: Municipal Band Concert, 7:30 p.m., behind the library on the river. • July 4: Fireworks, approximately 10 p.m. • July 5: Red, White & Blues and BBQ, 5-9 p.m., Central Park, barbecue contest, kids’ activities, food, music by The Jimmys. • July 6: Bill Riley Talent Contest, Charles Theatre. • July 11: Party In The Park, 5-9 p.m., Central Park, kids’ activities, food and beverages, music by Dueling Pianos with Nicky Jordan and Vince Strong. • July 13: Lions Club Fly-In Pancake Breakfast, 7 a.m. to noon, Northeast Iowa Regional

Airport. • July 13: C.A.R. Custom Antique Rod Association Show. • July 16-19: Floyd County Fair. • July 25: Party In The Park, 5-9 p.m., Central Park, kids’ activities, food and beverages, music by PV and the Phantoms. • Aug. 8: Party In The Park, 5-9 p.m., Central Park, kids’ activities, food and beverages, music by Milk & Honey. • Aug. 16: Art-A-Fest, all day, Central Park. • Aug. 16: Celebration of the passage of the 19th Amendment, Carrie Lane Chapman Catt Home. • Aug. 23: Eighth Annual Encouragement Corp. Christian Concert, 7 p.m., music by Mike’s Chair and Audio Adrenaline bands. • Aug. 30 to Sept. 1: 49th Annual Cedar Valley Engine Club Threshers Reunion.

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26-mile trail offers four access points and signs along the way to guide paddlers on their trek. Informational kiosks and brochures available from the Winnebago County Conservation Board (www. winnebagoccb.com) highlight the natural and human history of the area. A map of the trail and additional information are also available from DNR at www.iowadnr.gov. Many other city, county and state public areas feature canoe accesses and riverside camping. Some local conservation, park and tourism boards offer maps and paddling tips for the rivers in their areas. The whitewater course at Riverfront Park in Charles City (www.ccwhitewater. com) continues to draw enthusiasts from across the state and beyond. In addition to canoers and kayakers, the park is also popular with tubers and fishermen. Rock riffles in the Winnebago River along Birch Drive in Mason City just above the Averydale Access are also a popular “play spot” for whitewater enthusiasts, particularly during times of high flow.

Explore North Iowa’s rivers Whitewater Challenge — The third annual Whitewater Challenge in Charles City will feature events for kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards on June 6-8. Other activities will include the PAWS Cedar Dog Jog, Crazy Cardboard Boat Race and a Flat-water Float and Picnic. For more information go to www. ccwhitewater.com or call Ginger Williams at 641-228-4234. Iowa Games Whitewater Slalom — This Iowa Games competition on June 21 in Charles City will feature slalom, downriver and throw-rope events for kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards. The course will be set up on June 20 for practice. Medals will be awarded for the top three finishers in multiple age divisions. For more information contact Piper Wall at 515-232-5535 or piperwall@q.com. Cedar River Canoe Float — The 27th annual Cedar River Canoe Float June 7-11 will take canoers or kayakers from Otranto to Waverly with stays at established campgrounds along the route. Shuttle service is provided. Participants are responsible for their own meals and camping fees. There is no registration fee, although donations are welcome. For more information, contact Jim and

Laura Hughes at jlhughes611@ gmail.com or 641-228-8022. Forest City Adventure Race — Those with a taste for variety and challenge will enjoy the fourth annual Forest City Adventure Race on June 7. The event starts with a 7-mile canoe/kayak race on the Winnebago River from Ambroson Recreation Area near Leland to Pammel Park in Forest City. From Pammel Park contestants will bike to Pilot Knob State Park and back (12 miles total) and finish with a 5K run through Pammel on the Hines Spur trail. There will be a brunch in the park after the race. Registration and additional information are available online at www.eventbrite.com or by contacting Grow Forest City at www.forestcityia.com or 641-585-1160. Founders Day Canoe Trip — The Kossuth County Conservation Board (KCCB) will host a pair of floats on the East Fork Des Moines River in conjunction with Algona’s Founders Day on July 12. Trips will depart from Plum Creek Dam (3 miles northeast of Algona) at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. and end at the Hwy. 169 bridge adjacent to Veterans Park. Each should take 2-3 hours depending on water levels. KCCB has a limited number of canoes available, so

those with their own vessels are encouraged to bring them. Preregistration is required. (515-295-2138 or www. co.kossuth.ia.us/conservation/ conservation.htm) Mitchell County Environmental Education Foundation — The Mitchell County Conservation Board will conduct a float on the Cedar River from the Mitchell Dam to the Hwy. 9 bridge on July 13. This 4-mile trip takes one to three hours depending on water levels. The education foundation picnic will follow. The conservation board has a limited number of canoes available; 641-732-5204 or www. mitchellcountyconservation. com. Butler County Conservation Board — Butler CCB plans a pair of floats on the Shell Rock River this summer, one from Clarksville to Shell Rock and the other from Greene to Camp Comfort. Dates are to be determined, but one will likely be in July and the other in August or September. Both three- to fourhour floats include discussions of the human and natural history of the area and are geared toward novice paddlers; 319-278-1130 or www.butlercoiowa.org/departments/ conservation.

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Communities roll out the red carpets for annual celebrations LAURA BIRD

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If you’re looking for something to do this summer look no further than the annual events in North Iowa communities. Whether it’s Corn Days in Dows or Turkey Day in Grafton, there’s something just about every weekend. Here’s a rundown of the events by city: • ‌ACKLEY: The 112th Sauerkraut Days will be June 5-7. The event celebrates the community’s settlers and began as a gathering of German farmers who were drawn together by one meal — franks and kraut. The celebration includes a parade, carnival rides, the Sauerkraut Queen ceremony, entertainment, fireworks, beverage garden, live bands at night and of course, free franks and sauerkraut. • ‌ALGONA: This community has two annual events — Founder’s Day and ABATE Freedom Rally. The ABATE Freedom Rally is July 3-5. The motorcycle rally usually attracts more than 10,000 people and includes live bands, food and merchandise vendors. Visit www. abateiowafreedomrally.com for more information. Founder’s Day will be July 10-13. It includes trolley tours, food vendors, children’s activities, inflatables, a talent show, craft show, live entertainment and a free street dance. Visit www.algona.org/founders_day for more information. • ‌ALLISON: Wilder Days will be July 18-19. The community celebration includes a parade, games, carnival and other activities. • ‌AREDALE: Aredale

Day will be Aug. 2. No further details were immediately available. • ‌BELMOND: This community has two annual summer events. Kites Over the Prairie will be June 7 and feature kites of all sizes and food. Prairie Homestead Antique Power & Craft Show will be Aug. 15-17. The event includes antique tractors and a craft show. For more information about both events, visit www.belmondartscenter. org/index.php. • ‌BRITT: This community has two annual events — National Hobo Convention and Britt Draft Horse Show. The National Hobo Convention will be Aug. 7-10. Celebrating its 114th year, it includes the crowning of the hobo king and queen, free mulligan stew, parade, inflatables, food, entertainment and flea market. The Hobo Jungle will be open to the public and various music entertainment. The Britt Draft Horse Show will be Aug. 29-31. The show will feature 18 of the finest six-horse hitches in the United States and Canada, representing the best of the Belgian, Percheron and Clydesdale performance horses. The teams compete in cart categories, unicorn and two-, four- and six-hitch categories. The show also includes a youth and amateur classes. For more information about both events visit www.brittiowa.com. • ‌CLARION: Black Dirt Days, formerly known as Festival in the Park, will be June 13-15. The celebration includes a parade, food

vendors, craft show, entertainment and inflatables. • ‌COULTER: Coulter Fun Day and F.I.T. (Families in Training) Day will be combined into one event this year on June 28. It will include a triathlon, parade, firefighter dinner, River Classic Cars, cribbage tournament, youth baseball and kick ball, poker run, block party and fireworks. • ‌DOWS: Corn Days will be Aug. 1-3. The event includes a parade, sweet corn feed, entertainment, inflatables, petting zoo and other activities. • ‌DUMONT: Sandbaggin’ Day will be July 12. In past years, the event has included garage sales, a home business expo, United

Methodist Church breakfast and bake sale, a tractor ride, a motorcycle ride, kids’ games and entertainment, bingo, a beanbag toss, parade and other entertainment. • ‌FERTILE: Fertile Days will be Aug. 9-10. The celebration includes children activities, a parade, flea market, community meal and other activities. • ‌FOREST CITY: Puckerbrush Days will be July 17-20. The annual event draws its named from a kind of plant that once lined the streets where people gather to watch the parade each year. Along with a parade, the event also includes fireworks, pancake breakfast and other feeds, entertainment and inflatables.

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• ‌GARNER: Duesey Days will be July 11-13. The celebration is dedicated to Fred and August Duesenberg, who began their first bicycle shop on Main Street in Garner. It includes activities such as a parade, craft show, inflatables, community meals and entertainment. For more information visit www.garneriachamber.com. • ‌GRAFTON: Turkey Day will be July 19. A wide variety of turkey will be available including grilled turkey, turkey drumsticks and smoked turkey. Other activities include a parade, musical entertainment, sports tournaments and a street dance. • ‌GREENE: River Days will be June 13-14. The annual event celebrates the Shell Rock River which runs through the community. It usually includes live entertainment, inflatables, food vendors, parade, children’s activities and a beer garden. • ‌HAMPTON: Summerfest will be Aug. 8-9 and includes inflatables, live entertainment, beer garden, a car cruise and other activities. • ‌HANLONTOWN: Sundown Day celebrates summer solstice. The event will be on Saturday, June 21, and typically includes a kids tractor pull and lunch in the park. • ‌KANAWHA: The city’s big Labor Day celebration will be Sept. 1. It usually includes a parade, pedal tractor pull, food stand and other entertainment. • ‌LAKE MILLS: July

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A group of youngsters tries to catch pigs during a greased pig contest during People in the Park in Sheffield. Jubilee will be July 11-13 and includes a parade Saturday morning, community picnic, vendors, entertainment in the park, children’s games and street dances Friday and Saturday night. • ‌MANLY: Railroad Ag Days will be Aug. 23. In past years the celebration has included a parade, train ride, inflatables, contests, games, food, vendors and live entertainment. • ‌NASHUA: Water Over the Dam Days will be June 26-29. Last year’s celebration included a parade, golf tournament, mud run, zip line, beer tent, pedal push tractor pull, meals and music. For more information visit www. wateroverthedamdays.com. • ‌NORA SPRINGS: Buffalo Day and Firemen’s Ball will be June 21. The event will include buffalo meal, parade and other activities. • ‌OSAGE: Bike Ride

Around Mitchell County (BRAM) will be June 28. The event has changed to include a countryside ride that will feature the flavors of food prepared in Mitchell County. For more information visit www.osagechamber.com/ home.htm. • ‌ROCK FALLS: Rock Falls Fun Day will be Aug. 16. Last year’s event included a softball tournament, bean bag toss tournament, kids’ activities, a community dinner and entertainment. • ‌ROCKFORD: Rockford Fun Day will be July 26. It typically includes a parade, children’s activities/games and activities for adults. • ‌ROCKWELL: This community has two annual summer events. The annual Kicken’ & Chicken Weekend will be Aug. 8-10. It includes a rodeo, softball tournament, chicken dinner, street dance, live music, motorcycle fun

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run and car show. The National Truck and Tractor Pull will be July 4-5. • ‌ROWAN: Rowan Fun Day will be Saturday, June 7, and include a Rowan Lions Club breakfast, kids activities and local entertainers. • ‌ST. ANSGAR: This community has three summer events. Oatmeal Day (former Town and Country Day) will be June 21. It will include several vendors, children’s activities, oatmeal-related contests and activities and evening parade. St. Ansgar will also host an Herb Festival on July 19. The downtown event includes herbs and herbal bake goods for sale, vendors, lectures, tours and children’s workshops. St. Ansgar’s Fall Festival will be Sept. 6 and include food, games and vendors. • ‌SHEFFIELD: People in the Park (formerly Sourdough Days and Octoberfest) will be Aug. 23. Last year’s event included a parade, omelet breakfast, garden tractor pull, activities in the park, live music, food and fireworks. • ‌STACYVILLE: Bratwurst Daze will be July 26. The event includes children’s games, adult games such as basketball and beanbag toss, grilled bratwurst, live music, a dance and parade. • ‌TITONKA: Indian Days will be July 18-20. The event includes parade, community meal, games, inflatables, street dance and Bill Riley Talent Show.

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Summer ‘night out’ events entertain KRISTIN BUEHNER

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Each summer, six North Iowa communities roll out the red carpet one night a week with special “night out” events. Musical entertainment is a prime feature, with food, beverages and other activities also planned. Following are schedules for the summer of 2014 in Mason City, Clear Lake, Charles City, Algona, Hampton and Osage. MASON CITY — FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE Friday Night Live is held from 5-10 p.m. the third Friday of the month in June, July and August in Central Park. Opening acts begin at 5 p.m. with the main acts taking the stage at 7 p.m. Food vendors, inflatables and MacNider Art Museum Imagination Playground are also planned. In June, the event will feature bicycle safety activities. In July, there will be motorcycle awareness and a ride that will end near Central Park before the main stage act. Dates and entertainment: • June 20 — SOUL, featuring Mick Sterling, Cate Fierro and Katie Gearty. • July 18 — The Chocolate Crackers. • Aug. 15 — The Hepperly Band.

CLEAR LAKE — THURSDAYS ON MAIN Thursdays, June through August, 6 to 9 p.m. on Main Street. Activities vary each week but include classic car shows, bounce house, vendor street market and Movie in the Park. Stores stay open later. Featured entertainment is at 6:30 p.m. in the 300 block of Main Street. Movie in the Park is at 9 p.m. in City Park. Dates and entertainment: • June 12 — Band, Danny Grouse. Movie, “Gravity.” Special entertainment, Black Belt Academy. • June 19 — Band, Spencer Rahm. Movie, “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2.” Special entertainment, Dancin’ With Roxie. • June 26 — Band, You Knew Me When. Movie, “Safe Haven.” Special entertainment, Denny’s School of Dance. • July 10 — Band, Crossfire-Jim Thornton. Movie, “Planes.” Special entertainment, Clear Lake Drum Line. • July 17 — Band, The Duovers. Movie, to be announced. Special entertainment, to be announced. • July 24 — Band, Country Showdown. Movie, “Frozen.” Special entertainment, to be announced. • July 31 — Band, The North Shores. Movie, “Las Vegas.” Special entertainment, Drum Corps. • Aug. 7 — Band, Spenser

Rahm & Scott Larsen. Movie, “Lego.” Special entertainment, Denny’s School of Dance. • Aug. 14 — Band, Midwest Rock & Soul Review. Movie, “Despicable Me 2.” Special entertainment, Clear Lake Dance Team. • Aug. 21 — Band, to be announced. Movie, “Hunger Games-Catching Fire.” Special entertainment, Sheltered Reality.

CHARLES CITY — PARTY IN THE PARK Live music, food vendors, beverages and children’s activities are featured on select Fridays, May 30 to Aug. 8, from 5 to 9 p.m. in Central Park. Dates and entertainment: • May 30 — The Ramblers. • June 13 — Time and a Half. • June 27 — The Afterwhile. • July 11 — Dueling Pianos with Nicky Jordan and Vince Strong. • July 25 — PV and the Phantoms. • Aug. 8 — Milk & Honey. ALGONA — PARTY IN THE PARK Held one Friday a month, June through August, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the Carnegie Library lawn. Live musical entertainment, food vendors offering pizza, walking tacos, cookies, soda and bottled water. Children’s games. Dates and entertainment: • June 27 — Russ Lachney.

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HAMPTON — TUESDAY ON THE TOWN Tuesdays June 3 through June 24 in Band Shell Park. Food will be served 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Country music will be performed 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. A farmers market will be held. Dates and country music lineup: • June 3 — Breelan Angel. • June 10 — Sean Patrick McGraw. • June 17 — Jordan Anderson. • June 24 — Joanna Mosca. • The Hampton Public Library will have a story time and toddler time at 7 p.m. at the library. The World Famous Municipal Band will perform at 8 p.m. OSAGE — FRIDAY NIGHT OUT Select Fridays June 20 to Aug. 8 in City Park. Vendors open at 5:30 p.m. Children’s activities 6 p.m. until dark. Musical entertainment 6 to 10 p.m. Dates and entertainment: • June 20 — Crosswind. • June 27 — Six Mile Grove and The Dovetails. • July 11 — Pistol Whipping Party Penguins. • July 25 — The Chocolate Crackers. • Aug. 8 — Time and a Half.

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Summer band concerts planned North Iowans have the chance for food, fellowship and a lot of entertainment this summer at Bandshell Park where the Hampton Municipal Band will play every Tuesday in June. But before they take the stage each week at 8 p.m., those attending will have

the chance to have some food from 5:30 to 6:30 and live performances by professional singers from 6:30 to 7:30. Hampton is one of several North Iowa communities to have municipal band concerts this summer. — John Skipper

Explore City Band Concerts Charles City • June 8, 7:30 p.m., Central Park. • June 22, 7:30 p.m., Central Park. • July 4, 7:30 p.m., behind the library. Clear Lake • June 14, 7 p.m., City Park Bandshell. • June 15, 3 p.m. City Park Bandshell. • June 21, 7 p.m., City Park Bandshell. • June 22, 3 p.m., City Park Bandshell. • June 28, 7 p.m., City Park Bandshell.

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• June 29, 3 p.m., City Park Bandshell. • July 5, 7 p.m. City Park Bandshell. • July 6, 3 p.m. City Park Bandshell. • July 12, 7 p.m. City Park Bandshell. • July 13, 3 p.m. City Park Bandshell. • July 19, 7 p.m. City Park Bandshell. • July 20, 3 p.m. City Park Bandshell. Hampton • June 3, 8 p.m., Band Shell Park. • June 10, 8 p.m., Band Shell Park. • June 17, 8 p.m., Band Shell Park.

• June 24, 8 p.m., Band Shell Park. Mason City • June 8, 7:30 p.m. East Park Bandshell. • June 11, 7:30 p.m., Southbridge Mall. • June 14, 3 p.m., MacNider Art Museum. • June 22, 7:30 p.m., East Park Bandshell. • June 25 7:30 p.m., Southbridge Mall. • July 3, 9 p.m., Mohawk Stadium (fireworks show). • July 13, 7:30 p.m. East Park Bandshell.

Osage Chamber sets new summer events DEB NICKLAY

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The Osage Chamber of Commerce is on the move, planning a full and busy summer’s worth of events. One of the highlights is a new event that is already gaining a lot of buzz — the new Summer Treasures Fest on June 7, a celebration of antiques, repurposed items and lawn art and plants. Chamber Director Wendy Heuton said the event is designed to complement the successful Autumn Artistry in the fall. “In fact, some of the same people suggested the event,” she said. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the downtown, in the parking lots by Home Trust and Savings Bank and Art’s Shoes, with a specific focus on the antiques and restored or repurposed items. “There won’t be any

flea market, or home business-type products,” she said. Food and refreshments will be available. Also seeing a major change this year will be the Bike Ride Around Mitchell County on June 28. This year’s BRAM event is called “Spokes-N-Spork Farm Fresh Day Tour.” Working in conjunction with Healthy Harvest, this year’s ride invites riders to enjoy healthy meals at each stop along the way, from breakfast at Sugar Creek Farm, just outside of Osage, to freshly-baked pies at the Welcome Center at the head of the Wapsi-Great Western Trail in Riceville. In between will be brunch at Stacyville, lunch at McIntire and a mid-afternoon snack at Log Cabin Produce. The day ends with wine tasting and snacks at Sunny Brae Golf Course and

Country Club in Osage. At each stop a portion of proceeds will go to different fundraisers. For example, proceeds in Stacyville will go toward that community’s Veterans Memorial and public restrooms in City Park. At McIntire, proceeds will help pay for Wapsi Trail signage through town. Each rider will receive a “spork” to carry with

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Heavyweight horses are light on the hoof ASHLEY MILLER

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Two-ton workhorses are set to show off some fancy footwork Labor Day weekend during the 33rd Annual Britt Horse Draft Show. The horse show isn’t what you’d typically expect, according to Randy Hiscocks, a member of the Britt Draft Horse Association. “It’s hard to describe unless you’ve been there and seen it,” he said in 2013 as he likened the three-day event to a dance performance viewed by thousands of spectators at the Hancock County Fairgrounds. This year’s event is Aug. 29-31 and features men’s and ladies’ cart; team; unicorn and two-, four- and six-horse hitches. It draws 18 of the best six-horse hitches in the U.S., with Belgian, Percheron and

Friday, Aug. 29 • 7 a.m. — Gate opens. • 6 p.m. — Youth and amateur show — six-horse hitch driving competition. Admission — Adults, $2; kids age 6-12, $1; kids 5 and under, free. Saturday, Aug. 30 • 7 a.m. — Gate opens. • 9 a.m. — Youth groomer and showmanship classes. • 10 a.m. — Halter classes for hitch horses (4 years and younger, 5 years and older and pairs). Clydesdale hitches from Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, Oklahoma, Missouri and Wisconsin. “These are 2,000- to 4,000-pound animals all dressed up and doing the ballet,” Hiscocks explained. “These are big workhorses

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ladies’ cart, men’s cart, unicorn, two- and four-horse hitches, classic series six-horse hitch. Admission Saturday– Sunday: Adults, $10; kids 6-12, $1; kids 5 and under, free. Sunday, Aug. 31 • 7 a.m. — Gate opens. • 10 a.m. — Church services. • 2 p.m. — Draft horse grandstand show featuring ladies’ cart, men’s cart, unicorn, two- and four-horse hitches, classic series six-horse hitch.

showing off.” It offers a more pastoral, laid-back setting than the Iowa State Fair, something long-time competitor Brad Schreiber of Plainview, Minn., said has drawn him back to the late summer show year after year.

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Center is the place for horse lovers MARY PIEPER

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Horse lovers will find something to watch almost every weekend this summer at the North Iowa Events Center in Mason City. The horse show schedule includes hunter-jumpers, dressage and miniature horses. David Green, manager of the North Iowa Events Center, said an addition to this year’s schedule is the Summer Sizzler, a miniature horse show by the Tri-State Miniature Horse Club from July 25-27. “They are cantankerous, but boy, are they fun,” Green said. It’s been several years since there have been miniature horses at the Events Center, according to Green. “They’re really excited to be coming in,” Green said about the organization. “This will be a fun event.” The Mid-States Horse Show, featuring hunter-jumpers, will be at the Events Center in May and June. “They are the beautiful

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Explore Horse Events • Midstates Hunter/ Jumper Shows — May 30-June 1 and June 6-8. • Dressage Horse Shows — June 20-22; Aug. 1-3; and Aug. 31-Sept. 2. • Horsemen of Iowa/ North Iowa Saddle Club Show — June 29. • Cowboy-Mounted Shooting — July 12-13. • Summer Sizzler Miniature Horse Show — July 25-27. ones,” Green said. In the hunter class, horses must be able to demonstrate the ability to furnish the rider with a smooth, comfortable and safe ride, clearing all obstacles in stride with a minimum of effort and a rate

of speed that can be maintained during a day in the hunt field. The task of jumper horses is solely to jump, regardless of style or manner. Scoring is based on a points system for faults in jumping, such as knocking a rail down or exceeding the specified time limit. Four dressage shows are scheduled for the Events Center this summer. In dressage the riders, dressed in white breeches and dark coats, have to follow instructions from a test reader, who asks them to have the horses perform various movements such as walk, trot and canter. Each movement is judged on a scale of 1 to 10. Horses also will be part of the North Iowa Fair, to be held July 9-13 at the

Events Center. In addition to the usual horse events at the fair, there will be cowboy-mounted shooting on July 12-13. In this event competitors ride into the arena at full speed and shoot at mounted balloons, according to Green. The Horsemen of Iowa, in conjunction with the North Iowa Saddle Club, will hold a show on June 29. This show is not breed specific. Admission to the horse shows is free. Some events are held in the indoor arena, while others are outdoors. Bleachers are set up for the outdoor events. People also can bring their own lawn chairs. “We love to have people coming on weekends to watch,” Green said.

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Britt Hobo Days continue to celebrate colorful heritage ASHLEY MILLER

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Enjoy a bowl of mulligan stew and mingle with hobo royalty the second weekend in August during Britt’s Hobo Days and National Hobo Convention, now in its 114th year. American Carnival Entertainment of Hornick will kick off festivities Aug. 5 with a Main Avenue carnival. The majority of events take place Aug. 7-10, with a continuance of past years’ low-cost, family-friendly entertainment including the parade, 5K/10K walk/ run, toilet bowl races, performances from area musicians, Britt Idol, Cranky Train Cars, inflatables, a comedian/magician, a clown balloon artist, pudding eating contest, family game show, photo booth, puttputt golf, craft show and kids pedal pull. There’s plenty of activities in and around the Hobo

Jungle, where area residents can attend the official fire-lighting ceremony, see the coronation of this year’s hobo king and queen, browse the hobo art gallery and listen to hobo poetry. While entertainment has come and gone over the years, the main theme has remained. “I was here 60 years ago,” said Joe Skinner, Goldfield, after watching the parade and downing mulligan stew last year. “It’s almost the same. It is fabulous.” For hobos, it’s all about the community atmosphere. “I love it down there,” said Joan “Angel” Lamfers of Britt, shortly after coronation as hobo queen in 2012. “They make me feel like family.” For Minnesota Jim, riding the rails in the 1940s was the time of his life. “It was a wonderful life when I had it,” he said in 2012. “I’d do it all over again.”

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North Iowa Fair to include a variety of activities LAURA BIRD

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This year’s North Iowa Fair — July 9-13 — will include a little something for everyone.

Explore the N. Iowa Fair Wednesday, July 8 All day, Lego judging by public. 8-10 a.m., swine weigh-in. 9-11 a.m., sheep weigh-in and shearing. 10:30 a.m., fine arts, crafts and threads and fabric judging. 11 a.m., food judging. 11:30 a.m., garden judging. Noon, all livestock must be on the grounds. Noon-9 p.m., open class exhibits. 1-2:30 p.m., bucket bottle interviews. 1-7 p.m., Little Farmers open. 1:15 p.m., photography judging. 2:30-3:30 p.m., beef weigh-in. 4 p.m., opening ceremony. 4-8 p.m., inflatables open; balloon artist/face painters. 5-7 p.m., pony rides. 5 p.m., woodworking judging. 5:30 p.m., bake sale. 5:30-6 p.m., 4-H horse novelty class. 6 p.m., Kute Kids Kontest; North Iowa Fair Association Appreciation Dinner. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Clover Kids Night and working exhibits. 7 p.m., stock car racing. 8 p.m., Nightstorm Teen Dance Party. Thursday, July 10 8 a.m., dog obedience

“We keep trying to add different things,” said David Green, general manager of the North Iowa Events Center in Mason City. “The haystack race and the pig

check-in with show at 8:30 a.m. 9 a.m., swine show. 11 a.m., field and garden judging. Noon, pork lunch and Seniors Day lunch. Noon-9 p.m., open class exhibits. 12:30 p.m., floriculture judging. 1 p.m., 4-H pet show and seniors 500 card tournament. 1:30 p.m., livestock judging contest entry with judging at 2 p.m. 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m., chainsaw artist. 2 p.m., tall corn judging. 3 p.m. antique machinery day. 4 p.m., inflatables open, horse drill team and horse game events and Little Miss and Junior Miss contests. 4 and 6 p.m., Ray Thompson, hypnotist. 4-8 p.m., balloon artist/face painters and Little Farmers open. 4-11 p.m., beer garden with Fallback Band. 4:30 p.m., grown in Iowa judging. 5 p.m. North Iowa Fair Queen presentation. 5:30 p.m., horticulture judging. 6 p.m., Farm Bureau Appreciation Dinner. 7 p.m., figure 8 racing.

scramble, all of those kinds of things get people on the grounds and participate. We continue to rebuild.” Some of this year’s entertainment includes stock

Friday, July 11 8:30 a.m., sheep show. 10 a.m., horse halter and performance show. Noon-9 p.m., open class exhibits. 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m., chainsaw artist. 4-8 p.m. Little Farmers open; balloon artist and face painters; Kiracatures Caricatures; inflatables. 4 and 6:30 p.m., Ray Thompson, hypnotist. 4-11 p.m., beer garden. 5-7 p.m., free pony rides. 5-9 p.m., rock climbing wall. 6-8 p.m., working exhibits in Kinney Building. 6 p.m., rabbit show and Darling Dog Style Show. 6:30 p.m., pig scramble. 8 p.m., Phil Vandel concert and mixed martial arts. Saturday, July 12 8:30 a.m., junior beef show. 9 a.m., open poultry judging. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., open class exhibits. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., inflatables. 10:30 a.m., open beef cattle show. 11 a.m., poultry show. 11:30 a.m., open feeder calf show and cribbage tournament. Noon-8 p.m., balloon artists and face painters. 12:30 p.m., premier open cattle show.

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Explore More Fairs • Butler County Fair — Allison, June 25-29, butlercountyfair.org. Highlights include MotoKazie Racing, Joe Nichols with opening act Parlamee, car soccer, trailer races, figure 8 races, chuckwagon racing and barnyard battles. • Clay County Fair -Spencer, Sept. 6-14, claycountyfair.com. Highlights include Cheap Trick with special guest Here Come The Mummies; Hunter Hayes; Sawyer Brown with special guest Aaron Tippin; Newsboys with special guest Matthew West and Gary Allan with special guest Jerrod Niemann. • Floyd County Fair — Charles City, July 16-20, www.floydcountyfair.org. Highlights include a demolition derby, carnival, co-ed sand volleyball tournament, figure-8 races, Floyd County Pullers and fireworks. • Franklin County Fair — Hampton, July 16-20, www.franklincountyfair.com.

through a course attempting to shoot various targets, Green said. “We’ve got lots of interesting things, and we encourage people to come out,” Green said. Other activities include balloon artist; face painters; caricatures; hypnotist; chainsaw artist; 4-H animal shows and exhibits; open class exhibits and shows; a rock climbing wall; Little

Miss, Junior Miss and North Iowa Fair Queen contests; Little Farmers; Bill Riley Talent Show and inflatables. “We do not have a carnival this year,” Green said. “We keep trying. When you have 17 fairs going on in this state and only 13 carnival companies operating in this state, somebody is going to be left out. That’s the sad part of that.” Admission to the fair is

Highlights include a rodeo; lawn mower, go cart and four wheeler races; Sawyer Brown; Danielle Bradbery with the Swon Brothers, figure 8 races; carnival and Grandpa’s Farm. • Hancock County District Fair — Britt, July 22-27, hancockcountyfair.com. Highlights include East Central Iowa Tractor Pullers Association; The Johnny Holm Band; Stock Car Special; Gunnar & The Grizzly Boys; Night of Destruction and demolition derby and carnival. • Kossuth County Fair — Algona, July 29-Aug. 3, kossuthcountyfair.com. Highlights include a truck/tractor pull, stock car racing, demolition derby, Hairball and regular Sunday night races. • Mitchell County Fair — Osage, July 29-Aug. 3, mitchellcountyfair.org. Highlights include a sanctioned tractor pull; car demolition derby; combine demolition derby; LoCash Cowboys with opening act Farm Rock and a carnival. • Winnebago County

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Artists to gather for Christian music festival RAE YOST

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One of the key features of the annual Bash on the Farm Christian music festivals in Forest City is the variety, event volunteer Eric Guth said. This year is no exception. The annual free event includes more than 50 artists on three stages June 20 and 21 at Heritage Park of North Iowa in Forest City. The event will run from 1 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 20, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 21. “The schedule appeals to a large variety of musical tastes,” Guth said. “There is a lot of different music.” The event feature national acts as well as new bands that may be local or just starting to tour, Guth said. “For those (lesser known bands) Bash is really kind of a sweet spot,” he said. “We’ve made it part of our mission to give those bands a chance to get on stage with professional equipment and (we give) them an audience.” This year’s national acts will be the headliners on

the main stage on Friday and Saturday night. Christian rock 7eventh Time Down and Christian pop rock Manic Drive bands are co-headliners for Friday night. Over the past few years and project releases, Manic Drive has added to its extensive touring of Canadian and U.S. markets multiple Billboard Top 10 & 20 singles on CHR & Christian Rock Radio. 7eventh Time Down has toured with a long list of impressive artists, including Newsboys, For King & Country, KJ-52, Manafest, Fireflight and Stellar Kart, among others, and was recently a featured artist on Air1’s popular Club Awesome Tour. Saturday’s headline act is Todd Agnew. Agnew will appeal to those who love to rock and worship. Agnew’s best-known song is a version of the hymn “Amazing Grace” called “Grace Like Rain” that was featured on his first album, “Grace Like Rain,” released in June 2003. Since then, Agnew has

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released five label albums. Back by popular demand, contemporary Christian and Southern gospel music will be featured on the yard stage throughout the weekend. The third stage will feature of variety of artists.

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Explore the Bash on the Farm Main stage • Friday — Farsighted, As We Are, Break the Fall, Sweet Ascent, 7eventh Time Down, Manic Drive. • Saturday — Echo, 412, Josh Clutter, DNA, Tru-Serva, The Elim Arrival, Marah in the Mainsail, Bethany Joy Johnson, Unscene Patrol, Todd Agnew. Shed stage • Friday — Type (A) Alert, Every Knee Shall Bow, Zealot, Lessons, I Cry Wolfe, With A Voice, Nine Lashes, Children 18.3. • Saturday — As Clouds Break, ChugChug Wob,

Correlations, Sin Eater, Archers & Illuninators, The Widow, Dividing the Masses, Righteous Vendetta, Senseless Beauty. Yard stage • Friday — Time Will Tell, Lighthouse Band, The Dust of Men, Dawna Johnson, Evidence of Grace, McCellan Singing Sisters. • Saturday — Morgan Roberts, Jennie Stiefel, Chad & Nathan, Gloria Nihart, Forgiven Quartet, The Loynachans, Crimson River, Don Shire, Damascus Road, Forgiven Quartet.

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International Festival highlights nationalities, heritages, cultures SAM JEFSON

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The first International Festival at Heritage Park of North Iowa in Forest City aims to inspire families to teach future generations about where their roots are planted and to learn about other nationalities. The free two-day festival on June 28 and 29 will work to accomplish this goal by offering food, music, dance, art and games to celebrate American heritage and the many international heritages of our community. “It will be a celebration of diversity,” said Audrey Olmstead, an event organizer and volunteer at Heritage Park. “The more we learn about

other cultures the more appreciation we gain.” The event grew from a discussion about the past Scandinavian festivals that were held at Heritage Park. Although the region has a strong Scandinavian Heritage, “We didn’t want to be exclusive to only Scandinavian things,” said International Festival organizer Becky Gjendem A parade will kick off the

event and will include the international flags on display at Waldorf College. Organizers envision children and adults walking in the parade wearing costumes. “We want as much color as possible,” said Gjendem. Entertainment lined up for the festival includes Ross Sutter, a performer who teaches Scandinavian, Scottish, Irish and American songs; the Nordic Dancers of

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ABATE rally has deep lineup of music groups KRISTIN BUEHNER

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ALGONA — Another big lineup of musical entertainment awaits participants in the 30th Annual ABATE of Iowa Freedom Rally, July 3-5 at Freedom Park in Algona. Fifteen bands, ranging from Hairball arena rock band to the Aaron Tippin country music band, are planned this year, said Phil McCormick, assistant state coordinator for ABATE of Iowa. “Hairball will be

popular,” McCormick said. “Aaron Tippin is a popular country band.” This year, new pricing at the gate will be introduced. Tickets at the gate will be $65 for non-ABATE members and $40 for ABATE members and active-duty military personnel. ABATE of Iowa is also installing its first rider education range at Freedom Park. The rider education range will be completed by the time of the Rally at a cost of approximately $200,000, McCormick said.

ABATE of Iowa Freedom Rally in rural Algona.

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Jammer. • Main Stage — All My Rowdy Friends (Hank Jr. tribute band), Aaron Tippin, Blackhawk/The Outlaws. Other activities include a tattoo and beard contest, bike rodeo, burnout pit, dyno, bike show, fireworks and sled pull. Also: • A bike raffle will be held for a 2014 H-D Street Glide and a 2014 Honda CBR500R. Raffle tickets are $5 each at the

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Sounds of brass, bang of drums slated Sam Jefson

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The sounds of North Iowa’s Festival of Brass will return at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, at Forest City High School’s stadium. The lineup includes 10 drum and bugle corps featuring Gold and Blue Devils B (California), the Blue Saints (Canada), Colt Cadets (Iowa), Governaires and Minnesota Brass (Minnesota), Racine Scouts (Wisconsin), Spartans (New Hampshire) and Thunder (Washington). “These groups will be at their performing best coming into our competition,” said John Aslakson, event chairman. “Five days later they will compete for the Open-Class World Championship in Indiana.” “The corps will be pushing as hard as they can in this show,” said Chris Ward,

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North Iowa Music Arts and Pageantry Inc. is brand new and has a mission of supporting music in North Iowa. The group’s first official event will be the Festival of Brass in Forest City. The 10 drum corps participating range in size from 60 to 150 members. Each corps will perform

during the competition at the high school giving spectators “a full night of music,” Ward said. Last year, the show was held in Mason City and was sponsored by The Music Man Square. Although in a different location, the main organizers of the event will remain intact. The event organizers are also working with Waldorf College. “DCI staff members and directors voted last year’s show in Mason City the best in the country,” Ward said. “So obviously, the organizers know how to put on a great show.” “We are excited about how quickly the word has spread about the Festival of Brass,” said Josh Thompson, a board member of the non-profit group organizing the event and director of Instrumental activities at Waldorf College.

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Target opportunities abound for shooters TIM ACKARMAN

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North Iowa features a number of shooting ranges for both firearms and archery enthusiasts. Many are open to the general public while others are restricted to members of sponsoring organizations, with new members welcome in most cases. BUTLER COUNTY • ‌Clarksville Sportsman’s Club has rifle, pistol and trap ranges next to the ethanol plant on Hwy. 3 between Shell Rock and Clarksville. Facilities are generally available to members only. Spring and fall trap leagues are held on Monday nights along with occasional sporting clays and “meat shoots.” (319-404-3805) • ‌Shell Rock Sportsman’s Club has trap, rifle and archery ranges 1½ miles northwest of Shell Rock. Ranges are normally open only to members, although the club sometimes hosts classes or other special events. (319-596-8005, www.shellrocksporsmansclub.com) CERRO GORDO COUNTY • ‌Mohawk Archery Club has an outdoor archery range just east of Hwy 65 on B-20. This is open all year at no charge. The club hosts several 3D archery tournaments at the site throughout the summer. There is also a members-only indoor range with bow rentals available at 840½ 12th St. N.W. (641430-6692, www.mohawkarchery.org) • ‌River City Rifle and Pistol Club at the corner of B-20 and Jonquil Avenue north of Clear Lake has a Monday night trap league, a Wednesday night highpower shooting league and a variety of special shooting matches open to the public. Club facilities are otherwise open to members only from

dawn to dusk all year. The club is associated with the NRA, the Iowa State Rifle and Pistol Club Association and the Civilian Marksmanship Program. (641-4239981, www.thercrpclub.org) • ‌Ventura Gun Club on Hwy 18 just west of Ventura is open for public trap shooting on Tuesday and Thursday nights and offers Thursday trap leagues for both youth and adults. Skeet and five-stand are offered on alternating Tuesdays. Other special registered and non-registered shoots are held. Shells, components, shooting accessories and concessions are offered. The clubhouse and range are also available for special events. (641-829-3364 or www.venturagunclub.com) FLOYD COUNTY • ‌Double C Archery Club will be hosting 3D target shoots on June 15, July 13 and Aug. 24 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Wentland Woods northeast of Floyd. There are also winter indoor shoots at the Charles City VFW. (319290-0698) FRANKLIN COUNTY • ‌North Hansell Shooting Complex north of Hansell on Timber Avenue features a rifle range to 325 yards (with expansion to 600 yards planned) and a pistol range to 50 yards, both with covered firing lines. There is a trap thrower and a 3D archery range. The facility is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 12-5 p.m. on Sundays, normally beginning in April. North Hansell is also the home range for the NRA-affiliated Franklin County Pistol and Rifle Club. (641257-9374) • ‌Stockdale Gun Club near Ackley offers both open and league trap shooting every Tuesday beginning at 5 p.m. With 17 trap houses, it is North Iowa’s largest

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Trap shooting is a popular pastime for many North Iowans. facility. The club hosts both non-registered and registered shoots, including the national-level Heartland Grand Aug. 26-Sept. 1. There is a 65-site campground with water and electric hookups. The facility is available for private events. (641-648-4458, www.stockdalegunclub.com) KOSSUTH COUNTY • ‌East Fork Izaak Walton League has a rifle, pistol and trap range with clubhouse, available primarily to members, on Hwy. 169 across from Smith Lake north of Algona. There is an open summer trap league on Tuesdays and Thursday nights. Ducks Unlimited will host a trap shooting fundraiser open to adult and junior teams on Saturday, June 7. The club occasionally sponsors special open shooting events or rents the facility to other groups. (515320-3115) • ‌Titonka Gun Club runs a trap range at Michaelson Marsh west of Titonka. The club will offer a trap league on Mondays from May 19 through Aug. 4 and hosts 4-H shooting. The traps are available to members only at other times. (515-924-3380) MITCHELL COUNTY • ‌Mitchell County Trap Range, operated by the Mitchell County Sportsman’s Club, is located 2½ miles west of Osage on Hwy 9. It will be open for public

shooting on Sundays from 1-4 p.m. and Mondays from 6-8 p.m. beginning June 8. There is also a summer trap league. (641-832-8593) • ‌Osage Conservation Club has an archery range south of Hwy. 9 on Spring Park Road. The club will host weekend 3-D and 600 round shoots June 7-8 and Aug. 23-24. Saturday shoots are in the afternoon while Sundays are from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will also be an evening zombie shoot on Saturday, June 7. (641-832-8676) WINNEBAGO COUNTY • ‌Hogsback Rifle and Pistol Range managed by the Winnebago County Conservation Board (WCCB) is 3 miles north of Lake Mills on A-16. There is a rifle range with targets from 50 to 200 yards and a pistol range with 15- and 20-yard targets, both with covered firing lines. Shooting hours are sunrise to sunset. (641-590-3054, www.winnebagoccb.com) • ‌Florence Recreation Area Trap Range managed by WCCB is located half a mile south of Hwy. 9 on 60th Avenue near Thompson and features two voice-activated traps. A schedule of public shoots under the supervision of a range safety officer can be obtained from WCCB. (641-590-3054, www.winnebagoccb.com) A trap league will be held on Thursday nights from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. from June 5 to Aug. 7. (No shoot on July 3.) Contact Eric Knudson. (515320-3570) WRIGHT COUNTY • ‌Oakdale Izaak Walton League has a trap range at its headquarters southeast of Renwick. There is a trap league held for eight weeks beginning the first week of June on either Tuesday or Thursday nights. The facility is occasionally available for open shooting or other special events. (515-890-0599)

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One of state’s largest tractor rides centers in North Iowa this summer JOY DRENNEN

For The Globe Gazette‌

The 18th WHO-Radio Great Iowa Tractor Ride chose Mason City as the base of operations for the 2014 ride from June 22-25. Over 400 tractors are registered for the event, which features tractors of all makes and models. Spots for this popular ride — which covers a different part of the state each year — were sold out by the first week in April. The first WHO-Radio Great Iowa Tractor Ride started in the summer of 1996, and the ride is considered the granddaddy of all tractor rides, according to

Nick Bruns, ride director. Since 1996, many tractor rides were born across the state and the country but the WHO ride has always been considered the premiere ride. North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City is the home location for the 2014 event. Tractors will start and end at NIACC each of the three days of the ride, June 23-25. Additional festivities will be held in the downtown area. Registration will be at NIACC on Sunday, June 22, from noon to 5 p.m. On Monday, June 23, the tractors will head north toward the Diamond Jo

Casino in Northwood. Tuesday, June 24, tractors will head southwest to Sheffield and Wednesday, June 25, the tractors head around Clear Lake. “We are excited for the opportunity to visit many of the beautiful areas in Mason City and around in the neighboring counties,” said Bruns. The specific stops will be released when the routes are announced. Drivers and riders will all receive commemorative WHO Tractor Ride T-shirts, caps and lapel pins. Participants will also receive many free goodies from a number of sponsors during registration. Workers for the ride

will also receive some of the commemorative items. Planning for the event includes driving as many roads as possible until the route is determined, said Bruns. Work with city leaders ensures that this is the best Tractor Ride yet. He cites the support from staff at NIACC and Visit Mason City. Participants in the WHO-Radio Great Iowa Tractor Ride come from all over the world, including Hawaii and New Zealand, and include lifetime farmers and farmer “wannabes.” About 1,000 people take part each year including family and support staff.

Tractor rides: Touring on their own timetables Although the WHO-Radio Great Tractor Ride is new to the North Iowa area this year, a number of other tractor rides have long histories in the area. Here are others taking place this summer: KGLO TRACTOR RIDE The 13th Annual KGLO Tractor Ride runs June 16-June 18. The ride will clover-leaf from the Kossuth County Fairgrounds in Algona, starting and ending there each day. Towns along the routes include Irvington, St. Benedict, Corwith, Kanawha, LuVerne, Renwick, Livermore, Rutland, Dakota City, Humboldt, Bode, Ottosen, West Bend, Whittemore, Burt and Lone Rock. Organizers request registration forms be mailed to the radio station in advance, but will accept onsite registrations, space permitting.

Explore North Iowa Tractor Rides KGLO Tractor Ride — June 16 to June 18; registration Sunday, June 15, Kossuth County Fairgrounds, Algona; clover leaf route from fairgrounds and back each day. DiscoverNorthIowa.com, 641-423-1300. WHO-Radio Great Iowa Tractor Ride — June 23 to June 25; registration Sunday, June 22, noon to 5 p.m.; North Iowa Area Community College; start and end at NIACC all three ride days. Nick Bruns, tractor ride director; NickBruns@ NORTH IOWA TRACTOR RIDE The seventh annual North Iowa Tractor Ride starts in Waverly on Thursday, July 17. More than 150 tractors are expected to participate. The ride is a cooperative effort of three North Iowa

clearchannel.com. North Iowa Tractor Ride — July 17; Waverly-Shell Rock High School, Waverly; Friday night, July 18, Parade back to High School. www.987kisscountry.com. KLMJ/KQCR Antique Tractor Parade — Aug. 16; start and finish at the Prairie Homestead Antique Power and Country Craft Show, 2 miles north of Belmond; check in between 6 and 7:45 a.m. Pre-register for the ride with coordinator Mandy Strother, 641-456-5656, Mandy@klmj.

com. Shell Rock Tractor Ride — Aug. 23; unloading begins 6:30 am., Feldmeier parking lot, Shell Rock; ride starts at 8 a.m. To request a registration form, contact Sandy Soash, 10313 Third Ave. N.E., Waverly IA 50677, or email her at lightbox1@q.com. Registration forms are also available by emailing lindave@ butler-bremer.com. Registration is limited to 50 tractors. Deadline to register is Aug. 5. For more information, call 319-352-3351.

radio stations — 98.7 KISS Country, 103.7 The Fox, both in Mason City, and 95.1 The Bull in New Hampton. Waverly-Shell Rock High School in Waverly will serve as headquarters. Event organizer Jamie Nelson said

the ride will tour some of the many scenic areas in Northeast Iowa, winding back and forth across the Cedar River. Breaks will be in nearby parks. Tractors will make stops See TRACTOR, JJ42

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NORTH IOWA TRACTOR RIDES CONT ... From JJ41 in Janesville, Denver, Bremer, Clarksville, Green and Plainfield. Dates of the ride coincide with Waverly’s annual Heritage Day Festival, providing entertainment and activities. On Friday night, the tractors will parade back to the high school. Waverly residents and other interested folks can then come out and see the vehicles. KLMJ/KQCR ANTIQUE TRACTOR PARADE This year’s 12th annual KLMJ/KQCR Antique Tractor Parade is Saturday, Aug. 16, starting and finishing in Belmond. The parade will begin two miles north of Belmond on Taylor Avenue at the Prairie Homestead Antique Power and Country Craft Show. Breakfast will start the parade, and is open to the public. Drivers are to check in with Mandy Strother, coordinator, between 6 and 7:45 a.m. A drivers’ meeting is at 8, and the first group leaves at 8:10. Drivers need to pre-register for the ride so there is time to plan for food and tractor placards Parade route will be 59 miles and will leave from Belmond. It will go though Goodell, Klemme, Kanawha, Lake Cornelia and then back to Belmond. The morning break will be

in Klemme, a noon lunch will be in Kanawha and an afternoon break will be at Lake Cornelia. KLMJ Radio will be playing tractor trivia on the air throughout the day, giving listeners the opportunity to win prizes. Last year, 98 drivers from 16 Iowa counties, plus drivers from Arizona, Minnesota and Wisconsin participated. Oldest tractors last year were a 1940 John Deer L and a 1940 Oliver 70. Keith Traeger of Eagle Grove drove the John Deer and Mike Pals of Hampton drove the Oliver. SHELL ROCK TRACTOR RIDE The 2014 Shell Rock Tractor Ride will be Saturday, Aug. 23. The ride is sponsored by the Shell Rock Historical Museum. Unloading begins at 6:30 a.m. at Feldmeier parking lot in Shell Rock. Doughnuts and coffee will be served until the ride starts at 8 a.m. The cost of registration is $40, which includes a breakfast of doughnuts and coffee, lunch, T-shirt, photo and morning and afternoon soda breaks. Two routes are planned, one for slower and one for faster tractors.

Tractor drivers enjoy the sights near Mitchell during the 2013 KGLO Tractor Ride. File photo

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BRITT — It wasn’t long ago that the future of the Hancock County Speedway was in question. Numbers were down. Fans were down. The track — one of the raciest around — needed to infuse some excitement. The effect of the twonight extravaganza in August — the Night of 1,000 and 10,000 Stars — has been felt throughout the season at Hancock County. But for those who have been there through the good and the bad, it goes beyond that. “The track opened in ’95, and there was a time when we knocked out numbers like this all the time,” said Chad Meyer, the longtime voice of the track who began working at Hancock County Speedway in 2003. “I think there are several

Explore North Iowa Speedway Special Events I-35 SPEEDWAY May 25 — Skip Rose Memorial May 26 — Hawkeye Dirt Tour June 25 — Late Models July 6 — Mechanics race July 9 — Fair race July 13 — Fair race July 20 — Late Models Aug. 10 — No races Aug 31 — Season championship factors: We run a quick show, and the track ... has been incredibly smooth. We have great action. If you can win at Britt you can win about anywhere.” Promoter Joe Ringsdorf said the track needed fresh ideas when he took over in 2010. Ringsdorf and Meyer credit Doug Studer, the main sponsor for the two-night

HANCOCK COUNTY SPEEDWAY June 4 — USMTS June 26 — Sport Mod Nationals July 25 — Stock Car special Aug. 7 — Night of 1,000 Stars Aug. 8 — Night of 10,000 Stars Aug. 15 — Season championship Modified event in August, as one of the reasons why Hancock County Speedway is witnessing a resurgence. “Doug Studer came up with most of those ideas,” Ringsdorf said. “They were not necessarily what I thought would work, but they’ve all worked well. Now, the ideas are being copied by other tracks.” Early in 2014, Hancock

Country is producing numbers that suggest the track is on solid footing. “I’m having a parking problem” in the pits,” Ringsdorf joked. Added Meyer, “Look who you are competing against in the Stock Cars and even the Mods. How many national championships and super nationals do you have to go against on a weekly basis?” Ringsdorf points to a track that is conducive to racing in close quarters as one of the key reasons. “It’s very driver- and fan-friendly,” Ringsdorf said. “It’s a track drivers like. I think we’ve had good track conditions. We have the big shows, the high-dollar shows. Some of it is contingent on perfect attendance or winning once, things like that. They all want to win one of the big shows.”

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Trail event combines biking, golfing TIM ACKARMAN

For The Globe Gazette‌

Franklin County Conservation Board (FCCB) Park Manager Brody Bertram enjoys biking and miniature golf. So last summer he figured out a way to combine them. “I spend a lot of time in the summer on a lawn mower,” Bertram explained, “so I get a lot of thinking time in.” Bertram’s brainchild, the inaugural “Pedal and Putt,” will take place on June 28 in conjunction with Franklin County FIT. Cyclists will depart the Franklin County Wellness Center at 2 p.m., following the Rolling Prairie Trail from Hampton to Beeds Lake State Park and then to Hometown Pizza and Pub in Coulter,

Explore North Iowa Trails Butler County The 15-mile Rolling Prairie Trail runs from Shell Rock through Clarksville to Allison. It follows an old rail corridor and includes many bridges. Heery Woods Park (19195 Hwy. 188 near Clarksville) has a 1-mile straight trail plus several mowed trails around smaller fields. There is a rock-chip trail around the Heery Woods Nature Center. Portions of these trails wind through timber and overlook the Shell Rock River. A 1-mile trail at Boylan Creek Wildlife Management Area south of Bristow passes through native prairie, grasslands and woodlands.

about 13 miles total. Along the way they will play nine portable miniature golf holes staffed by volunteers from local non-profit organizations. Prizes will be awarded, including a free round of golf at each course in Franklin County for the overall winner. Bertram designed the portable miniature golf holes with assistance from FCCB Natural Resource Manager Logan VanDyke, who handled most of the construction. “He did a really good job,” Bertram said. The holes were designed to be easily movable with a forklift and trailer. Bertram hopes to have mini-golf weekends at county campgrounds and to utilize the holes for other special events.

“We won’t just use them one time a year,” Bertram assured. The Hampton-to-Coulter

It is popular with equestrians and hikers. Cerro Gordo County The Lime Creek Conservation Area offers 11 trails totaling 8 miles, with interconnecting loops ranging in length from 0.32 to 1.3 miles. The wheelchair-accessible Easy Access Trail is closed to cyclists and equestrians. The Shell Rock River Greenbelt and Preserve between Rock Falls and Nora Springs offers nearly 7 miles of roadway trail along limestone bluffs overlooking the Shell Rock River. The paved Trolley Trail runs beside Hwy. 106 between Mason City and Clear Lake. Sisters’ Prairie Trail begins

adjacent to the driveway at 2868 235th St. (county road B-35) south and east of Ventura. The paved trail winds through a privately owned restored prairie-pothole complex and a small state-owned woodland to the Ventura Grade, then parallels Main Avenue (S-14) from the grade to the four-way stop at Lake Street Deer trails, old cow paths and access roads cross nearby Clausen’s Cove and adjacent Lone Tree Point. Most of the wooded lakeshore between Cedar Avenue (Farmer’s Beach Road) and Ventura Heights is within these areas, which are open to non-consumptive public recreation. Clear Lake and McIntosh Woods state parks both feature small trails,

Franklin County FIT Residents will celebrate fitness and fun during Franklin County FIT (Families in Training) Day on Saturday, June 28. In addition to Pedal and Putt, events scheduled in Coulter and Hampton include a triathlon, baseball games, a cribbage tournament, a parade, a classic car show, a fireman’s dinner and a block party. Contact the Franklin County Wellness Center at 641-456-2827 or www. franklinwellness.com for additional information.

section of the trail was completed in fall 2012. Last summer FCCB hosted a bicycle poker run on the trail during FIT, attracting about 30 participants. Bertram said the event was well received and seemed to be a catalyst for increased use of the trail throughout the summer. He’s considering hosting another poker run in the late summer or fall. In the meantime he’s anticipating a bigger crowd for Pedal and Putt. “I’m hoping to surpass (last year) quite a bit with adding another element and the trail being there another year,” Bertram said. For more information, call 641-456-4375 or go to www. franklincountyconservation. org.

as do several county parks and public hunting areas. Floyd County Tosanak Recreation Area about 2½ miles northwest of Marble Rock offers approximately 3 miles of hiking trails through mature forests and along the Shell Rock River. The Prairie Trail in the Fossil and Prairie Park (1227 215th St.) includes both a 1-mile and a 1½-mile loop. A second trail leads from the Prairie Trail to the quarry and beehive kilns, over the Winnebago River and into Rockford. Charles City offers the paved Charlie Western Recreational Trail, which encompasses nearly 4 miles of converted railroad right-of-way

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NORTH IOWA TRAILS cont ... and utilizes public streets through downtown to complete a 5-mile loop. A section along Clark Street from Salsbury Avenue to Terrace Road offers access from the east side of town. The Charlie Western also ties in with the trail system along the Cedar River where it passes through downtown. Improvements are anticipated this summer to enhance access to the river, pedestrian bridges and Victory Park. Wentland Woods northeast of Floyd has 2 miles of loop trails and features mature forest, prairie and a stream. The shorter loop is surfaced with packed lime chips and is considered handicapped-accessible. There is a 1-mile trail at the Rudd Lake Campground. The paved loop trail circles the lake while passing through an open grassy area. Franklin County The Rolling Prairie Trail follows an old rail corridor from Coulter to Hampton with an on-shoulder spur between Beeds Lake and Hwy. 3 on Nettle Avenue. Bridge improvements needed to open additional rail corridor from Hampton to Hansel are expected to begin this summer. Maynes Grove 4 miles south of Hampton features about 5 miles of trail through woodlands, wetlands and prairie. WKW Conservation Park, 1 mile north and 1 mile east of Hampton, features an approximately ¾-mile loop nature trail with recreated animal homes for visitors to explore. There is a small trail system at Ingebretson Memorial Grove, 2 miles west and 1 mile north of Sheffield. Beed’s Lake State Park offers lakeside hiking and a spur connecting to the Rolling Prairie Trail. Hancock County The Eagle Lake Nature Area features an approximately 1½-mile

mowed loop trail featuring open prairie, woodlands and wetlands. The trail begins at the parking area off Hwy. 18 west of Duncan. Nearby Eagle Lake Park (3 miles east and a half mile north of Britt) has a half-mile loop trail. Eldred-Sherwood Recreation Area, 3 miles east and 1 mile north of Goodell, includes a 2-mile trail around Indian Lake. The adjacent Eldred-Sherwood Timber features a half-mile hike down a county road and a small trail to the Indian Lake outflow. There is a 1-mile fishing access trail along the lakeshore at Crystal Lake Park on the east side of the lake. Torkelson’s Pits northeast of Garner along the Winnebago River and the Eagle Lake Heritage Prairie south of Duncan both feature mowed trails. Pilot Knob State Park is popular with mountain bikers, equestrians and hikers. It features 13.5 miles of trails (including roads), 5-6 miles of which are designated for hiking only. Kossuth County Smith County Park 3 miles north of Algona features a 1½-mile trail around Smith Lake and through prairie areas. There is a 1-mile mowed path through wooded areas and around the lakeshore at Burt Lake Park northwest of Swea City. Algona features a 1.3-mile paved bike trail that originates at Ernie and Gladys Williams Park and runs along the Bull Ditch before ending at Clark St. Ambrose A. Call State Park is a popular hiking destination with 2 miles of hiking trails through mature woodlands. Mitchell County The Brumm Addition across from Riverside Park near Stacyville features a 1-mile gravel loop trail through a wooded area and down

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to a small picnic area on the Cedar River. The Wapsi-Great Western Line Trail begins at the welcome center in Riceville and runs into Minnesota, where it eventually connects with the Shooting Star Trail. Most of this trail is now paved. The Harry Cook Trail goes from Osage about 1 mile west to Spring Park. Just across the Hwy. 9 bridge is the Mitchell County Nature Center. From there the Cedar River Greenbelt Trail parallels the river for about 4 miles, ending at Mitchell. This steep, rocky trail is popular with hikers and equestrians. New Haven Potholes (6 miles east and 1½ miles north of Osage) is an outdoor classroom featuring wildlife observation decks and four loop trails of various lengths. The area includes woodlands, prairie and wetlands. The St. Ansgar Recreation Trail is a 1-mile loop around the high school, ball diamonds and children’s garden. Winnebago County Thorpe Park (6.5 miles west and 1 mile north of Forest City) features a 1.5-mile loop trail through a small wooded area and around a large marsh. An additional one-mile trail goes through prairies and wetlands on the adjacent Russ Wildlife Area. Forest City offers the 2-mile Hynes Spur that begins at J Street on the north end of Pammel Park, runs along the Winnebago River and adjacent to Heritage Park, and ends at the Hancock County Winnebago River Canoe Access near the airport on B-14. The 9-mile Hanson Loop begins at the head of Hynes Spur, takes J Street east to Golf Course Road and then goes north to a paved trail adjacent to Hwy. 9. The paved trail goes east to 205th Ave., which runs south to the northwest entrance of

Pilot Knob State Park. Cyclists can either take a side trip into the park on the Pilot Knob Loop or complete the Hanson by taking 340th Street west to Golf Course Road and then going north to J Street. Lake Mills offers a 1½-mile trail that begins at the Promise of America Monument on Hwy 105, runs past the baseball fields and ends near the high school and the softball field. Worth County Ochee Yahola Park about 2 miles north of Northwood features nearly 2 miles of mowed grass trails with three different loops passing through timber and skirting wetlands. A 1.6 mile paved loop trail winds around and through the Worth County Fairgrounds in Northwood, passing a gazebo and several flower gardens. Much of the trail is lighted and there are public restrooms nearby. The trail is open year-round unless snow is too deep. Wright County Lake Cornelia Park 4 miles south and 2 miles west of Belmond has a 1-mile walking path extending about halfway around the lake. The Three Rivers Trail follows an old rail line and stagecoach route. From the eastern trailhead at Eagle Grove the crushed-limestone trail runs 3 miles in Wright County, where it crosses the Boone River. Continuing through Humboldt County, the trail crosses the East Fork of the Des Moines River and runs parallel to its West Fork for several miles before ending near Rolfe in Pocahontas County. Bingham Park 1 mile south of Rowan features a ¾-mile trail. The Franklin Grove Heritage Trail in Belmond begins at Pool Park and runs for 3.4 miles. Local volunteers maintain trees, shrubs, flowers and a children’s garden along the trail.

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Camping now available at Tosanak MARY PIEPER

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The former Winnebago Boy Scout Reservation near Marble Rock is getting a second life as the Tosanak Recreation Area. In October 2012 the Winnebago Council of Boy Scouts of America Executive Board, which had decided to close the 320-acre camp, agreed to sell it to the Floyd County Conservation Board for $750,000. The Floyd County Board of Supervisors then approved an agreement with the Iowa National Heritage Foundation, allowing that organization to purchase the land from the Winnebago Council. In September 2013 the

Tosanak Recreation Area, located at 2543 Glass Road, opened to the public for hiking, picnicking, fishing and similar day usage. Now the area also is available for camping. So far one modern cabin is available for rent for $50 a night, with a twonight minimum stay. It’s a one-bedroom, but there’s room for four people to sleep, said Laura Elfers, former deputy director of the Floyd County Conservation Board. The cabin has a refrigerator, a stove and a microwave. Dishes are already there, so those who stay there don’t need to bring their own. Floyd County Conservation is working to get other

cabins ready for public use, according to Elfers. Tent camping is $15 a night. Fire pits are available. Two lodges also are available to rent for family reunions or any other daytime gathering that only requires one room. Those lodges are available for $60 a day. Elfers said the lodges are generally not available for overnight use, but exceptions may be allowed for Scouting groups. A picnic area is located near the front gate. The Tosanak Recreation Area has access to the Shell Rock River for canoes and kayaks plus “miles and miles” of trails through woodland and prairie,

Elfers said. The Tosanak Recreation Area is “close to a birder’s paradise,” Elfers said. Eagles can be seen near the Shell Rock River. Elfers said there might be a nest nearby. “They have been fun to watch,” she said. Bluebirds and may other kinds of birds also have been spotted. The recent removal of the Rockford dam on the Shell Rock River has improved fishing downstream, including at the Tosanak Recreation Area, according to Elfers. To make reservations for tent camping, the lodges or the cabin, call 641-7563490.

Explore North Iowa County Parks CERRO GORDO COUNTY • INGEBRETSON PARK — 203 Ash St. E., Thornton. Situated on a branch of Beaver Dam Creek just off Interstate 35. There are 23 campsites with electricity, a shower house, dump station and water fill available. Camping fees are $12 per night with electricity and $7 per night for a primitive site. No reservations are accepted. • LINN GROVE PARK — 518 Madison St. W., Rockwell. Provides complete camping facilities on 38 acres along a meander of Beaver Dam Crreek. There are 66 electrical sites, a shower house, dump station and water fill available. Camping fees are $12 per night with electricity and $7 per night for a primitive site. No reservations are accepted. • WILKINSON PIONEER PARK — 21425 Vine Ave., Rock Falls. A beautiful 80-acre park with complete camping facilities; 42 electrical sites, shower house, dump station and water fill available. A covered bridge and remnant of native prairie are located in the park. Camping fees are $12 per night with electricity and $7 per night for a primitive site. No reservations are accepted. • STRAND PARK — 20057

340th St., Plymouth. The 33-acre park on the Shell Rock River features a tennis and basketball court, playground, picnic area, shelter and canoe access. • SPRING CREEK PRESERVE — 15829 300th St., Mason City. The 34-acre park features a spring, limestone bluffs along the creek and fishing access on the Winnebago River. • SHELL ROCK RIVER GREENBELT & PRESERVE — Nora Springs to Rock Falls. A 7½-mile drive, walk, canoe trip or ride along the limestone bluffs on the Shell Rock River goes through 509 acres of woods, meadows and ponds. Primitive camping and picnic areas available at the preserve. • LIME CREEK CONSERVATION AREA AND NATURE CENTER — 3501 Lime Creek Road, Mason City. An extensive trail network provides space for biking, hiking, horseback riding and cross-country skiing, offering access to a 440-acre diverse, natural area. A nature center offers conservation displays, library and auditorium. FLOYD COUNTY • ACKLEY CREEK PARK — 2775 Indigo Ave. Nestled along Ackley Creek 2 miles southwest of

Marble Rock, this park features 37 modern camping sites with electricity and water, 10 primitive camping sites, showers and restrooms, two picnic shelters, a playground and hiking trails in the woods. The cost is $15 per night for modern camping sites and $10 per night for primitive sites. • COLWELL PARK — 2962 140th St. This primitive campground 2½ miles west of Colwell features a picnic shelter and fishing access to the Little Cedar River. • FOSSIL & PRAIRIE PARK PRESERVE AND CENTER — 1227 215th St. Stroll through acres of native Iowa prairie located 1 mile west of Rockford, discover and collect ancient sea life fossils from the quarry and visit the historic beehive kilns used by the Rockford Brick & Tile Co. The Visitor Center, open 1 to 4 p.m. daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day and 1 to 4 p.m. weekends in May, September and October, contains exhibits that interpret the unique features of the park. No admission fee. • GATES BRIDGE ACCESS — 2920 Kirkwood Road. This park along the Shell Rock River 4 miles south of Marble Rock features

river access, fishing, picnicking and six primitive campsites. • ROTARY WILDLIFE AREA —1661 Rotary Park Road. This quiet picnic destination near Charles City also is a place for fishing on the Cedar River. The park has an open-sided picnic shelter, hiking trials and river access for canoes. • WEST IDLEWILD CAMPGROUND — 1374 Quarry Road. This primitive campground 2 miles northwest of Floyd features an improved canoe ramp, fishing access, a picnic shelter, a playground, hunting and hiking trials. The cost for camping is $5 per night. FRANKLIN COUNTY • BURKLEY PARK — 1½ miles west of Geneva and includes a hiking trail, undeveloped natural area and geocaching. • CREEDEN PRAIRIE — 5 miles north and 2 miles east of Hansell and includes 420 acres. The park features canoeing, fishing, hunting, undeveloped natural area and geocaching. • HANDORF ROADSIDE PARK — 8 miles east of Hampton along Highway 3. The 4-acre park includes picnicking, picnic

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NORTH IOWA COUNTY PARKS cont ... shelter, electricity, drinking water, restrooms, handicap access and geocaching. • INGEBRETSON MEMORIAL GROVE — 2 miles west and 1 mile north of Sheffield. The 118-acre park includes a hiking trail, undeveloped natural area, cross country skiing and geocaching. • INTERSTATE LAKE PARK — 26 acres and includes a boat ramp, canoeing, fishing, hunting, ice fishing and geocaching. It is 2½ miles west of Coulter and 1 mile south of Highway 3. • MALLORY PARK — Located 4½ miles south and 2 miles west of Hampton. The 71-acre park features picnicking, picnic shelter, electricity, drinking water, restrooms, handicap access, tent and trailer camping, hiking trails, fishing. • MAYNES GROVE — 280-acre park is located about 4 miles south of Hampton on Highway 65. It includes two ponds, which allow fishing, canoeing and kayaking; however, no wakes or swimming are allowed. The park also features horseback riding, hunting, trails, prairie and timber areas, trails, picnic tables, benches, a grill shelter, restrooms, a fire ring, observation tower and Four Seasons Lodge, which can be rented. • OAKLAND-IOWA RIVER CONSERVATION AREA — 3 miles southwest of Popejoy and includes fishing, hunting, undeveloped natural area and geocaching. • POPEJOY CONSERVATION PARK — Features picnicking, picnic shelter, electricity, drinking water, restrooms, handicap access, tent and trailer camping, canoeing, rental facilities, sledding/tobogganing, snowmobiling

and geocaching. The park is 61 acres and is 1½ miles southwest of Popejoy. • ROBINSON PARK — 30 acres and includes picnicking, picnic shelter, electricity, drinking water, restrooms, handicap access, tent and trailer camping, hiking trail, fishing and geocaching. • THORN APPLE WOODS — 4 miles north and 2 miles east of Hansell and includes 93 acres. It features fishing, hunting, undeveloped natural area and geocaching. • WKW CONSERVATION PARK — 54 acres and 1 mile north and one mile east of Hampton. It includes picnicking, picnic shelter, electricity, drinking water, restrooms, handicap access, tent and trailer camping, hiking trail, interpretive trail, rental facilities, cross country skiing and geocaching. For more information about Franklin County parks, visit franklincountyconservation.org. HANCOCK COUNTY • CONCORD PARK — A twoacre park, south of Garner also has a shelter house available to rent for $20 fee. • CRYSTAL LAKE PARK — On the east shore of Crystal Lake at 1045 320th St., rural Forest City, is a state park managed by the Hancock County Conservation Board. It is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. There is a playground, disc golf course, swimming beach, boating, fishing, hiking trail and campground. There are about 15 primitive campsites and 65 modern campsite with electricity for $15 per night. Primitive sites are $10 per night. The shelter house is available for rent for $20 per day. Three modern log cabins with air conditioning are available

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for rent by reservation only from April 15 to Nov. 15 for $50 to $80 per night. For detailed information and reservations, go to www.hancock-countyia.org/conservation. html or call 641-923-2720. • EAGLE LAKE STATE PARK — 2510 Lake Ave., Britt, is also managed by the Hancock County Conservation Board. The 21-acre park has a handicapped-accessible bird watching deck, hiking trail, restrooms, playground equipment and shelter house. The shelter house is available for rent for $20 per day. • ELDRED SHERWOOD PARK — 2185 120th St., three miles east of Goodell, has a small lake, horsehoe pits, modern restroom, a two-mile trail system, shelter house and picnic area. The shelter house is available for rent for $20 per day. A campground offers 40 modern sites with electricity at $15 per night and five primitive campsites for $10 per night. The park is typically open from midApril to mid-October. • The county also manages two wildlife refuges and numerous wildlife areas. MITCHELL COUNTY • CEDAR BRIDGE PARK — Located just west of Osage on Highway 9, this park has 18 designated campsites with electrical and water hookups, modern toilet and shower facility, playground equipment and a dump station. Campers must self-register at the entrance. The Cedar River is easy to access from this park for fishing or boating. The Cedar River Greenbelt Trail head is also located nearby. Camping fees for electric sites are $16 per night. Non-electric sites are $10 per night. This is also an equestrian campground with

hitching posts at nine campsites. The fee for equestrian camping is $19 a night. There is an equestrian dump station that all horse campers are asked to use. A modern cabin is also available for rental year round. For reservation, contact the MCCB office at 641-732-5204. • HALVORSON PARK — This 10.6-acre park is located 1½ miles south of St. Ansgar on Foothill Avenue, along the Cedar River. The park features boat ramps and docks, handicapped fishing access, a swim beach, playground equipment, picnic shelters, modern toilet and shower facility, electric and water hookups and dump station. Approximately 50 non-designated campsites are available with electricity. Campers must self-register at the entrance. Cost is $16 for electric; $10 without. • INTERSTATE PARK — This scenic park along the Cedar River is located on the west edge of the small city of Mitchell, on Hickory Avenue. It is the site of the Mitchell Mill Dam and the historic hydro-electric powerhouse. This facility is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of the only operating hydroelectric power plants in Iowa. Boating, fishing, water skiing and swim beach are available; the popular camping site offers electric and water hookups, dump station, two shelter houses, a modern toilet and shower facility and playground equipment. Campers must self-register at the entrance. The 40-site campground charges $16 for electric; $10 without.

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EXPLORE NORTH IOWA’S GOLF TOURNAMENTS North Iowa golf courses have a busy summer ahead — some of them going well into autumn — with various tournaments and special events planned. Here is a list of most of these events: ALGONA Algona Country Club, 515-295-7308 River Road Golf Club, 515-295-7351 • July 13, Men’s Open. • July 16, 4-gal best shot. • Aug. 3, 2-man best shot. • Aug. 13, 2-gal best shot. • Oct. 5, 4-man best shot. BELMOND Belmond Country Club, 641-444-4183 BRITT Britt Country Club, 641-843-3249 • June 22, 2-person scramble. • July 20, 3-person best shot. • Aug. 24, 1-person best shot. • Sept. 20, 2-gal best shot. BUFFALO CENTER Gruis Recreation Area, 641-926-5393 • June 1, 1-man best shot. • June 21, men’s club championship. • June 26, 3-lady best shot. • June 30, men’s over 50 tournament. • July 12, couples tournament. • July 14, junior golf tournament. • July 31, ladies club tournament. • Aug. 3, 2-man Ryder Cup.

• Aug. 7, 2-lady best shot. • Aug. 16, 2-couple best shot. • Sept. 6, 4-man best shot. • Sept. 8, men’s over 50 tournament. • Sept. 29, men’s over 50 tournament. CHARLES CITY Cedar Ridge Golf Course, 641-228-6465 • May 26, 2-couple best shot. • May 31, Immaculate Conception Fundraiser 4-person best shot. Wildwood Golf Course, 641-257-6322 • July 26, 3-person best shot. • Aug. 9-10, Charles City Open. • Aug. 24, Club championship (members only). • Sept. 10, 2-person senior best shot. • Sept. 14, 2-person Ryder Cup. • Oct. 4, 3-person best shot. CLEAR LAKE Arrowhead Golf Course, 641-357-7519 Oak Hills Golf Course, 641-357-2216 • June 22, Clear Lake Amateur. • July 22, 2-man senior best shot. • Aug. 17, couples scramble. • Sept. 20, 2-person 8-inch cup. FOREST CITY Bear Creek Golf Course, 641-585-1353 • June 7, Hospice Tournament. • June 21, Waldorf Booster

Tournament. • June 29, Bear Creek Amateur. • July 6, Couples tournament. • July 10, Bear Creek Senior Open. • July 11, Winnebago Venders tournament. • July 13, ACES Hole-in-one tournament. • July 26, Forest City Alumni 5-person best shot. • Aug. 4-10, Bear Creek Club Championship. • Aug. 8, Glow Ball tournament. • Aug. 11, Chamber of Commerce tournament. • Aug. 15, Pheasants Forever tournament. • Aug. 22-23, Bear Creek Pro-Am tournament. • Sept. 1, 2-person Labor Day Ryder Cup. • Sept. 14, Waldorf Soccer Tournament. GARNER Garner Country Club, 641-923-2819 • May 31, Couples tournament. • June 3, senior amateur. • June 10, 2-gal best shot. • June 15, 4-person best shot. • June 20, Jr. tournament (ages 8-18). • June 27, 2-gal Ryder Cup (27 holes). • July 5, 2-person Ryder Cup (27 holes). • July 21, 3-gal best shot.

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• July 26, Harmony Ranch Golf Outing (9 holes). • July 28, Jr. tournament. • Aug. 2-3, Mixed couples tournament. • Aug. 11, Jr. tournament. • Aug. 24, Interclub vs. Belmond/ Clarmond. • Sept. 9, senior 2-person scramble. • Sept. 15, 2-gal scramble. • Sept. 21, Chili Open 1-person best shot. • Oct. 3, senior 2-person best shot. • Oct. 13, senior 2-person Ryder Cup (27 holes). • Oct. 19, 2-person scramble. GREENE Round Grove Golf and Country Club, 641-816-5621 • May 29, 3-man senior best shot. • June 7, 4-person best shot. • June 9, 2-gal best shot. • July 12, Couples best shot. • July 20, 3-man best shot. • Aug. 2, 4-person best shot. • Aug. 4, Youth tournament best shot. • Aug. 7, 2-man senior best shot. • Aug. 16, Parent/child tournament. • Sept. 6, person best shot. • Sept. 7, 4-man best shot. HAMPTON Hampton Country Club, 641-456-3256 • June 6, Franklin County Junior tournament.

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NORTH IOWA GOLF TOURNAMENTS cont ... • June 7, Men’s Invitational. • June 14, Ladies 2-gal best shot. • June 28, 3-man best shot. • July 15, senior 2-man best shot. • July 25, Relay for Life Benefit tournament. • Aug. 2, Couples Invitational. • Aug. 16, 2-couple best shot. • Aug. 26, Senior Men’s Invitational. • Sept. 20, 2-man Ryder Cup. LAKE MILLS Rice Lake Golf and Country Club, 641-592-8022 • June 4, senior men’s 4-person best shot. • June 10, 2-gal best shot. • June 13, 3-person best shot. • July 23, senior men’s amateur. Aug. 2, Men’s Club (members only). • Aug. 2, Ladies Club (members only). • Aug. 8-11, Parent-child club (members only). • Aug. 11, Rice Lake Junior championship. • Aug. 17, Men’s amateur. • Aug. 26, Senior Ladies 4-person best shot. • Aug. 27, Senior Men’s 4-person best shot. • Sept. 1, Couples Club Alternate shot (members only). • Sept. 14, 1-person best shot. Oct. 5, 4-person best shot. LATIMER Latimer Golf Club, 641-579-6090 • June 7, 2-man best. • June 21, mixed-couples tournament. • June 28, 2-gal best shot. • July 13, mixed 4-person best shot. • July 20, 1-man best shot. • Aug. 4, 2-man over 50 best shot. • Sept. 14, 3-person best shot. LIVERMORE Spring Valley Golf Course, 515-379-1259 • June 8, 3-man best shot. • June 21, Hog Wild Classic. • July 13, Husband/wife best shot. • July 20, 3-man best shot. • Aug. 3, Couples best shot. • Aug. 9, Gerald Berte Memorial 1-person best shot. • Sept. 13, 3-gal best shot. • Sept. 14, 4-man best shot. • Sept. 21, 3-man best shot. MANLY Pioneer Town and Country Club, 641-454-2414

• June 14, 4-person 8-inch cup. • June 22, Adult-child tournament. • July 13, Couples best shot. • July 14, Junior club tournament. • July 20, 3-person best shot. • Aug. 2, Pro Wall Amateur. • Aug. 6, Men’s club tournament. • Aug. 10, 2 couple best shot. • Sept. 7, 4-person 8-inch cup. MASON CITY Highland Park Golf Course, 641-423-9693 • May 25, 3-person best shot. • June 8, father/son/daughter. • June 14, ladies city tournament. • June 15, final round of city tournament. • June 20, Dale Fox Memorial Jr. tournament. • June 28, NIACC 4-person best shot. • July 5, men’s season pass tournament. • July 6, Highland Amateur. • July 15, 2-gal best shot. • July 25, final round of city Jr. tournament. • Aug. 12, 4-gal best shot. • Aug. 16, River City Cup. • Aug. 24, 4-person, 8-inch cup. • Aug. 31, 2-person best shot. • Sept. 9, senior 2-person best shot. • Sept. 21, 2-couple alternate shot. • Sept. 28, 1-person best shot. • Oct. 12, 2-person chili outing. Mason City Country Club, 641-424-3014 • June 8, Mason City Amateur. • June 12, Newman Open. • June 14, men’s city tournament. • June 23, chamber outing. • July 10, Make-A-Wish tournament. • July 25, Cader Classic. • July 28, NIACC outing. • July 31, Iowa Jr. PGA. • Aug. 4, North Iowa Hawkeye Association tournament. • Aug. 7, JDRF outing. • Aug. 11, Mason City youth hockey outing. Pine Creek Golf Course, 641-423-6831 • Fridays, 2-person best shots. • July 27, 3-person best shot. NASHUA Nashua Town and Country Club, 641-435-4466 • June 7, 4-person best shot. • June 10, men’s over 45 best shot. • June 21, 4-person best shot.

• June 27, 4-person best shot. • July 13, 2-couple best shot. • Aug. 2, 4-person best shot. • Aug. 10, 2-man best shot. • Aug 16, husband-wife tournament. • Sept. 16, men’s senior 2-man best shot. • Aug 21, 3-man best shot. NORA SPRINGS Buffalo Run Golf Club, 641-749-5522 • June 14, 1-couple best shot. • June 20, Buffalo Run Glow Ball Classic. • July 19, 2-person Ryder Cup. • Aug. 2, 2-couple best shot. • Aug. 9, 4-person best shot. • Sept. 7, BRGC Club Championship. • Sept. 27, Oktoberfest Chili Open. NORTHWOOD Northwood Country Club, 641-324-1662 • May 31, N-K Booster Club tournament. • June 7, 1-person best shot “large cup” tournament. • August 23, club tournament. • Oct. 11, 2-person scramble. OSAGE Sunny Brae Golf Course, 641-732-3435 • June 21, Chamber of Commerce outing, 4-person best shot • July 12, 2-man best shot, Wing Ding Open. • July 27, Rusty’s Last Call Golf Outing. • Aug. 17, Osage fireman’s 4-person best shot. RICEVILLE Riceville Country Club, 641-985-2447 • June 28, American Legion tournament. • July 26, 2-person scramble. • Aug. 1, 3-gal best shot. • Aug. 9, Walleye Classic 2-person best shot. ROCKWELL • Linn Grove Country Club, 641-822-4990 • June 5, 4-gal best shot. • June 7, 2-couple/4-person best shot. • July 19, 2-man Ryder Cup. • Aug. 7, 2-gal best shot.

• Aug. 23, 2-couple/4-person best shot. • Sept. 21, Chili Bowl (8-inch cup)

2-person best shot.

SHEFFIELD Ridge Stone Golf Club, 641-892-8050 • June 7, 2-man best shot. • June 10, 4-gal best shot. • June 14, 2-couple best shot. • June 17, senior 2-man best shot. • June 20, ISU AGR Scholarship tournament. • July 8, 3-man tournament. • July 12, 3-man best shot. ST. ANSGAR Acorn Park Golf and Recreation, 641-713-4450 • June 7, Lions Club fundraiser. • June 15, Couples best shot. • June 18, 3-man best shot. • Aug. 1, Men’s senior 3-man. • Aug. 2, 4-person Booster Club fundraiser. • Sept 7, 2-couple best shot. • Sept. 27, 3-person best shot. THORNTON Pleasant Valley Golf Club, 641-998-2117 • June 8, senior 3-man best shot. • June 22, 2-couple best shot. • July 13, 4-person best shot. • July 26, senior 4-man best shot. • Aug. 3, 2-couple best shot. • Aug. 17, couples best shot. • Aug. 31, 4-man best shot, 8-inch cup. • Sept. 28, 2-couple best shot. • Oct. 5, 2-man chili dipper. • Oct. 12, senior 3-man best shot. WESLEY Hillside Golf and Dining, 515-679-4262 • June 14, 2-person best shot. • July 12, 2-person best shot. • July 23, 2-gal best shot. • Aug. 31, couples best shot. • Sept. 6, best shot.

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Beeds, Knob, McIntosh see upgrades TIM ACKARMAN

For The Globe Gazette‌

Many structures at Beeds Lake State Park, including the lodge, dam and ranger’s house, were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s and help give the park its vintage charm. Some other structures were simply outdated. “We actually had the oldest shower house of any state park in the state of Iowa,” explained Ranger Terry Manning. The 1957 structure, along with another from the 1960s, was becoming increasingly difficult to keep up. These aging facilities

were swapped for two new buildings, with one arriving last summer and the other this spring. “You turn on the facility and don’t have to replace anything,” Manning said. The new buildings, made entirely of poured concrete, should require minimal maintenance and will provide significantly more protection during severe weather. Campers have already taken notice of the increased privacy and security the new buildings offer, Manning said. “Last year people were lining up in front of the new one.” Beeds will also be getting a new historical marker and

interpretive sign explaining the history of the lake, which was originally impounded in 1857 to power a sawmill. A new shower house was also completed at Pilot Knob State Park this spring, according to Ranger Deb Coats. “The Knob’s” facilities from the CCC era, including the observation tower, amphitheater and entrance portals, received sandblasting, tuck-pointing and other repairs last year. “This renovation will ensure that these historical structures will last many more years to come,” Coats said. Boaters will appreciate

four new docks for the boat ramps at McIntosh Woods State Park and nearby Lynne Lorenzen Park, according to Ranger Tammy Domonoske. The fish-cleaning station at McIntosh was recently re-shingled, while the shower building was brightened up and resealed with epoxy paint. A few picnic grills and fire rings were installed last summer. Domonoske said the new beach cleaner obtained last year is a great improvement for both beach maintenance and water quality. “These were much, much needed repairs and additions to my areas,” Domonoske said.

Explore North Iowa State Parks North Iowa’s six state-owned and -managed parks offer ample opportunities for camping, swimming, fishing, hiking, wildlife watching and numerous other activities. While visitors are encouraged to call or email park staff with specific questions using the contact information below, reservations for state park campsites, shelters and other facilities can only be made online at iowastateparks. reserveamerica.com or by calling 877-427-2757. Reservations are accepted for only half of the campsites at most parks, with the rest available on a first-come, first-served basis. Beeds Lake (641-456-2047, Beeds_Lake@dnr.iowa.gov, Ranger Terry Manning): Located 3 miles northwest of Hampton, this park surrounds a 90-acre impoundment fed by Spring Creek. Fishing, swimming and boating (no-wake speed) are popular. A long causeway crosses the lake and a hiking trail surrounds it. The dam, lodge, ranger’s house and other structures are of CCC vintage. The park includes several picnic shelters as well as an updated stone-and-timber lodge. There is a 144-site campground (99 electric) featuring newly updated restroom and shower facilities. The concessionaire offers live bait, prepared food and limited grocery items along with canoe, kayak and paddleboat rental.

The highly active Friends of Beeds Lake State Park group will host a carp tournament on June 8, an omelet breakfast on July 6 and the Beeds Lake Blast including 1K, 5K, 10K and half-marathon runs on Aug. 23. Call 641-425-0723 or go to www.friendsofbeedslake.com for more information. Clear Lake (641-357-4212, Clear_Lake@dnr.iowa.gov, Ranger Josh Rembe): This 55-acre park on the southeast shore is best known for its 900-foot beach and adjacent picnic area with numerous tables and grills. There is also an open picnic shelter and a WPA-era lodge with modern updates. There are 168 electric campsites (including six with full sewer and water hookups) and 8 non-electric. There is a small playground. The Ritz picnic shelter and boat ramp is nearby. Downtown Clear Lake is only a few miles up South Shore Drive. The park includes a sidewalk paralleling the beach, as well as an approximately half-mile mowedgrass trail through wooded areas. McIntosh Woods (641-8293847, McIntosh_Woods@dnr.iowa. gov, Ranger Tammy Domonoske): On the northwest side of Clear Lake in the city of Ventura, McIntosh covers 62 acres. Concrete boat ramps, a courtesy dock, a fish-cleaning station and a large parking lot make this a popular spot with boaters and anglers. The park has a small swimming

beach, a playground and an open picnic shelter. A one-mile nature trail with interpretive signs winds through wooded areas and around a small wetland with a blind for wildlife viewing. The park includes 45 electric and 4 non-electric campsites with a modern shower and restroom. Also available are two yurts: round, wood-framed tents with clear domed ceilings. Nearby Lynne Lorenzen Park features boat ramps, a dock and a picnic shelter. The Ventura Grade on the lake’s west edge has two fishing jetties and a small picnic shelter. Staff from McIntosh manages both areas. Pilot Knob (641-581-4835, Pilot_Knob@dnr.iowa.gov, Ranger Deb Coats): Located three miles east of Forest City and a mile south of Hwy. 9, this 700-acre wooded park is known for its trails, its natural diversity and its year-round scenic beauty. A large amphitheater, two open picnic shelters and the observation tower are of CCC vintage. Eight-acre Dead Man’s Lake includes a four-acre floating sphagnum bog, the only one in the state. Many unusual plants inhabit the bog and the surrounding area, attracting a diversity of wildlife. The 15-acre manmade lake is stocked with bluegills and bass. Boating is permitted, but no gasoline motors. Ice skating and fishing are popular in winter.

The campground includes 48 electric and 12 non-electric sites, a modern restroom and shower, and a playground. Ambrose A. Call (Deb Coats): This 138-acre park sits 1.5 miles southwest of Algona near the East Fork of the Des Moines River and consists primarily of hilly old-growth woodlands. Shade from the forest’s closed canopy reduces understory, creating favorable conditions for hiking and wildlife viewing. There are about two miles of maintained hiking trails. Thirteen electric and 3 non-electric campsites are available only on a first-come, first-served basis. A log-cabin-style lodge built in 1928 can be reserved through the state reservation system. There is a modern vaulted restroom in the campground and a pit toilet near the lodge. Other attractions include a Frisbee golf course and an authentic 19th century log cabin. Rice Lake State Park (Deb Coats): This 15-acre wooded park is located on the lakeshore southeast of Lake Mills. The CCC-era stone shelter was renovated last summer and there is a relatively new pit toilet. It is a popular destination for picnicking, fishing and wildlife viewing. There is no camping. Note that Rice Lake is presently drawn down as part of a renovation intended to enhance water quality and improve the fishery.

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NORTH IOWA COUNTY PARKS cont ... • NEW HAVEN POTHOLES PARK — This 168-acre outdoor classroom has 1½ miles of mowed self-guided nature trails. The area is designed for “quiet type” recreation such as hiking, bird and animal observation, photography and cross-country skiing. Habitats include forest, marsh, prairie and the Little Cedar River. Off-road parking with walk-in access is provided. It is located 6 miles east and 1½ miles north of Osage, just off Shadow Avenue. • OTRANTO PARK — This 5-acre park, located a quarter of a mile east of Otranto on 480th Street, is a 20-site, nondesignated campground. It has electrical and water hookups, modern toilet and shower facility, playground equipment, small picnic shelter, small water craft access and dump station. It is a popular site to put in on the Cedar River to canoe float. Campers must self-register at the entrance prior to camping. Cost is $16 for electric; $10 without. • PINICON ALDERS WILDLIFE AREA — This 330-acre area, located one half mile west of McIntire on 470th Street, provides habitat that includes mature hardwood forest, native prairies and grasslands. The Wapsipinicon River flows through the area and is stocked with trout by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The area has a one-room log cabin constructed in 1950s and is available for overnight camping by reservation. Nearby are equestrian, hiking and ski trails. There is electric and pit toilets. Cost is $5 per night. Contact MCCB for reservation at 641-732-5204. • PIONEER PARK — Located 6 miles east of Osage and 4 miles north on Shadow Avenue. The campground has been updated and has seven designated gravel campsites with electric and water hookups and pit toilets. The shelter house is totally enclosed with electric, picnic tables and new windows. There is a $10 camping fee. • RIVERSIDE PARK — Located just east of Stacyville on 465th Street, on the Cedar River, has modern toilet and shower facility, electrical and water hookups, dump station, volleyball sand court, regulation softball diamond, shelter house and

access for small watercraft. Cost is $16 for electric sites; $10 without. WINNEBAGO COUNTY • AMBROSON RECREATION AREA — 3035 Iowa Highway 9, Leland. A former rest area, the multi-use recreation complex contains a mixture of uplands and wetlands that provide wildlife habitat. Located along the Winnebago River, and containing 21 acres of ponds, the area is popular for fishing. Fish include northern pike, largemouth bass, catfish, and bluegills. The area is a an access point for the Winnebago River Water Trail. Canoeing and boating with electric motors only. There are picnic tables, grills, an open shelter, playground and drinking water. • DAHLE PARK — 21179 485th St., Lake Mills. Situated on the Winnebago River, the park offers fishing, especially for northern pike, in the river and adjacent ponds. There are eight camping spots with electricity and water in a quiet oak timber. Camping is $5 per night. The park is the northern access point for the Winnebago River Water Trail. • FLORENCE RECREATION AREA AND TRAP SHOOTING RANGE — 42435 60th Ave., Thompson. The three-acre, spring-fed fishing pond gives anglers a chance to catch bluegills, largemouth bass and catfish. Boating with electric motor only and canoing are permitted. There are picnic tables, grills, an open shelter and playground. The area also contains restored prairie and is popular with pheasant hunters and trap shooters. • HOGSBACK WILDLIFE AREA AND TARGET SHOOTING RANGE — 48050 210th Ave., Lake Mills. When glaciers retreated from North Iowa thousands of years ago, bluffs such as this were left standing above area marshes. Present day mixed oak forest, wildflowers and native grass are popular with deer, squirrel, turkey and wildfowl hunters. Target shooters also enjoy the target shooting range but must use only paper targets — downloadable from www.targetz.com. • LINDEN TOWNSHIP CEMETERY — 38128 90th Ave., Thompson. Management of this pioneer cemetery came under management of the Winnebago

County Conservation Board about 20 years ago when it was discovered to be a fine example of virgin prairie. • THORPE PARK — 34496 110th Ave., Forest City. This multiple use area contains a wetland popular with waterfowl hunters in the fall and 15-acre Lake Catherine which features year-round fishing. Much of the park is oak-hickory savanna with numerous prairie areas. There are 15 campsites; 13 with electricity and water, two that are primitive. A rental cabin for up to six people is also available at Lake Catherine for $50 per night on weekdays and $65 per night on weekends. For reservations, visit www. winnebago@ccb.com. • WINNEBAGO RIVER WATER TRAIL — (27 miles) north canoe put-in is at Dahle Park while south access is at Pammel Park in Forest City. Additional accesses are located at the Lande River Conservation Area and at Ambroson Recreation Area. This is one of Iowa’s newest designated water trails. There are numerous other conservation, wildlife and hunting areas managed by the county conservation board as well. WORTH COUNTY • KUENNEN’S QUARRY — 1555 450th St., Northwood. Two former limestone quarries are primarily used for picknicking, swimming and fishing. There is a handicapped-accessible fishing pier and concrete boat ramp. A fully enclosed log cabin shelter house with heat and air conditioning can be reserved for $70 per day. An open shelter can be reserved for $35 by calling 641-324-1524.. There are six open picnic table pavilions with grills. There is running water and restroom facilities. • OCHYEE YAHOLA PARK — 1284 495th St., Northwood, offers camping, hiking and equestrian trails. There are four campsites in the park with electricity but no water. Fees are $10 per night with self-registration. An open shelter with a fire ring is available and can be reserved by calling 641-324-1524. • SILVER LAKE PARK — 497 500th St., Northwood, is located on the north shore of Silver Lake. The park entrance is 200 yards west of the fishing jetty which can be spotted from the road. An

open shelter overlooks the lake. It can be reserved for $10 by calling 641-324-1524. There are eight campsites for $10 per night with self-registration. • WORTH COUNTY LAKE — 1717 420th St. , Kensett. Former gravel pit provides swimming, fishing and location for picnics. There are horseshoe pits, a sand volleyball court, picnic tables and an open shelter house that can be reserved for $10 by calling 641-324-1524. A new playscape for children will be installed early this season. There are numerous other wildlife areas managed by the conservation board. WRIGHT COUNTY • BINGHAM PARK — 2231 Victor Ave., Rowan. Twelve acres of timber along Iowa River. • LAKE CORNELIA PARK — 1768 O’Brien Ave., Clarion. The 122-acre park owned and maintained by the Wright County Conservation Board is located midway between Clarion and Belmond. There is a beach, boat ramp, harbor, shelter house, shower facilities, a ¾-mile grass trail, playground areas for children and a ball field. The lake is stocked with walleyes and largemouth bass. Eight campsites are available along the lakeshore. Seventy campsites have 50-amp outlets and 14 have sewer and water hookups as well. The campground does not require reservations but campers often tag a site ahead of time for the three big summer holiday weekends. Camping is $15 per night for sites with electricity and $20 per night for sites with water and electricity. • OAKDALE PARK — 1739 Buchanan Ave., Renwick. This 127acre park is located in a heavily timbered area with woodland wildflowers along the Boone River. There are two open shelters, four campsites and modern facilities. A shelter house is available to rent. • PIKES TIMBER — 1850 Quincy Ave., Belmond. Heavily timbered area with two open shelters, four campsites with electricity, a handpump well and primitive latrine. Sources: County conservation officials and websites, mycountyparks.com, campground managers and city officials. — Julie Birkedal, Laura Bird, Mary Pieper and Deb Nicklay

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Wet a line, catch a whopper (or say you did) TIM ACKARMAN

Explore North Iowa Fisheries North Iowa offers a wealth of smaller lakes, gravel pits, rivers and streams popular with anglers. Many are managed by DNR (www.iowadnr.gov) or by county conservation boards (www. mycountyparks.com). Here are a few favorite angling destinations listed by county: BUTLER COUNTY The Shell Rock River offers smallmouth bass, walleye and channel catfish. DNR Fisheries Biologist Scott Grummer noted walleye stocking efforts in recent years have greatly enhanced the Shell Rock and other North Iowa rivers. “They’re really creating some tremendous walleye angling.” CERRO GORDO COUNTY Bluebill Wildlife Area southeast of Clear Lake on Indigo Avenue features a 40-acre borrow pit with a large concrete boat ramp, a dock and a rock jetty with adjacent artificial spawning beds. The pit is stocked with bluegill, largemouth bass, catfish, crappie and yellow perch. Bluegills are up to 10 inches. Crappie numbers are strong with lots of 10- to 12-inch fish. While most bass run from 12-16 inches (the statewide length restriction is 15 inches), Grummer believes the pit could harbor largemouths up to 6 pounds. The Shell Rock River offers smallmouth bass, walleye and catfish, as does the Winnebago River below the Fertile Dam. FLOYD COUNTY Both the Shell Rock and Cedar rivers offer smallmouth bass, walleye and catfish. Removal of the Rockford Dam last winter should improve fishing along the Shell Rock between Nora Springs and Rockford. FRANKLIN COUNTY Beeds Lake 3 miles northwest of Hampton offers excellent largemouth bass fishing from June through August, including the possibility for

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trophy-sized fish. “It seems like every year the ranger says they’re catching 8-pounders,” Grummer said. Fishing is also good for 7- to 7½-inch bluegills, 7- to 10-inch crappies and 7- to 11-inch yellow bass. Grummer said Beeds also sports a good catfish population. The Iowa River cuts through the southwest corner of the county and features smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike and catfish. HANCOCK COUNTY Crystal Lake currently offers one of the strongest fisheries in North Iowa (see related article). Indian Lake in EldredSherwood Park northeast of Goodell has experienced a winter kill the last two years and offers minimal fishing opportunities. Plans call for installation of an aeration system and restocking of the lake. Improvements to the watershed are also being explored. West Twin Lake west of Goodell is a good bullhead destination. The Winnebago River offers limited opportunities for northern pike. MITCHELL COUNTY The Cedar River is a strong fishery offering smallmouth bass, walleye and catfish. The Little Cedar and Wapsipinicon Rivers also flow through the county. DNR stocks trout in Turtle Creek, Spring Creek and the Wapsipinicon River. Check www.iowadnr.gov for stocking times and regulations. A trout stamp is required in addition to a regular fishing license. WINNEBAGO COUNTY Lake Catherine located in Thorpe Park (5½ miles west and 1½ north of Forest City) offers bass, catfish and bluegill. Rice Lake between the communities of Lake Mills and Joice is in the midst of a major renovation to improve water quality and the fishery.

Water remains low and angling opportunities limited. The lake will be allowed to gradually fill over the summer if precipitation permits. Restocking now underway should produce angler-acceptable perch beginning in the winter of 2015. Other species to be added include crappie, northern pike, walleye and largemouth bass. There are good numbers of small northern pike in the Winnebago River, particularly below the dam at Pammel Park in Forest City. WORTH COUNTY Silver Lake about 5 miles west and 2 miles north of Northwood is in the later stages of a renovation. Restocking of perch and bluegill will begin this year, with the first angling opportunities expected in winter 2015. Northern pike and largemouth bass will also be stocked. The Shell Rock River offers good northern pike fishing and limited opportunities for walleye. WRIGHT COUNTY Lake Cornelia 4 miles south and 2 miles west of Belmond offers strong populations of 7-10-inch yellow and white bass. Every other year DNR stocks channel catfish, which are kept in cages throughout the summer and fed by Wright County Conservation Board employees before being released in the fall. There is currently a good density of 12-24-inch cats, Grummer noted. Largemouth bass, walleye, perch, bluegill and crappie are also available. Bullhead fishing is down following a major dieoff last year. Elm Lake north of Lake Cornelia and Morse Lake 5 miles west of Belmond sometimes offer bullhead and yellow perch but are also susceptible to winter kills. There are some Northern pike in the Iowa and Boone rivers.

The premier choices for North Iowa anglers in 2014 are crystal clear: Crystal Lake and Clear Lake. Clear Lake remains the area’s top fishery. DNR Fisheries Biologist Scott Grummer said the outlook for 2014 is good, particularly for walleye, yellow bass and muskie. Most walleyes from the strong 2010 year-class are well above the lake’s 14-inch minimum possession length. “There’s going to be a lot of 15- to 18-inch fish,” Grummer said. Larger fish are also present, Grummer noted, but can be difficult to catch due to abundant forage. Walleyes spawn in April and are now most often found in deeper water in the little lake and near offshore reefs in the main lake. Action can be good on spinners or crankbaits in the early summer. Walleye fishing in the late summer and early fall often proves challenging, particularly if yellow bass and other forage species have a good spawn. “The fish are there, but the food source gets saturated,” Grummer explained. The 2010 year-class of yellow bass is also strong. “The common size is going to be 8 inches this year,” Grummer said. “There’s going to be a lot of fish out there.” Spawning in shallow, rocky areas can extend into early June. Wading anglers often catch impressive numbers of yellows using small hair jigs, especially in the early morning. After the spawn yellows move to deeper water. Anglers can target them by drifting with floating jigs or using slip bobbers and live bait. Walleye anglers using spinners or small crankbaits

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will often pick up some bonus yellows. Clear Lake has an outstanding population of muskies between 30 and 40 inches as well as fair numbers over the 40-inch possession length limit. “For those who want to target them, I think there’s good opportunities,” Grummer said. Muskie fisherman casting large spinners and crankbaits to weed beds and over offshore rock reefs can find fish throughout the summer. August and September seemed to provide the most consistent action last year. Channel catfish remain an abundant but under-utilized resource, Grummer said, with good numbers of 3- to 6-pound fish. Chicken livers or commercial stinkbaits fished on the bottom at night will produce cats throughout the summer. Strong populations of white bass up to 2 pounds are caught primarily by anglers targeting walleye or yellow bass. Populations of northern pike, yellow perch, crappie and bluegill are expanding as improved water quality increases aquatic vegetation. While Clear Lake is not a major destination for these species, they do attract a few enthusiasts while adding diversity both to the bag of anglers targeting other species and to the forage base, Grummer said. Crystal Lake has developed into an outstanding fishery since undergoing dredging, renovation and restocking in 2008-09. Improved water quality, increased vegetation and lack of competition allowed stocked fish to achieve phenomenal reproductive success and growth rates. “Bluegill and crappie (fishing) through the ice was very good, probably among the best in the state,” Grummer said. “I expect that to carry over into open-water fishing.” Grummer expects good

Explore North Iowa Fishing Clinics Many area groups offer fishing clinics or contests for kids and/or families. Most are held in conjunction with DNR’s free fishing weekend (June 6-8), when a license is not required for residents of any age. At other times Iowa residents under 16 may fish without a license under the supervision of a licensed adult. Fish caught by the children apply toward the adult’s daily bag limit, and all other state regulations apply. Most events are free unless otherwise noted. Volunteer assistance is often limited, so young participants should be accompanied by an adult. Not all sponsoring organizations provide fishing equipment, and most that do have a limited supply, so families should bring their own if possible. Saturday, June 7: • DNR and the Clear Lake Fishing Club will team to host a kids’ fishing event at McIntosh Woods State Park. DNR staff will offer a fishing seminar beginning at 8:30 a.m. with topics including fish

identification, fishing tips and water safety. Immediately afterward the fishing club will hold its annual Take-a-Kid Fishing tournament. Lunch is provided and numerous prizes are awarded. (641-357-3517 or www.clearlakefishingclub.com) • Mason City Parks and Recreation will host a Fishing Derby from 1-3 p.m. There will be a casting contest and prizes. Registration is at East Park shelter house No. 2. There is a $1 charge. (641-421-3673) • The Mitchell County Conservation Board will host a Free Family Fishing Clinic at Riverside Park near Stacyville from 9 a.m. to noon. Prizes will be awarded for the best catches of the day. Lunch will be provided. (641-732-5204) • The Morwens Kiwanis will host a fishing contest for kids (K-6) at Smith Lake near Algona. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. with fishing from 9-11 and lunch to follow. Nightcrawlers will be provided and prizes awarded by age category. (515-295-8525) • The Floyd County Izaak Walton League will host a kids

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DNR fisheries biologist Scott Grummer holds a 47-inch muskie caught during spring netting on Clear Lake. The fish, which was released, featured a 24-inch girth and weighed 39 pounds. numbers of 7½- to 8½-inch bluegills this year, with some reaching 9½ inches. Bluegills spawn in sandy areas near shore from midJune to mid-July. Later in

the summer they can be found along weedlines in deeper water. Small jigs and live bait such as waxworms, angleworms or grasshoppers work well.

fishing clinic at R Campground in Charles City from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will be served and prizes given. Preregistration is appreciated. (641-228-6378) • The Clarksville Lions will host a Fishing Fun Day for kids 16 and under at Sportsman’s Park near Clarksville from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. There will be educational presentations and prizes awarded for all participants. Entry fee is $5 ($1 dollar for each additional child in the same family), with proceeds supporting scholarships for graduating seniors. (319-278-4203) Sunday, June 8: • The Friends of Beeds Lake State Park will hold a carp tournament open to all ages, with both angling and archery divisions. Carp harvested will be donated to wildlife rehabilitators. (641-425-0723 or www. friendsofbeedslake.com) Sunday, June 22: • The Whittemore Gun Club will host a fishing contest at Siems Park from 12-2 p.m. Nightcrawlers will be provided. Lunch will be served and prizes awarded. (515-320-1176) Crappie numbers and size structure are improving, Grummer noted, with good populations of fish up to 9 inches. Minnows fished below slip bobbers along offshore weedlines normally produce the best results. Largemouth bass from 17-18 inches are also common, with larger fish possible. (The statewide minimum length for possession is 15 inches.) “It’s the best bass fishery in northcentral Iowa,” Grummer said. Fish are often caught near shore or along weedlines using worm, minnow or crawfish imitations as well as a variety of topwater plugs. Anglers are also picking up some bonus walleyes up to 22 inches, channel catfish up to 24 inches and northern pike up to 34 inches.

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EXPLORE NORTH IOWA’S EVENTS Recurring events: CHARLES CITY ‌The Charles City Downtown Farmers Market is 3:30-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays in Central Park. CLEAR LAKE ‌Fresh on Friday — 8-11 a.m. every Friday, June 6-Aug. 29, Central Gardens, 800 Second Ave. N., Clear Lake. Free. Fresh flower bouquets, coffee and seasonal refreshments, a large selection of books and magazines related to gardening, nature, food and re-purposing, kids books and games. ‌Farmers Market — 9-11 a.m. Saturdays, Clear Lake City Hall parking lot, 15 N. Sixth St. ‌May 25 — Dressage Bara Trac 1 Horse Show, North Iowa Events Center, www.northiowaeventscenter.org. ‌May 25-26 — North Iowa Band Festival, www.nibandfest.com. Annual music festival featuring free music, entertainment and various types of events for young and the young at heart. Event includes carnival, market, car show and plenty of food. ‌May 27-31 — Mid States Horse Show, North Iowa Events Center, www. midstateshorseshows.com. ‌May 29-May 31 — Cup o’ Joe Reader’s Theatre, 7 p.m. Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S. Fourth St., Clear Lake. Tickets, $10 in advance, $12 at the door, www.clartscenter.com, 641-357-1998. **** MAY May 30 — Jackyl, Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets, $20 advance, $25 door, www. surfballroom.com. May 30 — Party In The Park, 5-9 p.m. Central Park, Charles City. Kids’ activities, food and beverages, music by The Ramblers. JUNE June 1 — The Yard Classic Baseball Tournament, Holcim Park Baseball Complex, 16th St. N.W., Mason City. June 1 — Mid States Horse Show, North Iowa Events Center, Mason City, www.midstateshorseshows.com. June 1 — Vintage Car Day, 1-5 p.m., Kinney Pioneer Museum, Mason City, 641-423-1258. Vintage cars on the lawn, refreshments, music and activities. Admission $3 adults, $1 children under 12. June 1 — Kites over the Prairie, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Belmond. June 3 — Tuesday on the Town, Band Shell Park, Hampton; food, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Breelan Angel, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Municipal Band, 8 p.m.; Story Time & Toddler Time, 7 p.m. Hampton Public Library. June 4-8 — Mid States Horse Show, North Iowa Events Center, www. midstateshorseshows.com. June 5-7 — Sauerkraut Days, Ackley; parade, carnival rides, Sauerkraut Queen, entertainment, fireworks, live bands, free franks and sauerkraut. June 6-7 — Take Me Back Festival, PM Park, Clear Lake. Live entertainment. Proceeds to local charities.

June 6-8 — Charles City WhiteWater Weekend. June 6 — Collective Soul, Surf Ballroom. Doors open at 8 p.m.; $30 in advance, $35 at the door; www. surfballroom.com. June 7 — Second annual Craft Beer Fest, Algona. June 7 — Lefty Lewis Memorial Fishing Derby, 1-3 p.m. East Park Shelter House No. 2, Mason City. Prizes in various age groups; casting contest. Fee $1. Register on site. June 7 — Summer Treasures Fest, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., downtown Osage. June 7 — River City Dames of Anarchy Roller Derby, 7 p.m., North Iowa Events Center, Mason City, www. damesofanarchy.com. June 7 — Kites Over the Prairie, Belmond; kites of all sizes and food. June 7 — Rowan Fun Day; Lions Club breakfast, kids activities and local entertainers. June 7 — Kiwanis Running Wild in the Woods 5k Run, Charles City. June 7 — PAWS Third Annual Cedar Dog Jog, 7:30 a.m., Charles City. June 7 — Kids Day at Floyd County Museum, Charles City, 9-11 a.m.; reservations, call 641-228-1099. June 7 — Summer Treasure Fest, Main Street, Osage, www.osagechamber.com. June 7-11 — 27th Cedar River Canoe Float, Otranto Park to Janesville, jlhughes611@gmail.com. June 8 — Municipal Band Concert, 7:30 p.m., Central Park, Charles City. June 8 — Mason City Municipal Band, 7:30 p.m. East Park band shell, Mason City. June 10 — Tuesday on the Town, Band Shell Park, Hampton; food, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Sean Patrick McGraw, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Municipal Band, 8 p.m.; Story Time & Toddler Time, 7 p.m. Hampton Public Library. June 11-15 — Mid States Horse Show, North Iowa Events Center, Mason City, www.midstateshorseshows.com. June 11-15 — “Twelve Dancing Princesses,” Stebens Children’s Theatre, 616 N. Delaware Ave. Tickets $10 for adults, $8 for youth 18 and under; 641-424-9802. June 11 — Open Mic Night, 7 p.m., Cypress Room (formerly Surfside Lounge), Surf Ballroom, 460 North Shore Drive, Clear Lake, 641-357-6151. (Wednesdays in June and July). Doors open 6:30 p.m. Free admission. June 11 — Mason City Municipal Band, Southbridge Mall, Mason City, 7:30 p.m. June 12 — Thursday on Main, 6-9 p.m., Clear Lake; music by Danny Grouse; classic cars, bounce house, kiddie train rides, street market; 9 p.m. Movie in City Park; www.clearlakeiowa. com. June 12 — Old Time Music Jamboree 7 p.m. at the Senior Center, Charles City; doors open at 6. June 12-22 — “The Bat,” Mason City Community Theatre, 215 S. Delaware Ave.; 7 p.m. June 12-14, 19-21; 2 p.m. June 15, 22. Tickets $14 adult, $8

student; 641-424-6424; www.mccommunitytheatre.com. June 13 — Shooter Jennings with Waymore’s Outlaws, 8 p.m., Surf Ballroom, www.surfballroom.com; $20 advance or $25 at the door. June 13 — Party In The Park, 5-9 p.m. Central Park, Charles City; kids’ activities, food and beverages, music by Time and a Half. June 13-14 — Greene River Days; entertainment, inflatables, parade, children’s activities. June 13-14 — Midwest F-100 National Truck Show, Clear Lake City Park. June 13-15 — Black Dirt Days, formerly Festival in the Park, Clarion; parade, food vendors, craft show, entertainment and inflatables. June 14 — Town and Country Picnic, Kensett; www.kensettia.com. June 14 — Runnin’ With The Law, Mason City Police Department Fifth Annual Triathlon, MC Family Aquatic Center, 843 Birch Drive, Mason City. June 14 — Farmers Market, Osage, 8 a.m. to noon. June 14 — Clear Lake Municipal Band, 7 p.m. City Park band shell, Clear Lake. June 14 — MacNider Art Festival, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Art to the Rescue! Live music, outdoor art market, free pancakes, kids make-and-take activities. On the lawns of the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 641-421-3666, and the Mason City Public Library; macniderart. org. June 14 — Second Saturday, 1-2 p.m., Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-1998. June 14 — Mason City Municipal Band, 3 p.m., MacNider Art Museum, 303 Second St. S.E. June 15 — McIntire Tractor & Truck Pull at 11 a.m. at the MPI track on the south edge of town. Concessions will be available from the MAC Club and the Mitchell County Dairy Trailer. There will be two self-propelled sleds and lots of action. Free admission. Check out McIntire Pullers Inc. on Facebook. June 17 — Tuesday on the Town, Band Shell Park, Hampton; food, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Jordan Anderson, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Municipal Band, 8 p.m.; Story Time & Toddler Time, 7 p.m. Hampton Public Library. June 18 — Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. Cypress Room, Surf Ballroom, 460 North Shore Drive, Clear Lake, 641357-6151. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Free admission. June 18-22 — Worth County Fair, Northwood; www.worthcountyfair.com. June 19 — Thursdays on Main, 6-9 p.m., Clear Lake; music by Spenser Rahm; classic cars, bounce house, kiddie train rides, street market; 9 p.m. Movie in City Park; www.clearlakeiowa. com. June 20 — Relay for Life, 3-10 p.m. Central Park, Charles City. June 20 — Car Night 5-8 p.m. at Dave’s Restaurant, Charles City. June 20 — Friday Night Out, City Park, Osage, 5:30-10 p.m., Crosswind.

June 20 — Super Fresh Friday, 8-11 a.m., Central Gardens, 800 Second Ave. N., Clear Lake. Flowers, coffee, seasonal refreshments. Bee Kind to the World and Yourself activities, 9-11 a.m. June 20 — Friday Night Live, 5-10 p.m. Central Park, Downtown Mason City. Music by Soul featuring Mick Sterling. Free admission. Food and drinks vendors, kids activities. Main Street Mason City, www.mainstreetmasoncity.org. June 20-21 — 13th annual Bash on the Farm, Heritage Park of North Iowa; more than 50 artists will perform Christian music from a variety of genres on three stages; 1-11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; www.bashonthefarm.com. June 20-22 — Dressage Horse Shows, North Iowa Events Center, Mason City. Talented horse and rider teams perform intricate patterns and difficult moves. June 20-22 — Klemme Quasquicentennial; contests, entertainment, demonstrations, street dances, Al Bell movies, food, fireworks. June 21 — Oatmeal Day, St. Ansgar; children’s activities, oatmeal contests, vendors, evening parade. June 21 — Sundown Days, Hanlontown. Parade, HAGBRAT bike ride, watch sun set on railroad tracks. June 21 — North Iowa Herb Festival, Garden & Craft Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., around Healing House Herb Shop, 600 Second Ave. N., and Clear Lake Fire Museum lawn, Clear Lake. Merchant market, artisans, herbal products, food, music, information sessions, Ollie’s Herbal Tea Stand. Free admission. June 21 — Annual Greek Festival, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., food, dancing, live Greek band, domestic and Greek wine and beer, children’s booth. Greek Orthodox Church grounds, 1311 Second St. S.W., Mason City. June 21 — Clear Lake Municipal Band, 7 p.m., City Park band shell, Clear Lake. June 21 — Buffalo Day and Firemen’s Ball, Nora Springs. June 21 — Iowa Games WhiteWater Slalom Event, Charles City. June 21-22 — Mason City Merchants Baseball Classic, Holcim Park Baseball Complex, 16th Street Northwest, Mason City. June 21-22 — Mohawk Archery Club, Outdoor Series 3-D and 600 Round, Spring Park, north of Mason City; www. mohawkarchery.org. June 22 — Municipal Band Concert, 7:30 p.m., Central Park, Charles City. June 22 — Clear Lake Municipal Band, 3 p.m., City Park band shell, Clear Lake. June 22 — Mason City Municipal Band, 7:30 p.m., East Park band shell. June 22-25 — WHO Great Iowa Tractor Ride, Mason City; 400 tractors will travel to area communities. Event headquarters, North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City. Sunday afternoon parade downtown.

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NORTH IOWA EVENTS cont ... June 24 — Tuesday on the Town, Band Shell Park, Hampton; food, 5:306:30 p.m.; Joanna Mosca, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Municipal Band, 8 p.m.; Story Time & Toddler Time, 7 p.m. Hampton Public Library. June 25 — Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. Cypress Room, Surf Ballroom, 460 North Shore Drive, Clear Lake, 641357-6151. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Free admission. June 25 — Mason City Municipal Band, 7:30 p.m. Southbridge Mall, Mason City. June 25-29 — Butler County Fair, Allison, butlercountyfair.org. June 26 — Old Time Music Jamboree, 7 p.m. at the Senior Center, Charles City. June 26 — Thursday on Main, 6-9 p.m., Clear Lake; music by You Knew Me When; classic cars, bounce house, kiddie train rides, street market; 9 p.m. Movie in City Park; www.clearlakeiowa.com. June 26-29 — Water Over the Dam Days, Nashua; www.wateroverthedamdays.com. June 27 — Party In The Park, 5-9 p.m. Central Park, Charles City; kids’ activities, food, beverages, music by The Afterwhile. June 27 — Friday Night Out, City Park, Osage, 5:30-10 p.m., Six-Mile Grove and The Dovetails. June 27-Aug. 9 — Lamppost Musical/Comedy Dessert Theatre, “Modern Anxieties,” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Old Bakery Building, North Fifth Street, Clear Lake; 319-277-8034 or visit www.lampost.com. June 28 — Cannonball Day, 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. East Park, Mason City; www.friendsofthe457.org. Kids Fun Run, Pedal Tractor Pull, Bill Riley State Fair Talent search, inflatables, Smoky the train rides, evening entertainment, Lions Club chicken barbecue. Free admission. June 28 — BRAM Bike Ride Around Mitchell County, Spokes and Sporks Farm Fresh Day Tour, 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 28 — Coulter Fun Day and F.I.T. (Families in Training) Day; triathlon, parade, fireman dinner, River Classic Cars, poker run, block party and fireworks. June 28 — UV Splash by Colordash 5K Run, Newman Catholic School, 2445 19th St. S.W., Mason City. Packet pickup, 8 p.m., dash at 10 p.m. Register online, www.uvsplashcolordash.com. June 28 — Clear Lake Municipal Band, 7 p.m., City Park band shell, Clear Lake. June 28-29 — River City Throwdown Adult Softball Tournament. June 28-29 — The International Festival, Heritage Park of North Iowa, www.heritageparkofnorthiowa.com; parade, food vendors, educational demonstrations, animals, a petting zoo, children’s activities, arts and crafts booths. Free admission with cannedgoods donation for local food banks. June 29 — Clear Lake Municipal

Band, 3 p.m., City Park band shell, Clear Lake. June 29 HII NISCA Open Show, 8 a.m. Showmanship/Halter First. North Iowa Events Center, Mason City. June 29 — Summer Garden Party at Central Gardens, Clear Lake, 6-9 p.m. JULY July 2-6 — Fourth of July Celebration, Clear Lake; carnival, amusement rides, bingo, craft show, music at the band shell, parade and fireworks; www.clearlakeiowa.com. July 3 — Fireworks, Interstate Park, Mitchell. July 3 — Fireworks, Mason City High School Football Stadium, choreographed display, music by the Mason City Municipal Band at 9 p.m. Admission free. July 3-5 — ABATE Freedom Rally, Algona; motorcycle rally with live bands, food, vendors; www.abateiowafreedomrally.com. July 3-6 — Fourth of July Celebration, Charles City; Kids’ day, Uncle Sam Jam, July 3; parade, music, vendors, fireworks, July 4; Red, White & Blues and BBQ, July 5; Bill Riley Contest, July 6. July 4 — Municipal Band Concert, 7:30 p.m., Charles City. July 4 — Fourth of July Parade, 10 a.m., Osage; Town and Country BBQ at the CRC Event Center, 11 a.m.; Bull and Barrel Bash, 2 p.m., Mitchell County Fairgrounds. July 4 — Firecracker Days, Buffalo Center; parade, festivities in Lions Park, fireworks at football field. July 4 — Scarville Fourth of July Celebration; parade, fireman’s barbecue, music by Somethin’ Country, kids pedal pull. July 4 — Fireworks Party Cruise, Lady of the Lake, City Sea Wall, Clear Lake Boarding, 7 p.m., $35 per person; www.cruiseclearlake.com. July 4-5 — The National Truck and Tractor Pull, Rockwell. July 4-7 — Hometown Fourth of July Celebration, Northwood. Parade, beer garden, music by Rhino Friday, Cherry Gun Saturday; fireworks. July 5 — Fireman’s Street Dance, Buffalo Center. July 5 — Clear Lake Municipal Band, 7 p.m., City Park band shell, Clear Lake. July 6 — Clear Lake Municipal Band, 3 p.m., City Park band shell, Clear Lake. July 9 — Open Mic Night, Cypress Room, Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake. Doors Open 6:30 p.m., performances 7. Free admission. July 9-13 — North Iowa Fair, North Iowa Events Center, Mason City; northiowaeventscenter.org. July 10 — Thursday on Main, 6-9 p.m. Clear Lake. Music by Crossfire; classic cars, bounce house, street market. Movie in the park, 9 p.m. in City Park; www.clearlakeiowa.com. July 10 — Old Time Music Jamboree, 7 p.m. at the Senior Center, Charles City. July 10-13 — Founder’s Day, Algona; trolley tours, food vendors, children’s

activities, talent show, craft show, entertainment, free street dance; www. algona.org/founders_day. July 11 — Friday Night Out, City Park, Osage, 5:30-10 p.m., Pistol Whipping Party Penguins. July 11 — Super Fresh Friday, 8-11 a.m. Central Gardens, 800 Second Ave. N., Clear Lake. Flowers, coffee, seasonal refreshments. A Pedal, Petal Picnic activities, 9-11 a.m. July 11 — Party In The Park, 5-9 p.m. Central Park, Charles City; kids’ activities, food, beverages, music by Dueling Pianos with Nicky Jordan and Vince Strong. July 11-12 — Roller City Fest. Three bands will be featured each night at Roller City Roller Rink, 600 Second St. S.W. Doors open at 6 p.m., shows at 7; 641-423-2000; www.myrollercity.com. July 11-13 — Bicycle Blues & BBQ, Clear Lake City Park. Family bike rides, bike races, live blues music and barbecue food;www.bicyclebluesbbq.com. July 11-13 — July Jubilee, Lake Mills. Victorian wine tasting, street dance with Killer Hayseeds Friday, parade, inflatables, ATV mud bog, street dance with So Big Saturday. July 11-13 — Duesey Days, Garner; parade, craft show, inflatables, entertainment; www.garneriachamber.com. July 12 — Farmers Market, Osage, 8 a.m. to noon. July 12 — Second Saturday, Local artist demonstrations, 1-2 p.m., Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S. Fourth St., Clear Lake. July 12 — Sandbaggin’ Day, Dumont; kids’ games, entertainment. July 12 — Clear Lake Municipal Band, 7 p.m. City Park band shell, Clear Lake. July 12-13 — Cowboy Mounted Shooting event, North Iowa Events Center, Mason City; northiowaeventscenter.org. July 13 — Clear Lake Municipal Band, 3 p.m. City Park band shell, Clear Lake. July 13 — Lions Club Fly-In Pancake Breakfast, 7 a.m. to noon, Northeast Iowa Regional Airport, Charles City. July 13 — C.A.R. Custom Antique Rod Association Show, Charles City. July 13 — Homemade Ice Cream Social, music and special displays; 1-5 p.m., Kinney Pioneer Museum, Mason City. Admission $3 adults, $1 children under 12. July 13 — Mason City Municipal Band, 7:30 p.m., East Park band shell, Mason City. July 16 — Open Mic Night, Cypress Room, Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake. Doors open 6:30 p.m., performances 7. Free admission. July 16-19 — Floyd County Fair, Charles City; www.floydcountyfair.org. July 16-20 — Franklin County Fair, Hampton, www.franklincountyfair.com. July 17 — Thursday on Main, 6-9 p.m. Clear Lake. Music by The Duovers; classic cars, bounce house, street market. Movie in the park, 9 p.m. in City Park; www.clearlakeiowa.com.

Thursday Ridiculous Days, shopping. July 17-20 — Winnebago County Fair, Thompson; www.winnebagocoiowafair. com. July 17-20 — Puckerbrush Days, Forest City. Battle of the Businesses, parade, competitions, activities downtown. July 18 — Friday Night Live, music by The Chocolate Crackers. Free admission. Food, drink vendors, kids’ activities; 5-10 p.m. in Central Park, downtown Mason City; www. mainstreetmasoncity.org. July 18-19 — Wilder Days, Allison; parade, games, carnival. July 18-20 — Midwest Electronic Gaming Convention, North Iowa Events Center, Mason City. MEG-CON is an annual eSports, gaming and LAN event; meg-con.com. July 18-20 — Indian Days, Titonka; parade, community meal, games, inflatables, street dance and Bill Riley Talent Show. July 19 — Herb Festival, downtown St. Ansgar; herbs and herbal baked goods for sale; vendors, lectures, tours and children’s workshops. July 19 — Clear Lake Antique and Wooden Boat Rendezvous, 9 a.m.4 p.m., City Sea Wall, Clear Lake. Wooden, aluminum, fiberglass boats from the 1920s-60s displayed on land and in the water; www.clearlakeacbs. org. July 19 — Clear Lake Municipal Band, 7 p.m. City Park band shell, Clear Lake. July 19 — Turkey Day, Grafton; grilled turkey, turkey drumsticks and smoked turkey, parade, musical entertainment, tournaments, street dance. July 19-20 — Mohawk Archery Club, Outdoor Series 3-D and 600 Round, Spring Park; www.mohawkarchery.org. July 20 — 11th annual Heritage Festival, Heritage Park, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Antique power show, building tours; www.heritageparkofnorthiowa.com. July 20 — Clear Lake Municipal Band, 3 p.m. City Park band shell, Clear Lake. July 20 — Clear Lake Noon Lions Chicken Barbecue, City Park, 10 a.m. until gone. July 21-26 — Grand National Rally, Winnebago Rally Grounds, Forest City. July 22 — RAGBRAI overnight, Forest City. July 22-27 — Hancock County District Fair, Britt, hancockcountyfair. com. July 23 — RAGBRAI XLII — Mason City is an overnight host. All-day food, festivities, entertainment and more. Downtown. July 23 — Open Mic Night, Cypress Room, Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake. Doors open 6:30 p.m., performances 7. Free admission. July 24 — Thursday on Main, 6-9 p.m. Clear Lake. Music by Showdown; classic cars, bounce house, street market. Movie in the park, 9 p.m. in City Park; www.clearlakeiowa.com.

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NORTH IOWA EVENTS cont ... July 24 — Old Time Music Jamboree, 7 p.m., Senior Center, Charles City. July 25 — Party In The Park, 5-9 p.m., Central Park, Charles City; kids’ activities, food, beverages, music by PV & the Phantoms. July 25 — Friday Night Out, City Park, Osage, 5:30-10 p.m., The Chocolate Crackers. July 25-26 — Up In Smoke BBQ Bash, 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.6 p.m. Saturday, East Park. Barbecue, competition, music. Admission free; tickets sold to buy food from vendors; www.upinsmokebbqbash.com. July 25 — Ghost Boat Cruise, 9 p.m. Ghost stories aboard the Lady of the Lake, part of the Iowa Storytelling Festival. Tickets, $15 at Clear Lake Public Library or Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Ages under 17 must be accompanied by an adult. July 26 — Rockford Fun Day; parade, children’s activities/games and activities for adults. July 26 — Sebastian Bach, Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake. Doors open 8 p.m. Tickets $20 advance, $25 door; www.surfballroom.com. July 26 — Bratwurst Daze, Stacyville; games, grilled bratwurst, live music, a dance and parade. July 26-27 — LakeFest, City Park, Clear Lake. Iowa Storytelling festival, with regional and national professional storytellers 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday; and Art ‘Sail’ juried art show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Lakeside DixieFest, professional jazz bands perform, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. July 27-28 — Think Joice Days, Joice; parade, inflatables, professional juggler, car show, crafters and vendors. July 17-20 — Winnebago County Fair, Thompson; www.winnebagocoiowafair. com. July 29-Aug. 3 — Kossuth County Fair, Algona; kossuthcountyfair.com. July 29-Aug. 3 — Mitchell County Fair, Osage; mitchellcountyfair.org. July 30 — Open Mic Night, Cypress Room, Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake. Doors open 6:30 p.m., performances 7. Free admission. July 31 — MC Nationals Regatta, Clear Lake Yacht Club, Clear Lake. More than 100 MC scows from across the country compete for the national crown.. July 31 — Thursday on Main, 6-9 p.m. Clear Lake. Music by The North Shores; classic cars, bounce house, street market. Movie in the park, 9 p.m. in City Park; www.clearlakeiowa.com. AUGUST Aug. 1 — Coupe DeVille, Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at door; under 16 years old admitted free. Aug. 1 — North Iowa Festival of Brass drum corps competition, 7 p.m., Forest City High School stadium; $10 adults, $5 students, 6 and under free; www.northiowamusicarts.org. Aug. 1-2 — Summer Dance Cruise, City Park, Clear Lake. Friday, 6 p.m. Car

Cruise around the lake and concert at the Surf Ballroom. Saturday noon11 p.m., Car Show at City Park, live entertainment at the band shell; www. classcarclub.com. Aug. 1-3 — MC Nationals Regatta, Clear Lake Yacht Club. Over 100 MC scows are expected to travel from across the country to compete for the National Crown. Aug. 1-3 — Dressage Horse Shows, North Iowa Events Center. Aug. 1-3 — Corn Days, Dows. Parade, sweet corn feed, entertainment, inflatables, petting zoo. Aug. 2 — Cheers & Beers, beer sampling event, 1-4 p.m. Central Park, Mason City. Must be 21; www. mainstreetmasoncity.org. Aug. 5 — National Night Out, crimeand-drug-prevention event, 5 p.m. East Park, Mason City. Activities include kid-power pedal tractor pull, demonstrations, displays by local community and youth-oriented organizations. Free food and drawing for prizes. Aug. 7 — Thursdays on Main, 6-9 p.m., downtown Clear Lake. Live music by Spenser Rahm and Scott Larsen; classic cars, bounce house, street market. Movie in the park, 9 p.m. in City Park; www.clearlakeiowa.com. Aug. 7-10 — The National Hobo Convention, Britt. Crowning of the hobo king and queen, free mulligan stew, parade, flea market, Hobo Jungle, music entertainment; www.brittiowa.com. Aug. 8 — Friday Night Out, City Park, Osage, 5:30-10 p.m., Time and a Half. Aug. 8 — Party In The Park, 5-9 p.m., Central Park, Charles City, kids’ activities, food and beverages, music by Milk and Honey. Aug. 8 — Iowa-Minnesota Pirate Festival, PM Park, South Shore Clear Lake. 7 p.m.-close. Tiki Bar entertainment. Aug. 8-9 — Summerfest, Hampton; inflatables, live entertainment, beer garden, car cruise. Aug. 8-10 — Kicken’ & Chicken Weekend, Rockwell. Rodeo, softball tournament, chicken dinner, street dance, live music, motorcycle fun run and car show. Aug. 9 — Farmers Market, Osage, 8 a.m. to noon. Aug. 9 — Second Saturday, 1-2 p.m. local artist demonstrations, Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S. Fourth St., Clear Lake. Aug. 9 — Heritage Park of North Iowa tractor ride. Aug. 9 — Children’s Pirate Party, Lady of the Lake, Clear Lake Seawall, Clear Lake dockside from 1-2:30 p.m.; www.cruiseclearlake.com. Aug. 9-10 — Iowa-Minnesota Pirate Festival, PM Park, Clear Lake, 11 a.m.6 p.m. Three stages of entertainment, professional acts, kids’ activities, food court, historical and fantasy characters, artisans, craft merchants, contests, treasure hunts, demonstrations; www.iowaminnesotapiratefest. com. Aug. 9-10 — Fertile Days, children

activities, parade, flea market, community meal. Aug. 9-15 — Pyrotechnics Guild International (PGI) Fireworks Extravaganza, North Iowa Events Center, Mason City. Ground and aerial fireworks choreographed to music. Aug. 10, 12 and 13, displays start at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 15 show at 8 p.m. Gates open at 6. Food vendors, www.facebook.com/PGI; tickets, VisitMasonCityIowa.com. Aug. 14 — Old Time Music Jamboree, 7 p.m. at the Senior Center, Charles City. Aug. 14 — Thursdays on Main, 6-9 p.m. Clear Lake. Live music by Midwest Rock and Soul Review; classic cars, bounce house, street market. Movie in the park, 9 p.m. in City Park; www.clearlakeiowa.com. Aug. 15 — Super Fresh Friday, 8-11 a.m. Central Gardens, 800 Second Ave. N., Clear Lake. Flowers, coffee, seasonal refreshments. Presto, Pesto! activities, 9-11 a.m. Aug. 15 — Ale to the Arts, 6-10 p.m., Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S. Fourth St., wine, beer music, barbecue served from 6-8 p.m.; $8 admission. Aug. 15 — Friday Night Live, 5-10 p.m. in Central Park, Mason City. Free admission. Music by The Hepperly Band. Classic Car Show, food and drink vendors, kids’ activities; www. mainstreetmasoncity.org. Aug. 15-17 — Prairie Homestead Antique Power & Craft Show, Belmond, antique tractors and a craft show; www.belmondartscenter.org/index. php. Aug. 16 — Rock Falls Fun Day, tournaments, kids’ activities, entertainment. Aug. 16 — Art-A-Fest, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Central Park, Charles City. Live music, local and regional artists. Aug. 16 — Celebration of the Passage of the 19th Amendment, Carrie Lane Chapman Catt home, Charles City. Aug. 16 — McIntire Tractor & Truck Pull, 11 a.m. at the MPI track on the south edge of town. No speed limits. Concessions from the MAC Club and the Mitchell County Dairy Trailer. Free admission. McIntire Pullers, Inc. on Facebook. Aug. 16-17 — Mohawk Archery Club, Outdoor Series 3-D and 600 Round, Spring Park; www.mohawkarchery.org. Aug. 17 — Kids Day, 1-5 p.m., Kinney Pioneer Museum, Mason City. Pioneertype children activities, games, prizes, face painting, music, magic show. Admission $3 adults, $1 children under 12. Aug. 21 — Thursdays on Main, 6-9 p.m., downtown Clear Lake. Live music, classic cars, bounce house, street market. Movie in the park, 9 p.m. in City Park; www.clearlakeiowa.com. Aug. 23 — Railroad Ag Days, Manly. Parade, car show, bike show, contests, vendors, entertainment. Aug. 23 — Encouragement Corp Christian Concert, 7 p.m., Charles City.

Free. Music by Mike’s Chair and Audio Adrenaline. Aug. 23 — People in the Park (formerly Sourdough Days and Octoberfest), Sheffield. Parade, breakfast, garden tractor pull, activities, live music, food and fireworks. Aug. 28 — Old Time Music Jamboree, 7 p.m. at the Senior Center, Charles City. Aug. 28-Sept. 1 — Big Four Fair (Chickasaw County), Nashua; www. big4fair.net. Aug. 29-31 — The Britt Draft Horse Show, Britt; www.brittiowa.com. Aug. 30 — Slippery Saints Mud Run, North Iowa Events Center, 5K fun run, Obstacle course, warrior type run in the mud. DJ and bands playing throughout the day. Heats start at 8 a.m.; www.slipperysaintsmudrun. com. Aug. 30 — BeachFest, City Beach and City Park, Clear Lake. Family activities on the beach, 1-6 p.m., concert on the beach, 6-8 p.m., free movie in City Park, 8 p.m.; www.clearlakeiowa.com. Aug. 30-Sept. 1 — 49th Annual Cedar Valley Engine Club Threshers Reunion. Aug. 31 — 21st annual Antiques in the Square, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., City Park, Clear Lake. More than 60 antique dealers. Free admission. SEPTEMBER Sept. 1 — Labor Day celebration, Kanawha; parade, pedal tractor pull, food, entertainment. Sept. 5-7 — Civil War Re-enactment, East Park, Mason City. Live entertainment, battle re-enactments, medical demonstrations and camp life. Sept. 6 — St. Ansgar Fall Festival, food, games and vendors. Sept. 6 — St. John’s Cycling Classic, Mason City; supported bike tour, various distances; post-ride lunch with live music. Sept. 10-14; Mid States Horse Show, North Iowa Events Center, Mason City; www.midstateshorseshows.com. Sept. 13 — Founder’s Day, Northwood; Aristocrats car show, street vendors, inflatables, cemetery walk, entertainment, food; www. northwoodchamber.com. Sept. 13-14 — 21st Annual Steam Threshing Festival, Heritage Park, Forest City. Family activities, exhibits, demonstrations; www.heritageparkofnorthiowa.com. Sept. 19-20 — Great River City Festival, Mason City, Friday: ethnic lunch, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., pub crawl, 5-10 p.m.; Saturday: art crawl, 2-7 p.m., Dillinger bank robbery re-enactments, 11 a.m., 1, 3 p.m., Main Street Market, www.mainstreetmasoncity.org. Sept. 27 — Oktoberfest, Northwood, beer, barbecue, music, children’s activities; www.northwoodbbq.com. Sept. 28 — Homemade Apple Cider and Donut Day, 1-5 p.m., Kinney Pioneer Museum, Mason City. Special exhibits, demonstrations and an apple product bake sale. Admission $3 adults, $1 children under 12.

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R&S Music DJ Jon Hepperly Band Jonny Holm Band Church of Cash & Milk and Honey June 27th Randy & The Classics July 4th Joe Santana 3-7 pm July 5th Randy & The Classics July 18th Brent Burns July 25th 2nd Notion Aug. 1st Island Time Aug. 9th Randy & The Classics Aug. 30th Randy & The Classics

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“You gotta try this place!”

PM Park

15297 Raney Drive, Clear Lake (641) 357-1991 www.pmpark.net

Clear Lake Tiki Bar

Open Mid May - Labor Day Open Daily

Open Memorial Day - Labor Day

5269 S. Shore Drive, Clear Lake (641) 357-9338

Join us for Amazing Sunsets

Good Food, Great People & Live Music

Every Weekend at The Landing!

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE

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Sunday, May 25th Friday, May 30th Friday, June 13th Friday, June 20th Friday, June 27th Friday, July 4th Saturday, July 5th Friday, July 11th Friday, July 18th Friday, July 25th Saturday, Aug. 2nd Friday, Aug. 8th Friday, Aug. 15th

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Split Second Band Spenser Rahm HOURS OF OPERATION Larry Myer Dudes +1 Serving Full Menu Daily 11am=9:30pm Tom Wurth Breakfast from 8=11am on Sat & Sun Karissa Hoover You Knew Me When Swing Crew Dueling Pianos Check out our 2014 Menu at: Evan ScoW Trio www.stayclearlake.com/menu Split Second Band 9Tomorrows KraX Brothers ==============================================================================================================================

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