Two new Main Street Iowa communities announced this week

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The Iowa Economic Development Authority this week named Boone and Indianola as the newest Main Street Iowa communities. Main Street is a program designed to help with downtown revitalization efforts. There are now 53 Main Street Iowa

This is National Farmers Market Week

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This week is National Farmers Market Week. Some 200 farmers markets in Iowa provide direct marketing outlets for fresh locally grown produce; baked goods; and a variety of products from eggs to meat, wine, cheese and crafts.

Major highway work planned in Mason City

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The Iowa Department of Transportation will be accepting public input on proposed improvements along Highway 122 in Mason City at a meeting Thursday. The Iowa DOT is proposing improvements between Pierce and Monroe Avenues, which would include

Concert Sales Down

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Live music all but disappeared during the pandemic, for obvious reasons.  It quickly bounced back once restrictions were lifted. It seemed people were excited to get out and enjoy music once again.  Pop artists dominated ticket sales