Mason City Mayor Bill Schickel shared his views and made a few announcements for the future of the city during the annual State of the City press event on Tuesday.
Schickel first thanked community members for what he called “a breakout year in Mason City.” He said this year’s theme will be to “keep moving and keep improving.”
Schickel announced Mason City has garnered lower costs of living and more amenities than any city in the nation. He said Mason City is positioned to become an outdoor recreation hotspot for cyclists and nature lovers.
An award was presented from the Iowa Cyclist Coalition (ICC) to honor the city for its development of more than 20 miles of trails through the Parrie Rock Bike trails which are set to open later this summer.
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BIKEIOWA NOTE: The "Iowa Cyclist Coalition (ICC)" should be Iowa Bicycle Coalition (IBC)
"Parrie Rock Bike trails" should be "Prairie Rock Bike trails"