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Iowa 9 / WIS 82 Mississippi River bridge span set for June 12

Iowa 9 / WIS 82 Mississippi River bridge span set for June 12

  • Iowa Department of Transportation

Center span installation for the Iowa 9 / WIS 82 Mississippi River bridge is now scheduled for June 12, 2026, with river and car ferry closures during the work.

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Actions taken at Iowa Transportation Commission meeting June 9

Actions taken at Iowa Transportation Commission meeting June 9

  • Iowa Department of Transportation

The Iowa Transportation Commission approved RISE funding for Moss Ridge Road in Iowa City to support industrial access, with project completion expected by June 2028.

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Iowa approves FY 2027-31 transportation improvement plan

Iowa approves FY 2027-31 transportation improvement plan

  • Iowa Department of Transportation

The Iowa Transportation Commission approved the FY 2027-2031 program, outlining $4.2 billion in multimodal projects, including major highway and bridge work.

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Iowa 9 / WIS 82 bridge span work to close ferry, river

Iowa 9 / WIS 82 bridge span work to close ferry, river

  • Iowa Department of Transportation

Center span installation for the Iowa 9 / WIS 82 Mississippi River bridge is set for June 12, closing the free car ferry and restricting river traffic that day.

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Black Hawk County hosts regional REAP assembly

Black Hawk County hosts regional REAP assembly

  • Black Hawk County

Black Hawk County will host a Regional REAP Assembly on June 17 in Cedar Falls to showcase projects, gather ideas and elect delegates to the 2026 REAP Congress.

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Clear Lake chamber and welcome center officially opens

Clear Lake chamber and welcome center officially opens

  • Clear Lake Iowa Chamber

The Clear Lake Area Chamber & Welcome Center has opened at 205 Main Avenue, offering visitor information, local merchandise and flexible meeting and event spaces.

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Advocacy starts with you at the Greater Mason City Chamber

Advocacy starts with you at the Greater Mason City Chamber

  • Greater Mason City Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Mason City Chamber of Commerce encourages members to use its Advocacy Request Form to share business concerns and ideas, strengthening local communication.

Community News

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Iowa 9 / WIS 82 Mississippi River bridge span set for June 12

Iowa 9 / WIS 82 Mississippi River bridge span set for June 12

    Center span installation for the Iowa 9 / WIS 82 Mississippi River bridge is now scheduled for June 12, 2026, with river and car ferry closures during the work.

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    Actions taken at Iowa Transportation Commission meeting June 9

    Actions taken at Iowa Transportation Commission meeting June 9

      The Iowa Transportation Commission approved RISE funding for Moss Ridge Road in Iowa City to support industrial access, with project completion expected by June 2028.

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      Iowa approves FY 2027-31 transportation improvement plan

      Iowa approves FY 2027-31 transportation improvement plan

        The Iowa Transportation Commission approved the FY 2027-2031 program, outlining $4.2 billion in multimodal projects, including major highway and bridge work.

        Provided
        Iowa 9 / WIS 82 bridge span work to close ferry, river

        Iowa 9 / WIS 82 bridge span work to close ferry, river

          Center span installation for the Iowa 9 / WIS 82 Mississippi River bridge is set for June 12, closing the free car ferry and restricting river traffic that day.

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          Black Hawk County hosts regional REAP assembly

          Black Hawk County hosts regional REAP assembly

            Black Hawk County will host a Regional REAP Assembly on June 17 in Cedar Falls to showcase projects, gather ideas and elect delegates to the 2026 REAP Congress.

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            Clear Lake chamber and welcome center officially opens

            Clear Lake chamber and welcome center officially opens

              The Clear Lake Area Chamber & Welcome Center has opened at 205 Main Avenue, offering visitor information, local merchandise and flexible meeting and event spaces.

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              Advocacy starts with you at the Greater Mason City Chamber

              Advocacy starts with you at the Greater Mason City Chamber

                The Greater Mason City Chamber of Commerce encourages members to use its Advocacy Request Form to share business concerns and ideas, strengthening local communication.

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                Meet the summer intern at the Greater Mason City Chamber

                Meet the summer intern at the Greater Mason City Chamber

                  Marketing and events intern Lucia Hadacek joins the Greater Mason City Chamber of Commerce, supporting community events, marketing, and social media this summer.

                  Community Sports

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                  Soccer state tournament broadcast guide for 2026

                  Soccer state tournament broadcast guide for 2026

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

                    Community Entertainment

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                    87th North Iowa Band Festival recap

                    87th North Iowa Band Festival recap

                      The 87th Annual North Iowa Band Festival brought the community together for four days of music, entertainment, and festivities under the theme “Bands, Birthdays, & Brass!”

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                      Fore reasons to support the Greater Mason City Chamber golf outing

                      Fore reasons to support the Greater Mason City Chamber golf outing

                        First Citizens Bank explains how the Greater Mason City Chamber golf outing builds networking, boosts brand visibility, offers a summer break and supports the Chamber.

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                        Discover the cultural treasures of Japan with the Greater Mason City Chamber

                        Discover the cultural treasures of Japan with the Greater Mason City Chamber

                          Chamber traveler Sheree Sturges recalls a memorable group trip to Japan, highlighting cultural experiences, city excursions and the benefits of organized travel.

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                          From the president: Reflections on North Iowa Band Festival

                          From the president: Reflections on North Iowa Band Festival

                            Colleen Frein reflects on the North Iowa Band Festival, praising the community, volunteers, sponsors and Chamber team for creating a positive, welcoming event.

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                            Kids fishing day at Big Woods Lake

                            Kids fishing day at Big Woods Lake

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

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                              Clear Lake events May 27-June 2, 2026

                              Clear Lake events May 27-June 2, 2026

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

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                                Clear Lake events May 21-27, 2026

                                Clear Lake events May 21-27, 2026

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

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                                  Memorial Day tradition in Clear Lake, Iowa

                                  Memorial Day tradition in Clear Lake, Iowa

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

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