On this rainy spring day, we're dreaming of summer and marking our calendars for the spectacular Clear Lake 4th of July 🎇🎆🎡😍 Watch: fb.watch/cgdoSrqTkv/ #thisisnorthiowa #clearlakeia #summer

The only hotel designed by Frank Lloyd Wright still in operation is located in historic downtown Mason City. When you're here, you're taking part in a piece of history. youtube.com/watch?v=FX0WE9… #thisisnorthiowa #masoncityia #architecture #prairieschool #franklloydwright

Moving to a new place inspires a million questions: Where will I live? What is there to do for fun? What are the schools like? In North Iowa, an innovative solution from the Mason City Chamber helps answer these questions & more: thisisnorthiowa.com/community-conc… #thisisnorthiowa

The Clear Lake FFA organization is helping high school students grow essential skills for the future. Take a look at how these students, led by Mrs. Russ-Poggemiller of @ClearLakeCSD, are developing their potential: thisisnorthiowa.com/clear-lake-ffa #thisisnorthiowa #thisisiowa #aged #ffa

When looking for a unique experience, Country Axe hits the bullseye. J. Brooks and his family are revitalizing downtown Mason City with some edgy family fun. How did they do it? Read on at thisisnorthiowa.com/country-axe/ #thisisnorthiowa #thisisiowa #familyfun

How did they do it? Take a look at the pioneer heritage of the Midwest at the Kinney Pioneer Museum in Mason City, one of the many family-friendly destinations in North Iowa! youtube.com/watch?v=DHzSEb… #thisisnorthiowa #thisisiowa

It's summer in North Iowa, and it's time for TRI Clear Lake! Every year hundreds of people flock to Clear Lake to participate in this homegrown annual event. Get the background at thisisnorthiowa.com/tri-clear-lake… #thisisnorthiowa #clearlakeia

The streets of Mason City will be alive with the sound of music this Memorial Day weekend at the 83rd North Iowa Band Fest! Celebrate with free live entertainment, carnival, marketplace, and of course, the BIG parade! thisisnorthiowa.com/mason-city-ban… #thisisnorthiowa #masoncityia

This #MemorialDay we remember the men and women who have given their lives in service to our country

Lake Time Brewery is one of the fastest growing breweries in America. Check out the beloved brewery at their signature event Brews on the Beach Festival on Saturday, July 9 at the City Park in Clear Lake! thisisnorthiowa.com/lake-time-brew… #thisisnorthiowa #clearlakeia #brewsonthebeach

Happy Cannonball Day! Built in 1912, the Cannonball 457 is the last remaining Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway steam locomotive. Celebrate this piece of locomotive history with us today in Mason City. youtube.com/watch?v=trfwIv… #thisisnorthiowa #thisisiowa #trains #history

Four guys from Zelienople, Pennsylvania took an 827 mile road trip to Clear Lake... to cash in a mystery coupon. Read their story at clreporter.com/mystery-coupon… #thisisnorthiowa

Wherever you're celebrating, have a happy 4th of July! #thisisnorthiowa

North Iowa knows how to throw a party! Four stages of live music so no matter what time you roll into town, you'll find something going on! For more details visit ragbraimasoncity.com/events #ragbrai #ragbraimasoncity #rideofthecentury #thisisnorthiowa

A hot summer's day in North Iowa calls for a trip to an old-fashioned soda fountain! Jessica Wood and her family share their love of historic downtown Clear Lake at Charlie's Soda Fountain: thisisnorthiowa.com/charlies-soda-… #thisisnorthiowa #clearlakeia Photo via Charlie's Soda Fountain

One of the things we appreciate about North Iowa is the architecture! Dining in an original Frank Lloyd Wright building is an experience you won't forget 🥂 thisisnorthiowa.com/frank-lloyd-wr… #thisisnorthiowa #franklloydwright #wrightonthepark #historicparkinn #architecture

RAGBRAI is almost here! Are you looking for the RAGBRAI route for this Wednesday and Thursday? Drive safe and stay aware of cyclists and support vehicles. You can find the daily maps at ragbrai.com/check-out-ragb… #thisisnorthiowa #ragbrai #ragbraimasoncity #masoncityia

Murals in Mason City are building our commUNITY! Volunteers have been hard at work collaborating on the newest addition to Mason City's downtown mural project. All are designed by local artists: thisisnorthiowa.com/mason-city-mur… #thisisnorthiowa #publicart #streetart #cityart #mural

Mason City's newest mural is ready for RAGBRAI! NIACC visual arts instructor and local artist Alexis Beucler has created a charming addition to this quiet corner in downtown Mason City: globegazette.com/news/local/cou…

#DYK The Clear Lake Fire Museum was the first of its kind in Iowa? The museum is now home to the 9/11 Memorial given to the Clear Lake Fire Department by the victims of 9/11 Families and the Port Authority of NY/NJ. youtube.com/watch?v=50X_FV… #thisisnorthiowa #thisisiowa