River City Morning Kiwanis

08/27/2026

🚔 Learn More About Public Safety in North Iowa 🚔

Join the Mason City Kiwanis Club on Friday, August 28, as we welcome Lt. Frank Hodak of the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff's Department.

Lt. Hodak will discuss the North Iowa Area Narcotics Task Force, including its role in keeping our communities safe and the work being done to address illegal narcotics across our region.

Visitors are always welcome. We'd love to have you join us for breakfast and an informative program.

📅 Friday, August 28
📍 North Iowa Regional Commerce Center
🥞 Breakfast: 6:30 a.m.
🕡 Meeting begins: 6:45 a.m.

08/20/2026

🌿 Explore Nature with Kiwanis! 🌿

Join us on Friday, August 21, as we welcome Heather Hucka, Conservation Education Manager at@limecreeknaturecenter.

Heather will share how Lime Creek connects people of all ages with the outdoors through environmental education, conservation, and hands-on learning experiences. It's sure to be an interesting look at one of North Iowa's greatest natural resources!

Guests are always welcome. Come enjoy breakfast and start your Friday with great conversation and an engaging program.

📅 Friday, August 21
📍 North Iowa Regional Commerce Center
🥞 Breakfast: 6:30 a.m.
🕡 Meeting begins: 6:45 a.m.

08/13/2026

🌟 Join Us at Kiwanis! 🌟

On Friday, August 14, we're pleased to welcome Jo Haferman, Director of the Caring Pregnancy Center, as our guest speaker.

Jo will share more about the services the provides, the impact they're making in our community, and ways local residents can support their mission.

Visitors are always welcome! If you've ever wondered what Kiwanis is all about, we'd love to have you join us.

📅 Friday, August 14
📍 North Iowa Regional Commerce Center
🥞 Breakfast: 6:30 a.m.
🕡 Meeting begins: 6:45 a.m.

06/29/2026

🍗🔥 What a day! Thank you to everyone who joined us for Saturday's BBQ Chicken Dinner!

From the amazing volunteers who kept everything running smoothly to everyone who came out to enjoy a delicious meal, you helped make this Cannonball Day tradition another huge success. 🚂

Take a look through the photos and see if you can spot yourself, your family, or your friends! 📸

Thank you for supporting one of North Iowa's favorite traditions. We can't wait to do it all again next year! 🎶🐔🙌

05/08/2026

🎺🥁 Band Festival is almost here! 🎉

Join us tomorrow morning at River City Kiwanis as we welcome Kelby Schultz, Festival Coordinator for the 87th North Iowa Band Festival.

Kelby will share this year’s festival plans, what’s new for 2026, and all the excitement leading up to one of North Iowa’s favorite traditions! 🎶🎡🎤

📍 Friday morning
⏰ Program starts at 6:30 a.m.

04/28/2026

The Mason City High School Key Club is making a real difference in our community! One way that you can help support their efforts is to "Walk for Water" during the walk-a-thon on May 2, from 9-11 AM at the MCHS track.

04/23/2026

Start your morning with a story that goes beyond our borders 🌎

Join River City Morning Kiwanis on Friday, April 24th as we hear from Newman High School students who recently participated in the Belize mission trip. They’ll share their experiences, the impact of their work, and what they brought back with them.

Program begins at 6:30 a.m. - we hope to see you there!

04/16/2026

Rise and shine, Kiwanis friends! ☀️

Join River City Morning Kiwanis this Friday, April 17th as we welcome Lindsey James from Visit Mason City and Main Street Mason City as our presenter. It’s a great chance to hear what’s happening in our community and how it all comes together.

Program starts at 6:30 a.m.—we’d love to see you there!

04/09/2026

Join River City Kiwanis this Friday at 6:30AM for our weekly program—we’ve got a great one lined up.

We’re excited to welcome Lorena Malecha, who will share an update on the North Iowa Children’s Museum—an exciting project that’s still in the early stages. They’ve recently purchased land for the future museum, and it’s a great opportunity to hear about the vision, progress, and what this community investment could mean for families across North Iowa.

Come start your Friday with connection, community, and a look at what’s ahead for our region! 🌟

https://www.facebook.com/NorthIowaChildrensMuseum

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