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Joint Comprehensive Plan

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Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)

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Mason City Annual Financial Report for the State

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Highland Park Golf Course

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2025 Police Officer Recruitment

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Canoeing and Kayaking

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Sports Complexes

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Where is Mason City?

Streaming Council Meetings

City Council Goals and Priorities

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City Mission Statement

City of Mason City Strategic Plan

Contact your Council member

Find Your Council Member

Past and Present Elected Officials

Apply for Appointment

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North Iowa Diversity Appreciation Team (NIDAT)

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President of the United States

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Rental Housing Program

Application for Appointment

City Council Packets

Burial Service Pricing

Cemetery Board, Staff, and Mission

Cremation And Columbariums

Decoration Guidelines

Enjoy and Participate

Historical Highlights

Location, Hours, and Holiday Schedule

Monument and Marker Guidelines

Online Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery Search

Services Provided

2024 Initiatives

Barricade Request Form

Commercial and Industrial Stormwater

Grade Application

Highway 122 West Project

Professional Services Opportunities

Water Quality Reports

Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)

Annual Urban Renewal Report

Capital Improvements Program

City Budget & Resources

Grant Administration

Mason City Annual Financial Report for the State

Maximum Levy Hearing Notice

Monthly Financial Reporting

EMS (Ambulance)

Hazardous Materials

MCFD Career Opportunities

MCFD Explorer Post 2300

MCFD Press Release

Recreational Fires

Technical Rescues

Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan

Bicycle Trail Map

Building Division- Inspections & Permits

City Applications

Development Review - Site Plan Approval

Flood Plain Management and Mapping

Hazard Mitigation Planning

How-To Guide for Neighborhood Block Parties

Joint Comprehensive Plan

Latest News & Announcements

Mason City Iowa Housing Initiative

Neighborhood Improvement Matching Grant Program

Neighborhood Services

Organizing Neighborhood Associations

Our Boards and Commissions

Planning & Zoning

Rental Inspection Services & Code Enforcement

Vacant Building Registration Ordinance

Willow Creek Master Plan 2020

2025 Police Officer Recruitment

Administrative Policies Manual

Current Job Openings

Internal Job Openings (For employees only)

Job Descriptions

Job Interest Notifications

Labor Agreements

Non-discrimination Program

Personnel Policy Manual

Transit Division

Utility Billing

Volunteer Service

Water Reclamation

Youth Task Force

National Cyber Security Alliance

Water Reclamation

Water Utility Repair

Winnebago Watershed

Chief's Welcome

Community Camera Program

Community Partnerships and Resources

File a Police Report On-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Mason City Ordinances

MCPD Contact Information

MCPD Crime Data & Press Release

MCPD Crime Victim Assistance

Noise Pollution Control

Obtaining a Police Report

Community Game Reservations

Community Gardens

General Policies

Outdoor Recreation

Park and Recreation Board

Battery Recycling Options

Garbage and Recycling

Large Item Collection Information by Appointment

Live Christmas Tree Collection

Sanitation Service Bag Size and Weight Limits

Beverage Recycling Program

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)

Forestry Division General Information

Tree City USA and Growth Award Designation

Tree Planting or Removal Permit

Volunteer Tree Planting Events

Wood Chips and Firewood

Make a Difference -- Volunteer

National Days of Service

Recognition and Appreciation

Volunteer Interest Form

Volunteer Login

Executive Committee Board & Staff

North Iowa Project Aware Resources Guide

One on One Mentoring Project

Iowa Legislators

Your State Legislators

Boards and Commissions

Employment Opportunities

Fire Department

Mayor and City Council Members

Police Department

Birth Certificate

Directions to City Hall

Property Information

Transit Bus Pass

Common Misconceptions about Alternate Side Parking

Alert Notifications (Alert Iowa)

E-notifications

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MacNider Art Museum programs

Recreation Programs

MacNider Museum and Salsbury Room

Park Shelterhouses

Public library meeting rooms

Calendar of Events

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Education Government Channel

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EMS Field Internship Program

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How We Can Be Reached

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Park Shelter House Rental

Highland Park Golf Course

MacNider Campgrounds

Metal Detector Permit Application

Norris (Youth) and Frederick (Adult) Complex

Ray Rorick Skate Park

Swim Lesson Levels Guide

2025 Schedule of Events

Contact our Staff or become part of the team

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History of Highland Park

Junior Golf League

Rules at Highland all players must follow

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East Park Shelter 1

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Lead Line Inventory SURVEY

Water Service Line Inventory

Zoning Districts- City of Mason City

Comprehensive Plan

Historic Preservation Commission

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Parent Information Packet

Youth Permission Form

Zoning Districts- City of Mason City

Zoning Ordinance- City of Mason City

101 Things to Do With Your Mentee

Mentor Minute- Alcohol

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Mentor Minute: Marijuana

How to Talk to Your Kids About Mental Health

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Getting the Right Start

Love Shouldn't Hurt

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National Crisis & Helplines

Navigating a Mental Health Crisis

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Sexual Assault LGBTQ Community

State of Iowa Crisis & Helplines

Survivors of Homicide Victims

Taking Charge of Your Mental Health

Teen Dating Abuse Resource Guide

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Understanding Anxiety Young Adult

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Understanding OCD Young Adult

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Want to Know How to Help a Friend?

YourLifeIowa.Org Brochure 24/7

Youth Activity Organizations

Youth Suicide and Self Harm Prevention Guide

Licensed Contractors

Permitted Species of Trees and Shrubs

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Property Owner Responsibility

Park Department Operations

Park Shelter Rentals

Mason City Area Veteran's Monument

Memorial Bench and Tree Program

Friends of the 457 M&StL 1912 Locomotive

Metal Detecting in Parks

COVID Vaccine Information

Daily Joint Information Center Updates

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Cerro Gordo County

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Health Department

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Human Resources

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Operation and Maintenance

E-notifications

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1-16-24 Zoning Map

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A 2018 Recodified Zoning Ordinance thru 04-04-23

Firefighting History of Mason City

The Origins of Engine House No. 2

The New Deal and Public Works Administration

PWA Moderne as an Architectural Style

Architects and Builders

Credits & Citations

AFSCME Local 1367 Labor Agreement 2023-2026

IAF Local 41 Labor Agreement 2023-2026

Teamsters Local 238 Labor Agreement 2025-2027

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Americans with Disability Act

Bidding Opportunities

Brownfields Assessment EPA Grant

Development Services Department

Building Inspections Division

Development Review

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Document Central

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Building Renovation-Life Safety Grant (BuRLS)

Corridor Revitalization Loan Program (CoRL)

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Property Search for Assessed Properties

The Fair Housing Act

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Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting- December 12, 2023

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Special Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting- June 8, 2023

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