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Also on today's calendar: Festive Farmstead's Halloween Musical Light Show and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Fire Prevention Week focus is safely charging electronic devices (kgloam.com) — Mason City's Fire Prevention Week is spotlighting how to safely charge phones and other devices that use lithium-ion batteries, with local firefighters warning about damaged cords and overnight charging. The Mason City Fire Department is also inviting residents to an open house this Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. to share more tips and answer safety questions.
2. Cerro Gordo supervisors pull request by Ranger Power for drainage district easements off agenda (kgloam.com) — Cerro Gordo County supervisors in Mason City abruptly pulled agenda items tied to Ranger Power's request for drainage district easements for a 500-megawatt solar farm south of Mason City and Clear Lake. The county is simultaneously suing the Iowa Utilities Commission over its approval of the project, with a key court hearing set for November 6 in Polk County District Court.
3. North Iowa gets a rare Carpenters concert experience in October (kimt.com) — Mason City residents can catch a rare Carpenters tribute concert at NIACC's North Iowa Community Auditorium on October 15, featuring acclaimed vocalist Helen Welch with Richard Carpenter's blessing. The show, part of NIACC's Performing Arts & Leadership Series, includes stories behind the duo's hits, with tickets available now through the NIACC box office or online.
4. Iraq War veteran selected for free roof through Purple Heart Homes (kttc.com) — An Iraq War veteran in Mason City, Jakob Lively, is getting a free new roof through Purple Heart Homes, easing a huge financial burden and helping him maintain his home. Local company Young Construction is pitching in, with organizers saying it's a meaningful way for the Mason City community to honor a neighbor who served on the front lines.
5. Remember My Name: Domestic violence victims honored during Mason City event (globegazette.com) — Mason City recently hosted the annual Remember My Name ceremony, honoring Iowans killed by domestic violence as local law enforcement and corrections staff read victims' names and tied purple ribbons at the public library. The story also highlights several Mason City churches and faith communities, showing how local congregations preserve historic buildings while adapting worship and outreach to current needs.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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