Mason City Youth Task Force

09/01/2026

If you or someone you care about is struggling, it can be hard to find support.

At Your Life Iowa, a Behavioral Health System Navigator will help you quickly find the services that can help you. https://yourlifeiowa.org/learn/system-navigation

09/01/2026

08/04/2026

🎃 Mark Your Calendars! Pumpkin Palooza is Coming! 🎃

Join us for one of Central Gardens’ favorite fall traditions

🍂 Pumpkin Palooza
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
🕠 5:30–7:00 p.m.
📍 Central Gardens of North Iowa
800 2nd Ave. N, Clear Lake

Bring the whole family for an evening of fall fun featuring games, treats, festive activities, and a Lighted Pumpkin Parade. It’s a free community event you won’t want to miss!

🎃 We Need Your Help!
Pumpkin Palooza is made possible by amazing community volunteers, and we’d love for you to be part of it! You can help by:
🧡 Donating funds to support the event
🎃 Carving and donating a pumpkin for the Lighted Pumpkin Parade
🙌 Volunteering during the event
…or all three!

If you’d like to help, let us know in the comments, send us a message, or contact the Central Gardens office!

[email protected]
641-357-0700

08/04/2026

Get your tickets now!

Presale tickets at powderstreetpizza.com/order

08/04/2026

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for an evening of fun, food, and community connection! National Night Out is a nationwide event that strengthens the relationship between law enforcement and the community — and we’re excited to spend the evening with you.

🎉 Event Highlights:

Meet MCPD officers and staff
Police vehicles & equipment displays
Giveaways & kids’ activities
Community partner booths
Free food

This event is free and open to everyone. We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating the strong partnerships that make Mason City a great place to live!

06/30/2026

Mentoring changes lives – not just the life of the mentee, but the life of a mentor too. Just a few hours a month can have an impact.

Sign up today to become a mentor in your community!
https://www.mentoring.org/take-action/become-a-mentor/

06/30/2026

Superintendent Johnny Edwards mentors young men because they lack strong adult figures to turn to. He wants to help them to grow and to find purpose.

"You walk in and you can feel the welcoming," says Kane Morris, high school junior who can attest to the impact of these sessions.

Read more about this amazing at https://bit.ly/3PDTuSC

06/30/2026

Best wishes to Martha ❤️
For 17 years at the YTF, she has worn many hats! Whether it was balancing budgets, leading peer mentoring groups, or doing prevention presentations, her dedication, flexibility, and support for others have made a lasting impact on all of us.
You will be truly missed, Martha. Thank you for all you’ve done. Wishing you happiness in this exciting next chapter ❤️