Cerro Gordo County ISU Extension

Cerro Gordo County ISU Extension Iowa State University Extension and Outreach connects Iowa State University’s research to Iowans through practical, community-based learning.

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach connects the university’s research to Iowans through practical, community-based learning. We serve Cerro Gordo County by delivering research-based education and resources for families, farmers, youth, and communities. Vi

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Join us Thursday, September 3 from 11 AM–2 PM for a delicious lunch from JANEY'S HEART ATTACK SHACK Come hungry and brin...
08/31/2026

Join us Thursday, September 3 from 11 AM–2 PM for a delicious lunch from JANEY'S HEART ATTACK SHACK Come hungry and bring a friend!

📍 Stop by the Extension office and grab lunch while supporting our local food truck community!

🌮 Tasty Thursdays are back for September! 🍂We’ve got a delicious lineup coming your way every Thursday from 11 AM–2 PM a...
08/28/2026

🌮 Tasty Thursdays are back for September! 🍂

We’ve got a delicious lineup coming your way every Thursday from 11 AM–2 PM at the Cerro Gordo County ISU Extension & Outreach office!

📅 September 3 – JANEY'S HEART ATTACK SHACK
📅 September 10 – All About Cheesesteaks
📅 September 17 – Titanium Lunchbox 1 & Texas Toast and Tots
📅 September 24 – Smokin' Mana's & The Cookie Dough'tique

Come grab lunch, support local food trucks, and make your Thursdays a little tastier! 😋

See you there!

Save the date! The 2027 North Iowa Fair is July 21st-25th!
08/28/2026

Save the date! The 2027 North Iowa Fair is July 21st-25th!

It’s Tasty Thursday!Smokin' Mana's will be set up and ready to serve up some delicious BBQ today at Cerro Gordo County I...
08/27/2026

It’s Tasty Thursday!

Smokin' Mana's will be set up and ready to serve up some delicious BBQ today at Cerro Gordo County ISU Extension & Outreach from 11:00AM - 2:00PM.

• Pulled Pork
• Smoked Brisket
• Smoked Chicken
• And more!

Stop by between 11 AM–2 PM at 601 S Illinois Ave, Mason City and grab lunch!

Cash or Venmo accepted — Jolene Jackson

TASTY THURSDAYS IS BACK!Smokin’ Manas is bringing the BBQ to Cerro Gordo County ISU Extension & Outreach on Thursday, Au...
08/25/2026

TASTY THURSDAYS IS BACK!

Smokin’ Manas is bringing the BBQ to Cerro Gordo County ISU Extension & Outreach on Thursday, August 27!

Thursday, August 27
11 AM–2 PM
601 S Illinois Ave, Mason City

Come grab some delicious BBQ and enjoy A Taste of Our Community!

Cash or Venmo accepted.
Venmo:

See you Thursday!

08/20/2026

"Local food systems work is complex, so having a shared understanding of how they function and how to positively contribute is valuable."

Build that foundation with Virtual Local Food Leader 101 — a self-paced, online course paired with live learning circles for real peer connection. Sept. 30-Dec. 16. Open to anyone invested in strengthening local food systems.

Learn more 👉 https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/online-course-provides-skills-enhancing-local-food-systems-0

Iowa State University Extension Farm Food and Enterprise Development

08/20/2026

Don't forget to RSVP!

08/20/2026

Beef Producers!

Join us for Cyclone Cattle Feeder Days on Wednesday, August 26 at the Osage Public Safety Center, 432 Main Street from 10:00 AM–3:00 PM!

Topics include feedlot success, market outlook, risk management, manure value, technology, research updates, and more.

Register: Call Mitchell County Extension at 641-732-5574 or register online: https://forms.gle/EiQwvKWcTJW2cjPj6

⚠️ No meal guarantee without preregistration.

We hope to see you there!!

🚨 TODAY IS THE DAY! 🚨Tasty Thursdays is happening TODAY from 11 AM–2 PM! 🌮🍪Come grab lunch from Titanium Lunchbox and sa...
08/20/2026

🚨 TODAY IS THE DAY! 🚨

Tasty Thursdays is happening TODAY from 11 AM–2 PM! 🌮🍪

Come grab lunch from Titanium Lunchbox and satisfy your sweet tooth with The Cookie Doughtique! 😍

🍪 Cookie Dough Flavors on the Menu:
🩵 Chocolate Chip
🩵 Monster
🩵 Brownie Batter
🩵 Just Dough
🩵 Sugar Cookie

📍 Cerro Gordo County ISU Extension & Outreach
601 S Illinois Ave, Mason City

🌮🍪 TASTY THURSDAYS ARE BACK! 🍪🌮Join us Thursday, August 20 from 11 AM–2 PM for a delicious lunch and sweet treats!🚚 Tita...
08/18/2026

🌮🍪 TASTY THURSDAYS ARE BACK! 🍪🌮

Join us Thursday, August 20 from 11 AM–2 PM for a delicious lunch and sweet treats!

🚚 Titanium Lunchbox 1
🍪 The Cookie Dough'tique

📍 Cerro Gordo County ISU Extension & Outreach
601 S Illinois Ave, Mason City

Come hungry, bring a friend, and grab lunch + a treat! 😋

Address

601 S. Illinois Avenue
Mason City, IA
50401

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

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+16414230844

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