MASON CITY – A postponement had no impact on the annual National Night Out event that was held Wednesday evening in Mason City’s East Park.
A threat of thunderstorms and rain caused event organizers to move the event from Tuesday to Wednesday. The move seemed to work out for the best, as temps were relatively cool and the bugs stayed away for the most part. East park was packed with folks enjoying food, prizes, displays from community organizations and while they mingled with law enforcement officers and other emergency responders.
Mason City police, Cerro Gordo County Sheriffs, State Patrol and Mason City ambulance and fire fighters were on hand with their equipment to meet and greet the public and enjoy hot dogs and soda on a pristine evening. Hundreds of folks showed up and enjoyed the event. Kids had competitions and won prizes while their parents chatted away.
Organizer Jo Ellen Larsen told NIT she was “thrilled” at the turnout and admitted she was a little apprehensive about the postponement.
“We called down to Des Moines at the National Weather Service, and they said rain was headed our way, so we went ahead and made the decision to move the event to Wednesday,” Jo Ellen said. “I think we are just fine tonight.” She was helping to hand out free school supplies to parents and kids. “Everything here is free, no cost.”
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OK folks, here’s the scoop. Read it and weep…
Alcohol is a terrible drug overall, however do to it’s legal status I can certainly understand how your choices are limited. If you consume alcohol at all in MC, you’re best bet is to stay home and never make beer runs at all once you start. Never consume in public or drink and drive with any amount in your system. Be very careful of even buying beer in convenience stores and driving away. Be careful in any restaurant situation.
I’ve lived in other places in the US and overseas.
YOU are living like you’re under house arrest and in many ways you are.
Didn’t see beermeyer in the crowd, what to good to attend?
I don’t feel sorry for anyone who gets an OWI. To many times the partying leads to a very unhappy ending. For that I am grateful for the protection our police officers give us. The public intox could be a different matter. If it is people just having fun and minding their own business then let it go or give them a warning. If they are causing trouble then ticket them. But bottom line is just because it is held in a city park shouldn’t give you a free pass from driving while impaired.
LVS, yes it is, get a police scanner. You need to ask why Mason City is no fun? Really?
I just want to say thank you for a great night out with the grandkids. It was nice seeing so many people out having a nice time!
I just be t our cops in mason city buy the booze and pot for these pre teens so when they get about 12 they can start watching them until they catch them coming from an event or drive the hoods looking for smoke signals. You guys that think this are so full of bullshit every thing should be brown in this town and smell like shit.
They have certainly ruined many of the fun local events. Ask Rockwell chamber. Basically put them out of business.
You are nothing more than $$$$$$$ to them. Nothing personal, just a way to justify a very large government pay check.
How many people got arrested from the beer tasting event last saturday? I heard it was a poor showing and why did they have it down by the military monuments and not closer to federal ave?
Well, at least the cops did not follow everybody home like they did last week writing OWI and public intox violations. That should take care of any beer tasting events or for that matter, any type party in central park.
Mason City just cant stand the thought of people having a couple of beers and having a good time. As the police scanner said last week, a ticket trap for the cops! Nice.
Please dont let RAGBRI come to Mason city, those people LIKE TO HAVE GOOD CLEAN FUN, they bring a lot of money to town. Other towns know enough to leave them alone, Mason City would not. Please choose one of the other towns that relish the thought of a good time.
Also, i would not attend anymore Friday on main events, just a opportunity to get busted for one thing or another. DO NOT TRY AND HAVE ANY FUN IN MASON CITY, you will PAY for it!!!