MASON CITY – The Village Cooperative observed its third anniversary as a new Mason City neighborhood by dedicating a COMFORT ZONE bench at the Taft Ave. Co-op entrance Thursday, October 10. Co-op residents gathered to enjoy the day’s mild temperatures and sunshine as a ribbon was cut to symbolize presentation of the gift to walkers using the city Park Board’s path paralleling Taft Ave. from State St. to 4th St. NW. Engraved on the bench is the invitation to sit and enjoy: ‘COMFORT ZONE – a Village Co-op courtesy.’ The bench is made from recycled plastic by Plastic Recycling of Iowa Falls.
The first Village Cooperative residents moved into their new homes September 29, 2010. Since its inception, the resident-owned Co-op has become a landmark in northwest Mason City. Fifty Co-op units are home to members aged 55-plus. Units have one or two bedrooms and range in size from 840 square feet through 1,416 square feet. Prices run from $40,275 through $77,000 depending on size and location within the building. Further information is available by calling the Village Cooperative office – 641-423-5840 — between 9 am and 1 pm weekdays.