Mason City is a city in the U.S. State of Iowa and is the county seat of Cerro Gordo County. Located midway between Minneapolis and Des Moines, the city has a population of 28,079. It is the largest retail, employment and healthcare hub for the region.
The City employs approximately 250 full-time and 150 seasonal employees. The employees of the City of Mason City are dedicated to meeting the needs of its citizens. Highly trained professionals deliver police and fire services to the community. Citizens access leisure services through parks and recreation, the library, and the MacNider Art Museum. City employees maintain a quality street system, water and sewer utilities, and a full-service commercial airport.
Our Mission Statement:
Our mission is to provide efficient and effective City services and infrastructure with sound fiscal policies that create an enjoyable quality of life in a safe and viable community.
Burlington is a community of 25,663 citizens located on the Mississippi River in Southeast Iowa, and is a regional center for employment, shopping, education, healthcare and recreation. The community is beautifully situated on the bluffs of the river and has a rich heritage as a center of commerce and culture. Burlington was incorporated in 1836 and serves as the county seat of Des Moines County. Visiting? Staycation? There are plenty of things to do and see in Burlington, Iowa! History & Heritage... from famous landmarks, a log cabin, museums and a welcome center, discover the history and creative spirit that exemplify Burlington, Iowa Parks & Recreation ... Offering a variety of recreational opportunities, Burlington has an award winning sports complex, outdoor municipal swimming pool, disc golf, Mississippi River boat ramps, bike trails, playgrounds, a dog park, a skate park, and Flint Hills Municipal Golf Course. Burlington maintains over 200 acres of beautiful parks throughout the community, many with picnic facilities. Nature & Outdoors... Dankwardt Park provides an 18-hole disc golf course, off-leash dog park, playgrounds, ball fields, and other amenities. Crapo Park includes an arboretum, Lake Starker, walking paths, hiking trails, and panoramic vistas of the Mississippi River from the bluff. Stroll through Riverside Park, view the lighthouse, or picnic in the gazebo. The Flint River Trail is a multi-mile trail cooperative venture between the City and Des Moines County. Starr's Cave Nature Center and Preserve is a forested area containing limestone bluffs, three caves, prairie remnants and endangered plant species. The Nature Center offers hands on displays and scheduled activities including folk concerts and environmental education programs. Shopping... A wide range of shopping opportunities are waiting for you in Burlington. A stroll through Downtown will get your shopping started. Areas along Roosevelt Avenue and Agency Street offer a wide variety of clothes, collectables, gifts, furniture, and ...