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Browse upcoming meetings and events for Cerro Gordo County departments.
July 1
Board of Supervisors Meeting
10:00 am
Cerro Gordo County Courthouse
Board of Supervisors Meeting
220 N. Washington
Mason City, IA
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July 1, 2024
10:00 am
The Board meets regularly on Monday at 10:00 a.m. in the Boardroom of the Courthouse. Meetings are open to the public.
Posted by: Board of Supervisors
Lime Creek Littles - Exciting Insects!
5:00 pm to 6:00pm
Lime Creek Nature Center
Lime Creek Littles - Exciting Insects!
3501 Lime Creek Rd
Mason City, IA
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July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2024
5:00 pm · 6:00pm
Children ages 4-6 with their adults will learn all about insects and what makes them so important through stories, games and exploration! This program will be outside, weather permitting. Please remember to call the nature center to register for this free experience.
For More Information
Contact: Mary Ermer
(641) 423-5309
mermer@cgcounty.org Posted by: Conservation
July 8
Recreation Renegades-For Youth Completing 5th & 6th Grade
9:00 am to 1:00pm
Lime Creek Nature Center
Recreation Renegades-For Youth Completing 5th & 6th Grade
3501 Lime Creek Rd
Mason City, IA
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July 8, 2024 to July 12, 2024
9:00 am · 1:00pm
For youth completing 5th & 6th grade. Explore outdoors and do more. Discover new activities and develop and hone new outdoor skills. Some activities include canoeing, fishing, fire and shelter building, orienteering, and outdoor cooking.
LCNC Member ~ $35/camper and Non-member ~ $40/camper. Lunch is provided each day of camp.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY JULY 1
For More Information
Contact: Mary Ermer
(641) 423-5309
mermer@cgcounty.org Posted by: Conservation
July 9
Recreation Renegades-For Youth Completing 5th & 6th Grade
9:00 am to 1:00pm
Lime Creek Nature Center
Recreation Renegades-For Youth Completing 5th & 6th Grade
3501 Lime Creek Rd
Mason City, IA
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July 8, 2024 to July 12, 2024
9:00 am · 1:00pm
For youth completing 5th & 6th grade. Explore outdoors and do more. Discover new activities and develop and hone new outdoor skills. Some activities include canoeing, fishing, fire and shelter building, orienteering, and outdoor cooking.
LCNC Member ~ $35/camper and Non-member ~ $40/camper. Lunch is provided each day of camp.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY JULY 1
For More Information
Contact: Mary Ermer
(641) 423-5309
mermer@cgcounty.org Posted by: Conservation
July 10
Recreation Renegades-For Youth Completing 5th & 6th Grade
9:00 am to 1:00pm
Lime Creek Nature Center
Recreation Renegades-For Youth Completing 5th & 6th Grade
3501 Lime Creek Rd
Mason City, IA
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July 8, 2024 to July 12, 2024
9:00 am · 1:00pm
For youth completing 5th & 6th grade. Explore outdoors and do more. Discover new activities and develop and hone new outdoor skills. Some activities include canoeing, fishing, fire and shelter building, orienteering, and outdoor cooking.
LCNC Member ~ $35/camper and Non-member ~ $40/camper. Lunch is provided each day of camp.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY JULY 1
For More Information
Contact: Mary Ermer
(641) 423-5309
mermer@cgcounty.org Posted by: Conservation
July 11
Recreation Renegades-For Youth Completing 5th & 6th Grade
9:00 am to 1:00pm
Lime Creek Nature Center
Recreation Renegades-For Youth Completing 5th & 6th Grade
3501 Lime Creek Rd
Mason City, IA
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July 8, 2024 to July 12, 2024
9:00 am · 1:00pm
For youth completing 5th & 6th grade. Explore outdoors and do more. Discover new activities and develop and hone new outdoor skills. Some activities include canoeing, fishing, fire and shelter building, orienteering, and outdoor cooking.
LCNC Member ~ $35/camper and Non-member ~ $40/camper. Lunch is provided each day of camp.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY JULY 1
For More Information
Contact: Mary Ermer
(641) 423-5309
mermer@cgcounty.org Posted by: Conservation
July 12
Recreation Renegades-For Youth Completing 5th & 6th Grade
9:00 am to 1:00pm
Lime Creek Nature Center
Recreation Renegades-For Youth Completing 5th & 6th Grade
3501 Lime Creek Rd
Mason City, IA
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July 8, 2024 to July 12, 2024
9:00 am · 1:00pm
For youth completing 5th & 6th grade. Explore outdoors and do more. Discover new activities and develop and hone new outdoor skills. Some activities include canoeing, fishing, fire and shelter building, orienteering, and outdoor cooking.
LCNC Member ~ $35/camper and Non-member ~ $40/camper. Lunch is provided each day of camp.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY JULY 1
For More Information
Contact: Mary Ermer
(641) 423-5309
mermer@cgcounty.org Posted by: Conservation
July 16
Caving Adventure (Double Overnight)-For Youth Completing 9th-12th Grade
9:00 am to 3:00pm
Eden Valley Refuge
Caving Adventure (Double Overnight)-For Youth Completing 9th-12th Grade
1415 - 50th Ave
Baldwin, IA
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July 16, 2024 to July 18, 2024
9:00 am · 3:00pm
For youth completing 9th - 12th grade. Explore Iowa underground! Go caving, hiking, and climbing on a two-night spelunking adventure in Eastern Iowa. This opportunity is all about new experiences, discovering nature, and having fun! Build confidence and grow your abilities. Please note that caving involves crawling through dark, small spaces.
PRE-REGISTRATION WITH PAPERWORK REQUIRED BY JULY 8 ~10 SPOTS AVAILABLE. Cost is $65/camper.
**This is a joint program with Worth County Conservation**
For More Information
Contact: Mary Ermer
(641) 423-5309
mermer@cgcounty.org Posted by: Conservation
July 17
Caving Adventure (Double Overnight)-For Youth Completing 9th-12th Grade
9:00 am to 3:00pm
Eden Valley Refuge
Caving Adventure (Double Overnight)-For Youth Completing 9th-12th Grade
1415 - 50th Ave
Baldwin, IA
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July 16, 2024 to July 18, 2024
9:00 am · 3:00pm
For youth completing 9th - 12th grade. Explore Iowa underground! Go caving, hiking, and climbing on a two-night spelunking adventure in Eastern Iowa. This opportunity is all about new experiences, discovering nature, and having fun! Build confidence and grow your abilities. Please note that caving involves crawling through dark, small spaces.
PRE-REGISTRATION WITH PAPERWORK REQUIRED BY JULY 8 ~10 SPOTS AVAILABLE. Cost is $65/camper.
**This is a joint program with Worth County Conservation**
For More Information
Contact: Mary Ermer
(641) 423-5309
mermer@cgcounty.org Posted by: Conservation
July 18
Caving Adventure (Double Overnight)-For Youth Completing 9th-12th Grade
9:00 am to 3:00pm
Eden Valley Refuge
Caving Adventure (Double Overnight)-For Youth Completing 9th-12th Grade
1415 - 50th Ave
Baldwin, IA
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July 16, 2024 to July 18, 2024
9:00 am · 3:00pm
For youth completing 9th - 12th grade. Explore Iowa underground! Go caving, hiking, and climbing on a two-night spelunking adventure in Eastern Iowa. This opportunity is all about new experiences, discovering nature, and having fun! Build confidence and grow your abilities. Please note that caving involves crawling through dark, small spaces.
PRE-REGISTRATION WITH PAPERWORK REQUIRED BY JULY 8 ~10 SPOTS AVAILABLE. Cost is $65/camper.
**This is a joint program with Worth County Conservation**
For More Information
Contact: Mary Ermer
(641) 423-5309
mermer@cgcounty.org Posted by: Conservation
July 20
Veterans Hike
10:00 am to 8:00pm
Pine Tree Park Shelter
Veterans Hike
2500 S Shore Dr,
Clear Lake, IA
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July 20, 2024
10:00 am · 8:00pm
The mission of Ruck Iowa is to facilitate fun physical events for veterans, develop lasting relationships, promote positive mental health, and build camaraderie.
Ruck Iowa is hosting a local hike event for veterans that align with their mission statement. Come on a leisurely hike through Clear Lake, IA and build connections with fellow veterans. A meal will be provided at the end of the event as well as door prizes. The hike will start and end at Pine Tree Park Shelter in Clear Lake, IA.
Although the hike is for VETERANS (anyone who has served or is currently serving in any military branch) ONLY
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Website Posted by: Veteran Affairs
July 24
Conservation Coffee Club - Return to the South Nahanni River
9:30 am to 11:00am
Lime Creek Nature Center
Conservation Coffee Club - Return to the South Nahanni River
3501 Lime Creek Rd
Mason City, IA
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July 24, 2024 to July 24, 2024
9:30 am · 11:00am
Enjoy some social time with coffee, tea and treats followed by a conservation focused program. Dr. Gary Levinson canoed the South Nahanni in the Northwest Territories near the arctic circle with a buddy in 1974. Throughout their marriage, Gary has wanted to share that extraordinary experience with his wife, Jackie Armstrong. When they reached their 70s in August 2023, they realized that they were not getting any younger and decided that it was now or never.
Join us as they share their adventure dodging Canadian wildfires, rafting, canoeing and swimming in glacier melt streams!
Cost is $3.00 for nature center members or $5.00 for non-members. Registration deadline July 19.
For More Information
Contact: Mary Ermer
(641) 423-5309
mermer@cgcounty.org Posted by: Conservation
July 25
Water Wanderers-For Youth Completing 7th & 8th Grade
9:00 am to 2:00pm
Bluebill Lake and Winnebago River
Water Wanderers-For Youth Completing 7th & 8th Grade
14369 Indigo Avenue
Clear Lake, IA
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July 25, 2024 to July 26, 2024
9:00 am · 2:00pm
For youth completing 7th & 8th grade. Water water everywhere! Enjoy outdoor recreation on the water. This camp focuses on teaching and growing skills in fishing and canoeing. Explore Bluebill lake by boat practicing paddling skills and enjoying the chance to catch some fish at the same time. Explore the Winnebago River on an all day float.
LCNC Member ~ $35/camper and Non-member ~ $40/camper. Lunch and snack is provided each day of camp.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY JULY 15
For More Information
Contact: Mary Ermer
(641) 423-5309
mermer@cgcounty.org Posted by: Conservation
July 26
Water Wanderers-For Youth Completing 7th & 8th Grade
9:00 am to 2:00pm
Bluebill Lake and Winnebago River
Water Wanderers-For Youth Completing 7th & 8th Grade
14369 Indigo Avenue
Clear Lake, IA
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July 25, 2024 to July 26, 2024
9:00 am · 2:00pm
For youth completing 7th & 8th grade. Water water everywhere! Enjoy outdoor recreation on the water. This camp focuses on teaching and growing skills in fishing and canoeing. Explore Bluebill lake by boat practicing paddling skills and enjoying the chance to catch some fish at the same time. Explore the Winnebago River on an all day float.
LCNC Member ~ $35/camper and Non-member ~ $40/camper. Lunch and snack is provided each day of camp.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY JULY 15
For More Information
Contact: Mary Ermer
(641) 423-5309
mermer@cgcounty.org Posted by: Conservation
July 29
Board of Supervisors Meeting
10:00 am
Cerro Gordo County Courthouse
Board of Supervisors Meeting
220 N. Washington
Mason City, IA
Map to Event
July 29, 2024
10:00 am
The Board meets regularly on Monday at 10:00 a.m. in the Boardroom of the Courthouse. Meetings are open to the public.
Posted by: Board of Supervisors