Mason city iowa
There are many cities to talk about in USA but when coming to the " MASON CITY " then excitement runs down the nerves. It is a city with an interesting history and exciting commerce and industry. This very city is located in the Cerro Gordo country in north Iowa , USA. It is known to be the largest urban center in northern Iowa and is 120 miles north of Des Moines , Iowa & 135 miles south of Minneapolis / ST. Paul , Minnesota. The city has a population of nearly 27,740 citizens. The city was ranked as the 10th best city in 1999, as stated according to new rating guide to life in America \'s small cities.
Uniqueness of the city:
The city is enriched with a rich and a diverse history. It was gifted by its first European settlers, John Long and John Bilford. Initially the town was known as "MASONIC GROVE", then SHIBBOLETH, then "MASONVILLE"and finally " MASON CITY ". COLBY CAR was manufactured here first in 1911. The well known breed of horses in America "THE PONY OF AMERICA" was first introduced firstly here in the city itself. The only remaining hotel designed by "Frank Lloyd Wright", The park inn is in the city. The famous musician Meredith Wilson belongs to the Mason City.
The city is well known for the homes designed by the prairie school group and for the being the only city with the remaining hauling railroad in U.S.
Academic:
The city\'s school falls among the top of school in US. It is a home town to a 4 yr college, a 4 yr vocation/technical college and a 2 yr community college. The schools in the city are counted among the top educational centers in U.S.
Business:
The city has been gifted with near about 48 manufactured plants employing 4000 people. The Mercy medical center, alone provide employment to max people in Mason City. Some famous industries here are:
Curries/graham co.
Kraft: only place in the world for ready to serve Jell O and where Jell O pudding snacks are made.
Principal financial group.
World harbor- for wooden cabinets.
Smith field foods.
IMI Cornelius.
In all it is a city with a history of minor league sports team. The city is blessed with a musical background which contributes in its success story.
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