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Kayla Eide (MCHS '26), Mallory Cook (Charles City High School, '27), Brynn Murray (MCHS '29), head swim coach Steve Hugo, Rylee Driscoll (MCHS '28), KaRena Herrick (Osage High School '26) and assistant coach Allison Nichols pose for a photo at the state swim meet Thursday morning. Photo courtesy of Kayla Eide.
Girls Swim 200 Medley Relay Qualifies for State
November 14, 2025
MCHS students work alongside NISS Excatvation to help prepare the ground for a foundation. Several businesses have donated materials and time to help build a storage room off the welding classroom.
A Foundation Built on Kindness
November 13, 2025
Northern Lights over Mason City Nov. 11
Colorful Northern Lights Sky Captivate MCHS Students
November 12, 2025
Peyton Bobolz (11), Elise Dyksra (12), and Kaitlyn Thangaraj (12), crowd John Lee's desk to congratulate him on being elected as mayor.
“What’s up, Mayor?”
November 5, 2025
Mason City Residents Weigh Two Candidates for Mayor: an MCHS teacher and a Nursing Home Administrator
Mason City Residents Weigh Two Candidates for Mayor: an MCHS teacher and a Nursing Home Administrator
November 1, 2025
MCHS Junior Jack Boedeker referees seventh and 8th grade players at the Talons Skills Clinic. This is Boedeker's third season officiating games. "I can work six days a week if I want to," says Boedeker about the demand for referree jobs.
High School Hoopers Give Back
November 10, 2025
Seniors Kayla Eide and Ryleigh Penn in MCHS Natatorium will swim for the Riverhawks in Iowa Alliance Conference Meet.
Girls Swim Team Anticipates Successful Conference Meet
October 22, 2025
Athletic trainer John Knapper tapes up senior Dane Hanson’s wrist for football practice.
“People are usually most happy with me when I’m just watching the games.”
October 21, 2025
Team Bonds Take Rugby Riverhawk Girls to State
Team Bonds Take Rugby Riverhawk Girls to State
October 17, 2025
Riverhawk Freshmen Football Highlights
October 13, 2025
Fashion or Frostbite?
Fashion or Frostbite?
November 10, 2025
One Year with the Riverhawk Press
One Year with the Riverhawk Press
May 23, 2025
School counselor Jordan Mann and sophomore Shaya King. "Mrs. Mann offered me academic guidance by setting realistic goals, assisted in developing effective study habits, and provided emotional support for days that I wasn’t feeling up to it," said King.
Everyone Deserves a Mrs. Mann
March 31, 2025
Harris gave her concession speech at Howard University this Wednesday following defeat in her run for office in the 2024 presidential election.
Despite Disappointment of Some Voters, America Remains a City Upon a Hill
November 11, 2024
Voters cast their ballots at the Cerro Gordo County Courthouse this past Saturday.
Student Election Survey Data Reports a Disturbing Trend
November 4, 2024
Maddex Hansen, Jessica Cowell, Andres Villegas, Adeline Burnett, Kai Tietz, Bonnie Young, and Eliana Ewing at Drama Club practice in the FEMA Room.
To Seuss or Not to Seuss?
November 6, 2025
(L to R) Carter Long ('26), Samuel Schwarz ('26), and Jonathan Thangaraj ('25) dance during "Freedom Come" at the choir concert Tuesday night.
Concert Choir’s last “Bandari” dance embodies group community
May 23, 2025
The Pippin playbill is displayed in the choir room. It's the last playbill remaining after the month-long reveal process in which a total of 20 musicals were eliminated one by one. Photo courtesy of Kayla Eide.
2025 Summer Musical Revealed
April 15, 2025
The final act of Follies, titled There's No Business Like Show Business, includes all cast members. This act concludes the Follies performance every year. Photo courtesy of Elise Dykstra
Behind the Scenes at the 77th Annual Follies Performance
February 20, 2025
MCHS Concert Choir practices the Les Miserables medley in preparation for the 77th Annual Follies beginning next Thursday.
Rehearsals Underway for 77th Annual Follies
February 7, 2025
Before the Reps, Read the Steps
Before the Reps, Read the Steps
October 17, 2025
Riverhawk Freshmen Football Highlights
October 13, 2025
2025 MCHS Royalty Queen KaeZiera Shackleton-Hatch and King Michael Johnson
Riverhawk Remix Pep Rally Highlights
October 3, 2025
Senior Leni Angell and cousin Mia Francis, a 2016 MCHS graduate, paint on the final details to Angell's parking space Sept. 1. The entire project took two days to complete.
Paint, Personality, and Parking Spots!
September 14, 2025
MCHS Students Spill Their Summer Plans
May 30, 2025
Keigan Flaherity dressed as a very accurate looking Ace Ventura.
From Classrooms to Costumes: Halloween Spirit Runs Wild
November 1, 2025
According to Rattay, choosing a good thumbnail, or the image displayed as the video "cover" on YouTube, is essential to the success of a video. Image courtesy of Elija Rattay.
Capturing Views through Video Games: Junior Elija Rattay Adapts in a Changing Industry
October 20, 2025
Che Whitner talking to students in the 'School Within a School' at MCHS.
Changing Lives
October 13, 2025
Penelope Scott shows dedication at cross country practice in the Mason City Fieldhouse. Sept. 24
Freshman Finds Her Pace
October 12, 2025
Mrs. Dodge's Unique Path Benefits Teaching Career
Mrs. Dodge’s Unique Path Benefits Teaching Career
September 26, 2025
Academic Decathlon members (L to R)Donatello Tietz, Rain Sanchez, Samuel Marenge, Max Shelton, Justin Nkazi, Kaitlyn Thangaraj, Ryleigh Penn, Sofia Emami-Ahari, Maya Sajadian, Reid Carolus, Karson Willier, and Julia Hines. Photo courtesy of Allia Yarrow.
Academic Decathlon Competing at Nationals for Second Year
March 18, 2025
Front row: Julia Hines, Kai Tietz Middle row: Rain Sanchez Tyandre', Ryleigh Penn, Alfonso Villarreal, Isobella Villarreal, Maya Sajadian, Reid Carolus, Sofia Emami-Ahari, Kaitlyn Thangaraj Back row: Justin Nkazi, Max Tripp, Karson Willier, Max Shelton, Samuel Marenge
Eye on the Prize
March 6, 2025
Only in its second year, D&D Club flyers are enlisting members interested in role playing adventures to slay monsters.
Dungeons & Dragons Captivating New Players
October 3, 2024
Johnny and London Philpott working side-by-side on last year's Robotics Club design. This year's the club has a theme is inspired by an ocean theme.
MCHS Robotics Team Dives into New Challenge
September 7, 2024

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MCHS Junior Jack Boedeker referees seventh and 8th grade players at the Talons Skills Clinic. This is Boedeker's third season officiating games. "I can work six days a week if I want to," says Boedeker about the demand for referree jobs.
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Jeffrey Landrigan, Writer • November 10, 2025

Mason City boys basketball players got a new perspective on the game recently as they stepped into the roles of coaches and officials for the...

Seniors Kayla Eide and Ryleigh Penn in MCHS Natatorium will swim for the Riverhawks in Iowa Alliance Conference Meet.
Girls Swim Team Anticipates Successful Conference Meet
October 22, 2025
Athletic trainer John Knapper tapes up senior Dane Hanson’s wrist for football practice.
“People are usually most happy with me when I’m just watching the games.”
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Team Bonds Take Rugby Riverhawk Girls to State
Team Bonds Take Rugby Riverhawk Girls to State
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Middle school ELL learners from JAMS prepare for their traditional dance.
Middle school ELL learners from JAMS prepare for their traditional dance.
Penelope Scott and Myah Reindl, both freshmen at MCHS, stand with signs and listen to the keynote speakers at the No Kings Protest in Central Park Oct. 18.
Photo courtesy of MC Proud
The final act of Follies, titled There's No Business Like Show Business, includes all cast members. This act concludes the Follies performance every year. Photo courtesy of Elise Dykstra
Junior Drayden Witt makes an out-of-bounds call during the Hardee's Classic youth tournament. Witt is one of the eight referees Coach Tony Buhr has worked with to get their refereeing certifications.
Bridgette Exman Dunn, Assistant Superintendent and Curriculum Director at Mason City Schools.
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