MASON CITY, Iowa - "Building CommUNITY" is a new program from the Mason City Chamber of Commerce focused on emphasizing diverity to encourage more people to move to town. The Chamber says the 2020 U.S. Census found Mason City was 93.17% white, down slightly from 94.3% white in the 2010 Census. According to the Chamber, "the greatest community needs are Population Growth and Workforce Attraction, it is important to demonstrate North Iowa is a welcoming community with inclusive employers."