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.