MASON photos on Flickr

Mason City might be the centerpiece of Iowa architecture. We spent at night at the Historic Park Inn, the only hotel designed by Frank Lloyd Wright still operating, and took a stroll through a neighborhood that is home to the Wright-designed Stockman House along with homes by some of his acolytes.

Mason Duke by Bryan Green

Faculty at a Mason Reception by William and Mary School of Business

Mason Heritage Festival by Rachel Richardson

The Mason Heritage Festival parade

The Enquirer/ Tony Jones

by Elise

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Mason 59 by Jim Davenport

Mason w/ Nana by Jennifer

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Mason burglaries by Rachel Richardson

A multi-agency task force in Warren County is investing a string of 24 commercial burglaries that have occurred since Dec. 3, 2012. Police say the suspects drove away in a late 1990s model, gold or silver Mercury Sable or Ford Taurus. Anyone with information is asked to call the Warren County Sheriff's Department at 513-695-1583. Photo provided

Mason Building by KCET Departures

In Northeast Los Angeles, between Downtown and Pasadena, lies one of the city's oldest, most scenic neighborhoods, Highland Park--an upcoming Departures installment. Its close proximity to the Arroyo Seco attracted a fluid change of settlers who layered Highland Park's identity with regards to its natural setting. Throughout the Highland Park installment we will explore people, places, and ideas in seven chapters that define significant cultural and historical changes.

We're collaborating with Jeffrey Chapman, Director of the Audubon Center in Debs Park, Nicole Possert of the Highland Park Heritage Trust, The Outpost for Contemporary Art, and Avenue 50 Gallery among others, as well as community members like you to tell this rich tale.

www.kcet.org/departures/

Mason is home alone by Andrea Burnett

Well, not really alone ... but without his twin.

Avery's surgery went well and was considered routine and uneventful. However, he did spend several hours in the recovery room before his breathing stabilized and he could be moved up to his room. In fact, a chest xray was taken to be certain that nothing more serious was happening inside his fragile little lungs. Fortunately, despite how tight and wet they sounded, his lungs were proven clear once again.

Avery is spending his first night after surgery in the Pediatric ICU with a status of "concentrated care", a step down from "intensive care". He's in a room of his own just two doors down from where he resided for his month-long stay just a few short months ago.

We expect Avery to spend another few days recovering at the hospital. I'll post another update tomorrow night to let you all know how he's doing.

Mason is 9 by Travis & Carrie