🌱 Escape Room At Nana Gogo Toybrary + Arrest Made In House Fire Case

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• Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High: 88 Low: 64.
• Thursday: Plenty of sunshine. High: 87 Low: 66.

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Here are the top three stories today in Rochester-Mason City:

1. Be a trendsetter and bring your children to the Nana Gogo Toybrary. This novel facility in Rochester provides an adventure and play escape for children up to eight years of age. Pavs Kumar, owner and founder, has written to guide the youngster's play called Adventure Quest. It is based on the concept of saving farmed animals from a coming storm. Tickets are on sale now for the opening on Jul. 1. (KTTC)
2. Kaylie Ann Louise Bang, from Cerro Gordo County, was charged Tuesday with first-degree arson. The woman is alleged to have set fire to the house while she knew at least three people were inside and then prevented an onlooker from putting the fire out. She has a bond of $25,000 dollars. (KIMT 3)
3. On Monday evening, a large John Deere Frontline Loader Fire went up in flames, just north of Rochester. Tree service employees were using it in a wooded area assisting a controlled burn with brush removal when the power brake system apparently caught fire. Work was halted and the Fire department put out the flames. (KROC-AM)

Today and tomorrow in Rochester-Mason City:

Wednesday, June 21

• 2023 Annual Golf Outing At Willow Creek Golf Course (9:30 AM)
• Rochester United WPSL Vs. MTA At Regional Recreation Sports Center (7:00 PM)

Thursday, June 22

• Hospitality 1st Roundtable at Rochester Chamber of Commerce, Room 220 (9:30 AM)
• A Raisin In The Sun At Rochester Repertory Theatre Company (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Don't Forget "Games on the Go" happening daily at the Downtown Rochester Alliance. Join in on the fun with lawn games, board games, and more. This event will run until Oct. 31. (Experience Rochester, Minnesota)
• There's an Open Mic at Brix Wine & Whiskey, tomorrow night, Jun. 22. Sign-ups will begin at 6:00 p.m. for a showtime of 7:00 p.m. (Visit Mason City, Iowa)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be in your inbox soon with a new update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.