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Mary Loden – Kinney Pioneer Museum Director Talks 2026 Season, Events & Volunteer Opportunities

Photo of Chris Berg Chris Berg Send an email 2 weeks agoLast Updated: May 1, 2026

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The Kinney Pioneer Museum is gearing up for its 2026 season with new events and updates across the grounds. Director Mary Loden says the season starts with a soft opening on May 5, followed by a tractor ride on May 9 and Tractor & Ag Day on May 10, with more events planned throughout the summer. Loden says the focus this year is revitalizing the museum with updated exhibits and improvements, while also encouraging more community involvement through volunteers and memberships.

Visit the Kinney Pioneer Museum online at https://www.kinneypioneermuseum.org/, follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KinneyPioneerMuseum/, call (641) 423-1258, or stop out at 9184 265th Street in Mason City.

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Photo of Chris Berg Chris Berg Send an email 2 weeks agoLast Updated: May 1, 2026
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Chris Berg

Chris was born in Webster City and raised in Charles City, which basically means he’s been corn‑fed and radio‑bred since day one. As a kid, he was always caught singing along to the radio — and while he’ll tell you he’s great at karaoke, let’s just say the audience’s ears often file a noise complaint. When he’s not busy butchering ‘80s power ballads, Chris enjoys starting overly ambitious home projects that rarely make it past the “great idea” stage. He lives in Charles City with his endlessly patient wife Vicki and their kids, Brynlee and Jaxon, who have already perfected the art of the eye‑roll every time Dad cracks another “dad joke.”
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