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September 17, 2010
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Evening Out: Mason City - posted on June 8, 2009
Find world-class comedy and fine dining options in Mason City, Illinois. This unlikely destination is worth the drive—for the pizza, the steaks, and the laughs. Mason City, RevitalizedMason City’s blink-and-you’ll-miss it downtown had seen better days when John Means returned to his hometown in 1991. The renown standup comedian—known as Dr. Gonzo on stage—bought a house in Mason City that year to spend time with his ailing parents and escape the madness of California life, even as he continued to tour the country as Dr. Gonzo.Despite the dilapidated buildings—many of which had been standing empty for years—John fell back in love with his hometown and decided to stick around. “When I moved back here, I thought I was on the George Burns plan&md...