🚓🌷 S.A.L.T. Spring Forum set for April 28 in Mason City

Seniors and community members are invited to attend the S.A.L.T. Spring Forum on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Grace Church, 440 North Illinois Avenue in Mason City.

The free event runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon and includes free admission and lunch 🍽️

Hosted by Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.), the forum is designed to connect older adults with local law enforcement, health services, and community resources 🤝

📍 Event Details

• 📅 Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
• ⏰ Time: 8:30 a.m. to noon
• 📌 Location: Grace Church, 440 North Illinois Avenue, Mason City
• 💲 Cost: Free (includes lunch)

Attendees can take advantage of free blood pressure checks ❤️ and an on-site immunization clinic hosted by Cerro Gordo Public Health nurses 💉

Available vaccines include:

• Pneumonia
• RSV
• Tetanus
• Shingles

Participants are encouraged to bring their insurance card.

🎁 Those who receive a vaccine will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Walmart gift card.

🕙 10 a.m. Program Lineup

• 👮 Law Enforcement Updates from local police, patrol, and sheriff departments
• 🚧 Road Construction Updates from Iowa DOT (Pete Hjelmstad)
• 💳 “Take Back Control: Your Fraud Recovery Playbook”
  (McKenzie Humpal, Sarah Thein, Nikki Olson – NI Financial Crimes Awareness & Prevention)
• ⚖️ “Scammed—But Not Alone: How the County Attorney & Victim Witness Team Can Help”
  (Kaitlyn J. Ausborn, Assistant Cerro Gordo County Attorney)

The event is supported by numerous local partners, including:
Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Department, Mason City Police Department, Clear Lake Police Department, Iowa State Patrol District 8, CG Public Health, Legacy Healthcare, Crisis Intervention Services, Senior Life Solutions, Elderbridge Agency on Aging, AARP, Grace Church, Fareway Stores, Cookies Etc., Walmart, and Thrivent.

Organizers say the forum offers a valuable opportunity for seniors to stay informed, learn how to protect themselves from scams, and connect with local services that support healthy and safe living 🛡️